Apr 12, 2018

Mary H. Kaczan, 89, of Kewadin passed away on April 12, 2018 at her home.

Mary was born on February 24, 1929 in River Rouge, MI to the late Ernest and Mamie (Marot) Sigler.

Mary graduated high school at Our Lady of Lourdes in River Rouge. Mary worked at home raising her 7 children. She...

Apr 9, 2018

Wesley Lloyd Fleet, 86, passed away on April 9th, 2018 at Bay Ridge Assisted Living Facility in Traverse City, Michigan.  He was born on March 31, 1932 in Mancelona, Michigan to Lloyd and Olive Fleet (Snyder).

Wesley graduated from Mancelona High School in Mancelona, Michigan in 1950.  After completing high school he served in the United States...

Apr 8, 2018

Amedeo Castiglione, 95, of Charlevoix, formerly of Central Lake, passed away on April 8, 2018 at America House in Charlevoix.

Amedeo was born on November 17, 1922, in Detroit, the son of Joseph and Clara (Caniato) Castiglione.

Amedeo was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church in Bellaire for many years and was active in...

Apr 8, 2018

Doris L. Smith,  90, of Bellaire, passed away on April 8, 2018 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

Doris was born on July 31, 1927, in Fountain, MI, the daughter of Harry and Nora (James) Taylor.

Doris was a longtime resident of Bellaire and enjoyed fishing, crafting, knitting, crocheting, sewing and painting.

She...

Apr 5, 2018

Patricia Scissom, 64, died Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Kalkaska Memorial Long Term Care.

No services are planned at this time.

Apr 5, 2018

Mark C Tallman lost his battle with heart disease on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 1:45 PM.

He was born on August 28, 1955.

He leaves behind his wife, Janel Tallman. Children: Marty Tallman, Dwayne Tallman, Amylynn Tallman and Timothy Stuhr. Grandchildren: Mila Tallman, Mark Tallman and Ronin Stuhr. Brother Wade Tallman and sister Denise...

Apr 4, 2018

Jeanne Veronica Gainer, 94, died  April 4, 2018,  at Munson Health Care Charlevoix Hospital with her daughters around her after suffering a massive stroke. She was born May 10, 1923, in Muskegon, Mich., where she also raised her three daughters. She lived at various times on Marco Island, Fla., Two Harbors, Minn., and Charlevoix.

Jeanne was always...

Apr 4, 2018

Richard J. Coucke, 81 of Bellaire, died April 4, 2018 at Munson Medical Center.

He was born May 20, 1936 in Detroit, the son of George and Agatha (Opiela) Coucke.

“Cookie” was a wood pattern maker at Chevy Engineering and he retired after 35 dedicated years of service. He was a member of the UAW...

Apr 4, 2018

Beverly McClanathan age 67 passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 in Petoskey, MI.

She was born in Detroit on April 8, 1950 to James and Rosetta (Gillis) Brock.

On October 9, 1968, Beverly married James McClanathan who preceded her in death. Beverly enjoyed reading and listening to Christian music.

Beverly is survived...

Apr 4, 2018

Bertram “Bert” Lerchen, 91 of Central Lake died peacefully, April 4, 2018 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

Bert was born Sept. 29, 1926 in Detroit, the son of George and Claria (Bales) Lerchen.  After high school he joined the US Navy and proudly served during WWII.

Bert owned Eager Collision Auto Body shop in...

Apr 3, 2018

James Luke "Jimmy do". Harris, 70, of Charlevoix passed away on April 3, 2018 at his home.

Jim was born on January 10, 1948 in Somerville, TN to the late Joe and Aurilla (Walker) Harris.

He was one of the most devoted and loyal man that anyone could have the pleasure of knowing. He was a...

Apr 2, 2018

Shirley D. Jones, 88, of Charlevoix passed away on April 2, 2018 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility.

Shirley was born on January 30, 1930 in Lamberton, Minnesota to the late Louis and Myrtle (Northby) Small.

Shirley attended Maplewood Academy in 1947 then graduated from Elk River Minnesota High School in 1948. She worked as a...

Apr 2, 2018

Donald James Zachow, 86 of Gaylord, died peacefully, April 2, 2018 at home.

Donald was born March 22, 1932 in Milford, the son of Herbert and Ethel (Shear) Zachow and proudly joined the US Army after graduation, serving during the Korean War.

On Aug. 26, 1952 in Alba, he married the love of his life,...

Mar 31, 2018

Nelson James Bennett, 78, of Echo Township died Saturday, March 31,2018 at Medilodge of Traverse City.

He was born September 13, 1939 in Echo Township the son of Lawrence and Bernice (Savage) Bennett.

Mr. Bennett was a tool and die maker with Detroit Diesel until his retirement.

On February 13, 1988 he married...

Mar 31, 2018

Brandon L. Russell, 21, of Charlevoix passed away on March 31, 2018.

Brandon was born on June 25, 1996 in Charlevoix to Mary Kelly.

Brandon graduated from Charlevoix High School in 2015. He attended St. Mary Church for years. Brandon worked at Fox Motors in Charlevoix. He enjoyed spending time riding motorcycles and being with...

Mar 31, 2018

Aaron J. DeVries, 21, of Charlevoix passed away on March 31, 2018.

Aaron was born on January 5, 1997 to Henry “Butch” and Deborah (Teike) DeVries.

Aaron worked for Michigan Kentworth in Gaylord as a Diesel Technician. He loved his job and all of the work friends that he made. Working on vehicles was Aaron’s...

Mar 28, 2018

Dolph M. Ottgen, 76, of Bellaire passed away on March 28, 2018 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City.

Dolph was born on November 28, 1941 in Mancelona to the late Benjamin and Eunice (Heller) Ottgen.

Dolph served in the United States Army in the 60’s then went to work at Lamina Bronze for 54...

Mar 24, 2018

Dale Gordon Reeves, 77 passed away in Mountain Home, Arkansas on March 24, 2018.

Dale served in the United States Navy afterwards he worked for the Bellaire Public Schools for 15 years before his retirement.

Dale is survived by his wife of 41 years, Joanne Reeves; children, Teri Ray and Dale Reeves Jr.; stepson, Ron...

Mar 24, 2018

Joyce Burke, 77, of Naples, Florida formerly of Charlevoix passed away on March 24, 2018 in Naples.

Visitation for Joyce will be held on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Winchester Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 8, 2018 in Brookside Cemetery at 11:00 a.m....

Mar 23, 2018

Barbara Morrison Kopkau, 88, of Williamsburg passed away on March 23, 2018 at Grand Traverse Pavillion.

Barbara was born on January 11, 1930 in Yuba to the late Peter Clyde and Daisy (Levall) Morrison. She attended Yuba School then graduated from Traverse City High before attending CMU in 1948.  She loved the history of Yuba and was...