Mar 3, 2018

Thomas M. Tillotson, age 74, of Ellsworth passed away on March 3, 2018.

Thomas was born on July 24, 1943 to the late John and Hazel (Pederson) Tillotson.

He grew up on the family farm, of which, he eventually purchased from his father. Thomas served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam and spent his life...

Mar 3, 2018

Helen K. Gaskin, age 90, died on Saturday, March 3, 2018 in the loving surroundings of Grandview Medical Care Facility in East Jordan, MI. She was born on July 4, 1927 in Charlevoix, MI. to James and Myrtle (Reinhart) Gaskin and was the second of four children.

Helen graduated from Chicago Public Schools and received medical training...

Mar 2, 2018

Glenn A. Loy,  91, of Torch Lake Township, passed away on March 2, 2018 in Florida.

Glenn was born on May 5, 1926, in Ovid, MI, the son of Oscar and Marguerette (Harris) Loy.

Glenn served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II where he was a Top Gun Turret  gunner on...

Mar 2, 2018

Wanda Witucki, 101 years of age, passed away peacefully with family by her side the afternoon of March 2nd at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey, Michigan.

She was born in rural Manistee in 1916 to parents Stanley and Vernice Wresinski. Wanda was very proud that the family homestead was declared a Centennial Farm well before its sale to...

Mar 2, 2018

Irene R. “Judy” Bishaw, 71, of Ellsworth, died Friday, March 2, 2018 in Traverse City.

Irene was born May 25, 1946 in Elmira to George and Martha Jane (Muma) Pruitt.

She owned and operated Hour Place restaurant in Boyne City for many years. She enjoyed cooking, hunting, racing stock cars, going to the casino, gardening,...

Feb 28, 2018

Jack E. Aston, 81, passed away February 28, 2018 in Traverse City after a lengthy battle with cancer. Jack was born in Detroit on June 8, 1936 a son to George Lucas and Helene Pauline Otillie (Bayer) Aston. He married Reida Kay Sharland in Mt. Clemens, MI on December 7, 1957.

Jack was a very loving father...

Feb 27, 2018

Katherine “Trina” Elizabeth (McDuffie) Pung is being remembered by family and friends as free-spirited, strong-willed, compassionate, loving and kind. Trina, 54, died February 27 in her home in Bellaire.

Her roots in Northern Michigan run deep. Born on December 14, 1963, she grew up in Bellaire and took pride in tracing her family’s lineage to the early...

Feb 24, 2018

Richard Arthur Liverance, 72 of Bellaire, passed away Saturday, Feb. 24th, 2018 at his home with his loving family surrounding him.

Dick was born on July 28th, 1945, growing up in Williamston, MI with his parents, Alan and Olive, and older brother, Doug.

Dick married the love of his life, Kathy on September 10th, 1983....

Feb 23, 2018

Shirley Jean (Miller) Grannis, 90, of Bellaire passed away on February 23, 2018.

Shirley was born in Mancelona on March 19, 1927 to the late Charles J. and Juliaetta (Emerson) Miller.

She enjoyed crocheting, reading especially Chicken Soup for the Soul, country music, she was very fussy about keeping her house clean.

Shirley...

Feb 22, 2018

Paul J. DiNofrio, 92 of Bellaire, died peacefully, Thurs. Feb. 22, 2018 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  He was born Mar. 15, 1925 in Norristown, PA, the son of Carmen and Teresa (Sylvester) DiNofrio.

Paul proudly served in the United States Navy during WWII on the USS Sanders D.E. He earned 4 stars capturing Eniwetok Atoll...

Feb 20, 2018

Evaline Marie McNett, 98 of Traverse City, died Tues. Feb. 20, 2018 at Munson Medical Center.  She was born Feb. 12, 1920 in Port Huron the daughter of John and Lelia (Emlaw) Harris.

Evaline was kind, caring, and loved spending time with her family.  She helped many elderly people with errands and often would visit with them. ...

Feb 20, 2018

Naomi Heckendorn, age 81 of Charlevoix passed away on February 20, 2018 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility.

Naomi was born on August 5, 1936 in Detroit to the late Milton and Ruth (Jay) Saperstein.

She worked for many years as an executive assistant for her husband, George in chemical sales.

Naomi’s greatest joy...

Feb 18, 2018

Michael J. Coyne, age 55, of Charlevoix passed away on February 18, 2018.

Michael was born on July 15, 1962 in Detroit to Charles and Joan (Eby) Coyne.

He graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1981. Michael enjoyed music by singing and dancing. He was a very social man and a people person with a...

Feb 18, 2018

Charles William “Silver Fox” Marrs,  88,  left his earthly home in Star Township, Antrim County, early Sunday morning, February 18, 2018.

He was born on October 11, 1929 in Detroit, the son of Ivan and Mildred (Bolda) Marrs.

He married the former Donna M. Graham in Almont, MI and recently celebrated 67 years of marriage...

Feb 16, 2018

Cheryl (Harbaugh) Fryske died Feb. 16, 2018 in Mesa, AZ after a brief illness.

She is survived by her husband Bob and daughters Amee (Dan) Hayes of Framingham, MA, Tracey Friday of Mesa, AZ, Jackie (Clayton) Mulville of Mesa, AZ, and grandchildren Sabrina Hayes and Garrett and Reiley Mulville.

A private ceremony has taken place...

Feb 16, 2018

Richard Simon Napont 75 walked on in Petoskey Michigan February 16 with his wife of 28 years, Sandra by his side, and surrounded by his loving family.

Richie was born June 30, 1942 to Bernard and Agnes (Nanigaw) Napont of St. James Beaver Island Michigan.

In 1959 he moved to Manistique Michigan and was a...

Feb 14, 2018

Lance R. Parker, 63, of Charlevoix passed away on February 14, 2018 at his home.

Lance was born on July 12, 1954 in Royal Oak to the late Kay and Marion (Kleve) Parker.

He enjoyed spending his time listening to music and being outdoors. Lance was an avid fisherman and grouse hunter.

In...

Feb 13, 2018

Judy D. Przybylski, age 66 of Charlevoix passed away on February 13, 2018 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital.

Judy was born on February 17, 1951 in Charlevoix to the late Robert and Beatrice (Beardsley) Somerville.

She worked for the City of Charlevoix in several different positions for over 33 years until her retirement in 2009....

Feb 9, 2018

Cheryl A. (Meggison) Hite,  62, of Bellaire, passed away on February 9, 2018 at Munson Medical Center.

Cheryl was born on April 24, 1955, in Rutherfordton, N.C., the daughter of Robert and Margie (Conner) Meggison.

Cheryl was employed at Shanty Creek Resort in Housekeeping, she attended the Bible Baptist Church in Central Lake and loved...

Feb 8, 2018

Helen Marie Moore, 89, of Mancelona passed way on February 8, 2018 at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility.

No services are planned at this time.

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