May 7, 2013

Beverly M. Willson, 64, of Central Lake, passed away on May 7, 2013 at McLaren-Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. Bev was born on November 28, 1948, in Alden, the daughter of Sebe and Leila (Crothers) Patton. Bev was employed by Central Lake Public Schools for 30 years as the Elementary School secretary. She enjoyed gardening, riding the pontoon...

May 6, 2013

Nancy Anne Giovannetti, 70, of Mancelona, passed away May 6, 2013 at the Kalkaska Eden Center. Nancy was born May 2, 1943 in Cheboygan, the daughter of Robert and Arlone Passeno. Nancy is formerly of Traverse City where she resided for many years before moving to Mancelona three years ago. She was a member at the Kingdom Hall of...

May 6, 2013

Duane L. Smith, 80, of Ellsworth, died Monday, May 6, 2013 at his home. He was born July 13, 1932 in Cadillac, Michigan, the son of Leonard and Elizabeth Heringa Smith. On September 15, 1957 he married Mary Sutton in Central Lake. They made their home in East Jordan and moved to Banks Township in 2012. Duane served in...

May 5, 2013

Marlyn S. Hart, 76, of Mancelona, passed away May 5, 2013 at Munson Medical Center. Marlyn was born February 12, 1937, in Cheboygan, the daughter of Earl and Genevieve Berden. She worked as a Nurses Aid for 26 years at Meadow Brook. She was also active at the St. Anthony Catholic Church for many years as she and her...

May 3, 2013

Marie N. Leaman, 90, of Charlevoix, passed away May 3, 2013 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix. Marie was born May 6, 1922 in Detroit, the daughter of William and Anna Leaman. She is survived by a son, Jimmy Leaman of Charlevoix; three brothers, Dan (Connie) Leaman of Boyne City, John (Faye) Leaman of East Jordan and Joe (Nel)...

May 3, 2013

Carl E. Mehlberg, 77, of Mancelona, passed away May 3, 2013 at his home. Carl was born in Mancelona on March 5, 1936, the son of Grant and Eda Vernen. Carl loved the outdoors and spending time with family. He enjoyed exercising and watching sports. He is survived by three children, Nancy (Frank) Hogarth of Traverse City, Carl Grody...

Apr 29, 2013

Joan C. Upthegrove, 78, of Mancelona, passed away April 29, 2013 at Munson Medical Center.

Joan was born on December 24, 1934 in Kelso, Washington, the daughter of William and Claudia Bevard.

Joan was raised in Wayne, Michigan before moving up to the Kalkaska and Mancelona area. She loved going to dinner, watching her animals,...

Apr 28, 2013

David Cooper Malcolm, received a lifetime of love from family and friends in his short time here on earth before he was received into the arms of Jesus on April 28, 2013. David is the son of Brian and Stephanie (Anger) Malcolm of Mancelona; five siblings, Sarah, Katie, Daniel, Ashley and Kelsey; grandparents, Roger and Bonnie Anger of Mancelona;...

Apr 28, 2013

James L. Stevens, 85, passed away peacefully April 28, 2013 at Eatport Village Care Home. Beloved wife Margie (Cole)Stevens. Survived by Step-daughter Sheryl (Dennis) Gross and Stepson Michael (Trudy)Cullimore, many great and grandchildren. He was a World War II veteran serving in Japan and China. Private services will be held.

Apr 27, 2013

No services are planned at this time.

Apr 27, 2013

Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals for John Stopa, 83 of Kewadin, who died Sat. Apr. 27, 2013, will be celebrated on Fri. May 3, at noon at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 143 Charles St., Elk Rapids, with visitation from 11 am until the time of service. A luncheon will follow. In Lieu of flowers, and in keeping...

Apr 26, 2013

No services are planned at this time.

Apr 26, 2013

Robert V. Cullen, 79, of Central Lake, passed away on April 26, 2013 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. Bob was born on August 21, 1933 in Detroit, the son of Walter and Margaret (McCormick) Cullen. Bob was the youngest of 9 children and was a 1952 graduate of St. Mary of Redford Catholic Grammar and High School. Bob...

Apr 24, 2013

Howard V. Redfern, 89 of Bellaire died Wed. April 24, 2013 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility where he had been a resident for the last 12 years. He was born Feb. 17, 1924 in Sault Ste. Marie, the son of Vernon and Leola (Dunning) Redfern and attended school in Saginaw. He proudly graduated from Michigan State University, in...

Apr 23, 2013

Toby Trager, age 80, passed April 23, 2013 in Bellaire, MI. Survived by her beloved husband of 61 years, Lawrence R. Trager, daughter Toni Trager-Bradley, 5 grandchildren, Robbie (Ashley), Ryan (Laura), Jamie, Max, Sam, a sister Ilean (Pinney) Kanter of Woodland Hills, CA, brother-in-law Morrie Gold of FL, daughter-in-law Marcy Trager of Ann Arbor, many nieces and nephews. Preceded...

Apr 20, 2013

Marjory Ann Veliquette

Marjory Ann Veliquette died April 20, 2013 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Born February 3, 1944 in Lowell, Michigan to Donald A. and Ellura V. (Frost) McPherson, Marjory was an outstanding 4-H Club member, and received her bachelor of science in textiles and merchandise management from Michigan State University. She was an International...

Apr 19, 2013

Martha Elizabeth King passed away on April 19, 2013, after battling MS and its many complications for more than 20 years. Martha, who was born in Flint in 1955 to Jack and June King, lived life as independently and as fully as her illness would allow. She was raised in Flint, where she graduated from Powers Catholic High School...

Apr 17, 2013

Walter Ferrand Brink III, 62, of Mancelona, passed away on April 17, 2013 at his home. Walter was born on September 23, 1950, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He is survived by 2 brothers, Gary and Michael Brink, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Susan Brink. He...

Apr 15, 2013

GERTRUDE E. GOULD, 94, of Bellaire, passed away on April 15, 2013 at Orchard Creek Health Care in Traverse City. Gertrude was born on March 15, 1919, in Wayne, MI., the daughter of William and Hattie (Doletsky) Moers. Gertrude was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in East Jordan. She was a Bellaire resident since 1971, moving there...

Apr 14, 2013

Steven P. Kline, 62, of Bellaire, passed away on April 14, 2013 at his home. Steve was a loving husband to Jackie for 43 years, a son, brother, uncle, brother-in-law and Godfather. Also surviving are his mother Juanita Kline of Southfield, a brother Mike (Barb) Kline of Waterford, a sister Cheryl Gahan of Sterling Heights, aunts, uncle, many nieces...