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Melvin George Winstone

Melvin George Winstone

Jan 18, 2024

Melvin G. Winstone,  75, of East Jordan, passed away on January 18, 2024 at McLaren Hospital in Flint.

   He was born on June 29, 1948, in Charlevoix, the son of George W. Winstone and Jean Esther Case.

   Melvin's first love was fishing.   Not only did he enjoy it as a hobby but he was a commercial fisherman for many...

Isabell Ruby May LaPeer

Isabell Ruby May LaPeer

Jan 16, 2024

 

Isabell Ruby May LaPeer, 93 of East Jordan, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at home with her family by her side.  She was born July 13, 1930 in Farwell, MI, the daughter of Quincey and Ruby (Hosler) Fuller. 

   On September 20, 1947 in East Jordan, she married August LaPeer.  Together they enjoyed 54 years of marriage. ...

Steven Wayne Gorshe

Steven Wayne Gorshe

Jan 15, 2024

Steven Wayne Gorshe, 54, of Central Lake, Michigan, passed away on January 15, 2024 surrounded by his family after a lifelong battle with cerebral palsy.

Steven was born on June 27,1969 to Donald and Patricia Gorshe in Detroit Michigan.

A service will be held in his honor to celebrate his vibrant spirit on Saturday the 10th of February at Bellaire Community United...

Jean A. Loper

Jean A. Loper

Jan 15, 2024

Jean A. Loper, 93 of Charlevoix passed away peacefully, January 15, 2024 at her daughter’s home.  She was born September 26, 1930 in Charleston, West Virginia the daughter of Delmar and V. Blanch (Workman) Keeling and graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1948 before moving to Charlevoix, Michigan.

   Jean worked for many years as a bus driver for...

Gloria Dawn Whan

Gloria Dawn Whan

Jan 13, 2024

Gloria (Glo) Dawn Whan, 97, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2024 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire, MI.  She was born in Detroit on September 6, 1926.

Gloria was preceded in death by her parents Pauline and Robert Kerr, husband Robert Whan, and sister Janet Watkins.

She is survived by daughters Linda L. Whan of California, Barbara...

Angel Bearss

Angel Bearss

Jan 13, 2024

Angel Louise Bearss, 84, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 13, 2024, surrounded by family.  She was born December 29, 1939, in Mount Pleasant, MI, the daughter of Allen and Fern (Black) Pease.

When Angel was young, her parents moved their family to the Charlevoix area to raise their children.  She attended Charlevoix High School, and was wed to James Bearss when the two were still...

Doris Ann Hamlin

Doris Ann Hamlin

Jan 13, 2024

 

Doris Ann Hamlin, age 83, of Charlevoix, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 13, 2024 following a tough battle with illnesses. Doris was the oldest of two daughters of Clark and Veleta (Montgomery) Wright from Vanderbilt.

She enjoyed baking, gardening, and crafting- especially candle making and knitting.

George preceded Doris after 43 years of marriage. She was also  preceded by...

Larry D Smith

Larry D Smith

Jan 12, 2024

Larry D. Smith, 85 of Bellaire passed away January 12, 2024 at McLaren Northern Michigan.  He was born April 16, 1938 in Saskatchewan, Canada, the son of Cecil and Bessie Smith.

A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, May 5th from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Bellaire Senior Center.  

A full obituary will appear soon.

 

Megan Elizabeth Lewis

Megan Elizabeth Lewis

Jan 10, 2024

 

Megan Elizabeth Lewis, 39 of Elk Rapids, died suddenly at home, January 10, 2024.  She was born November 22, 1984 in Traverse City, the daughter of Jordan Lewis and Kimberly Gregory.

   Megan graduated from Bellaire High School in 2003, attended Davenport University, and worked for Merrill Lynch in Traverse City.  Megan’s greatest joy was spending time with her...

Jacob Dennis Jensen

Jacob Dennis Jensen

Jan 10, 2024

 

Jacob Dennis Jensen, age 50, of Charlevoix, passed away January 10, 2024. He was born August 20, 1973, in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Dennis Jensen and Geneva (Thayer) Jensen.

Jacob loved spending time outdoors; hunting, camping, fishing, motorsports…he did it all.  His favorite thing to do was ride snowmobiles, whether it was just a quick trip, or a...

