Dec 26, 2017

Milburn L. (Mel) Shafer, 99, passed away on December 26, 2017, in Sarasota, Florida. Mel was born on September 17, 1918, at home in Weesaw Twp., Southwest Michigan, to Lillie and Ned Shafer. He spent some time farming and graduated in 1936 from Buchanan High School, Michigan. He worked as a department timekeeper for Clark Equipment Company in Buchanan....

Dec 26, 2017

Thomas M. Kirby, age 79, of Charlevoix passed away on December 26, 2017 at his home.

A memorial service and full obituary will be published at a later date.

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

Dec 26, 2017

Carolyn A. Juracko,  80, of Central Lake, passed away on December 26, 2017 in Florida.

Carolyn was born on October 2, 1937, in Traverse City, the daughter of Carl and Dorothy (Dockery) Conant.

Carolyn and her husband Joe owned and operated the Central Lake Auto Clinic for over 49 years.

She had wintered...

Dec 26, 2017

Tena D. John, 31, of Peshawbestown, passed away on December 26, 2017 in Traverse City.

Tena was born on October 19, 1986, in Traverse City, the daughter of Raymond and Myra (Miracle) John.

She enjoyed taking care of people around her and was a great aunt.  She was a traditional native dancer with her favorite...

Dec 25, 2017

Elaine Frances Walsh, 75 of Bellaire, died peacefully Dec. 25, 2017 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

She was born Nov. 15, 1942 in Owosso, the daughter of John and Annastacia (Sovis) Kuchar.  She was raised on a farm in New Lothrop, and was the third child of six girls.  She worked on the farm with her...

Dec 25, 2017

Barbara Kay Jensen, 74, of Charlevoix passed away on December 25, 2017 at her home and was blessed to meet Jesus on Christmas Day.

Barbara was born on December 15, 1943 in Saginaw to the late Robert and Marion (Prinz) Reynolds. Barbara graduated from Arthur Hill High School then graduated from Delta Community College as a Registered...

Dec 25, 2017

Ella Mae Burns, 89 of Central Lake, died Monday, December 25, 2017 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. She was born June 15, 1928 in Colon, MI, the daughter of Russell and Cecile (Bradshaw) Fisher.

Ella spent the majority of her life in Central Lake and was a member of the Grace Community Church.  She worked for...

Dec 25, 2017

Barry Michael Browe of Charlevoix, MI died at home December 25, 2017 surrounded by loved ones.

Born April 28, 1948 to Wilfred and Florence (nee Ward) Browe, Barry was the youngest of 6 children. He is survived by wife, Charlotte, two daughters, Monica and Brigitte, stepchildren, Jeremy, Crystal, Alanna, and Lara, 7 ½ grandchildren and brother Ron....

Dec 24, 2017

Mary Ellen Hoye-Kranz, 91, of Bellaire, formerly of Howell, passed away on December 24, 2017 at Munson Medical Center.

Mary Ellen was born on December 11, 1926, in Detroit, the daughter of William and Katherine (Schutz) Ryan.

She was a devout catholic with a strong faith.  She was a school teacher for many years at...

Dec 24, 2017

Mary Mosoryak 95 of Charlevoix, died Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Boulder Park.   She was born February 2, 1922 in Detroit, the daughter of George and Mary (Pavlulinetz) Bereznay.

Mary loved her family.  She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and going to all their activities and events.  She enjoyed sewing and made many costumes for...

Dec 23, 2017

Ronald I. Hext, 79, of Ellsworth, passed away December 23, 2017 at home with his loving wife at his side. Ron was born August 1, 1938 in Highland Park, Michigan to Russell and Ruth C. (St. Marie) Hext. Ron drove truck for Ace Hardware out of Toledo, Ohio. He delivered to numerous Ace Hardware stores in the Northern Michigan...

Dec 22, 2017

Kenneth Vance Watson, 90, of Central Lake went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2017 at his home.

Kenneth was born on September 30, 1927 in Central Lake Township, the son of the late Robert and Nettie (Vance) Watson. He was a devoted member of the Eastport Baptist Church and was the music director for...

Dec 21, 2017

Kenneth J. Kryscio, 78, of Central Lake passed away on December 21, 2017 at his home.

Kenneth was born on May 31, 1939 to the late Joseph and Helen (Sczechowski) Kryscio. He worked as a die maker for Chrysler for 36 years in Detroit. Kenneth was a member of the Jordan Valley Sportsman Club and enjoyed spending...

Dec 21, 2017

Loyal Maynard Cobb passed away peacefully on December 21, 2017 at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire, MI after a short illness. Loyal was born in Hinkley, IL on November 19, 1926 to Clarence and Bernice Cobb. Loyal was preceded in death by his parents and sister Carol (Cobb) Last of Kenosha, WI. He leaves his wife of 71...

Dec 20, 2017

Bruce MacArthur, 96, of Ashburn, Virginia and Charlevoix, Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2017.  He is survived by four daughters and sons-in-law: Laurie MacArthur (David Nussbaum) of Ocean, NJ, Karen Schuiling (William) of Alexandria, VA, Marjorie Veiga (Juan) of Vienna, VA, and Nancy (Peter) Smith of Clifton, VA, as well as 5 grandchildren, Helen and Carl Smith,...

Dec 19, 2017

Donna L. Sterrett age 80 of Charlevoix passed away on December 19, 2017 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.

Donna was born on March 17, 1937 in Detroit to the late Thomas and Louise (Huber) Goad. She was a graduate of Michigan State University. Donna wintered in Vero Beach, Florida and spent her summers in the...

Dec 18, 2017

Jack Alan Carpenter 76 of Central Lake, died December 18, 2017 at home.

He was born March 2, 1941 in Kokomo, IN the son of Francis and Grace (Cardwell) Carpenter.

Jack was a dedicated, hardworking man.  He worked many years in the automotive industries for Chrysler in Kokomo, IN, Star Cutter, Bellaire Tool, and currently...

Dec 15, 2017

Howard, Yvonne,  L., age 83, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility, Bellaire, MI, due to complications from Alzheimer's.

Yvonne was born on February 18, 1934 in Central Lake, MI to Gleason and Letitia (Purdy) Scott.

Yvonne spent most of her life in Sparta, MI where she and her husband, John,...

Dec 15, 2017

Loving husband and father, James “Jim” Edward Spang, 75, succumbed to pancreatic cancer in his home surrounded by his family on December 15, 2017. Jim was born on January 25, 1942 in Dayton OH to the late Daniel and Eleanor (Yahle) Spang. Jim was a 1960 graduate of Chaminade Catholic High School and later joined the Ohio Air National...

Dec 14, 2017

Yvonne F. Eckhorn, 84 of Mancelona, died peacefully, Dec. 14, 2017 at home.

She was born July 2, 1933 in Memphis, MI the daughter of Vernon and Nellie (Moran) Cockerill.

Yvonne was a devoted and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother.  She loved being with and spending time with her family.  She enjoyed joking around with...