Jan 3, 2016

Richard R. Rusnell, 85, of Ellsworth died Sunday, January 3, 2016 at his home. He was born August 20, 1930 in Gaylord to Raleigh and Ida May (Hignite) Rusnell. On October 29, 1955 he married Orpha Spence in East Jordan. They lived in East Jordan and South Arm Township. Richard served with the U.S. Coast Guard during the Korean...

Jan 2, 2016

Barbara J. Spangenberg, 79, of Williamsburg, MI, passed away on Jan. 2, 2016 at Munson Medical Center. Barbara was born on April 23, 1936, in Mancelona, the daughter of Harold and Dorothy (Epperson) Andersen. Barbara enjoyed her family to the fullest, and that was the most important part of her life. She enjoyed gardening, playing board games, traveling and...

Dec 29, 2015

On May 6th, Lawrence McDonough will take his last trip on the Beaver Islander.  Upon arrival, he will be taken to Holy Cross Church.  Visitation will occur at 6 p.m. with a Catholic Vigil service scheduled at 7 p.m.  A funeral mass will take place on Saturday, May 7th at 11 a.m. followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery....

Dec 27, 2015

Margaret “Marg” Bannan Jeakle passed away late in the evening of Dec. 27, 2015, due to pneumonia. Her beloved husband of 56 years and the families of her two children were at her bedside. All eight of her grandchildren were with her. She was at peace knowing her family was present these last few days. Family was most important...

Dec 27, 2015

James W. Smith of Central Lake passed away Sun. Dec 27, 2015 at home surrounded by his devoted family. He was born Jan 31, 1935 in Detroit, the only child of James H. W. and Ethel (Rose) Smith. Jim graduated from Bellaire High School and on July 21, 1952 he married the love of his life Barbara Mc Kenney....

Dec 26, 2015

Barbara Jean Hierlihy King died Saturday, December 26th, 2015 at MeadowBrook Medical Care Facility in the arms of her loving daughters.

Barb was born November 6th, 1935 in Bellaire, Michigan, the daughter of Emeril and Lillian Hierlihy. She graduated from Bellaire High School. Following graduation, Barb worked as a secretary at Lamina. She met and married Charles King...

Dec 26, 2015

Roberta R. Hosper, 86, of Charlevoix, Michigan, died Saturday, December 26, 2015, at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix

She was born on May 5, 1929, in Royal Oak, Michigan.

She graduated from Royal Oak High School in 1947.

On June 6 1952, she married Charles Frank Hosper in Royal Oak.  She preceded his death...

Dec 25, 2015

James William Ochs passed away on December 25, 2015, at Freedom Village, in Holland, MI. He had reached the age of 93. He will be laid to rest in Charlevoix's Brookside Cemetery, next to his wife, Marion Griffin Ochs, who predeceased him.  A memorial service will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 21, 2016, at the Winchester Funeral Home in...

Dec 21, 2015

Leo Jerome "Jerry" Allen, 83, of Johannesburg, Michigan passed away in Charlevoix.

He was born on December 21, 1932, in Hiawatha Township, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, the son of Richard and Jessie (DeVroy) Allen.  Both of his parents preceded him in death in 1937.  Jerry was raised by his grandparents, Mittie and John DeVroy.

Jerry graduated...

Dec 19, 2015

Nora Ann Miller, 68, of Charlevoix, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015, at her home. She was born January 16, 1947, in Lansing, to Clare Maxwell and Margaret Jo (Owen) Lott. Nora moved to Charlevoix in 1976. Nora worked for Headstart in Charlevoix as a teacher's aid; but, most important to her was being a mother and grandmother, and...

Dec 19, 2015

Dora Lee Willis, 60, formerly of Northport, passed away at her home near Bay Shore Saturday, December 19, 2015. She was born June 18, 1955, in Petoskey, to John Raymond and Christine Marie (Coby) Willis. Dora graduated from Gaylord High School in 1973, and attended Northern Michigan University.

Dora worked in Tribal Government for the...

Dec 17, 2015

Nancy Ward Pillsbury Mahoney, long time Charlevoix resident, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2015, at Georgia House, in Charlevoix, Michigan. It was Nancy’s wish that there not be a public memorial service.

Nancy was born January 19th, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan to Marion Hallett Pillsbury and Raymond Ward Pillsbury. She graduated from Denby High School, Detroit...

Dec 17, 2015

Donald Gordon Vyse passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, December 17, 2015. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 28, 1928 to William Gordon Vyse and Agnes Margaret (Wieg) Vyse.

He was married on July 30, 1955 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Detroit, to Joan Deary Vyse, who preceded him...

Dec 16, 2015

Virginia Jean “Ginger”(Russell) Bischoff, 68, of Charlevoix, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2015,peacefully after long health struggles at her home. She was born December 7, 1947, in Charlevoix to Walter (Pug) and Marjorie (Engelhart) Russell. Ginger attended Charlevoix High School.

Ginger was a warm and loving wife, mother,grandmother, and friend who was there for everyone who came...

Dec 16, 2015

Gretchen A. Kantzer, 73, of Bellaire, passed away on December 16, 2015 at her home. Gretchen was born on August 16, 1942, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Frank and Marjorie (VanStone) Detwiler. Gretchen was a resident of Bellaire for the past 3 years where she moved from Cass County, IN. While living in Indiana, she owned and...

Dec 15, 2015

Daisy Bell (Toodie) Morrison Pollister , 90, of Elk Rapids, MI, died Tues. Dec. 15, 2015, at Kalkaska Eden Center. She was born on July 6, 1925 in the parlor of the family home on the farm at Yuba, Michigan. She was the first born of Peter Clyde Morrison and Daisy Bell Morrison. She and her four siblings all...

Dec 15, 2015

Kathleen Ann James 48, a lifelong resident of Central Lake, died suddenly, Tues. Dec. 15, 2015 at Charlevoix Area Hospital. She was born Apr. 12, 1967 in Petoskey the daughter of Ward and Jeanne (Friend) Cary and was a 1985 graduate of Central Lake High School. Kathy loved her children dearly. She spent all her time with them; they...

Dec 15, 2015

Betty Lou Patrick, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, in Sebring, Fla. She was born November 19, 1931, in Hagler, Idaho to the late Leo and Rhoda (Peters) Putman. Betty was a homemaker, liked to craft, loved to decorate for Christmas and collect angels. She also enjoyed reading...

Dec 14, 2015

Sue Ann Ferrell, 63 of Bellaire, died peacefully with her husband at her side, Mon. Dec. 14, 2015 at Munson Medical Center after suffering a major stroke. She was born Aug. 27, 1952, in Lansing, the daughter of Richard and Georgia (King) Gleason. Sue loved the great outdoors and all it had to offer. She enjoyed taking care of...

Dec 13, 2015

Lewis R. Skeel, 88, of Rogersville, Mo., formerly of Charlevoix, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015, at his home. He was born September 20, 1927, in Stanhope, Iowa, to Herbert and Ella (Wentzel) Skeel.

On July 2, 1949, he married Barbara Allard in Charlevoix. They made their home in Charlevoix.

Lewis...