Jan 26, 2016

Thelma (Molly) Kresnak April 4, 1919 - January 26, 2016 Second of three children with brothers Leo and Jack, Thelma was born in 1919 in Mancelona to Ray and Wilma Nothstine. Her father, who had named her, gave her the nickname, "Molly," almost from the day she was born and that name stuck with her to the extent that...

Jan 25, 2016

Diana Lynn Parsel, 56, of Charlevoix, died Monday, January 25, 2016 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. She was born January 27, 1959, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Michael and Mary (Chelastri) Kemmeter. Diana grew up in Cincinnati, and moved to Harbor Springs while in high school, graduating from Harbor Springs High School in 1977.

Diana...

Jan 21, 2016

George S. Puroll, 49, of Bellaire, passed away on January 21, 2016 at his brother's home in Bellaire. George was born on May 31, 1966, in Gaylord, the son of Chester Puroll and Georgie Martelli). George was a lifelong resident of Bellaire and was an avid outdoorsman. He loved many activities in the outdoors especially, hunting, fishing, four wheeling,...

Jan 19, 2016

Robert E. Knott (November 7, 1940 - January 19, 2016)

Robert E. Knott, age 75, of Bellaire passed away on January 19, 2016. Bob was born on November 7, 1940 to the late Robert A. and Hilda M. (Alexander) Knott in Flint. Bob was a Past Master of the Bellaire Masonic Lodge #398 and was also a member...

Jan 16, 2016

Deborah Skeel, 63, of Rogersville, Mo., formerly of Charlevoix, died January 16, 2016.

She was born May 23, 1952, in Detroit, to William and Catherine (Reling) Chtteeuw.

On September 23, 1982, she married Paul Skeel in Charlevoix where they made their home until moving to Rogersville in 1995. Deb was a member of the Catholic...

Jan 16, 2016

Robert Leonard Breithaupt, Sr., 89, of Charlevoix, formerly of Livonia, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016, at Georgia House in Charlevoix. He was born September 1, 1926, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Herman and Ida (Seltzer) Breithaupt.

He served in the US Navy during WWII, from 1944-1946, in the Asiatic Pacific, and the Philippine Liberation....

Jan 16, 2016

Anna Marie Muschell, age 73, of Bellaire passed away on January 16, 2016 at Granvue Medical Care Facility.

Anna Marie was born on October 6, 1942 in Detroit to the late Edmund J. Jr. and Marjorie (Knoepfel) Boell. She received her BSN in nursing at Detroit Mercy College. Anna Marie was married for 51 years to Eugene Muschell....

Jan 14, 2016

Florence Erdmann, 96 of Bellaire, died peacefully at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility, after 5 wonderful years of living there.

No services are planned at this time.

Jan 13, 2016

Charles "Chuck" Forman, age 81, of Rapid City, passed away on January 13, 2016 at his home. Chuck was born on January 21, 1934 in Dearborn, son of the late Lyle and Julia (Kunce) Forman.

Chuck was a commercial artist until his retirement to Northern Michigan. This area inspired him to continue painting with watercolors. Not only would...

Jan 12, 2016

Henry "Hank" I. Klooster, 81, of Norwood, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. He was born September 6, 1934 in Petoskey, Michigan to Conrad and Catherine (Smith) Klooster. Hank graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1953. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1953 to 1957. On August 21, 1957 he married Jacqueline Marcotte in...

Jan 11, 2016

Harry James Pletcher went very peacefully on to the Big House in the sky on Monday, January 11th, 2016. Harry, known lovingly as 'H.J.' and 'P-Dog' by those who knew him well, was born at home in Glendora, MI, on February 22nd, 1945, to DeWayne B. Pletcher and Mary Jane (Coupe) Pletcher.

Harry grew up on a large...

Jan 10, 2016

Bellaire, MI. - Kathleen "Kathy" Mary Colombo, age 55, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 10, 2016 at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility. Kathy was born at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit in 1960 and was the youngest daughter of Joseph L. Colombo and Geraldine Colombo. Kathy grew up in Royal Oak, MI and graduated...

Jan 9, 2016

Sally A. Evans, 81, of Ellsworth died Saturday, January 9, 2016 at McLaren Oakland in Pontiac. She was born October 24, 1934 in Grand Haven, Michigan to Arthur and Alma (Bruder) Brasgalla. She married Gerald E. Evans on May 11, 1954 in Essexville, Michigan. They lived in Detroit and moved to Ellsworth in 1966. She enjoyed being a follower...

Jan 9, 2016

Clifford Wayne Gothrup , passed away January 9, 2016. Cliff was born on August 10, 1942 to John and Amanda (Schroeder) Gothrup in Alba, MI. He was one of 13 children. He graduated from Alba High School in 1960. Cliff served in the Air Force for 4 years and worked at Dura for 38 years before retiring in 2004....

Jan 8, 2016

Calvin W. Carpenter, 80, formerly of Central Lake, died Fri. Jan. 8, 2016 in Wyoming, MI. He was born Nov. 29, 1935 in Ellsworth the son of Art and Nellie (Fales) Carpenter. Calvin enjoyed preaching at Whiskey Creek and with the Jail ministry. He also enjoyed camping and the great outdoors. He was an avid Detroit Tigers and Lions...

Jan 8, 2016

Robert Kauska Sr. 88 of Alba died Jan. 8, 2016 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

No services are planned at this time.

Jan 6, 2016

Timothy D. Watters, 62 of Bellaire, died peacefully at home after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born Dec. 30, 1953 in Saginaw the son of Frances (Tilden) and Melvin Watters, graduating from Arthur Hill High School. He went on to get his electrical engineering degree from Delta College and worked for many years in the automated technology...

Jan 6, 2016

Winnifred "Stick" Robinson passed away on January 6, 2016. She was the daughter of Dan and Lola (Rauch) Berg and a lifelong resident of Bellaire. Stick was born on Valentine's Day 1921 and attended the Clam Lake Country School and graduated from Bellaire High School. She married William (Bill) Robinson on September 11, 1941. They were married for 63...

Jan 5, 2016

Winifred L. Crandall, 86, of Charlevoix, died on Tuesday, January 5, 2015 at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital.

Private services are scheduled.  Memorial contribution may be directed to the Charlevoix Public Library.

Jan 4, 2016

Alice E. "Tootie" Montgomery, 87, of Mancelona, passed away on January 4, 2016 at her home. Alice was born on August 19, 1928, the daughter of Elmer and Sarah (Higgins) Thomas. Alice was a lifelong resident of Mancelona where she had attended the Antrim Church of Christ. In her early years, she enjoyed riding motorcycles with her husband Dale...