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Frances "Fran" Barber

Frances "Fran" Barber

Jan 18, 2025

Frances "Fran" Ann Barber, 82, of Alden, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City with her beloved family at her side.  She was born on June 7, 1942, in Detroit, MI.

A funeral mass will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at St. Luke Catholic Church in Bellaire with Fr....

Sandra Schrader

Sandra Schrader

Jan 18, 2025

Sandra Lynn Schrader, 74, of Central Lake, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2024, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. She was born on August 12, 1950, in Wayne, MI, the daughter of Victor and Betty (Teter) Kaercher.

Sandra graduated from Wayne Memorial High School, and moved to Northern Michigan over 50 years ago, spending the last 20 years in...

Richard S. Satterlee

Richard S. Satterlee

Jan 17, 2025

Richard S. Satterlee, 60 of Alba, passed away at home after a brief illness on January 17, 2025. He was born January 26, 1964 in Ionia, the son of Richard and Beverly (Moore) Satterlee.

Rich graduated from Central Michigan University with his Bachelor’s degree. As a lifelong learner, he also earned his Master’s degree and was currently working on his Doctorate...

James "Jim" Kowal

James "Jim" Kowal

Jan 12, 2025

James A. Kowal, 71, of Bellaire, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 after a brief illness.

He was the owner of Echo Quality Grinding in Central Lake for 47 years.

Jim was married to his wife Barb who survives. He is also survived by his daughter Arielle Kowal (Zak Scott), step sons Rob (Amy) Case, Corey (Tina) Case, 10 grandchildren; Kaylyn,...

Marilyn J. White

Marilyn J. White

Jan 11, 2025

Marilyn J. White,  88, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. 

   She was born on September 19, 1936, in Bellaire, the daughter of Floyd and Lucile (Olds) Gregory.

     Marilyn was an amazing woman and a lifelong resident of Bellaire where she worked as a teachers aid for 24 years and was...

Nicholas "Nic" W. Wilson

Nicholas "Nic" W. Wilson

Jan 10, 2025

Nicholas "Nic" William Wilson, 79, of Bellaire, passed away January 10, 2025 in Bellaire. He was born March 2, 1945 the son of Earl and Daisy (Lambert) Wilson. 

He lived the majority of his life in Bellaire, was a 1964 graduate of Bellaire High School, and graduate of Michigan State University. In recent years, he especially pursued his interest in flowers,...

James "Jim" Burk

James "Jim" Burk

Jan 9, 2025

James Walter Burk, 80, of Charlevoix, formerly of Saginaw, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born on August 23, 1944, in Saginaw, the son of Walter and Leona (Datte) Burk. 

Jim graduated from Arthur Hill High School in Saginaw, and went on to earn an Associates Degree from...

Gary J. Wight

Gary J. Wight

Jan 8, 2025

Gary J. Wight, 84, of Central Lake, MI, and Bonita Springs, FL, passed away on January 8, 2025 at his home in Florida.

 Gary was born on April 16, 1940, in Dearborn, MI, the son of Arthur and Jane (Sherman) Wight.

 He was a long-time executive engineer at Ford Motor Company, where he was proud to be a part of many innovations...

George A Anthony

George A Anthony

Jan 8, 2025

George Albert Anthony, 81 of Traverse City died peacefully surrounded by his family on January 8, 2025. He was born November 2, 21943 in Manistique, the son of Amos and Eva (Gemmel) Anthony.

 Surviving is his wife of 55 years, Pauline Mae (Kenwabikise) Anthony, children Andrew John (Catherine) Anthony, Amrena Eva (Karl) Kitchen, Angeline S. (David) Avis, Alec George (Katrina) Anthony,...

Richard Jolliffe

Richard Jolliffe

Jan 8, 2025

Richard L. Jolliffe, 94, of Ellsworth, passed away on January 8, 2025 at the American House in Charlevoix. He was born on October 4, 1930, in Charlevoix, the son of William and Frances (Lord) Jolliffe.

Richard served his country during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1953.

In his younger years, he enjoyed camping, going on motorcycle trips with his...

