Jun 14, 2017

Marion J. Poet, 87 of Charlevoix passed away on June 14, 2017 at Bay Bluffs in Harbor Springs.

Marion was born on March 5, 1930 to the late Leo and Rhoda (Peters) Putman.  On May 15, 1948 in Kentucky, Marion married Melvin Poet who preceded her in death on March 2, 2003. Marion and Melvin lived in...

Jun 13, 2017

Wendy R. Sprague,  32, of Mancelona,  passed away on June 13, 2017 at home.

Wendy was born on July 17, 1984, in Traverse City, MI, the daughter of John and Dolores (Prentice) Sprague.

Wendy was a lifelong resident of Mancelona.  She enjoyed the outdoors, especially going on walks with her dog “Baby”.  She loved animals...

Jun 11, 2017

Barbara A. Long, 65, of Bellaire, passed away on June 11, 2017 at Munson Hospice House.

Barb was born on November 8, 1951, in Dearborn, MI, the daughter of Wilfred and Frances (Hutchison) Garbutt.

Barb resided in Holland for many years prior to moving to Bellaire upon retirement in 2011.  While in Holland, for over...

Jun 11, 2017

Marjorie J. Warner, 95, lifelong resident of Charlevoix passed away on June 11, 2017 at Georgia House in Charlevoix.

Marjorie was born on December 7, 1921 in Charlevoix to the late Clyde and Vera (Vance) Smith. She was a member of the Charlevoix United Methodist Church, the Charlevoix Ladies VFW Auxiliary and Barnard Grange. Marjorie was employed...

Jun 10, 2017

James T. Hoag,  75, of Charlevoix, passed away on June 10, 2017 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility.  No services are planned at this time.  Arrangements are being handled by the Winchester Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Jun 9, 2017

Lawrence “Larry” LeValley Miller, age 76 of Beaver Island passed away on June 9, 2017 at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital.

Larry was born on March 22, 1941 in Saginaw to the late Lawrence and Gaytha (Culbert) Miller. Larry was a jet mechanic for TWA for 37 years.  He enjoyed spending his free time hunting, fishing, playing cards and...

Jun 8, 2017

Eric C. Heitman, 92 of Bellaire, died peacefully on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at the Munson Hospice House in Traverse City.

He was born January 4, 1925 in Ionia the son of Erich and Elsie (Remus) Heitman.  After high school graduation Eric enlisted in the Army Air Corps and flew 35 WWII B-17 combat missions serving as...

Jun 6, 2017

Clifton “Jr” Willson, 75, of Alden, passed away on June 6, 2017 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

Jr was born on September 19, 1941, in Echo Township, MI the son of Clifton and Phyllis (MacDonald) Willson.

Jr served his country honorably in the U.S. Army as a Medic during the Berlin Conflict.  He was...

Jun 5, 2017

Francis “Frank” Willenborg,  89, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully, on June 5, 2017 at his home.

Frank was born on September 24, 1927, in Detroit, the son of Louis and Clara (Thoele) Willenborg.

Frank was a longtime member of St. Luke Catholic Church in Bellaire and was active in the Antrim County Baby Pantry.

Jun 5, 2017

Elsie Marie Joyce age 94 peacefully passed away on June 5, 2017 at New Heights Assisted Living in Clarkston Michigan.

Elsie was born June 29, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Orville and Marie Hilton. At 3 years old, she moved to Charlevoix and grew up on the family farm.

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Jun 4, 2017

Robert Gray Hall, Sr., 98, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, June 4, 2017. He was born in Thessalon, Ontario, Canada, on December 23, 1918 to the late Fred and Nellie Hall.

Robert proudly served in the US Army as a Production Officer, he proudly received a Victory Medal...

Jun 3, 2017

Arthur James Donaldson, 79 of Ellsworth died Saturday, June 3, 2017 at his home. A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 1:00 PM at the Ellsworth Wesleyan Church with Rev. Chris Wallace officiating.

Jun 3, 2017

Elizabeth Ruth Warner, 74 of Key West, FL, died peacefully, Sat. June 3, 2017 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire, MI.

She was born Nov. 24, 1942 in Flint the daughter of Eugene and Ruth (Clark) Warner.

Elizabeth was a graduate of the University of Michigan and was a professor at Washtenaw Community...

Jun 2, 2017

Susan Lynn Hoffman quietly passed away at home on June 2nd, surrounded by friends and family.

She was born on December 29, 1951, the daughter of Harold and Ruth Klaus of Forestville, MI.  She grew up on the family farm with three sisters (Sally, Linda and Jackie) and two brothers (Lee and Tim).  She graduated from Harbor...

Jun 2, 2017

Elizabeth Ann Zinner, age 66, a resident of Kewadin, Michigan, died peacefully, Friday, June 2, 2017 at Eastport Village Care Home.  She was born on Dec. 20, 1950 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, to the late John and Johanna (Braun) Roskopp.

Elizabeth was extremely fortunate to grow up in a very kind and loving family.  Her parents, along...

Jun 2, 2017

Frances E. McKenzie, age 82 of Charlevoix passed away on June 2, 2017 at her home. Frances was born on February 18, 1935 in Winston Salem, North Carolina, the daughter of Giles and Edith (Gerris) Lineback.

For 25 years Frances worked as a nurses’ aide at Charlevoix Hospital and was a member of the Charlevoix United Methodist...

May 31, 2017

Shirley Jan Grody,  78, of Mancelona, passed away on May 31, 2017 at her home.   Shirley was born on June 17, 1938 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Harry and Roberta (Wilson) Matice.  She is survived by two sons, Peter Grody of Mancelona and Harry Grody of Florida.  No services are planned at this time.  Private burial will take...

May 29, 2017

William David Randall of the Ellsworth/Central Lake area died peacefully at Georgia House in Charlevoix , Michigan on May 29, 2017. Bill was born to Norman and Luells Randall on June 14, 1943, in Sparta, Michigan. He was a third generation fruit and dairy farmer in Casnovia Township, Muskegon County. Bill was the happiest when he could farm twelve...

May 29, 2017

Virginia "Ginny" Rusnell, 66, of Central Lake, passed away on May 29, 2017 at her home. Ginny was born on August 29, 1950, in Echo Township, MI, the daughter of Edmund "Hap" and Katheryn (Drake) Willson. Her greatest love was spending time with her grandchildren. She was a wonderful, loving spouse, mother, grandmother and friend. She was truly a...

May 25, 2017

Bonnie E. Watrous, 64, of Bellaire, went to be with the Lord, on May 25, 2017 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. Bonnie was born on September 13, 1952, in Bellaire, the daughter of Norval and Elizabeth (DeVerney) Kleeman. Bonnie was a member of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. She enjoyed spending time with her family...