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Virginia Finney-Lahde
May 25, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Virginia Mae Finney, also known as Virginia Lahde, who departed this life peacefully on May 25th 2024 at the age of 96. Born in 1927 to Viola and Art Ranger, Virginia was the granddaughter of Charlevoix boat builder Roy Ranger and sister to Alvin Ranger....
Robert A. Fletcher
May 24, 2024
Robert "Bob" Fletcher, 67 of Williamsburg and formerly of Torch Lake, died peacefully, May 24, 2024, at home. He was born Aug. 31, 1956, in Coral Gables, Florida, the son of Lewis and Dorothy (Long) Fletcher.
Lived a full life, cherishing friendships and caring for those he encountered - He was a private man, but his friends meant everything to him...
Edward Linse
May 20, 2024
Edward Francis Linse, 93, of Charlevoix, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024 with his loving family at his side. He was born on March 11, 1931, in Chicago, IL, the son of Carl and Catherine (Hayes) Linse.
Ed graduated from high school in the Chicago area, and shortly thereafter began working for American Airlines as an airplane washer. After...
Ernest "Todd" Collins
May 19, 2024
Ernest “Todd” Collins II, 70, of Central Lake, Michigan (formerly of River Forest, IL and Pinehurst, NC), passed away peacefully on May 19, 2024, overlooking his beloved Torch Lake, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on January 4, 1954, in Chicago, IL, Todd was the son of Todd and Lynn (Trimmer) Collins. He was proud to be...
Irene Mitchell
May 19, 2024
Irene May Mitchell, 88, of East Jordan, passed away on May 19, 2024. She was born on February 28, 1936, on Beaver Island, the daughter of Alex and Ester (Washegesic) Cornstalk.
Irene enjoyed doing crafts. She was a very social person and left everyone she met throughout her life happy to have known her. Irene, along with her late husband Mike,...
Louise Small
May 18, 2024
Louise Watson Small of Charlevoix (formerly of Saginaw, MI) died at her home May 18th, 2024. She was born February 18th, 1928 in Albee Township, daughter of the late George Hamilton and Olga (Block) Watson. She married Robert H. Small on August 22, 1953 in Saginaw. Robert preceded her in death in 2008.
She will be missed by her children, Tamara...
Claude "Lary" Blamer
May 18, 2024
Claude Lawrence "Lary" Blamer of Central Lake, Michigan, passed quietly on May 18, 2024 after a prolonged battle with dementia. He was born June 23, 1940 and raised in Atlanta, Michigan. He is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Dianne Blamer, daughter Tracey (Bryan) Holland of Alden, Michigan, daughter Gina Blamer of Central Lake, grandson Ben Holland of...
Gerald Alan Milligan
May 18, 2024
Gerald "Jerry" Alan Milligan, 67, of Alba, passed away on May 18, 2024. He was born on September 11, 1956, in Bellaire, the son of Daniel and Joyce (Hanselman) Milligan. Jerry enjoyed doing many different activities and hobbies, including photography, camping and metal detecting to name a few. Jerry joined the Air Force in 1974. He married his wife Sheryl...
Ricky A. Aldrich
May 17, 2024
Ricky A. Aldrich, 60, of Mancelona, passed away on May 17, 2024 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born on April 4,1964, in Bellaire, the son of Alfred "Rex" and Fern (Coon) Aldrich. Ricky was a die hard University of Michigan fan and loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, camping and hunting morel mushrooms. Surviving are a...
Shelley Esaak
May 16, 2024
Shelley Elizabeth Esaak, 65, of Central Lake, passed away on May 16, 2024. She was born on October 11, 1958, in Ann Arbor, the daughter of James and Maxine (Goss) Shepard.
Shelley attended East Kentwood high school in her early days, and excelled in track as a sprinter. After graduation in 1976, she would attend Hope College, Kendall School of Design,...
