Oct 21, 2015

Paul Perry Smith, 94, of Charlevoix, died October 21, 2015, at Charlevoix Area Hospital. He was born

December 16, 1920, in Charlevoix, to Perry and Emily Ruth (Gatliff) Smith. He graduated from

Charlevoix High School in 1938, and served in the United States Army during WWII.

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Oct 21, 2015

Brian Randall Budd, 53, of Okemos, died Oct. 21, 2015 in northern Michigan. He was born Sept. 14, 1962, in Royal Oak to Charles and Suzanne (Pearsall) Budd. He graduated from MSU earning a BA in 1986. On Nov. 26, 1988, he married Melissa Brown in East Lansing.

Randy worked in the technical chemical industry...

Oct 19, 2015

Ina M. Hiatt, 83, of Mancelona, passed away on October 19, 2015 at her home. Ina was born on November 15, 1931, in North Branch, MI, the daughter of Fred and Ina L. (Essler) Clark. Ina loved being with her family and was a very loving and supportive mother to her 7 children. She is survived by 7 children,...

Oct 17, 2015

Gary V. Johnson, 74, of Tempe, AZ, formerly of Antrim County, passed away on October 17, 2015 at his home in Tempe. Graveside services will take place on Wednesday, October 28, at 11:00 a.m. at the Helena Townhip Cemetery in Alden. Arrangements are being handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Oct 14, 2015

Dennis J. Early, 64 of Gaylord, died peacefully surrounded by his family, Wed. Oct. 14, at McLaren Northern Hospital, after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born Feb. 27, 1951 in Detroit the son of Leo and Lavina (Stoltman). In 1975 he married Susan E. Brown, and they moved to northern Michigan, eventually settling in Gaylord. Dennis was...

Oct 13, 2015

Ward W. Schanhals Sr. 79, of Central Lake, died peacefully in his sleep, Tues. Oct. 13, 2015 at home. He was born Jan. 18, 1936, in Saginaw, the son of William and Carmen (Schlichter) Schanhals. He played basketball at Saginaw Arthur Hill and went on to play football and basketball at Central Michigan University. Ward was a teacher by...

Oct 13, 2015

Irma Marie Hierlihy of Bellaire, died at 11:45 PM, Tuesday, October 13th at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. She was born in Detroit to Henry and Hattie Klingelhofer. She married her husband Bud Hierlihy on April, 21 1951 and he survives. Also surviving are her sisters; Norma Vallad and Hattie (Ken) Van Haaften, sister inlaw; Mardell Dawson, children;...

Oct 11, 2015

Kevin E. Wangbichler, 61, died Sun. Oct. 11, 2015 at Wellspring Lutheran SVC in Fairview.

He is survived by his son Justin Wangbichler of Highland, MI, daughter Trina (Rick) Nieves of Kissamee, FL, his mother Carleen Wangbichler of Lewiston, MI, brother Kyle (Kelly) Wangbichler of Fairview, sister Carrie Wangbichler of Arvada, CO, nephew Taylor (Stephanie) Rasher of Washington...

Oct 8, 2015

Wilber L. Moody, 63, of Jordan Township, died Thursday, October 8, 2015 at home.

No services are planned at this time.

Oct 7, 2015

Dorothy J. Hunter, 88, of Bellaire, passed away on October 7, 2015 at the Heritage Haus in Bellaire. A graveside service will take place on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Helena Township Cemetery in Alden, with Pastor Eric Falker officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Antrim County Commission on...

Oct 7, 2015

Margaret E. Higgins, 89 of Bellaire, died Oct. 7, 2015 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facilities.

Spring graveside services will be held in Lakeview Cemetery, Bellaire.

Oct 6, 2015

John Elton Conway, age 78, of Mancelona, died October 6, 2015 at home.

He was born February 23, 1937, to the late John L. and Margaret E. (Boroff) Conway. He married Wanda Deater, of Rapid City, on March 1, 1958.

John lived in Mancelona all his life and contributed to his community as a member of the...

Oct 5, 2015

Verna M. Weeks, 79, of Alden, passed away on October 5, 2015 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. Verna was born on October 29, 1935 in Mancelona, the daughter of Lloyd and Marian (Prentice) Lockman. Verna was married to Lawrence Weeks on August 9, 1952 in Mancelona then was a Warren resident for many years prior to moving back...

Oct 5, 2015

Richard T. Dennis, 63, of Bellaire, died Oct. 5, 2015.

A Celebration of Life will be held, Sunday, October 18, from Noon to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center in Bellaire. Military honors and flag presentation will be held at 3 p.m.

Oct 4, 2015

June M. Borst, 90, of Alba, passed away on October 4, 2015 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. June was born on June 17, 1925, in Alba, the daughter of Ward and Maud (Lifer) Strickland. June was a lifelong resident of Alba. Her greatest joy was going to watch her grandchildren's ballgames. She also enjoyed cooking, baking, canning, helping...

Oct 4, 2015

Dwight William Smith, 82, passed away Oct. 4, 2015 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. Dwight was born in Charlevoix on Jan. 30, 1933 to Wilma Eleanor (Bellinger) Smith and Joseph LeRoy Smith. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and attended the Army Language School in Monterrey, California. He served with the Army Intelligence during the...

Oct 2, 2015

Denise Karla Batterbee, 45, died of a massive heart attack on October 2, 2015. She was born to Keith and Donna (Bachmann) Batterbee on March 21, 1970. Within a few weeks, older sister Michelle renamed her Pooh Bear, a name those who knew her best always called her. Denise enjoyed traveling. She saw Europe with Michelle as a chaperone...

Sep 27, 2015

Stanley Ray Martin, 71, of Charlevoix, died Sunday, September 27, 2015, at his home. He was born June 29, 1944, in Charlevoix to John and Margaret (Boss) Martin. Stan graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1962, where he enjoyed playing basketball and football. He continued to play in many recreational leagues and coach those sports following high school.

Sep 26, 2015

Walter "Roger" Crandall, 77, of Bellaire, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 26th. He was born on November 27, 1937, and graduated high school in 1955. He served in the United States Army Reserves from 1956 to 1964, when he was honorably discharged. He married Linda (Butler) on September 8, 1957. Together they owned a business and retired in 1999....

Sep 26, 2015

Bernice Anna VanStrate, 92, of Alba, died peacefully, Sat. Sept. 26, 2015 at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility. She was born April 21, 1923, in Glidden, WI, the oldest daughter of Henry and Marie (Polzine) Heldstab. Bernice was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church and loved her church family. She enjoyed playing cards and dice, especially the game Yahtzee....