Nov 25, 2014

Leon Holda, 93, of Rapid River Township, Kalkaska County, passed away on November 25, 2014 at Grand Traverse Pavilions. Leon was born in Thorpe, Wisconsin to Michael and Margaret Holda (Polish Immigrants), the 8th child out of 10. The family farmed land throughout North Central Michigan until Leon moved to Detroit to work with his brother for George Odien...

Nov 23, 2014

Sherry L. Bye, 61, of Charlevoix died Sunday, November 23, 2014 at Metron of Big Rapids. She was born April 11, 1953 in Flint to Clifford and Bethel (Groesser) Bye. Sherry moved from Flint to Charlevoix County in 1987. She enjoyed being with her family. Surviving are her parents Clifford and Bethel Bye of East Jordan, brother Nels (Marcia)...

Nov 21, 2014

Joan Jolliffe, 76, of Banks Township, died Friday, November 21, 2014 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. She was born January 6, 1938 in Lake City to Carlyle and Bertha (Hicks) Roberts. On July 23, 1960 she married Frederick W. Jolliffe in Norwood. They lived in Wyoming, Michigan and moved to Charlevoix in 1977. In 2000, they moved to...

Nov 21, 2014

Albert L. Johnson Jr., 64, of Coldsprings Township, passed away on November 21, 2014 at his home. Albert was born on November 1, 1950, in New Orleans, LA, the son of Albert Sr. and Nellie (Simmons) Johnson. Albert was a Union 252 Electrician in the Detroit area for many years. For several years he had resided in Coldsprings Twp...

Nov 13, 2014

James H. Shooks James Henry Shooks, 69. of Central Lake, died at his home November 13, 2014. He was born in Charlevoix on January 28, 1945 to Walter and Joanna (Keizer) Shooks. He graduated from Central Lake High School and attended North-western Michigan College for three years. On March 4, 1967 he married Patricia Stinson in Traverse City. They...

Nov 12, 2014

Donna Kay McMasters, 66 of Gaylord, died peacefully, Nov. 12, 2014 at home, after a valiant fight with ALS. She was born Aug. 2, 1948, in Lansing, the daughter of Bertil and Norine (French) Froberg. On Sept. 19, 1970 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Alpena, she married Michael P. McMasters. Donna graduated with her Bachelor of Science Degree...

Nov 12, 2014

Charles E. Watros, 78, of Ellsworth, died Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. He was born May 20, 1936 in Alba, Michigan to Fred D. and Mary (Williams) Watros. He graduated from Central Lake High School and thereafter trained as a diesel mechanic. Chuck served his country for four years in the U.S. Navy stationed...

Nov 11, 2014

Ann M. Colclough, 94, of Bellaire, formerly of Farmington Hills, died Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. She was born August 22, 1920 in Peck, Michigan to Julius and Antonia (Lapka) Kasprus. She married Edward Colclough in 1941 and they lived in Port Huron, Livonia and Farmington Hills. Mr. Colclough died in 1969....

Nov 11, 2014

Irene Marie (Schweizer) West -- 95ys.

Joined our Lord on November 11, 2014. She passed away peacefully at Welcome Home Elder Care in Rapid City, Mi. where she had been in Hospice and under the tender loving care of Dan and Cindy Chambers the last 2 A½ months.

Irene was born on September 15, 1919 to Walter...

Nov 11, 2014

Irene M. West, 95, of Alden, passed away on November 11, 2014 at Welcome Home Elder Care in Rapid City. Private family services will be held at a later date. A full obituary will appear in the near future. Arrangements are being handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Nov 8, 2014

Vic Crawford (January 28, 1920 - November 8, 2014)

Victor L. Crawford, age 94 passed away on November 8, 2014 in Traverse City, MI. He was born January 28, 1920 in Hillsdale, MI to Vella and Charles Crawford. He grew up in nearby White Pigeon. At an early age Vic became interested in amateur ("ham") radio, obtaining his...

Nov 6, 2014

Willis C. Leist, 87, of Banks Township died Thursday, November 6, 2014 at Charlevoix Area Hospital. He was born August 28, 1927 in Grand Rapids to William and Ida (Miller) Leist. Willis served with the U.S. Army in the European theater during WWII. He married Ruth L. Burley in 1971 and she died in 1980. On April 11, 1987...

Oct 31, 2014

Ball, John Bernard, age 70, suddenly passed away on October 31, 2014 in the Intensive Care Unit at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born April 23, 1944 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Rose and Bernard Ball. He grew up in Grand Rapids, following his father's steps joining the Grand Rapids Fire Department, promoted to the rank...

Oct 25, 2014

Opal Mills of Bellaire died on October 25, 2014, at the Meadowbrook Medical Facility in Bellaire where she had been a patient since September of 2012. Opal was born in Monroe, LA, January 26, 1920, to parents Maude and Sydney Curry. There she completed her schooling and went on to secure a business degree from Monroe Commercial College. During...

Oct 25, 2014

Barbara J. DeForest, 72, of Traverse City, formerly of Central Lake, passed away on October 25, 2014 at Munson Medical Center. Barbara was born on December 17, 1941, in Del Rio, TX, the daughter of Thurman and Edrena (Sanders) Tooke. Barbara was a longtime resident of Central Lake before moving to Traverse City 8 years ago. She loved to...

Oct 25, 2014

Ronnie Lee Watkins, 56 of Mancelona passed away October 25, 2014. Ron was born February 17, 1958, son of Dale and Pat Watkins. Ron had worked at Dura Automotive for about 5 years as well as Steel Tank. Ron lived in Mancelona all of his life. He loved to hunt and fish. He enjoyed collecting die cast cars and...

Oct 25, 2014

Donna Kay Bachmann Batterbee died Saturday, October 25, 2014, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. She was surrounded by her family and caregivers as she took her last breath. Donna was born on October 3, 1937, to Paul and Winnie Bachmann. When she was four, the family moved to Central Lake to settle down as they established...

Oct 21, 2014

Marye Lee (Lockman) Williams, 81 of Mancelona passed away peacefully October 21, 2014 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Marye was born in Alden on April 8, 1933, daughter of Lloyd and Marion Lockman. She married Donald E. Williams, April 16, 1949 and moved to Waterford, MI. Marye Lee was the secretary for Williams Brothers...

Oct 19, 2014

Michael P. McMasters, 71 of Gaylord died suddenly, Sun. Oct. 19, 2014 at McLaren Northern Hospital in Petoskey. He was born May 8, 1943 in Royal Oak the son of Robert L. and Katherine (Mickalich) McMasters. Michael graduated with his associate's degree and entered the Michigan State Police Academy in 1965. He worked in South Haven, Erie, Alpena, Bridgeport...

Oct 17, 2014

Ralph W. "Tank" Turner, 84 of Bellaire, died Fri. Oct. 17, 2014 at home. He was born July 15, 1930 in Flint the son of Percy and Ruth (Openo) Turner. Tank proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. Once discharged, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree from MSU, graduating in 1967. He went on to...