Nov 8, 2018

Grace Baumbach Warner, whose 40 year teaching career ranged from country school houses to more than three decades as a highly respected fourth grade teacher in Central Lake Elementary died Thursday, November 8, 2018. Mrs. Warner, a resident of H & D Farms at Norwood Corners with her son Douglas, was 99 years old.

“She was my...

Nov 7, 2018

Marjorie H. Fleet, 78 of Bellaire passed away peacefully, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Munson Medical Center with her family at her side.

She was born April 4, 1940 in Detroit to William and Josephine (Densmore) Stiem.  Marjorie spent many summers traveling from Detroit to Bellaire until moving here permanently in 1973.

Marjorie was a...

Nov 6, 2018

Mancelona, MI – Thurman Wesley McCarty, 87, of Mancelona, MI passed peacefully on his birthday, Nov 6, 2018.  Thurman was born in Antrim, MI and lived his entire life in Mancelona and married Vivian Joyce Burley on Nov 17, 1956.

Thurman treasured his time with family, hunting, either building/repairing or fiddling with something and most of all...

Nov 6, 2018

Iris Maxine (Petrie) Shaw was born to Rodney and Doris Petrie on August 18, 1929 in Clawson, Michigan. She grew up in East Jordan, the oldest of seven children.

On March 5, 1955, she married William Judson Shaw. They had seven children. They were divorced in 1977, and Iris moved back to her hometown in 1988.

Nov 6, 2018

Kenneth E. Rosa,  83, of Kalkaska, passed away on November 6, 2018 at his home.

Kenneth was born on August 18, 1935 in Jerome Twp, Michigan the son of Franklin and Lulu (Murray) Rosa.

Kenneth enjoyed hunting, fishing,  bird watching and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan.  He worked as a pipefitter and was a...

Nov 5, 2018

Clifford E. Swanstrom,  86, of Bellaire, went peacefully to his eternal home on November 5, 2018 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

He is survived by Linda, his wife of 60 years.  Also surviving are 4 children, Johnathan (Catherine) Swanstrom, Beth (Rex) Bulgrien, Anita (Tom) Isenga, and Kenneth Swanstrom, 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, who will all...

Nov 4, 2018

Charles Unbehaun 1925 ~ 2018.

Charles W. Unbehaun Jr., age 93, surrounded by family, peacefully passed away November 4th in the Charlevoix, Michigan home he shared with Christine (Chris) his loving wife and best friend of 45 years. Chuck, as he was fondly known by his many friends, is survived by Chris, their five-children (between them), fourteen...

Nov 3, 2018

John Arthur Michanowicz of Ellsworth peacefully entered eternity early November 3, 2018, at McLaren Hospital, Petoskey, with his brother, sister and Godson by his bedside.

John was born to Arthur and Margaret Michanowicz of Wyandotte on July 22, 1959. They preceded him in death. He is survived by his son, Thomas Michanowicz of East Jordan; siblings, Robert...

Nov 3, 2018

James C. Lamonse, 74 of Charlevoix passed away on November 3, 2018 at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility.

No services are planned at this time.

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

Nov 3, 2018

Steven J. DeNike,  58, of Bellaire, passed away on November 3, 2018 at his home.

Steve was born on November 27, 1959, in Highland Park, MI, the son of Clarence and Hilda (Popp) DeNike.

Steve was an intelligent, giving man who was always there to help anyone in need, especially his family.

He...

Nov 2, 2018

Emmor “Butch” Johnson,  68, of Mancelona, passed away on November 2, 2018 at his daughters home.

Butch was born on May 12, 1950, in Sandusky, MI, the son of Paul and Mary (Hill) Johnson.

Butch served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War where he received a Purple Heart for being wounded in...

Nov 1, 2018

Mary Louise (Putz) Lakies 87 of Charlevoix, MI passed peacefully on Nov 1, 2018 at Bay Bluffs in Harbor Springs, MI.

Mary was born on July 19, 1931 to Louis and Mary (Sosolik) Putz in Bryan Texas. As a teen Mary and her family moved to Douglas, AZ. She graduated from Douglas High in 1951.

Mary moved to Charlevoix after marrying in Feb 1953 and latermarried Louie Lakies in Nov 1977.

Mary was employed with Hoskins Mfg for thirty three years as Production Control prior to retiring in 1994 and was instrumental in manufacturing...

Oct 30, 2018

Byron Russell Lowrance, 89 of Central Lake passed away on October 30, 2018 at Butterworth Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids.

He was born April 2, 1929 in San Angelo, Texas to Richard Russell and Euna Lois (Hardee) Lowrance who have both preceded him in death.  He went to Lakeview Schools where he graduated high school.  He also...

Oct 28, 2018

Eunice A. Empey,  93, of Bellaire, passed away on October 28, 2018 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

Eunice was born on January 10, 1925 in Lincoln Park, MI, the daughter of Prescott and Anna (Frank) Johnston.

Eunice was a lifelong resident of Antrim County and graduated as Valedictorian of Central Lake High School in...

Oct 28, 2018

Evalyn J. Fleet, 93, of St. Johns, passed away on October 28, 2018 at Grace Haven Assisted Living.  Evalyn’s family was of German descent. She was born on December 7, 1924 at home in Volinia, MI, to Frank and Dorothy (Gray) Brown.  She and her older brother, Melvin Brown, attended country school.  Evalyn graduated from Western State Normal School in...

Oct 28, 2018

Gunnar Agrusa,  27, of Mancelona, passed away on October 28, 2018.

Gunnar was born on October 18, 1991, in Petoskey, the son of Michael and Kellie (Boyd) Agrusa.

Gunnar was a lifelong resident of Antrim County and graduated from Mancelona High School in 2010.

He loved trains and was very knowledgeable about them,...

Oct 28, 2018

Edward A. Pitcher, age 80 of Charlevoix passed away on October 28, 2018 at Boulder Park Terrace.

No services are planned at this time.

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

Oct 28, 2018

Louis A. Straight,  63, of Alba, passed away on October 28, 2018 at his home.  No services are planned at this time.  Arrangements are being handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Oct 27, 2018

Mary Agnes Patton, 75 of Boyne Falls, died Saturday, October 27, 2018 from Alzheimer’s at The Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.  Mary was born in Ironton, Ohio July 6, 1943 to Arlis Benton McCall and Virginia Ruth Womack.

Mary was married to her husband Willard Eugene Patton for 51 years.

She leaves behind 4 children Dana...

Oct 26, 2018

Lucille I. Hersha, 75, of Newberry, died Friday, October 26, 2018 in Ellsworth.

She was born August 14, 1943 in Boyne City to Racil and Olive (Hubble) Mapes.

On November 14, 1964 she married Raymond Hersha in East Jordan. They lived in Ellsworth before moving to Newberry in 1975.

Lucille worked at Morweld...