Dec 5, 2018

James A. Crothers,  72, of Alden, passed away on December 5, 2018 at Munson Medical Center.

Jim was born on February 1, 1946, in Traverse City, the son of Percy and Geraldine (Zimmerman) Crothers.

Jim was a longtime resident of Alden and was active around the communities.  He was a volunteer fireman for Alden for...

Dec 5, 2018

Norma J. Teague, 96, of Charlevoix passed away on December 5, 2018 at Boulder Park Terrace.

Norma was born on August 2, 1922 in Detroit to the late Ernest and Gladys (Empey) Wolf. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Charlevoix where she was Senior Warden for many years. Norma worked for Maison & Jardin...

Dec 4, 2018

Levi Robin Tilton, 33 of Kalkaska, died Tuesday, December 4, 2018 after a courageous 8 year battle with cancer.  He was born June 3, 1985 in Rantoul, IL the son of Robin Tilton and Linda Tobias Chippa.

Levi lived life to the fullest and always had a smile on his face.  He was constantly helping others and...

Dec 3, 2018

William A. Brooks, 88, of East Jordan, died Monday, December 3, 2018 at Eastport Village Care Home.

He was born on March 20, 1930 to Alfred and Marion (Gardner) Brooks in Charlevoix.

On July 23, 1955 he married Jacqueline M. Simpson in East Jordan. They lived in Banks Township, moving to East Jordan in 1960....

Dec 3, 2018

Madlyn J. Heise, 97, went home to be with the Lord on December 3, 2018. Madlyn was born in Jackson, MI to Arlow and Irene (Gregory) Crites.

After graduating from Northern High School in Detroit in 1938, Madlyn spent several summers working as a nanny in the Chicago area, and later at the Chicago Club in Charlevoix,...

Dec 3, 2018

Marion L. Weisler, 71 of Ellsworth died peacefully December 3, 2018 at home, surrounded by her family.  She was born February 11, 1947 in Rapid River Township the daughter of Carl and Gladys (Tink) Day.

Marion was a God-fearing Christian woman.  She was an active member of Pleasant Valley Free Methodist and spent many hours volunteering her...

Dec 2, 2018

Terresa Marie Orman-Provost, 48 of Fife Lake, died December 2, 2018 at Munson Hospice House.  She was born February 16, 1970, in Traverse City the daughter of Albert Orman and Vicki Pace.

Terresa cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren.  She enjoyed the great outdoors and could often be found fishing, mushrooming, or gardening.  She also...

Dec 2, 2018

On December 2, 2018, Herb Boss passed peacefully out of this world and went home to Heaven.  Herb was born and raised in Charlevoix and except for his time in the army, he never lived more than a few miles from where he was born – and he never wanted to.  He was an old-fashioned man, with no interest...

Nov 28, 2018

Deborah L. Smalley, 64 of Boyne City passed away on November 28, 2018 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital.

Deborah was born on February 24, 1954 in Battle Creek, Michigan to the late Erwin E. Smalley and Barbara A. (Reeb) Ledyard. She attended Ironton School, Charlevoix Public School and Petoskey Public School. Deborah was employed at the Bergmann...

Nov 28, 2018

Crystal Lynn Swain, 61 of Mancelona died peacefully Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born June 19, 1957 in Port Huron, MI.

Crystal was a woman of very deep faith and a member of the New Hope Church.  She taught Jr. Church and Sunday school for many years.  Crystal loved...

Nov 28, 2018

Henry D Cannon, 92 of Torch Lake, MI and Carefree, AZ, died peacefully Wednesday November 28, 2018 at Charlevoix Area Hospital.  He was born August 24, 1926 in Detroit, the son of Henry and Agnes (Justice) Cannon.

Henry was very active in sports and graduated in 1944 from Cooley High School.  He joined the US Navy Air...

Nov 27, 2018

Brad Harvey Fleet

29 March AD 1967 — 27 November AD 2018 (age 51)

Brad is come unto Mount Zion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels, to the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God...

Nov 27, 2018

Duane Elton Ferris was born October 15, 1923 to John H, and Elizabeth Doty Ferris in a farmhouse across the Susquehanna River from Laceyville, PA. He was the last of their 6 children.  When he was three the family moved to Sayre, PA. He graduated from Sayre High School in 1941. His induction into the U. S. Army occurred...

Nov 27, 2018

Alfred E. Cannarile, 77, of Mancelona, passed away on November 27, 2018 at his home. A Memorial graveside burial will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Mancelona in the spring.

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

Nov 25, 2018

Lena Marie Risteau, 76 of Central Lake, died November 25, 2018 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.

She was born May 4, 1942 in Charlevoix, the daughter of Charles and Pauline (Patterson) Alexander.

Lena loved her family.  She enjoyed spending time with them, especially her grandchildren and she loved their family picnics.   Lena liked...

Nov 23, 2018

William "Bill" J. Clark, 93 of Boyne City passed away at home on November 23, 2018.

Bill was born on February 22, 1925 in East Jordan, MI to the late Frank and Edrie (Meyers) Clark. He served in the United States Army during World War II as a medic. Bill was honorably discharged in 1943 with two...

Nov 19, 2018

Robert W. Maine

Robert (Bob) passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 at the age of 91 in Charlevoix, MI.

He was born June 12, 1927 in Mason, MI to Orla and Ilah Maine. Bob was in the Army and completed his service in 1946. After the Army he worked for a John Deere dealership in...

Nov 12, 2018

Walter J Makowski, 92 of Bellaire, died peacefully, Monday, November 12, 2018 at home.  He was born July 16, 1926 in Dearborn the son of John and Verna (Perry) Makowski.

Walter proudly served in the US Army during WWII.  He worked for the United States Postal Service in Garden City and retired after 42 years.  Upon retirement...

Nov 12, 2018

Doris L Irish, 88 of Mancelona died November 12, 2018 at home.

She was born November 6, 1930 in Cadillac the daughter of Richard and Winifred (Haynes) Bigger.

Doris moved to Mancelona in 1960 and worked for Boyne Products (United Tech), eventually retiring from there.  In 1985 she joined the Moose Lodge and helped in...

Nov 10, 2018

Larry D. Kotz, 67, of Mancelona, passed away, at his home on November 10, 2018.  No services are planned.  Arrangements are being handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.