Bobby "Bob" Holley
May 16, 2024
Bob Holley, 89, of Gaylord, passed away surrounded by family at Meadow Brook Care Facility in Bellaire on May 16, 2024. Bob was born the son of Romie and Lorna (Bentley) Holley on Feb 1, 1935, in St. Albans, West Virginia.
Bob worked as a Pipefitter/Welder at Dow Chemical Company where he retired in 1991. Previously he enjoyed a career as...
Paula Kay Douglas
May 15, 2024
Paula Kay Douglas, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away on May 15, 2024 in Central Lake, Michigan at the age of 63. Born on November 1, 1960, in Trenton, Michigan to Paul and Gladys (Reichenbach) Batten, Paula led a life filled with love and laughter. She graduated from Ellsworth High School and was well known for her...
David Scott
May 14, 2024
David Nelson Scott, 74, of Mancelona, passed away on May 14, 2024. He was born on August 10, 1949, the son of Paul and Tressie (Agee) Scott.Surviving him in death are two brothers, Paul Scott of Mancelona, George Scott of Fenton, one sister, Caroline Rodde of Fenton.Dave is preceded in death by his parents.Arrangements are in the care of the...
George Richard Wilks
May 14, 2024
George R. Wilks, 90 of Bellaire, died at home May 14, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born Nov. 6, 1933 in Lincoln Park. He was the son of Bud and Alfreda (Ostewick) Lindsay.
George was a dedicated employee at Lamina Bronze for 37 years before retiring. He had many talents and could build and fix most anything. He...
Jamie Thornburg
May 13, 2024
Jamie Nicole Thornburg, age 37, of Mancelona, was born August 19, 1986. She fought hard, but lost her battle with cancer on May 13, 2024 .
Daughter of Doris and Paul Barkovich, and Laurie Anderson. Jamie attended schools in Northern Lower Michigan and graduated in Traverse City. She had a special interest in cooking and took culinary classes in TBA. Jamie enjoyed working in fast food and...
Michael Teuscher
May 12, 2024
The Lord called his servant, Reverend Michael Lee Teuscher, to his heavenly home with his family by his side on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at the age of 72. The son of the late Reverend Richard and Esther (Kernstock) Teuscher was born June 18, 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri. Michael was baptized on July 8, 1951 at Concordia Lutheran Church...
Jane Ellen Lawson
May 8, 2024
Jane Ellen Lawson gracefully passed away on May 8, 2024, in Charlevoix, Michigan. Jane was born on July 16, 1934 in Dearborn, Michigan to the late Kenneth and Alice (Baker) Tunison. She was a loving mother, sister, and friend to many. Jane's gentle soul touched the lives of all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Throughout her life, Jane found...
Janice F. Kirk
May 7, 2024
Janice F. Kirk, 72, of Echo Township, passed away on May 7, 2024 at her home.
Janice was born on January 17, 1952, in Kearney Township, MI, the daughter of Alden and Lillian (Hill) Curtis.
She is survived by a daughter Dixie Curtis, 2 grandchildren, Aaron Curtis, Brianna Ripley, a brother Wade Clark, and 3 sisters, Mavis Wolff, Elda Telgenhof...
Thomas "Tom" Powers
May 7, 2024
On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, Tom Powers passed away at home with his loving wife by his side. Born June 14, 1958, Tom married his high school sweetheart Deb Schneemann on April 28, 1979, and created a loving family that included his daughter, Jenny (Jesse) and his son, Greg. Eventually, their family grew to include his beloved grandchildren, Sam and...
Ronald Luther Patton
May 2, 2024
Ronald L. Patton, 72 of Bellaire, died at home, Thursday, May 2, 2024. He was born Nov. 17, 1951 in Traverse City the son of Luther and Marian (Metty) Patton. Ron was a dedicated employee for many years, at Lamina Bronze. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and having bonfires with his family and friends. He also liked riding motorcycles and snowmobiles. ...
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