Daniel Brian Rahilly

Daniel Brian Rahilly

Jan 9, 2024

Daniel Brian Rahilly, 82, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 9 at home with his loving wife and trusty hound, Moon Shadow, by his side.   Daniel was born in Charlevoix, Michigan on January 11, 1941 as the only child of Dr. Daniel and Genevieve Rahilly of Mancelona.On October 24, 1970, he married the love of his life, Sharon Kay (Woodbury)...

David Earl Halladay

David Earl Halladay

Jan 9, 2024

 

David E. Halladay, 80 of Central Lake died January 9, 2024 at McLaren Northern Michigan.  He was born November 26, 1943 in Detroit, the son of Rance and Opal (DeForest) Halladay.

   Dave retired after many years of dedicated service working for East Jordan Iron Works and was a faithful member of Grace Community Church.  He enjoyed hunting, bird...

Shirley Stoel

Shirley Stoel

Jan 9, 2024



Shirley Ann Stoel, 86 of Central Lake, passed away on January 9, 2024, in her

home in Charlevoix, MI. She was born on July 3, 1937, the daughter of Leon and Lavonna

(Corner) Disbrow. Preceding her in death was her husband David Daniel Stoel, father Leon

Disbrow and younger sister Shelby Elggleston. Shirley and David were united in marriage...

Lynne Warboy

Lynne Warboy

Jan 7, 2024

Lynne F. Warboy, 84, of Bellaire, Michigan, passed away on January 7, 2024. She was born on August 5,1939, in Moline, Illinois, to the late John and Elizabeth McCelland Faulkner.

Lynne is survived by her loving partner, David Howelman, and her brother, Kent Faulkner, and his wife, Julie . She is also survived by her daughters, Ann Warboy and her partner,...

Richard Palmer Mueller Jr

Richard Palmer Mueller Jr

Jan 6, 2024

Richard P. Mueller Jr. passed away peacefully on January 6th, 2024, at 3:36 PM in Gulfport, MS, with his family at his side. Richard P. Mueller Jr. was born on May 15th of 1949 in Lakewood, Ohio.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Richard P. Mueller and Rosemary Allen Mueller; brother-in-law, Walter Baas, brother-in-law, Donald Holliday, Jr.; and...

Carol Ann Miller

Carol Ann Miller

Jan 4, 2024

Carol Ann Miller (Bierschbach), age 66, of Houghton Lake, MI, entered into her eternal rest on January 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving husband, Ken Miller, and her supportive family at her home. She was born the youngest of three in West Branch, MI, on July 27, 1957, to Ida Poirier (McDowell) and Victor Bierschbach. On February 15, 2003, she...

Lois Lewis

Lois Lewis

Jan 4, 2024

A beautiful soul has left this life to live with the Heavenly Father. Lois Lewis passed peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 4, 2024 following a brief illness. Lois Elva Lane was born on the family's farm in Boyne City on Christmas Eve 1927, the first daughter and third child of Frederick James Lane and Alice Peredine Jones.

Lois's...

Janet Jones

Janet Jones

Jan 3, 2024

Janet Marie Jones, 80, of Charlevoix, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.  She was born on April 17, 1943, in Wyandotte, MI, the daughter of Leonard and Mary (Haxer) Prebes.

Janet worked for the City of Dearborn for over 20 years, with her last position being an Ordinance officer and later...

Charles "Charlie" Vincent

Charles "Charlie" Vincent

Jan 2, 2024

Charles Duncan “Charlie” Vincent, 81, of Charlevoix, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday January 2, 2024, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  He was born on November 23, 1942, in Youngstown, OH, the son of Frank J. and Julia (Janda) Vincent.

Charlie graduated from Boyne City High School in 1962, and was on the 1961 State Championship football team.  However, he...

Delbert "Ron" Allen

Delbert "Ron" Allen

Jan 2, 2024

 

Delbert Ronald “Ron” Allen, 80 of Mancelona, passed away January 2, 2024 at Munson Medical Center.  He was born April 12, 1943 in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, the son of John and Alta (Hart) Allen.

   Ron was a man who wore many hats!  He was a dedicated employee of Tri Gas in Mancelona where he worked long hours, and...

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