Mar 12, 2011

Mark Robert Smedley, 51, of Kewadin, passed away Saturday March 12th 2011, at home surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born March 26th 1959, in Traverse City, son of John and Arlene (Drogt), stepson of William Folk. Mark was preceded in death by his father John. Surviving are his siblings Lois (Eugene) Wilson of Cadillac, Sheron...

Mar 6, 2011

Michael Lee Everett, 21, of Benzie, formerly of Mancelona; passed away Sunday, March 6, 2011. He was born on June 16, 1989 in Kalkaska to Daniel Beckner and Jennifer Everett. Michael graduated from Benzie High School in 2007. He loved baseball, playing on the computer, collecting eagles and just being his goofy self. He worked at McDonalds in Benzie...

Mar 3, 2011

Kenneth P. Kirby, 62, of Bellaire, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2011 at home. He was born June 14, 1948 in Charlevoix to John and Donna Kirby. Ken was a teacher and coach in Bellaire for the last 39 years. In 2001 he was inducted into the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame. He enjoyed giving...

Mar 2, 2011

Herman Howe Schepperly, a resident of Lakeland, Florida, formerly of Mancelona, Michigan passed away on March 2, 2011 in Charlevoix, Michigan at the age of 86. Herman was born on January 22, 1925 to Beatrice and Paul Schepperly who preceded him in death. Herman had three siblings that preceded him in death, Richard, Betty Schepperly, and Marge (Deater) Schepperly...

Feb 28, 2011

William "Jack" Buckwheat, Sr., 95, of Mancelona, passed away Monday, February 28, 2011 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility surrounded by his family. Jack was born on July 17, 1915 in Barryton, MI., the son of John and Lucille Buckwheat. He loved fishing, hunting, and feeding his birds. He worked for Gulf and Western as a foreman for many...

Feb 27, 2011

ELIZABETH "BETTY" BEGER, 82, of Bellaire, died on February 27, 2011 at St. Rose San Martin Hospital in Las Vegas, NV. Betty was born on February 20, 1929 in Detroit, the daughter of Stanley and Helen (Fenski) Wojt. Betty was a Bellaire resident for the past 15 years and was a long time member of St. Luke Catholic Church....

Feb 27, 2011

IRENE J. ORMSBY, 64, of Central Lake, died on February 27, 2011 at Tendercare of Cheboygan. Irene was born on August 27, 1946 in Highland Park, MI., the daughter of Arthur and Bessie (Ablett) Clark. Irene was a long time resident of Central Lake and enjoyed crocheting and painting. Twenty-six years ago she married Arthur Ormsby who survives. Also...

Feb 26, 2011

Richard J. Shiels, 48, of Mancelona, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2011 at home surrounded by his family. Rich was born on September 23, 1962 in Gaylord, MI., the son of Richard and Delores Shiels. Rich and his family farmed together for many years. He worked in the construction field as a contractor throughout Northern Michigan. "This sickness has...

Feb 26, 2011

Eleanor Bonner passed away peacefully on February 26, 2011 at Bortz Health Care. She was born June 21, 1929 in Mancelona to Nettie and Cecil Lamerson. Eleanor had a love of music, playing trombone in high school and the piano and organ in her adult years, along with singing in church choirs. She married Ward Bonner on July 3,...

Feb 24, 2011

Richard G. Schorfhaar, 69, of Bellaire, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 8, 1942 in Greenbush, Michigan, the son of Henry and Helen Schorfhaar. Richard loved fishing, traveling, restoring wooden boats and kayaking with his special dog Toorie on the bow. Most of all, his pride and...

Feb 23, 2011

Mrs. Geraldine (Geri) Crothers, aged 86, of Alden, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2011, as her son read to her from the Bible.. She is now at home with her Lord and is free from all pain and suffering. Geri was born on September 15, 1924, in Pellston, Michigan and grew up in Central Lake where she was...

Feb 23, 2011

Norma Guntzviller, 86 of Traverse City and formerly of Bellaire, died Wed. Feb. 23, 2011 at Brigadoon Assisted Living in Traverse City. She was born Oct. 17, 1924 in Highland Park, the daughter of Norman and Lillian (Bendig) Chatham. Norma was a member of the Bellaire Community United Methodist Church and the Literacy Club of Bellaire. She enjoyed fishing,...

Feb 23, 2011

Harold (Spike) E. Belford, 88, of Torch Lake, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Harold was born on June 2, 1922, the son of John W. and Lavina M. (Robinson) Belford in Flint, Michigan. Spike graduated from Davison High School and General Motor Institute; on June 13, 1942 he married Norma Shorey...

Feb 14, 2011

Clare E. Kopkau, 82 of Elk Rapids, died peacefully Mon. Feb. 14, 2011 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. He was born Mar. 3, 1928, in Lansing, the son of Arthur and Francis (Gibson) Kopkau. Clare graduated from Central Michigan University. He went to work with his parents at Art's Grocery Store in Elk Rapids. He moved...

Feb 14, 2011

Mildred L. Davis, 91, lifelong resident of Central Lake, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family Mon. Feb. 14, 2011, at home. She was born Sept. 26, 1919, in Petoskey, the daughter of Earl Everett and Mary Louise (Moses) Updike. Millie was a lifetime member of Snowflake Spiritualist Camp & Church. She was also a member of the Central...

Feb 13, 2011

Robert P. Flucht, 79, of Central Lake, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2011. Bob was born on April 28, 1931 in Highland Park, Michigan, the son of Joseph and Grace Flucht.

Bob resided in Dearborn Heights, Michigan for many years and worked as a Refrigeration Mechanic at Thorn Apple Valley in Detroit. He and his wife, Sherry moved...

Feb 11, 2011

Lynda Lou Wycoff, 63, of Mancelona, passed away Friday, February 11, 2011 at home surrounded by her family. Lynda was born on January 16, 1948 in Charlevoix, Michigan, the daughter of William Jr and Gladys Archer. Lynda worked at Burger King in St. Johns, Michigan for 17 years. She loved being with her family. On May 4, 1963 in...

Feb 10, 2011

WANETTA M. JAMES, 93, of Traverse City, formerly of Central Lake, died on Feb. 10, 2011 at Munson Hospice House. Wanetta was born on March 11, 1917 in Helena Township, Michigan, the daughter of Ray and Lena (Turk) Harrington. Wanetta was a Central Lake resident for many years and was a longtime member of the Central Lake First Congregational...

Feb 2, 2011

Katheryn M. Willson, 88 of Central Lake, died peacefully Wed. Feb. 2, 2011 at home. She was born June 17, 1922 in Central Lake Twp., the daughter of James and Flossie (Edson) Drake. Kate was a lifelong resident of Central Lake. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed bowling and reading. On Nov. 15,...

Jan 30, 2011

Terra J. Kirts, 32, of Bellaire, died unexpectedly Sun. Jan. 30, 2011. She was born Sept. 19, 1978 in Traverse City the daughter of Gary and Pamela (Vaillancourt) Kirts. She was a lifelong resident of Bellaire, graduating in 1996. Terra enjoyed writing poetry, drawing, painting, and making jewelry. Her greatest joy in life was her son Timothy "Paine" Watson...