Immediate Need
David Alan Hayden
Jul 30, 2023
David A. Hayden, 72, of Charlevoix, MI passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 after a battle with cancer. In his final days he was gently cared for by friend and long time caregiver Kira Kassuba and the dedicated staff at American House and Boulder Park Terrace.
David was born April 23, 1951 at Midland Hospital in Midland, MI to...
Donald John Leys
Jul 28, 2023
Donald John Leys passed away on Friday July 28, 2023 at the age of 88. He was born in Grand Rapids on July 25, 1935.
Don is survived by his wife Carol after 66 years of marriage. He is also survived by his children Raymond (Sandie), Don Jr. (Lorie), and daughter Jill (Eugene) Scheidel, sister Judy Born'e of...
Karen Bueby
Jul 27, 2023
June 22, 1964-July 27, 2023
Karen Bueby, 59, of Santa Rosa Beach, FL, passed peacefully on the evening of Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, FL with loving family and friends by her side.
Karen was an artist from the age of 9 when she received her first art supplies for Christmas. She never stopped...
Douglas Rodger Dean
Jul 23, 2023
Douglas Rodger Dean, 73, of Kalkaska, MI, and Ruskin, FL, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023, after a 10 month battle with cancer. He faced this final ordeal as he had lived his life: quietly and with courage. He was cared for in his final days by gentle hands at Eden Center.
Doug was born at home on November...
LaVon J Erdman
Jul 21, 2023
LaVon Joye Erdman, 91, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2023, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. She was born April 26, 1932 in Wall Lake, Iowa, the daughter of Henry and Leona (Bundt) Polzien.
On December 11, 1954 she married the love of her life, Walter Lee Erdman III of Grosse Isle, MI, who proceeded her in death in...
Melvin George Napont
Jul 19, 2023
Melvin G. “Poncho” Napont, 77 of East Jordan and formerly of Beaver Island, died July 19, 2023 at Villa at the Bay in Petoskey. He was born May 15, 1946 in Manistique, the son of Bernard and Agnes (Nanagaw) Napont.
Poncho loved the great outdoors. He was a hard worker and cut, split and delivered firewood for many years....
Cleopatra "Cleo" Burns
Jul 15, 2023
Our beautiful, sweet, caring, loving, “witty” mom passed away on July 15, 2023, just 11 days shy of her 91st birthday. Cleopatra “Cleo” Burns was born on July 26, 1932 in Centerline, Michigan to Nicholas & Elizabeth Mulonas.
On November 3, 1951 she married Jack Burns. They lived in Warren, Michigan until 1972 when they made the move up...
Margaret Martin
Jul 13, 2023
Margaret Julia (Hynes) Martin, age 88, passed away from cancer on July 13. Margaret was known for her deep faith, active participation in St. Mary’s Parish and her daily walks prior to her loss of agility. Her Irish wit and authenticity were admired by close friends and family. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on June 8, 1935, Margaret was the...
Douglas Olson
Jul 11, 2023
Douglas Robert Olson, 90, of Detroit and Sarasota, FL, passed away on July 11, 2023. He was born on June 16, 1933, the son of Charles and Katherine (Larson) Olson.
Doug spent his working days as an employee of General Motors, where he would eventually retire from. Following retirement, Doug moved to Florida and resided there for over thirty years....
Fred Pivitt
Jul 6, 2023
Frederick George Pivitt, 95, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at his home. He was born on March 8, 1928, in Detroit, the son of Frederick and Lucy (Bates) Pivitt.
Fred will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife, Louise, in White Chapel Cemetery in Troy, MI.
Arrangements are in the care of the...
Jo Ann Broadway
Jul 5, 2023
Jo Ann Broadway, 85 Traverse City and formerly of Central Lake, passed away at Munson Hospice House.
She will be buried next to her husband in Lakeview Cemetery, Torch Lake Township.
Charles "Chuck" Kiteley
Jul 4, 2023
Charles (Chuck) Albert Kiteley, 87, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility. He was born on November 18, 1935, in Carland, Michigan, son of George and Letha Kiteley.
Chuck was a dairy farmer for 40 years and then he and his wife, Carmen, started Kiteley Strawberry Farm, where they...
Clyde North
Jul 3, 2023
Clyde Nathan North, 65, of Alba, passed away on July 3, 2023. He was born on September 15, 1957, in Munising, the son of William and Mabel (Livermore) North.
Clyde was known to always help someone in need, regardless of who they were. He valued his family more than anything and loved to spend time with them. In his free...
Donald John Gaskell
Jul 2, 2023
Donald John Gaskell, 85 of Torch Lake Township, went to meet his Lord, Sunday, July 2, 2023 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. He was born August 1, 1937 in Detroit the son of Albert and Maryanne (Varga) Gaskell.
Don was a hard worker and retired from Ford Motor Company in 1993 after 37 years of dedicated service. ...
Sam R. Cataldo
Jul 1, 2023
Sam R. Cataldo, 84, of Bellaire, passed away on July 1, 2023.
He was born on April 27, 1939, in Detroit, the son of Samuel and Lucy (LaPuma) Cataldo. Sam graduated from General Motors Institute (Kettering University) with a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering and followed his passion for cars through a co-operative program at General Motors and a 41...
TJ Potter
Jul 1, 2023
Timothy John "TJ" Potter, 28 of Central Lake, died July 1, 2023 at home. He was born April 17, 1995 the son of Nick Potter Sr. and Amy Tackett.
As a kid he enjoyed taking things apart and putting them back together too. He enjoyed playing football and graduated from Central Lake High School in 2013. In 2015 he...
Dale E. Mitchell
Jul 1, 2023
Dale E. Mitchell, 87, of Central Lake, passed away on July 1, 2023 at his home.
Dale was born on September 7, 1935, in Lansing, MI, the son of Grifford and Zelda (Hier) Mitchell.
He and his late wife Pat owned property in Central Lake since 1976. Upon retirement in 1991, they made this their permanent home.
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Paul M Folsom
Jun 30, 2023
Paul Michael Folsom, 64 of Grayling and formerly of East Jordan, passed away June 30, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born July 12, 1958 in Sturgis the son of Robert and Betty (Fisher) Folsom.
Paul graduated from East Jordan High School in 1976 and enjoyed life. He played a lot of baseball and slow pitch...
Charlyn Ruth Templeton
Jun 30, 2023
Charlyn Ruth Burchard Templeton died peacefully on June 30, 2023 at Meadow Brook Care Facility in Bellaire. She was born February 5, 1934 to Charles and Anna (Kulczynski) Burchard in Alba, Michigan. The middle child of three girls, she also had four brothers from her father’s second marriage. As a child and young mother, she was known by her...
Richard Sutton
Jun 30, 2023
Richard Melford Sutton, 84, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 30, 2023 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility. He was born on August 24, 1938, in Charlevoix, the son of Rockliff and Arvilla (Yahr) Sutton.
Richard was a life long resident of Charlevoix, and spent most of his working life contributing to its’ beauty through his craftsmanship. After high...
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