Janet Sara Kadlec

Janet Sara Kadlec

Jan 7, 2025

Janet Sara Kadlec 81 of Bellaire passed away Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. She was born on March 7, 1943, in Iron River, the daughter of Richard and Jennie Marie (Havelin) Erickson.

 Janet graduated from Iron River High School and St. Joseph in Hancock, MI where she earned a degree as a Registered Nurse. She dedicated...

Lavona "Bonnie" Lillian Disbrow Lewis

Lavona "Bonnie" Lillian Disbrow Lewis

Jan 6, 2025

Lavona (Bonnie) Disbrow Lewis, 105 of Central Lake, peacefully passed away, January 6, 2025 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. Lavona was born April 7, 1919 in Central Lake, Michigan to Emil and Inez Corner. 

 She is survived by her brother Victor Corner, son Wallace (Susan) Disbrow, daughter Mary Ellen Parker, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in...

Myrna Curtis

Myrna Curtis

Jan 4, 2025

Myrna Ann (DeYoung) Curtis, 83, died peacefully January 4, 2025, at Munson Medical Center. The oldest of seven children, she was born June 25, 1941, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, to Oliver and Lottie DeYoung. She met the love of her life, Tracy Curtis, when she was fourteen. The couple married in June 1959. After brief periods living in Oakland,...

John Calvin Lamoreaux

John Calvin Lamoreaux

Dec 31, 2024

John Calvin Lamoreaux – 88 – Charlevoix

John Calvin Lamoreaux passed away quietly in the comfort of his home December 31, 2024 surrounded by his wife and daughters. 

Born October 6, 1936 in Banks Township, Michigan, he grew up on the family farm. John was the fourth oldest child of Raymond and Hazel (Arnold)Lamoreaux. When it was time to attend school he...

Louise Bergmann

Louise Bergmann

Dec 31, 2024

Louise Ann Bergmann, 81, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at her home surrounded by her husband of 57 years and loving family. She was born on November 19, 1943, in Central Lake, MI, the daughter of Christopher and Catherine (Weisler) Hebden.

Louise graduated from Central Lake High School in 1962, where she passionately participated in basketball,...

Jeanne A. Barrett

Jeanne A. Barrett

Dec 28, 2024

Jeanne A. Barrett,  58, of Mancelona, passed away on December 28, 2024 at Munson Medical Center. 

   Jeanne was born on February 18, 1966, in Royal Oak, MI, the daughter of Marvin and Vera (York) Barrett. 

     She was a very generous person and always helped anyone in need.   She loved going to yard sales and shopping deals on the...

Anne Fiedler

Anne Fiedler

Dec 28, 2024

Anne Fiedler, 88, a longtime Charlevoix Township resident, was released to the arms of her Lord and Savior on Dec. 28 at Charlevoix’s American House.

She was born July 22, 1936, to Elmer and Signa (Anderson) Johnson at the family’s home in Mancelona.

She graduated in 1954 from Mancelona High School as valedictorian. On Sept. 1, 1956, she married James Fiedler, of...

Irene "Jean" Schoof

Irene "Jean" Schoof

Dec 28, 2024

Irene Jean Schoof, 95, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Autumn House Senior Living in Williamsburg, with her loving family at her side. She was born on April 15, 1929, in Bellaire, the daughter of William and Maude (Lingle) Steiner .

Jean graduated from Bellaire High School in 1947 and went on to attend Central Michigan...

David Dickinson

David Dickinson

Dec 27, 2024

David Earl Dickinson, 78, of Charlevoix, Michigan, passed away from his earthly home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 27, 2024.

David was born on May 6, 1946 in Grand Rapids, the son of Ray and Mildred (Barnes) Dickinson and grew up in Lyons, Michigan until the age of fifteen when the family moved to Charlevoix....

Larry J. Robison

Larry J. Robison

Dec 26, 2024

Larry J. Robison, 81, of Central Lake and Suttons Bay, passed peacefully with family by his side on December 26, 2024, and is now rejoicing in heaven.

 Born on March 21, 1943, Larry was the second of three boys welcomed by Walter and Hazel (Rayburn) Robison in South Bend, Indiana. Larry learned the value and reward of work at an early...

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