Jul 9, 2016

Sawyer Garrison Fleet, 22, of Traverse City passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 9, 2016.

Sawyer was born on November 2, 1993 in Petoskey to parents Erik Michael Fleet and Elizabeth Jane (Wininger) Fleet. He enjoyed a full and happy childhood and graduated from Traverse City Central in 2012. He was a student at NMC and was currently...

Jul 9, 2016

Marion Katherine Florence Kleve Parker joined her Lord and Savior in heaven on Saturday, July 9, 2016 in Charlevoix, Mich. She passed of stroke complications after a life well-lived. Born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1929 to Carl and Mabel Kleve, she was 86.

Marion, Kay and their six children were long-time resorters in Charlevoix, renting homes in...

Jul 8, 2016

JoAnn McCulloch, 80, of Alden, passed away on July 8, 2016 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. JoAnn was born on June 19, 1936, in Beaverton, MI, the daughter of Adrian and Velma (Onweller) Blades. JoAnn enjoyed birdwatching, traveling and NASCAR. She is survived by four children, Gregory McCulloch of Alden, Kathy (Bob) Killian of Beaverton, Sheryl (Charlie) Eagle...

Jul 8, 2016

Margie Renee Johnson, 54 of Lansing, died peacefully, surrounded by her family after a valiant battle with Lou Gehrig's disease.

Services will be held at a later date.

Jul 8, 2016

John "Jack" Rogers, 84, of Central Lake, passed away at the Eastport Village Care Home on July 8, 2016. Jack was born on May 29, 1932, in East Jordan, the son of John and Josephine (Kortanek) Rogers. Jack was a lifelong resident of Central Lake and was employed for many years at Dura Automotive in East Jordan until his...

Jul 6, 2016

Herbert E. Dishong, 87, of Charlevoix, died Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at his home. He was born February 15, 1929, in Morley, to Myron and Cleo (March) Dishong. Herb grew up in Lakeview and graduated from Lakeview High School. On August 15, 1954, he married Gloria Ann Abbey in Lakeview where they lived until moving to Charlevoix in 1975....

Jul 6, 2016

James Desy Marsh, III, 31, of Charlevoix, died Wednesday, July 6, 2016. He was born September 7, 1984, in Petoskey to James Desy Marsh, II, and Debra Lynn (Lenhart) Marsh. Jim grew up in Charlevoix, and attended Charlevoix High School.

Everyone who met Jimmy was instantly touched by his warm laugh, smile, and the effortless...

Jul 5, 2016

Donald C. Austin, 78, of Bellaire, passed away on July 5, 2016 at his home. Donald was born on October 12, 1937, in Forest Home Township, MI, the son of William and Doris (Dewey) Austin. Donald was a lifelong resident of Bellaire and was employed by Lamina Bronze for many years. He served in the U.S. Army during the...

Jul 5, 2016

Barbara Jean Raby Goschy (Bobbie) of Bay Shore Mich., passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at her home. She was born February 5, 1936, and graduated from Petoskey High School in 1954. She enjoyed her work at the University of Illinois & volunteered for many organizations. Barbara loved decorating and entertaining as well as playing Bridge and Pinochle with...

Jun 30, 2016

Jane B. Cooley, 91, of Mancelona and Jackson, passed away on June 30, 2016 at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center Eden Center. Jane was born on November 10, 1924, in Jackson, MI, the daughter of Edwin and Charlotte (Smith) Hasse. Jane enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing and running, especially marathons. On April 26, 1944, in Jackson, MI, she married Willard Cooley...

Jun 30, 2016

Wendy L. Beal, 49, of Central Lake, passed away unexpectedly at home on June 30, 2016. No services are planned at this time. A celebration of her life will take place at a future date. Donations may be made to the family, C/O Charlotte Beal, P.O. Box 624, Central Lake, MI, 49622.

Jun 29, 2016

Ronald N. Sugnet, 82, of Alden, MI, formerly of Carriere, MS, passed away on June 29, 2016 at his son's home in Alden, MI. Ronald was born on August 9, 1933, in Buffalo, NY, the son of Ronald and Bernice (Newman) Sugnet. After retirement, he moved to Carriere, MS, where he spent 15 years. Following that he moved back...

Jun 29, 2016

James R. Kresnak, 29, of Coldsprings Township, Kalkaska County, passed away on June 29, 2016. James was born on November 14, 1986, in Traverse City, the son of Steven Kresnak and Rhonda Scholl. James was a 2005 graduate of Mancelona High School and was employed by Shanty Creek Resort for many years. He enjoyed snowmobiling, snowboarding, target shooting, video...

Jun 28, 2016

Richard “Dick” Probst, 69, of Petoskey, Mich. died of natural causes on June 28, 2016. He was born on July 21, 1946 in Cicero, Ill. to Cyril and Shirley Probst and was raised in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Richard earned his BS from Western Michigan University and MBA from Michigan State University. He started his career as a hospital executive...

Jun 27, 2016

Joseph A. Coppersmith Jr., 68 of Mancelona, died Mon. June 27, 2016 at home with his soulmate Judy and son Joe by his side. He was born Dec. 27, 1947 in Owosso, the son of Joseph A. and Shirley A. (Van Strate) Coppersmith Sr. Joe was a lifetime member of the NRA and loved to spend time in the...

Jun 27, 2016

Arthur J. Elkins, 91, of Mancelona, passed away on June 27, 2016 at Munson Medical Center. Arthur was born on January 15, 1925, in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Ernest and Pearl (Ballard) Elkins. Arthur was a longtime resident of Mancelona where he was employed by Moeke Lumber. He enjoyed woodworking and listening to Classical Music. Arthur served...

Jun 26, 2016

Carol A. Wood, 61 of Kalkaska, died Sun. June 26, 2016 at McLaren Northern Hospital in Petoskey. She was born June 14, 1955 in Highland Park, the daughter of Gene and Betty (Fillhauser) DeFelice. On May 11, 1972 she married the love of her life Charles C. Wood who survives. After many years of living in Garden City, they...

Jun 25, 2016

Carl M. Grafenauer, 72, of Central Lake, passed away Sat. Jun. 25, 2016. He was born into life on December 31, 1943 in Milwaukee, WI, and grew up in West Allis, WI, where he graduated from Central High School in 1962. After graduation, Carl served in the U.S. Army and was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He later pursued his...

Jun 21, 2016

Mildred Louise (Griffore) Hood, 83 a lifelong resident of Mancelona, died June 21, 2016 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

She was born September 20, 1932 in Chestonia Township, the daughter of Clifford and Gladys (Goodwill) Underwood and graduated in 1950 from Alba High School. She spent 25 years working for United Technology in Boyne City.

Mildred...

Jun 21, 2016

Percy Anderson Jr (Chief), 82 and a lifelong resident of Elk Rapids died suddenly June 21, 2016 due to injuries sustained in a car accident. Chief was born April 16, 1934 in Elk Rapids the son of Percy and Louisa (Williams) Anderson and proudly graduated from Elk Rapids High School with the class of 1952. Percy served 7 1/2...