Oct 1, 2009

Sophie (Sophia Skop) of Lakes of the North and formerly of Boyne Falls, Michigan went to rejoice with the Lord on Thursday Oct. 1, 2009. Sophie's life mission was one of loving, giving and sharing. She was well known for her outstanding cheesecake and chocolate creations. She was always doing something to help those around her, the Wertz Warriors...

Sep 28, 2009

LAWRENCE F. WEEKS, 80, of Alden, died on Monday, September 28 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City.

Lawrence was born on May 30, 1929 in Baseline, MI., the son of Jesse and Verda (Colburn) Weeks.

He resided in Warren for many years where he owned and operated his trucking business. Upon moving to Alden in 1989...

Sep 28, 2009

Judith Marie Light, 65, of Central Lake, died Mon. Sept. 28, 209 at home with her loving husband at her side. She was born Aug. 3, 1944, in Pontiac, the daughter of Kenneth and Evelyn (Carroll) Eriksen. On Sept. 11, 1965 in Waterford, she married Floyd Light. They moved to Central Lake in 1978 from Lake Orion. Judy was...

Sep 27, 2009

Edgar Auger, 93, of Elk Lake, Rapid City, died September 27, 2009 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. He was born April 26, 1916, in Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada, the son of Ferdinand and Marie Louise (Bertrand) Auger. Edgar was an extremely knowledgeable and intelligent man who lived life to the fullest. He served his country during World War...

Sep 26, 2009

Chance Corey Owen McDowell, 38, of Holly Hill, FL, formerly of Central Lake, MI, died Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009 at home. He was born Dec. 2, 1970, in Traverse City, the son of Paul and Shirley (Shiveline) McDowell. Chance grew up in Central Lake and graduated from Central Lake High School in 1990. After graduation, he moved to The...

Sep 26, 2009

Albert J. Anderson, 64, of Elk Rapids, died Saturday, September 26, 2009. He was born January 31, 1945, in Elk Rapids, the son of Percy (Louisa Williams) Anderson. Albert lived most of his life in Elk Rapids. He was a member of the Kewadin Indian Mission Church and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. He enjoyed...

Sep 23, 2009

Clifford "Tim" Weaver, 53, of Alden, died Wed. Sept. 23, 2009 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born Sept. 7, 1956 in Miamisburg, Ohio, the son of Clifford and Mary (Wead) Weaver. Tim graduated from Elk Rapids High School in 1975. He resided most of his life in Alden where he worked for The Alden Lumber...

Sep 16, 2009

Jane Ellen Erskine, 80, of Ellsworth, died, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. Life Celebration services will be held Sat. Oct. 10th, in Livonia.

Sep 16, 2009

Wilmer L. Hurley, 88, of Bellaire, died peacefully, Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at home. He was born January 12, 1921, in Silas Creek, North Carolina, the son of Wilson and Mary Margaret (Rose). As a young man, at the age of 15 he went to work in the CCC Camps in Oregon. On April 16, 1949, in Wyandotte, he...

Sep 16, 2009

Lula M. Asquith, 97, of Bellaire, died Wed. Sept. 16, 2009 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. She was born June 25, 1912, in Central Lake, the daughter of Robert and Nettie (Vance) Watson. Lula grew up in Central Lake and graduated from Central Lake High School in 1930. She was a member of the Eastport Baptist Church. Lula...

Sep 15, 2009

AMANDA BROOKZ (PUROLL) HARDING, 27, of Kalkaska, died on September 15, 2009 in Mancelona.

Amanda was born on February 18, 1982 the daughter of David Meyers and Catherine Puroll.

Amanda volunteered at the Good Samaritan and Moms and Tots both in Ellsworth. She enjoyed fishing, butterflies and had a love for animals.

She is survived by...

Sep 11, 2009

Services pending

Sep 11, 2009

James O. Bargar, 81, of Central Lake, formerly of Bellaire, died peacefully, Friday, September 11, 2009 after watching his beloved Tigers with his loving daughter at his side at Munson Medical Center. Jim was born May 31, 1928, in Detroit, the son of Harold and Sparta (Willmes) Bargar. He moved to Bellaire in 1943 with his family to the...

Sep 10, 2009

Shannon Harvey, 40, of Mancelona, formerly of East Jordan and Petoskey, died Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009 at her brother's home.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 4 p.m. at Church of the Nazarene, in Mancelona with Pastor Ross Corne officiating.

Sep 5, 2009

Dr. Robert C. Kettunen M.D. passed away at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility on Sat. Sept. 5, 2009 with his wife and family members at his side. The family would like to thank the staff at Meadow Brook for providing him with excellent and compassionate care, with a big hug to Garnet Grody who took such special care of...

Sep 5, 2009

No services at this time

Sep 4, 2009

Edith M. Drogosch, 85 died Friday, September 4, 2009 at her home on Starvation Lake. Edie was born on May 12, 1924 in Millersburg, Michigan, the daughter of Edward and Rose(Rouleau) Walter. Edie grew up in Millerburg and graduated from Onaway High School. She was an avid horsewoman and 1 of 2 female pilots in the state of Michigan...

Sep 2, 2009

Mary Louise McCarthy of Bellaire, Michigan and North Ft. Myers, Florida died Wednesday, September 2, 2009 surrounded by her family at Charlevoix Area Hospital. She was born June 14, 1930 in Detroit, the daughter of William and Anna (O'Rourke) Rourk. Beloved wife of the late Francis McCarthy; they were married on September 28, 1950. Mary resided in Southgate for...

Aug 28, 2009

FREDERICK D. WATROS, 79, of Central Lake, died on August 28, 2009 at Munson Medical Center. Fred was born on May 4, 1930 in Alba, the son of Frederick and Mary (Williams) Watros. Fred was active in Central Lake where he was the constable for several years, played Santa Claus and was a life member of the VFW Torch...

Aug 28, 2009

Birnie L. St. Charles - (Hall), (Snags), (The Jerky Man), retired from this life long journey as a free spirit on a long Harley ride, August 28, 2009. He was born in Saginaw on October 28, 1951. Birnie lived in the Bridgeport area most of his life. He recently made his dream come true of moving to Mancelona in...