Sep 1, 2018

David L. Bordeau,  69, of Bellaire, passed away on September 1, 2018 at his home.    He was born on April 25, 1949, the son of Howard and Delima (Young) Bordeau.

Dave was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, playing softball as well as bowling.

He was in the plumbing and heating...

Aug 31, 2018

Mabel “Sue” Bernecker, age 80 of Mancelona passed away on August 31, 2018 at Union Court Assisted Living in St. Charles, MI.

Sue was born on March 13, 1938 in Detroit to the late Graham and Sally (Zimostrad) Secord.

She worked for many years as a line supervisor for AC Spark Plugs.

Sue was...

Aug 28, 2018

Lucille "Lucy" McNeil (Shafer),  61, of Bellaire, passed away on August 28, 2018 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  No services are planned at this time.  Arrangements are being handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Aug 27, 2018

Sally A. Smith, 72, of East Jordan passed away on August 27, 2018 at her home.

Sally was born on December 4, 1945 in Detroit to the late Walter and Margaret (Smillie) Smith.

She was a long time Beaver Island resident who spent many years bartending at the Shamrock. After moving to Charlevoix, she worked...

Aug 24, 2018

John David Rigney, Jr., (“Dave”) 57 of Central Lake, MI;  formerly of East Lansing, MI, passed from this life to meet our Lord and Savior on August 24, 2018 at his home.

Dave was born on October 28, 1960 in Pulaski, Kentucky to John D. and Shelby J. (Harper) Rigney. Dave attended high school in Plymouth ,...

Aug 24, 2018

Kimber L. Peters, age 56 of Charlevoix passed away on August 24, 2018 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.

Kimber was born on October 5, 1961 in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late John and Patricia (Barclay) Dorgan.

She has been a resident of Charlevoix for the past 22 years and has spent many...

Aug 22, 2018

Constance I. Ruggles, 96 of Eastport, died peacefully August 22, 2018 at Eastport Village Care Home.   She was born September 3, 1921 in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of Patrick and Irene (Abel) Doyle and graduated from Central Lake High School in 1939.

On July 22, 1944 in Waco, TX she married Herb Ruggles.   Together they enjoyed teaching...

Aug 21, 2018

Alden W. Stafford,  84, of Gaylord, passed away on August 21, 2018 at Medilodge of Gaylord.

Alden was born on December 19, 1933, in Hannibal, MO, the son of Herman and Mildred (Armour) Stafford.

Alden was a technician for Ball Aerospace in Boulder CO, for many years and also owned and operated his own company....

Aug 18, 2018

Leo “Bruce” Lacy Sr. of Bellaire passed away August 18, 2018 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  He was born February 20, 1934 to Loren and Mary (Goudy) Lacy.

Bruce was a hard worker and dedicated civil servant.  He joined the Boy Scouts of America in 1945 and was very active in all aspects until 1973. ...

Aug 18, 2018

Vivian D. Koyl,  82, of Mancelona, passed away on August 18, 2018 at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center.

Vivian was born on February 9, 1936, in Mancelona, the daughter of John and Edna (Spires) Russell.

Vivian was a “people person” and a caring mom.  She enjoyed NASCAR as well as riding motorcycles, playing bingo and most...

Aug 18, 2018

Mary E. Moore, 86, life long resident of Charlevoix, died Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Charlevoix Area Hospital surrounded by her family.  She was born August 12, 1932 in Charlevoix the daughter of Curtis and Elizabeth (Sharrow) Dixon.

Mary enjoyed taking care of people and was a dedicated employee.  She worked over 20 years at the A&W...

Aug 17, 2018

Orpha I. Rusnell, 83, of Ellsworth died August 17, 2018 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix.

She was born April 26, 1935 in Echo Township to Raymond and Leona Paulene (Free) Spence.

On October 29, 1955 she married Richard Rusnell in East Jordan. They lived in East Jordan and South Arm Township and Ellsworth.

Aug 16, 2018

Scott A. Kemp, died peacefully Aug. 16, 2018.  no services are planned at this time.

Aug 16, 2018

Carol Ann Sommer, 81 of East Jordan went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, August 16, 2018, at home surrounded by her family.  She was born June 17, 1937 in Muskegon the daughter of Thomas and Edna (Landry) Wright.

On September 12, 1959 in Whitehall, Carol married Dick E. Sommer.  Together they moved north and operated...

Aug 15, 2018

Carolyn Mae DeForest, 83, of  Mancelona, died Wednesday, August 15th 2018, from complications of a stroke she suffered 3 weeks ago.  She was born December 20th, 1934 in Central Lake to Wellington “Kip” Orra DeForest and Mae Marie Ferree.

Carolyn worked hard raising her large family and as the kids got older, she also worked for many years in the...

Aug 15, 2018

Erwin E. Schulze, 93, passed away August 15, 2018 in Charlevoix, MI.  He was born May 4, 1925 to Erwin and Hazel Schulze in Davenport, IA.  Erwin grew up in the Chicago area and attended DePauw University, Greencastle, IN., a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. His time at DePauw was interrupted in 1943 by WWII.  He enlisted in...

Aug 15, 2018

Jane P. O’Driscoll,  71, of Bellaire, passed away on August 15, 2018 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

Jane was born on March 24, 1947, in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of Richard and Catherine (Grieves) Henry.

Jane loved children, teaching,  and outdoor activities, especially walking, camping, hiking, bike riding and cross country skiing.

...

Aug 11, 2018

Angie Scott Supernaw passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018.

She was born September 8, 1912 in Norwood Township, daughter of Edward and Anna Oosterbaan Scott.

Angie grew up in the Charlevoix area, graduating from Charlevoix High School and from Howell’s School of Business in Muskegon.

On October 1, 1938 she married William...

Aug 9, 2018

Donald “Don” J. Bambach, 88, of Traverse City formerly of Charlevoix went to be with the Lord on August 9, 2018 at Munson Hospice House.

Don was born on February 1, 1930 in Holland, MI to the late Joseph and Winifred (Cunningham) Bambach.

He graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1948 and joined the United...

Aug 9, 2018

NANCY COLLINS-EAMES of Mancelona lost her battle with cancer at the age of 69 Thursday, August 9th, 2018. She is survived by two sons Dale “Bobby” Pearson of Harrison MI, and Keith Pearson (Dixie McDonald) of Mancelona, her Mother Ruby M. Collins of Mancelona, residing at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire Michigan, Larry (Ila) Collins of St....