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Raymond Andrew Harkabusic
Jun 29, 2023
Raymond A. Harkabusic 58 of Bellaire died suddenly June 29, 2023, at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. He was born May 7, 1965 in Dearborn Heights the son of Raymond and Nettie (Mermuys) Harkabusic.
Ray was an active member in the bowling community and helped coach the Bellaire High School bowling team. He enjoyed being in the great outdoors...
Linda Evangeline Murray
Jun 29, 2023
Linda Evangeline Murray was born at home in Mancelona on June 7, 1927, to Jennie and Frank Frederick. She was the 7th child of nine children. Linda lost her mother when she was three, and her grandmother when she was fifteen. She had to drop out of high school to take care of the house and cook for her granddad,...
Sharon Snyder
Jun 29, 2023
Sharon Lee Snyder, 78, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at the American House in Charlevoix. She was born on January 24, 1945, in Charlevoix, the daughter of Albert and Pauline (Zitka) Russell.
Sharon's family has chosen to remember her life privately.
Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please...
Patricia K. DeGraeve
Jun 26, 2023
Patricia K. DeGraeve, 75, of Oak Ridge, TN, and Charlevoix, passed away on June 26, 2023 in TN.
Funeral services will take place on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until the time of services.
Interment with military honors will follow in Greensky...
Geraldine Irene Windish
Jun 24, 2023
Geraldine I. Windish, 97, of Mancelona, passed away on June 24, 2023.
She was born on August 22, 1925, in Bedford Township, MI, the daughter of Elmer and Erma (Riemer) Burgess.
Geraldine was a homemaker raising 14 children. She enjoyed cooking and baking, especially bread and donuts.
She is survived by 5 children, Richard (Sue) Windish...
Barbara Scully
Jun 23, 2023
Barbara Scully 89 of Charlevoix, passed away June 23, 2023 at Munson Healthcare in Charlevoix. She was born Sept. 28, 1933 in Port Huron the daughter of William and Virginia (Munro) Jury.
Barbara graduated from Port Huron High and attended Port Huron Business College. She was an engineer for Michigan Bell for many years until she retired. She lived in...
Beth Ann Craft
Jun 22, 2023
Beth Ann Craft, 56, of Alba, passed away on June 22, 2023 in Petoskey.
She was born on December 27, 1966, in Kalkaska, the daughter of Victor Kosiara and George Ann Harrington.
Beth was a resident of Antrim County most of her life. She enjoyed going to the casino and loved dogs.
Surviving are 3 sons,...
Ruth Elaine Bass
Jun 22, 2023
Ruth E. Bass, 83, of Central Lake, passed away on June 22, 2023.
She was born on November 15, 1939, in South Arm Township, MI, the daughter of Daniel and Bessie (Howard) Hosler.
Ruth was an avid Detroit Tiger baseball fan and loved all kinds of baseball especially Little League.
She also enjoyed fishing and was on...
Andrea E. McClaine
Jun 20, 2023
Andrea Elizabeth McClaine, of Bellaire and Ocala, FL, passed away peacefully, on June 20, 2023, in Ocala, FL. She was born on August 9, 1976, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Brian and Patricia (Haviland) McClaine.
Andrea loved Florida and being near the ocean. She had a passion for cooking and enjoyed making holiday meals for the family. She loved...
Alibell Harris
Jun 20, 2023
Alibell Marie Harris, 93, of East Jordan and Chandler, Arizona, passed away on June 20, 2023 at South Torch Assisted Living. She was born on February 6, 1930 in Farmington Hills, the daughter of Lewis and Alberta (Crossett) Smith.
Bell loved to be around people and could have a conversation with anybody. Her greatest love was spending time with her...
Douglas A Krafft
Jun 19, 2023
Douglas A. Krafft, 60 of Mancelona passed away June 19, 2023 at home. He was born Aug. 4, 1962 in Midland the son of Joseph and Emily Krafft.
He was a kind and giving man and would help anyone. He was the person you could always count on no matter the situation. He loved his kids and his animals. He...
Chadwick “Chad” York Allen
Jun 19, 2023
Chadwick York Allen passed suddenly on June 19, 2023. He was born July 4, 1979 to Andrew and Pamela (DeGraves) Allen.
Little did anyone know that Chad would become such a firecracker, so full of life and knowledge. At a very young age, Chad had wit like no other kid. If he set his mind to do something and there...
Diane Marie Sowa
Jun 18, 2023
Diane M. Sowa, 70, of Charlevoix, passed away on June 18, 2023.
She was born on November 15, 1952, in South Bend, IN, the daughter of Lyman and Shirley (Armour) Moorehead.
Diane enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening and reading. However, her greatest joy was her family as well as her cats.
Surviving are 4 children, Karon (Louis)...
Richard Allan Alexander
Jun 16, 2023
Richard A Alexander, 62, of Mancelona met his creator Friday June 16th 2023. He was the youngest of seven children. Rick had many jobs throughout the years. He was a jack of all trades and very hard working. He was quick witted and always up for a good joke, especially from his grandchildren. Rick thought deeply, listened intently and always...
Gene McCaslin
Jun 15, 2023
Gene Jackson McCaslin, 73, of Kaleva, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 15, 2023. He was born on March 8, 1950, in Pontiac, MI, the son of Roy and Nellie (Straight) McCaslin.
Gene enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting and fishing. Above all else, he loved spending time with family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Gene is survived...
Robert Kern
Jun 14, 2023
Robert Douglas Kern, 86 of Charlevoix, Michigan, passed away peacefully into Eternal Life on June 14th, 2023 with his loving and devoted wife Joyce of 38 years by his side. Life began for Robert “Bob” on July 11, 1936 in Oakwood Ohio, the town he remembered fondly and where his formative years were spent. Bob attended the University of Dayton...
John Neych
Jun 11, 2023
John Thomas Neych, 59, of Charlevoix, formerly of Grosse Pointe, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 11, 2023. He was born on May 15, 1964, in Detroit, the son of Thomas and Ilene (Brzezicki) Neych.
John graduated from Tawas High School, and went on to attend college for several semesters at Macomb County Community College. He began a successful career...
Robert Scott Cowles
Jun 11, 2023
Robert Scott Cowles, 45, of Kalkaska, passed away June 11, 2023 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born January 17, 1978 in Bay City, MI to Robert D. Cowles and Leslie A. Anderson.
Robert enjoyed hunting and fishing, model airplanes, cooking, fixing things, and music of all kind with country and rock being his favorite.
Surviving...
Duane E Drake
Jun 11, 2023
Duane Ernest Drake, 88, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2023 with his loving family at his side. He was born on September 9, 1934, in Staunton, VA, the son of Harold and Blanch (Peter) Drake.
Duane graduated from Fostoria High School in Ohio where he was a proud member of the marching band and Vice President of...
Harold Drengberg
Jun 11, 2023
Harold William Drengberg, 76, of Charlevoix, formerly of Bay City, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at his home. He was born on February 16, 1947, in Bay City, MI, the son of Harold and Lucille (Williams) Drengberg.
Harold graduated from Whittemore High School and went on to obtain his undergraduate degree from Central Michigan University before earning...
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