May 14, 2014

Winifred O. Darby, 87, of Alba passed away May 14, 2014 at the Kalkaska Memorial Eden Center. She is survived by 3 children, Larry Darby of Seattle, WA., Roger Darby of Alba and Charlotte Darby of Mancelona; 4 sisters, Dorothy Phillips, Donna Proctor, Helen Underwood and Bernice Warner; 3 brothers, Charles Near, Junior Near and Glenn Near; several loving...

May 11, 2014

Jerome "Jerry" Chismar, 74, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully with his family at his side, on May 11, 2014 at his home. Jerry was born on March 3, 1940, in Youngstown, OH, the son of Stephen and Helen (Betsa) Chismar. For many years Jerry owned and operated Windmill Farms Restaurant in Mancelona. He is also a long time member...

May 8, 2014

Nelda J. Ries, 69, of Echo Towhsnip, died Thursday, May 8, 2014 at her home. She was born July 26, 1944 in Central Lake Township to Ira and Cleo (Everett) Higbee. In 1960 she married Howard Barraw Sr. in Central Lake. They lived in East Jordan and Ellsworth and divorced in 1983. On July 25, 1986 she married Donald...

May 5, 2014

Gladys H. Burrell, 88, of Bellaire, went to be with her Lord on May 5, 2014 at home.

Gladys was born on April 2, 1926, in Mt. Clemens, MI, the daughter of Arthur and Elsa (Thoel) Ahrens.

On January 26, 1946, she married the love of her life Charlie Burrell. They lived in New...

May 2, 2014

John William Underwood, 75, of Alba passed away May 2, 2014 at his home. He was born February 14, 1939 in Alba, the son of Clifford and Gladys (Goodwill) Underwood. In 2001, John retired from East Jordan Iron Works after 30 plus years of service. He was a great man and father. He enjoyed hunting and being with family....

Apr 26, 2014

LINDA TORNGA MC ELROY

Linda McElroy of Allen Park passed away peacefully April 26, 2014 at Georgia House in Charlevoix after a three-year battle with cancer.

On May 7, 1948 Linda Tornga was born to the late Jacob and Alice (McElroy) Tornga in Charlevoix. She grew up in rural Ellsworth and graduated from Ellsworth High...

Apr 26, 2014

Mary Ella Patton, 93, of East Jordan, passed away on April 26, 2014 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility. Mary was born on September 14, 1920 in Grand Haven, MI, the daughter of George and Lillian (Bryant) Nickerson. Mary was a long time resident of East Jordan where she was instrumental in building the Full Gospel Truth Church, currently known...

Apr 24, 2014

Ronald E. Harrison, 74, of Central Lake, went to be with his savior on April 24, 2014 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

Ron was born on August 7, 1939 in Detroit, the son of Gordon "Willie" and Thelma (Martindale) Harrison.

Ron was a lifelong resident of Central Lake where he graduated from Central...

Apr 19, 2014

Katherine J. Kowall, 91 of Bellaire, died Sat. Apr. 19, 2014 at Charlevoix Area Hospital. She was born Mar. 12, 1923, in Benton, IL, the daughter of Wilfred and Sylvia (McConnell) Shockley. Katherine was a member of the Bellaire Community United Methodist Church for over 50 years. She enjoyed gardening, camping, and mushroom hunting. Surviving Katherine is her son...

Apr 15, 2014

Michael A. LaPeer, 61, of East Jordan, passed away on April 15, 2014 at his home.

Mike was born on November 29, 1952, in Petoskey, the son of August and Isabell (Fuller) LaPeer.

Mike enjoyed many outdoor activities, especially, fishing, hunting, camping and mushroom hunting.

He was a member of the Boyne...

Apr 15, 2014

Carol L. Alspaugh, 77, of Alden passed away April 15, 2014 at her home. She was born November 22, 1936 in Eau Clare, to Donald and Irene (Ostrum) Kendall. On May 28, 1955 in Otsego she married Donald Alspaugh. Also surviving are Rex (Sharon) Alspaugh of Mancelona, Pam Linderleaf of Alden and Alec Alspaugh of Grand Rapids; two...

Apr 14, 2014

Earl I. Shafer, Jr., 69 of Central Lake, died April 14, 2014 at Munson Medical Care Center in Traverse City.

He was born March 17, 1945 in Ypsilanti, the son of Earl and Lucille (Towler) Shafer Sr. Earl served in the US Army, 1st Infantry at Ft. Riley, KS and also spent time stationed in Germany....

Apr 11, 2014

Virginia Brett Vogt Vance, 91, long-time resident of East Jordan, died Friday, April 11, 2014 at Autumn Joy Assisted Living Facility in Hayes Township.

She was born August 3, 1922 in Grand Ledge to Harrison and Blanche (Brett) Vogt.

She graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1939 and from Michigan State College in 1943...

Apr 9, 2014

Carol Rae McPherson, 77, of Traverse City, passed away April 9, 2014, at Munson Medical Center, with her loving family at her side. Carol was born February 9, 1937, in Yuma, Michigan to Ernest and Blanche (Voorheis) Paul. The family lived in Pompeii, Ithaca, Ashley, and Elsie before moving to Charlevoix in 1946. Carol graduated from Charlevoix High School...

Apr 8, 2014

Henry (Hank) Joseph Colombo, 29, of Bellaire, Michigan died April 8, 2014 at his home. He was born January 17, 1985 in Jackson, Wyoming. Henry is survived by his parents, Jim and Therry Colombo of Bellaire, his older brother, Tony (Rapid City) and his younger sister, Margaret (Sandy, Utah). Henry is also survived by his grandparents, Joe and Gerry...

Apr 7, 2014

Helen I. Hughey, 87, of Bellaire, passed away on April 7, 2014 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. Helen was born on October 14, 1926, in Gladwin, MI, the daughter of Benjamin and Eunice (Heller) Ottgen. Helen was an Antrim County resident most of her life. She was a past member of the Antrim Church of Christ in Mancelona...

Apr 7, 2014

Samuel C. Burnell Jr, 86, of Grayling passed away April 7, 2014 at his home. A Celebration of Life Service will be at a later date in Florida. The Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes is serving the family.

Apr 6, 2014

Wilma W. Penfold, 91, of Atwood, died Sunday, April 6, 2014 at her daughter's home in Norwood Township.

She was born September 12, 1922 in Banks Township to Jacob and Engberdena (VanderHeide) Veenstra

On September 4, 1944 she married Darwin P. Penfold in Banks Township where they made their home. Mr. Penfold died in 2001....

Apr 5, 2014

Ida Fisher Caldemeyer, 96, of Bellaire, passed away on April 5, 2014 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

Ida was born on April 22, 1917, in Wenatchee, Washington, the daughter of Durward and Alida (Dearborn) Fisher.

Ida earned a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from the University of Maryland in 1938 and a Master...

Apr 5, 2014

James L. Oaklief, 91, of Bellaire, passed away on April 5, 2014 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

Jim was born in Bloomington, IL, to E.A. Oaklief and Besse Birch... ..which starts a great "family tree"! He was the second youngest of five children. He had three older sisters, two of which were twins and one...