Jun 21, 2018

SALLY JANE (KLAVER) TABER

90 3/4 years

Sally Jane (Klaver) Taber stood tall and strong, honored soldiers in the Marine Corps, cared for foster children, was a devoted mother of two and known for having a heart of gold.

She died peacefully in Bellaire, Michigan June 21 with her son and daughter by...

Jun 19, 2018

Clarence (Rantz) Peters made his transition onto another dance floor on June 19, 2018.

On December 2, 1938 he was born to Elizabeth (Smith) Peters and Dan Peters, in Charlevoix, MI. Charlevoix remained his home through graduation from high school in 1956. Following graduation he married his first wife, Lynn Ernst of Petoskey and they ventured to...

Jun 18, 2018

Jennifer Zeitler-Abbey was welcomed into the arms of Jesus to her eternal home on June 18, 2018.  She was born in Oscoda, Michigan at the Wurtsmith Air Force Base to Timothy and Marcia Zeitler.

Jennifer was loved by all who knew her and will be sorely missed.  The Bible says in I Peter 3:4 that a quiet and gentle...

Jun 17, 2018

Robert “Bob” D. Howard, 61 of Mancelona passed away on June 17, 2018 at his home.

Bob was born on August 10, 1956 in Flint to the late William and Phyllis (Bannon) Howard.

He served in the United States Army for 2 years where he earned his GED. Following the Army he worked as a...

Jun 17, 2018

John “Jack” Hugh McKaig II left this world on June 17, 2018.

He was born on January 3, 1943 in Detroit son of the late Jack and Marie McKaig.

From 1967-1969, Jack served in the US Army. After completing his undergraduate degree at The University of Michigan and Wayne State University and his law degree...

Jun 17, 2018

Diana M. Dewey, 60 of Mancelona passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on June 17, 2018.

Diana was born on January 28, 1958 in Detroit to Norman and Vera (Alexander) Maloney.

She enjoyed playing computer games, going to the casino, traveling and camping.

On June 12, 1999 Diana married...

Jun 14, 2018

Leslie Anne Knoop left this world on June 14, 2018 surrounded by more loving family and friends than she would have ever imagined would be with her.

Leslie was born on September 13, 1967 in Hanover, Pennsylvania to Mike and Sue (Melhorn) Miller.

She fought hard for three long painful years and was able to...

Jun 13, 2018

David L. Childs, 59, of Bellaire passed away on June 13, 2018 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.

David was born on October 11, 1958 in Dowagiac, MI to the late Lloyd and Shirley (Tinker) Childs.

David loved being with his large family and enjoyed being able to see them often. He liked listening...

Jun 13, 2018

Helen Nuttall Brown passed away peacefully June 13, 2018 at the home of her daughter the Honorable Helen E. Brown. She was born in Detroit MI on November 22, 1920, the fifth child of Susie and Dr. Harry M. Nuttall. Educated in Detroit public schools she received a Bachelors degree and Masters in Education from Wayne State University. Mrs....

Jun 11, 2018

Joseph "Sonny" Morgan,  76, of Bellaire, passed away on June 11, 2018 at home.  No services are planned at this time.  A full obituary will be published in the future.  Arrangements are being handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Jun 7, 2018

Eva Renate Wendling, of Manistique, Michigan, passed away at the Heritage Haus Assisted Living facility in Bellaire, Michigan, on June 7, 2018.  Eva was born on April 12, 1929 in Breslau, Germany; near the end of WWII, she moved to Frankfurt, where she met and married her first husband while attending university.  In 1953, the couple immigrated to the...

Jun 5, 2018

Janet Ruth Hardy passed away on June 5, 2018 in Charlevoix.

Janet was born August 10, 1932 in Charlevoix, Michigan. She attended Ironton’s one room school until 6th grade, then graduated from Charlevoix High School. During these years Janet met the love of her life, Donald F. Hardy. They were married July 21, 1951, during their 66...

Jun 5, 2018

Allen R. Skinkle, age 78 of East Jordan passed away on June 5, 2018 in Traverse City.

No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements are being handled by the Winchester Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Jun 4, 2018

Julie H. Farmer, age 47 of Charlevoix passed away on June 4, 2018 at the Georgia House.

Julie was born on October 16, 1970 in Charlevoix, to James (Tina) Zeitler Sr.  and Carol Richards.

In 1989, she graduated from Charlevoix High School. Julie worked for many years at both Michigan Scientific as a technician and...

Jun 2, 2018

Roberta “Bobbie” Lee Albright, 78, passed away on June 2, 2018 at Hiland Hospice Cottage in Petoskey, MI.

She was born on October 9, 1939 in Charlevoix to Hugh W. and Catherine L. (Smith) Mayne.

Bobbie grew up in Charlevoix and graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1957. After high school she attended Davenport Institute...

Jun 2, 2018

Karen M. Pruitt, 77, of Central Lake died June 2, 2018 in Traverse City.

She was born April 18, 1941 in Central Lake to Joseph Franklin and Sarah Ellen (Boyer) Barraw.

On March 14, 1969 she married Larry Pruitt in Central Lake. They lived in Gaylord, Michigan and Aurora, Colorado before moving to Central Lake...

Jun 1, 2018

Sharon P. Greimel, age 74, of Charlevoix passed away on June 1, 2018 at her home.

No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements are being handled by the Winchester Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

May 31, 2018

Charles Wentworth “Chuck” Adams, 73, slipped peacefully away on May 31 at home in Charlevoix, MI, attended by his loving family, to whom he left a legacy of a life well lived. Chuck was born in Ypsilanti, MI, on October 17, 1944, to Georgia Hope Severns Adams and George Everett Adams. He grew up in Ypsilanti, surrounded by aunts and...

May 30, 2018

William H. Robb,  85, of Bellaire, passed away on May 30, 2018 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

William was born on April 29, 1933, in Mancelona, the son of Arlington and Faith (Gurd) Robb.

When William was 4, he lost 3 fingers due to an accident so even though he would have liked to...

May 28, 2018

Sandra L. Alward, 71, of Ellsworth, died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, May 28, 2018 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility.

She was born on September 12, 1946 in Charlevoix to Harold and Alice (Heeres) Jansen.

On July 2, 1965 she married William “Bill” Alward in Ellsworth where they made their home.

Sandy...