Aug 27, 2015

Karen G. King, 66 of Charlevoix, peacefully passed away in her home surrounded by her beloved family on August 27, 2015. This beautiful and deep soul has unfurled her wings, flying off as she embarked on a new and exciting journey...she is at peace and is free. She enjoyed traveling, walks along the shore of Mt. McSauba, reading, music, art, time with family and exploring the internet. She was employed by the...

Aug 25, 2015

John (“Jack”) Graham Young, 99

Jack Young passed away peacefully at Grandvue Facility in East Jordan, MI on August 25, two days after a family reunion at his home on Douglas Lake celebrating his 100th year.

He was born in Ann Arbor on December 12, 1915, with his identical twin Robert,...

Aug 23, 2015

Warren Frederick Gascoyne, 90, of Bellaire, passed away on August 23, 2015 in Bellaire. Warren was born on May 10, 1925, in Royal Oak, MI, the son of Arlington and Amy (Vroman) Gascoyne. Warren served in World War II in the USCG Merchant Marines from 1943-1946. As well as serving on ships in almost every ocean of the world,...

Aug 23, 2015

Charles William Drouillard of Bellaire, Michigan

A great heart has been stilled. Chuck was born in Wyandotte, Michigan on June 17, 1938 and died at home in Bellaire, Michigan on August 23, 2015. From 1954-1960+, he was a professional photographer, shooting weddings, nature, and for Greenfield Village. He graduated with a BA in Political Science from the University...

Aug 22, 2015

Alison Rowe 54

Alison lost her final battle with infection in her legs on Saturday, August 22, at the Meadowbrook Medical facility in Bellaire.  She is the daughter of George and Betty Rowe of Charlevoix. The immediate family includes sister, Karen Phillips, brother-in-law Emit Phillips, in Traverse City and their daughter Valerie in Buffalo, New...

Aug 18, 2015

Patrick S. Corbett, 42, of Central Lake, formerly of Fairfax County, Virginia, passed away on August 18, 2015 at his home. Patrick was born on March 7, 1973, in Fairfax, VA, the son of Christopher Corbett and Deborah Phillips. Patrick grew up in Virginia and Florida prior to moving to Central Lake 3 years ago. Patrick was employed as...

Aug 15, 2015

Ruth Anne Marley, 62, of Benson, Arizona died August 15, 2015 at Butterworth Spectrum in Grand Rapids. She was born Decemer 16, 1952 in Charlevoix to Theodore and Ruth (Wilson) Browe. She married Robert Marley in Charlevoix, and he died in 1992. She was a mom and homemaker and for a time owned a resale shop. She enjoyed traveling,...

Aug 11, 2015

James DeMond Stambaugh, 67, of Beaver Island, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2015, at his home. He was born February 28, 1948, in Sturgis to Donald and Zelma (Powers) Stambaugh. He attended Western Michigan University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts, and then a Master of Arts in English. From 1977 to 1987, Jim taught English at White...

Aug 11, 2015

Betty Pearl Beeby, 92, of Eastport, well-known local artist of hundreds of paintings, pen and ink drawings, books, and a grand mural at the Mackinac Visitors Center, passed away on August 11, 2015. She leaves behind her four children, James Beeby, Jane (Salomon) Suwalsky, John (Kathleen) Beeby, Josie (Roy) Ellison as well as five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She...

Aug 11, 2015

Rose M. Hagemeister, 81, of Mancelona, passed away on August 11, 2015 at her home. No services are planned at this time. Burial will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Mancelona. Arrangements are being handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Aug 10, 2015

Paul Lee Collins Sr., 68 of Central Lake, died Mon. Aug. 10, 2015 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. He was born Nov. 20, 1946 in Petoskey, the son of Freddie Lee and Ruby Mae (Morrison) Collins. Paul worked as a tool and dye operator for many years at Super Tool and A & C Grinding and was a...

Aug 9, 2015

Mary Ann Fuller, 76, of Petoskey, passed away on August 9, 2015 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. Mary Ann was born on May 17, 1939, in Petoskey, the daughter of Obie and Mary (Eaton) Wicker. Mary Ann enjoyed reading, gardening, and staying up on current events through Fox News. However, the most important thing to her was her family...

Aug 8, 2015

Lionel R. Moran, 80, of Bellaire, passed away on August 8, 2015 at Munson Medical Center. Lionel was born on October 20, 1934, in Ypsilanti, MI, the son of Ralph and Nancy (Gross) Moran. Lionel was a long time member of the Bellaire Wesleyan Church. He was employed by Lamina Bronze for 36 years and also worked for Olds...

Aug 1, 2015

Geraldine Marie Plumm, 85, of Charlevoix, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2015, at Boulder Park Terrace Nursing Home. She was born August 24, 1929, in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. to Peter and Beatrice Baier. Geraldine grew up in the Soo, and graduated from Sault Ste. Marie High School.

On August 30, 1947, she married Robert...

Jul 31, 2015

Gertrude M. (Clark) Curtis Koskuba, 100, of Charlevoix, passed away July 31, 2015, at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix. Gert was born October 7, 1914, in Charlevoix.

She is survived by her son, Gary Curtis; daughter Gail Parker; and daughter-in-law, Myrna Curtis all of Charlevoix; brother, Charles (Joyce) Reinhart of Grand Rapids; six grandchildren, Daniel...

Jul 30, 2015

Marlene Ann Kewagshken, 36, of Charlevoix, died Thursday, July 30, 2015, in Peshawbestown. She was born November 27, 1978, in Chicago, and graduated from Charlevoix High School. Marlene attended cosmetology school in Traverse City. Recently, she has been working at The Ridge Microbrewery and Restaurant in Peshawbestown.

Marlene was interested, involved in and loved her...

Jul 30, 2015

Arlyle Marie Koehler (nee Roberts), 89, of Detroit, died Thursday, July 30, 2015, at St. John's Hospital in Detroit.

She was born October 16, 1925, in Lake City to Carlisle and Bertha (Hicks) Roberts. Arlyle graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1943, then earned a Bachelor's degree in education from Central Michigan University. She was a loving,...

Jul 28, 2015

Virginia M. Johnston, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, and Central Lake, passed away on July 28, 2015. Private services are being planned and are pending at this time. Burial will be in Southern Cemetery, Central Lake Township. Arrangements are being handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Jul 24, 2015

Shirley M. Faculak, 92, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2015, surrounded by the love and comfort of her daughters Mary H. Faculak and Virginia Marme both of Charlevoix, and special friends, Jack Uhrick and John Uhrick. Shirley was born March 2, 1923, on a warm, sunny spring day in the farmhouse of her family's farm...

Jul 23, 2015

Imogene "Jean" Thornell, 97 of Bellaire, died peacefully, Thurs. July 23, 2015 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

Funeral services will be held Tues. July 28, at 1 p.m. at the Bellaire Community United Methodist Church. Visitation will take place from 11 a.m. until the time of service.

A full obituary will appear soon.

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