Oct 14, 2013

Craig Len VanSice, age 57, resident of Tucson, Arizona (formerly of Bellaire, Michigan) died at the Northwest Medical Center in Tucson on Monday, October 14, 2013. Craig was born July 22, 1956, in Bellaire, Michigan to the late Harold and Maxine (Bailey) VanSice. In 1974, Craig graduated from Bellaire High School. Prior to moving out to Arizona in 1979,...

Oct 13, 2013

How do you pack the beautiful, funny, wild, caring, compassionate, creative, loud, loving, laughing, happy life of James Patrick Draplin into this little space? It doesn't do the man justice. Our dad was front page material.

James Patrick Draplin came into this world on February the first, 1943 and made a first-class exit on October the 13, 2013....

Oct 13, 2013

Milton H. Grimes, Sr., 83, of Mancelona, MI, formerly of Haddon Heights and then Southampton, NJ, went to be with the Lord on October 13, 2013. He was born September 4, 1930 in Camden, NJ, the son of Howard and Grace Grimes. Milton proudly served his country in the United States Airforce from 1951 to 1955. He worked at...

Oct 11, 2013

JOSEPH N.WILLERER, 66, of Bellaire MI, and formerly of the Detroit Metro area, died peacefully at home on Friday, October 11, 2013.

He was born July 2, 1947 in Detroit, the son of Joseph L. and Anne M. (Heiler) Willerer.

Joe was an electrician for the Ford Motor Company for 32 years. He retired from that position...

Oct 11, 2013

Mrs. Fern Viola Thayer (89) died Friday, October 11, 2013, in Parker, Colorado, after a long illness. She was born May 7, 1924, in Central Lake, Michigan, the daughter of William Matthew and Julia Belle (Hess) Somerville. She was raised in Central Lake, Michigan, before moving to Bellaire. She lived in the Traverse City area from 1950 to 2012...

Oct 10, 2013

Catherine L. Kerr, 64, of Mancelona, passed away October 10, 2013 at Kalkaska Long Term Center. Cathy was born August 24, 1949 in Hazelhurst, Georgia, the daughter of John and Pauline White. Cathy graduated from Mancelona High School in 1967 and resided in Mancelona ever since. Cathy was a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed reading, playing cards and...

Oct 9, 2013

Gordon E. Erdmann, 72, of Mancelona, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 11, 1941 in Castleton, North Dakota, the son of Benjamin and Florennce Erdmann. Gordon proudly served his county in the United States Air Force for 32 years while stationed in Germany for his entire career. He...

Oct 6, 2013

Sue Springstead, 48, of Mancelona, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2013 at her home. Sue was born February 20, 1965 in Capac, Michigan, the daughter of Joseph Wood and Shirley Birgy. Sue attended NMC and obtained her business degree as she always dreamed of opening her own restaurant. She loved to cook and make crafts. She always put everyone...

Oct 5, 2013

Harry G. "Pete" Hammond, 89, of East Jordan died Saturday, October 5, 2013 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. He was born November 1, 1923 in East Jordan to Gaius and Dorothy (Wederburne) Hammond. On September 15, 1950 he married Dorothy Saganek in Petoskey. They made their home in East Jordan. Pete served his country in the U.S....

Oct 4, 2013

Betty Jo Hudson passed away peacefully on October 4, 2013 at the age of 82. Born in Muncie, Indiana she was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Lottie Hudson, her brother, Bob and sister-in-law, Wilma. She is survived by her life partner, Barbara Young, nephew, Jim (Louise) Hudson, nieces Ruth Ann (Jim) Upchurch, Patricia (Dave) Causemaker, Cynthia...

Oct 4, 2013

Theola Elzinga, 88, of Atwood died Friday, October 4, 2013, at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix. She was born March 7, 1925 in Banks Township to Wesley and Hattie (Zylstra) Veenstra. On August 10, 1968 she married Henry A "Hank" Elzinga in Atwood where they made their home. Hank died in 2005. Theola taught first grade at Ellsworth Community...

Sep 29, 2013

James A. Nevers Sr., 77, of Elmira, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2013 at his home. Jim was born July 3, 1936 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Arthur and Helen Nevers. Jim retired as a Setup Man from General Motors in Toledo, Ohio for 34 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Most of all, his pride and joy...

Sep 27, 2013

MaryAnn Maddison, 89, of Central Lake, died peacefully, Fri. Sept. 28, 2013 at Highland Hospice House. She was born Sept. 17, 1924 in Doniphan, MO, the third of seven children to Dolly (McKinney) and Emmett Trowbridge. MaryAnn grew up on various farms in Southfield. In 1942 she went to San Antonio, TX to marry Carlton Everett. After the war...

Sep 24, 2013

Russell C. Graves, 81, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Central Lake, died Tuesday, September 24, 2013. He was born Feb. 2, 1932, in Ann Arbor, the son of Ralph and Jean (Wallace) Graves. Russ was a 1950 graduate of Albion High School. On Aug. 17, 1952, in Albion, he married Jean Marie Ford, who preceded him in death....

Sep 22, 2013

Omer L. Foret, 90, of Williamsburg, died Sunday, September 22, 2013 at Munson Medical Center. He was born April 5, 1923 in River Rouge, the son of Julius and Emma (VanMaele) Foret. Omer proudly served in the US Army during World War II. He was a graduate of the University of Detroit and Wayne State where he earned his...

Sep 20, 2013

June A. Griffore, 79, of Mancelona, passed away September 20, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on June 15, 1934 in Mancelona, the daughter of Lloyd and Marion Lockman.

June was a blessing to her family as well as to many in her community. She was gifted with a variety of artistic...

Sep 17, 2013

Douglas G. Sexton, 59, of Bellaire died peacefully, Sept. 17, 2013 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. He was born May 19, 1954 in Bellaire the son of Eugene and Nancy (Blasidell) Sexton. Doug lived life to the fullest and was always a very kind and generous person. He loved kids and always had time to share with them....

Sep 14, 2013

Earl N. Beckner Sr., 75, of Mancelona passed away September 14, 2013 at his home. Earl was born in Trout Lake, MI on June 30, 1938, the son of Roy and Hilda Beckner. He had such a big heart. He was such a giver and enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by four sons, Daniel Beckner...

Sep 13, 2013

Patricia L. Saganek 76, of East Jordan died Friday, September 13, 2013 at her home. She was born January 26, 1937 in South Arm Twp. to Charles and Ruth (Hammond) Looze. On December 26, 1981 she married Donald Saganek in East Jordan where they made their home. Mr Saganek died June 4, 2011. Mrs Saganek enjoyed geneology, bingo, bowling,...

Sep 11, 2013

Kenneth Forster, 62, of Central Lake, passed away on September 11, 2013 at his home. Memorial services will take place on Friday, September 13, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Interment will be in Southern Cemetery, Central Lake Township. Arrangements are being handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes....