Feb 8, 2018

Imogene E. Gilkerson,  91, of Bellaire, passed away on February 8, 2018 at her winter home in Weslaco, TX.

Imogene was born  on January 29, 1927, in Echo Township, the daughter of John “Rex” and Mary (Willson) Petrie.

Imogene enjoyed baking, playing cards, snowmobiling, many years of RV ing, and enjoyed time with family, and...

Feb 6, 2018

Sally Elizabeth Brunette passed away peacefully on February 6, 2018 at the age of 91.  Born on March 27, 1926 in California to Earl and Madeleine Schavey.  Sally graduated from Grand Ledge High School and later attended Michigan State University.

Sally spent most of her life in Grand Ledge, Michigan, later moving to Fort Myers, Florida.  Sally...

Feb 4, 2018

Michael N. Johnson, 71 of Charlevoix passed away on February 4, 2018 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital.

Michael was born on January 3, 1947 in Lansing to the late Gerald and Edith (Beebe) Johnson.

He worked for AT&T then Lucent Technologies for over 35 years and enjoyed spending his free time playing golf. Michael liked...

Feb 3, 2018

Clarence N. "Bud" Tornga, 76, of Ellsworth, died Saturday, February 3, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 23, 1941 in Ellsworth to E. Clarence and Rosalie (Van Zant) Tornga. (He proudly shared his birthdays with his daughter Jo.) On July 15, 1960 he married Shirley Sitzema in Atwood. They made their home in...

Feb 2, 2018

Janet L. Brown Koloski, age 81 of Bellaire passed away on February 2, 2018 at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility.

Janet was born on May 27, 1936 in Charlevoix to the late Edward and Leona (Toogood) Streeter.

Janet made friends easily and maintained lifelong contact with many of them. She was filled with compassion and interest...

Feb 2, 2018

Daniel E. Bolle, 72, of Bellaire and Haslett, passed away on February 2, 2018 in Haslett.

Dan was born on December 29, 1945 in Gladwin to the late Cyriel and Helen (Kiss) Bolle and grew up in Clare. He served in the United States Navy and was a member of the American Legion Post 269 in Haslett....

Feb 1, 2018

Violet Louise Moore was called home to her heavenly home on Thursday, February 1, 2018. She passed away at Grandvue Medical Care Facility where she was a member of the Grandvue Family for two years.

Violet Louise Moore was born December 17, 1928 in Central Lake, to Electa (Barnes) and Clarence DeForest. In 1947 she married Harry...

Feb 1, 2018

Phyllis R. Windiate, 93, of Torch Lake Township passed away on February 1, 2018 at her home.

Phyllis was born on November 22, 1924 in Avon, Ohio to the late Sherman and Wilma (Barrett) Vedder.

She lived in Olivet, MI for many years while spending her summers on Torch Lake. Phyllis finally moved to Torch...

Jan 28, 2018

Patricia Louise (Wilmot) Elrich, 81 of Charlevoix, beloved wife and mother passed away on January 28, 2018 after a long battle with Parkinson’s.

She was born in Sault Ste. Marie, MI on September 15, 1936, the oldest of four children.

After graduating from high school in 1954, she moved with her family to Burton, MI....

Jan 23, 2018

Danielle K. Jones, 30, of Ellsworth, died Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Danielle was born October 13, 1987 in South Attleboro, Mass. to Gary and Pamela (Betts) Jones. She graduated from Ellsworth Community School and received an associates degree in general studies with highest distinction from North Central Michigan College. She enjoyed...

Jan 22, 2018

Marjorie L. Ruppenthal of Bellaire, MI died Monday, January 22, 2018 at Munson Hospital in Traverse City, MI. She was 93 years old. Her loving husband of 70 years, Richard (Dick) Ruppenthal, and her daughter Sue Holtzmann were at her side when she died.

Marge was born on November 7, 1924 at the family home near Bellaire....

Jan 22, 2018

Ellen A. Umlor, age 96, of Charlevoix passed away on January 22, 2018 at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital.

Ellen was born on October 14, 1921 in Boyne City, MI to the late John and Lilly (Laurrie) Jones.

Ellen enjoyed spending her time reading and volunteering for the Charlevoix Area Senior Center and at the hospital....

Jan 21, 2018

Alexander W. Cran, 74 of Bellaire died on Sunday, January 21, 2018 due to complications of Parkinson’s disease.

He was born on September 13, 1943 in Belliare, son of the late Alexander and Helen Madeline (Hierlihy) Cran.

He was a third generation building contractor owning Alex Cran Construction Company for 40 years and was a...

Jan 21, 2018

Julie Odmark, age 68, lifelong resident of Charlevoix passed away on January 21, 2018 at Boulder Park Terrace.

Julie was born on November 27, 1949 in Charlevoix to the late Clarence A. and Janet L. (Stewart) Odmark.

Julie graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1968. She enjoyed playing flute in the high school band and...

Jan 20, 2018

Gerald L. Hollis, age 68 of Bellaire passed away on January 20, 2018 at his home.

Gerald was born on January 4, 1950 in Dearborn, MI to the late George and Althea (Swayze) Hollis. His military service spanned over 30 years.  He was active United States Air Force for 7 years and later reenlisted in the United...

Jan 20, 2018

Lawrence "Larry" Wynsma, 95, of East Jordan, died Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. He was born April 5, 1922 in Banks Township, Antrim County to Egbert and Jennie (Essenberg) Wynsma. Larry was a veteran of WWII, serving with the U.S. Army in Japan. Larry worked at Will-Flow in Charlevoix until his retirement....

Jan 17, 2018

Ross D. Corne Jr., 58, of Saginaw, passed away on January 17, 2018 at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw.

Ross was born on June 23, 1959, in Rome, New York, the son of Ross D. Corne Sr. and the late Donna (Hartson) Corne.

He is survived by his father Ross Sr. (Judy ) Corne of Mancelona, sisters...

Jan 16, 2018

Nancy Lou Zimmerman, 85, of Ellsworth died peacefully Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at home. Nancy was born February 7, 1932 in Detroit to Stanley and Estelle (Bos) Ruszkowski. Nancy worked as a stenographer and executive secretary at Chrysler Corp in Detroit, Michigan. On February 9, 1952 she married Alfred Kowalewski in Harper Woods, Michigan. They had three children; Sandra,...

Jan 15, 2018

Martin L Kendregan, 95 of Bellaire died peacefully Jan. 15, 2018.

He was born Jan. 22, 1922 in Pequannock, NJ the son of Harry and Grace (Maguire) Kendregan.  Martin proudly served in the US Army, aboard Queen Mary during WWII.

Martin graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in Economics and at the age...

Jan 14, 2018

Richard J. Martin, age 88, passed away on September 11, 2018.

Richard "Dick" Martin was born in Grand Rapids to Lawrence and Rose Marie Martin. He attended Catholic Central High School and earned a degree from Aquinas College in 1953. He furthered his education through University of Michigan and Michigan State University extension courses.

Richard...