Apr 18, 2016

Gertrude Merle (Morningstar) DePeel, 85, of Mancelona, died April 18, 2016 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. She was born August 16, 1930, in Raco, Michigan to the late William and Bernice (Stout) Morningstar. She married Harold DePeel of Kalkaska, Michigan on June 19, 1948. They spent most of their married life in the home they built in 1953...

Apr 17, 2016

Virginia F. Williams, 84, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016, at Georgia House in Charlevoix. She was born April 11, 1932, to Edward and Margaret (Geldhof) D'Hondt.

On January 19, 1952, Virginia married Charles L. Williams in Mount Clemens, and he preceded her in death on March 6, 2001.

Virginia enjoyed knitting and sewing, which...

Apr 16, 2016

Kenneth Lyle Rische, 67, of Atwood, Mich, formerly of McLaughlin, S.Dak, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born at home May 12, 1948, in Campbell County, S.Dak to Oscar and Minnie (Miller) Rische and grew up on a farm in McLaughlin. Ken attended South Dakota School of Mines...

Apr 15, 2016

Robert Matthew Banville “Bondo Bob”, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away Friday morning April 15, 2016 at his home on Beaver Island. Born February 23, 1942 in Elyria Ohio, Bob was full of life with a larger than life personality. “Can’t do” was not part of his vocabulary.  He was always curious and eager to experience life.  Bob...

Apr 12, 2016

Donnale M. Rathjens, 78, of Charlevoix, passed away at home Tuesday, April 12, 2016. She was born June 4, 1937, in Jackson to Franklyn Webster and Velma Ethel (Miller) Smith.

Donna was a lifetime resident of Charlevoix. She attended the Christ Episcopal Church and received her confirmation there. She was a big history buff and...

Apr 11, 2016

Kirk Kresin Wilson, 60, of Norwood, died unexpectedly Monday, April 11, 2016, in Charlevoix. He was born May 8, 1955, in Minneapolis, Minn. To Kenneth and Alice (Kresin) Wilson. Kirk served in the US Coast Guard from 1973 to 1977, aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Sundew stationed in Charlevoix. He worked for Irish Boat Shop in Charlevoix for twenty-seven...

Apr 9, 2016

Aubrey N. Cooper, 3, of Central Lake, died Saturday, April 9, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Aubrey was born August 23, 2012 in Grand Rapids to Joshua and Nacole (Boike) Cooper. Aubrey had a passion to make people smile and a strong will to keep going despite her condition. She had a love for sock...

Apr 9, 2016

Kerri Lynn Samuelson, 48, of Charlevoix, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016,after a valiant five year fight with cancer.

Kerri was born November 16, 1967, in Muskegon to Fred Samuelson and Merrilee (Pirtle) Samuelson. She grew up in Muskegon and Owosso, and graduated from Owosso High School. She has lived the last twenty-seven years in...

Apr 7, 2016

Vivian S. Blasdell died peacefully on April 7, 2016 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital. Born March 22, 1928 in Seattle, WA to Roy and Lois Holm. She graduated from Williamston High School, MI. She met the love of her life in Denver, CO in 1948, she then married Russell B. Blasdell on March 19th 1949. They were happily married...

Apr 7, 2016

Carrie E. Graham, 87, of Bellaire, died Thursday, April 7, 2016 in Kalkaska. She was born February 9, 1929 in Central Lake to Donald and Ethelyn (Parsons) Buhland. On July 30, 1949 she married Cameron Graham in Central Lake. They lived in East Jordan. Carrie completed her B.A. degree at Central Michigan University. She taught elementary school for twenty...

Apr 3, 2016

Dale A. Hill born on May 2, 1961 went to be with Our Lord peacefully in his sleep on Sunday April 3, 2016. He was a loving and devoted father and husband. He was a true friend and loved by many. He enjoyed building and riding motorcycles but most all spending time with his family and friends.

A...

Apr 1, 2016

Shirley Mae Etcher (Nee LaVanway), 77 of Grandville, died Apr. 1, 2016 in Wyoming, MI.

She was born on April 20, 1938 daughter of Elgin and Mae (Kenney) LaVanway and was the only sister of the 7 LaVanway brothers.

Shirley worked for the Boyne Falls Public Schools for 25 years as the business manager. She was a...

Mar 28, 2016

Thomas R. Harrington, 84, of Fenton, died Monday, March 28, 2016. Thomas was born in Charlevoix, Michigan the son of the late Earl Thomas and Anne Gertrude (McDonald) Harrington. He graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1950. Thomas married Shirley Shannon on February 20, 1952 in Georgia. He proudly served his country in the Navy during the Korean War....

Mar 26, 2016

Sandra Ann Knight (King) of Bellaire passed away peacefully at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility on March 26. She was born on July 7, 1938 in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Sandie earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan and a Master's from Oakland University. For 28 years, Sandie taught English and was the yearbook and newspaper advisor at Harrison...

Mar 26, 2016

Therese Veronica (Droszcz) Skoczylas, 88, formerly of Cross Village and Cheboygan, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2016, at her home in Charlevoix. Therese was born January 26, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of John and Julia (Prezpeoski) Droszcz. Therese married Andrew James Skoczylas in Chicago, Illinois on March 7, 1946, and they moved to Cross Village, Michigan where...

Mar 26, 2016

Paloma Lucille Tompkins was called home to the Lord on March 26, 2016. Paloma was born on March 4th 1927 to George and Marie Phillips in Dalton Township, Muskegon County. She worked at the State Hospital in Traverse City until it closed and then worked at the State Hospital in Kalamazoo until she retired. She was known fondly as...

Mar 25, 2016

Robert C. Tollas, DDS, 88, formerly of Charlevoix, died Friday, March 25, 2016, at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. He was born February 14, 1928, in Baroda, Mich. and grew up there. Bob graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Agriculture Education, and taught high school biology in Paw Paw. He received a DDS from University of Michigan...

Mar 23, 2016

Lillian M. Bogdanski, 90, of Ellsworth, formerly of Dearborn, died Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan. She was born February 17, 1926 in Dearborn to George and Elsie (Flynn) Lavine. Her siblings are Dorothy, Vivian, Gloria, Virginia, Anna May, June, Edward, Donald and George. She married Dominick Corpolongo.. After his passing she married...

Mar 22, 2016

Barbara P.C. Grise, 88 of Central Lake died peacefully, Mar. 22, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. She was born Mar. 21, 1928 in Mansfield, MA the daughter of Oliver and Margaret (Staples) Milson. Barb loved pets and horses. She also loved spending time with her family and cooking for them too. In her spare time she enjoyed...

Mar 21, 2016

"If there ever comes a day when we can't be together, keep me in your heart. I'll stay there forever."

On March 21, Gale returned home. She will be missed fiercely. But it comforts us to know she is now reunited with her parents, sister, and the many pets she cared for and loved throughout her life.

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