Mar 7, 2017

Janice Clare Smith, 74 of Charlevoix, died peacefully, Tues. Mar. 7, 2017 at Hiland Cottages in Petoskey.

She was born April 1, 1942 in Detroit, the daughter of Milo W. and Clarice E. (McClure) Smith.  After graduating from Cooley High School she went on to earn her bachelor degree in education from Wayne State University.   She taught...

Feb 26, 2017

Karen J. Agner, 71, of Monroe, passed away on February 26, 2017 at Beaumont Hospital in Trenton, MI. Karen was born on May 12, 1945, in Central Lake, the daughter of Thomas and Dorothy (Jensen) Albert. Karen was raised in Central Lake as a young child, then moved to Belleville where she resided for many years. While growing up,...

Feb 26, 2017

Kenneth Joseph Mulka, 83, of Charlevoix passed away on February 26, 2017 at Charlevoix Area Hospital.

Ken was born on October 21, 1933 the son of the late Joseph and Sophie (Wassell) Mulka. He was a probation/patrol officer for 40 years serving 20 years in Bay City followed by 20 years in Charlevoix.

In March...

Feb 23, 2017

Tyvin Jay Whittaker SR. Son of Raymond Whittaker and Jetty Rae Thom was born on May 19th 1963, in Ukiah California. Tyvin had a troubled youth, but after a miraculous encounter with Jesus at 17, in a jail cell- his life was changed. Shortly after he joined the Covenant Players acting troupe where he met his wife Kathleen Pidek....

Feb 20, 2017

Henry “Butch” “Hank” Keith Wagner II, 72, of Charlevoix passed away February 20, 2017 at his home. Henry was born September 20, 1944 in Charlevoix, the son of Henry and Thelma (Roderick) Wagner. He earned his BS and teacher certification from Western Michigan University, began his teaching career in Ellsworth and taught and coached sports at Charlevoix Middle School...

Feb 19, 2017

Juanita E. Standley, 88, died February 19, 2017, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility, Bellaire, Michigan, where she had been a resident for several years.

Juanita was born April 18, 1928, to Orville and Laura (Cooper) Smallwood in Wayne County, Kentucky. She grew up in the Quincy, Michigan, area and was a graduate of Quincy High School.

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Feb 18, 2017

Leon "Lee" Somers Jr., 79, of Bellaire (formerly of Flushing), passed away on February 18, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. Lee was born on April 9, 1937, in Dearborn, MI, the son of Leon Sr. and Elvira Somers. He was proud to receive a personal invitation via telegram from Henry Ford to attend Greenfield Village Elementary...

Feb 17, 2017

Roy Elsworth, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed on February 17th, 2016 in his Beaver Island home.  He was 79 years old. Roy Harvey Elsworth was born March 13th 1937 in East Jordan, Michigan to Carl and Lydia Elsworth.  He graduated from Michigan State University in 1963  He began worked at Agrico and later managed the Hiawatha Sportsman Club...

Feb 16, 2017

Lura Esta Wells, 77, of Charlevoix passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 in Charlevoix. She was born in Muskegon on October 4, 1939 to William and Edith (Grams) Slate. On June 15, 1957 she married Donald E. Wells in Charlevoix, where they made their home. Surviving are her husband Donald; children Donald (Patricia) Wells Jr. of Charlevoix and Julie...

Feb 16, 2017

Barbara Louise Boughner Martin, 90 of Key West, FL passed away on Thursday February 16, 2017 at Lower Keys Medical Center, Key West, FL. She was born on August 12, 1926 in Highland Park, Michigan to the late Charles Boughner of Canada and Helen Meyer Boughner of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Barbara received a Bachelors Degree from Hillsdale College. She...

Feb 14, 2017

JoAnne Thompson, 69, of Mancelona passed away on February 14, 2017 at Munson Medical Center. JoAnne was born on October 28, 1947 in Mancelona, the daughter of Leathal and Marion (Bowman) McCarty. JoAnne was a hard worker who loved spending her time with family, cooking for friends and family and fishing. She was a member of the Mancelona Moose...

Feb 13, 2017

James L. Reese, 64 of Petoskey passed away on February 13, 2017 at his home. No services are planned at this time.

Feb 12, 2017

Nancy Kay Allison age 68 lifelong resident of Charlevoix passed away on February 12, 2017 at her home.

Nancy was born on April 13, 1948, daughter of the late Albert and Neva (Webster) Smith.

Nancy worked at North Central Michigan College for 37 years as a controller in the accounting department and as the treasurer...

Feb 11, 2017

Gene Schust Steele, 80 of Charlevoix, MI passed away on February 11, 2017 at his home.

He was born on June 7, 1936 in Saginaw, MI to the late Rex and Leah Steele. He served in Korea. He attended Hillsdale College and later graduated from Michigan State University.

He had been a Charlevoix resident since...

Feb 11, 2017

Virginia M. Johnson, 89 of Petoskey, died on February 11, 2017 at The Villa at The Bay. No services are planned at this time. A burial will be held at Brookside Cemetery in Charlevoix in the Spring.

Feb 10, 2017

Michael F. Shananaquet Jr., 34, of Williamsburg, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017. He was born February 4, 1983 in Traverse City, the son of Michael F. and Shirley (Houser) Shananaquet. Mike loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed many outdoor activities, especially hunting, fishing, camping, mudding and various winter activities. Mike graduated in 2006 with degrees in...

Feb 10, 2017

Mark William Kantola was born on June 23, 1950 at Hackley Hospital in Muskegon, MI. He was the first born child of Alfred Victor and Margaret Isabelle Kantola. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Loraine Kantola and his brother Victor Kantola. He is survived by his sister Carolyn Kantola, brothers Jonathan (Annie) Kantola and Steve...

Feb 6, 2017

Arvita C. Walczak, 82, of East Jordan, passed away Monday, February 6, 2017, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility. She was born April 21, 1934, in East Jordan to Harold Rv and Sadie (Murphy) Liskum. Arvita graduated from East Jordan High School. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in East Jordan.

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Feb 4, 2017

Esther Lorraine (Neumann) Kuenker went peacefully to be with her Lord, February 4th, 2017 at Cherry Suites in Elk Rapids. She was 91. Born February 2nd, 1926 to John and Gertrude (Engelke) Neumann of Saginaw, Michigan, Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Rolland F. Kuenker. She is survived by her three children, Ann Kuenker, Traverse City, MI,...

Feb 3, 2017

Marjorie E. Lewis, 91, of Grand Rapids, passed away on February 3, 2017 at her daughter's home in Bellaire. Marjorie was born on September 11, 1925, in Williamsburg, MI, the daughter of John and Ella (Ayres) Boyd. She is survived by 5 children, Russell Lewis, Kevin Lewis, Mark Lewis (Sharon Dumond) all of Grand Rapids, Cathan (Scott) Wright of...