Dec 13, 2017

Jerome P. King, Sr,  55, of Benzie County, passed away on December 13, 2017.

Jerome was born in Traverse City on November 25, 1962.

He was a member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians where he served as an elder.

He is survived by three children, Margaret (Jose) Rodriguez...

Dec 12, 2017

Heather Templin, age 68 of Rapid City passed away suddenly from a car accident on December 12, 2017.

Heather was born on February 19, 1949 in Homewood, Illinois to the late Webb and Jeanne (Allen) Templin. Heather moved to Northern Michigan after graduating high school. She worked in real estate as well as for many years at...

Dec 6, 2017

Donald W. McPherson,  55, of Mancelona, passed away on December 6, 2017.  A memorial service will take place Saturday, December 16th, 2017 at 10 a.m. at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Mancelona.   Arrangements are being handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Dec 6, 2017

Gerald John "Wick" Lewicki, 62 of Mancelona died peacefully, Dec. 6, 2017 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born Sept. 17, 1955 in St. Claire Shores, the son of Stanley and Stella (Kraft) Lewicki.  Wick was an avid outdoorsman and jack of all trades.  He loved tinkering in his garage, golfing with his boys and...

Dec 6, 2017

David Joseph (D. J.) Felker, 43, passed away Tuesday December 6th, 2017, peacefully in his sleep. D.J. will be remembered for his easy-going nature, kind and loving heart, and incredible devotion and love for his family. He loved his long-time companion and dog Dakoda Mae, and being fun Uncle D.J. He had an amazing work ethic and was a...

Dec 4, 2017

Jack Lee Bohannon, 66 of Bellaire, died Mon. Dec. 4, 2017 after a valiant fight with cancer.

He was born May 11, 1951 in Alma the son of Dale and Betty (Perry) Bohannon.

Jack travelled often for work and moved to Bellaire in 1980.  He to work for GTE Telephone Company and retired after many...

Dec 2, 2017

Margaret “Peggy” Cutting, 86 of Kewadin, died Sat. Dec. 2, 2017 at Charlevoix Area Hospital.

She was born Aug. 26, 1931 in Tulsa, OK, the daughter of Hugh and Lou (Riddle) Corrough.

On June 1, 1957 in Albuquerque, NM she married Robert P. Cutting.  Together they made their life in Ann Arbor, MI.  Upon retiring...

Nov 29, 2017

Thomas Eugene Caldwell of Birmingham, MI and Deerfield Beach, Florida passed away on November 29, 2017 in Deerfield Beach.

Tom was born in Ohio on July 28, 1932. He was a graduate of Eastern Michigan and the University of Michigan. He began his career as an educator in the Hazel Park Michigan Public School system where he...

Nov 29, 2017

James A. Kolasa, 86 of Elmira, died Wed. Nov. 29, 2017 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire.

He was born May 1, 1931 in Elmira the son of James Frank and Antoinette (Glowa) Kolasa.  James attended Elmira Elementary School and graduated from Gaylord St. Mary's High School. After high school he enlisted in the US...

Nov 28, 2017

Markus Jacob Kewagshken of Charlevoix passed away on November 28, 2017 at his home.

Markus was born on March 17, 2017 in Petoskey, Michigan to Jeannine L. Kewagshken.

He was a big cuddle bug and was quick to flash you his big smile. He had a great personality, great hair and cute dimples. He enjoyed...

Nov 27, 2017

Marjorie E. Bergey,  89, of Kalkaska, passed away on November 27, 2017 at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center Eden Center.

Marjorie was born on June 6, 1928 in Ypsilanti, MI, the daughter of Russell and Alice (Malvitz) Stiers.

Marjorie was a longtime Kalkaska resident where she was active in the Kalkaska Public Schools as a teacher...

Nov 24, 2017

Mary A. Smith,  80, of Central Lake, passed away on November 24, 2017 at her home.

Mary was born on January 16, 1937, in Coopersville, MI, the daughter of Fredrick and Marion (Hoban) Peck.

Mary was a Sawyer, MI resident for many years where she worked for Dr. Debra Mannia.  Following retirement, she and her...

Nov 23, 2017

Natalie Postmus, 90, of Ellsworth, died Thursday, November 23, 2017 in Charlevoix. She was born in Mancelona, Michigan on July 22, 1927 to Lawrence Hugh and Carol Tracy (Green) Whiteford. Natalie grew up in East Jordan. She worked as a telephone operator in East Jordan and Petoskey in her early years. On July 3, 1958 she married Myron 'Mike'...

Nov 22, 2017

Louis F. Warner, age 92, longtime Charlevoix resident, returned home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2017.

Louis was born in Albion, MI on March 6, 1925, the son of the late Nile W. and Jessie B. Warner. Louis grew up on the family farm in East Eckford Twp. He attended Albion Schools and graduated...

Nov 20, 2017

Earl J. Youmans, 64 of Echo Township, died at home Nov. 20, 2017.

No services are planned at this time

Nov 19, 2017

Roy Arnaut, age 83 of Charlevoix passed away on November 19, 2017 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix.

Roy was born on August 5, 1934 in Hamtramck, MI to the late Nickolas and Pauline (Holyk) Arnaut. He served in the United States Air Force for 4 years serving at Bunker Hill Air Force Base and he was...

Nov 19, 2017

Joseph L. Fleet  59, of Mancelona, passed away on November 19, 2017.

Joe was born on June 15, 1958, in Bellaire, the son of Lloyd and Margaret (Musser) Fleet.

Joe spent his life in Mancelona and was an avid outdoor enthusiast.  He loved to hunt, fish, camp, campfires all year long and riding his golf...

Nov 18, 2017

Dorothy Anderson-Troyer,  93, of Mancelona, passed away on November 18, 2017 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

Dorothy was born on September 1, 1924, in Flint, the daughter of Leonard and Rheabelle (Greenfield) Meeker.

Dorothy enjoyed bingo, bowling and being outdoors with mother nature.  She also loved cooking and sharing with family.

She...

Nov 18, 2017

Stephen C. Guthrie, age 70 of Charlevoix passed away into the arms of Jesus on November 18, 2017.

He is survived by his wife, Ann Hazelwood, daughter, Jenna, mother, Margaret Guthrie Dearth, two sisters and many nieces, nephews, extended family and the family dog, Aidan.

Steve was a native of Winchester, VA, raised in Albuquerque,...