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Rodney Leon Spitzock
Jun 10, 2023
Rodney Leon Spitzock had time for a quick picture the day before he eased on off.
He was born, at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago, Illionois, weighing 9 pounds 1 ounce and 22 inches in length, on December 14, 1953, to Raymond (4/20/16-1/6/74) and Marie Encezziano Spitzock (4/11/1915-1/6/2016) of Jefferson Park. The youngest of four children,...
Marguerite "Maggie" Mason
Jun 9, 2023
Marguerite “Maggie” Elizabeth Mason, 95, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 9, 2023, at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. She was born on April 14, 1928, in Walsall, England, the daughter of Sidney and Jessica (Aston) Terry.
During, and for several years beyond secondary school, Maggie received individual classical training in music and singing. She had...
Adam C. Riter
Jun 7, 2023
Adam C. Riter, 37 of Fargo, ND and formerly of Bellaire, passed away June 7, 2023.
He was born on June 19, 1985, in Traverse City, the son of Carl Riter and Cindy Eberlein.
Adam served our country in the U.S. Army for 5 years. Following his military service, he worked in auto sales and then...
Barry G. Moeke
Jun 7, 2023
Barry G. Moeke, 76, of Mancelona, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at the Sparrow Hospice House in Lansing, MI. Barry was born on May 1, 1947, in Grayling, MI, the son of George and Maureen Moeke.
Barry was a trusted businessman with a work ethic that was unmatched. He loved his family deeply and instilled that work ethic in...
Kenneth Charles Wiggins
Jun 7, 2023
Kenneth Charles Wiggins, 77, of Central Lake, passed away June 7, 2023, at his home. Kenneth was born May 26, 1946 in Midland, MI to Glenn C. and Grace M. (Bergstrom) Wiggins.
He enjoyed being creative and designing web pages, as well as playing in his bridge club.
On August 31, 2021, in Central Lake, Ken married Margo “Lynn” Ward...
William John Buckwheat
Jun 5, 2023
William John Buckwheat, 83 of Mancelona died June 5, 2023 after enjoying the last few years at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. He was born December 31, 1939 in Antrim, the son of William and Eleanor (Martin) Buckwheat.
He was a member of the Antrim Church of Christ and loved to spend time in the garden. He also enjoyed...
Delbert Walker
Jun 5, 2023
Delbert L. Walker, 85, of East Jordan, graduated to Heaven, on Monday, June 5, 2023 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility. He was born at home on November 5, 1937, in Ellsworth, MI, the son of Lilburn and Edith (Palmer) Walker.
Delbert grew up in Ellsworth, MI as the youngest of ten children. Born completely blind, he attended the School for...
Thomas LaPointe
Jun 1, 2023
Thomas Mathew LaPointe, 62, of Bellaire, passed away on June 1, 2023. Tom was born June 26, 1960, in Orthello, WA, the son of Hank and Virginia (Sheroski) LaPointe.
Tom’s first priority was his family. He loved to spend time with his parents and always made sure to care for them. He enjoyed being home with his wife & kids...
Scott Mayson Ray
May 30, 2023
Scott M. Ray, 28, of Mancelona, passed away unexpetedly on May 30, 2023.
Scott was born on February 15, 1995, in Traverse City, the son of Tanya Kasper and Scott Ray.
His first love was his son Jayden as well as his entire family. They all always came first, no matter what he had going on in...
Timothy Bradley
May 29, 2023
Timothy Patrick Bradley, 68, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday, May 29, 2023, Memorial Day, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 12, 1955, in Charlevoix, the son of John “Jack” and Mary (Gallagher) Bradley.
After graduating from Charlevoix High School, Tim enlisted in the United States Marine Corp., where he proudly...
Katherine Ann Bradfield
May 28, 2023
Katherine Ann Bradfield, 80, of Elk Rapids, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born Sept. 13, 1942 in Detroit the daughter of Stanley and Mazie (Baker) Cempura.
Kathy was a hardworking, dedicated owner and operator of the Town Club Bar and Restaurant in Elk Rapids for 34 years with her husband James. ...
Ruth Closser
May 27, 2023
Ruth Closser, 96, of Lakes of the North, passed away May 27 in Gaylord. She was born April 16, 1927 in Royal Oak, MI to Ruth (Thomas) and Thomas R. Ashton.
Ruth spent her early years in Royal Oak, then moved to Lakes of the North in 1999. She was a real estate agent for many years with “Lakes...
Debra Ann Lundy
May 25, 2023
Debra A. “Debbie” Lundy, 65, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly on May 24th, 2023. She was born on January 4, 1958, the daughter of James and Katherine (Cempura) Bradfield.
Family was everything to her, especially spending time with her sons and grandchildren. Whenever the family came together to celebrate, she was always front and center helping out. A lover...
Arthur William Miller III
May 23, 2023
Arthur William Miller III, 80, of Charlevoix, passed away on May 23, 2023 at home. He was born December 7, 1942, in Detroit, MI, the son of Arthur Jr. and Nora (Small) Miller.
Art was a hardworking man who loved his country. After high school, Art proudly served in the United States Army. Once he was out of the Army,...
David Kenyon Suzor
May 22, 2023
Dr. David Kenyon Suzor 83, of Charlevoix passed away on May 22nd. Dave was born in Toledo OH on March 2, 1940 to Lee and Eleanor Suzor.
In Toledo, Dave attended Libbey High School, graduating in 1958 before attending Michigan State University School of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 1965.
During his time at MSU, Dave met his wife Nancy J Niedermeier....
Gerald Thompson
May 22, 2023
Gerald Kevin Thompson, 59, of Riverview, FL, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 22, 2023, following a valiant fight against cancer. He was born on July 19, 1963, in Battle Creek, MI, the son of Curtis and Louise (Bader) Thompson.
Gerry graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1981, and shortly thereafter – in 1983 – he joined the United States...
Charles Roy Dickie
May 20, 2023
Charles Roy Dickie, 73, of Mancelona, passed away May 20, 2023 at his home. He was born February 27, 1950 in Flint, MI to Roy and Agnes (McGraw) Dickie.
Charles enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing pool and being in a pool league, playing poker and going to casinos. He also liked to host many parties, especially a Halloween party. Charles drove...
Marian J. Grody
May 19, 2023
Marian J. Grody 93 lifelong resident of Mancelona, passed away May 19, 2023. She was born Dec. 27, 1929 in Mancelona the daughter of George and Hildegard Johnson.
Marian loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed working in her flower gardens and for years shared her love of flowers by planting flowers in downtown Mancelona. She also enjoyed...
Karen Olmstead
May 19, 2023
Karen Ann (Goetz) Olmstead passed away in the early morning of May 19, 2023 surrounded by her loving family, thus closing the final chapter in the story of those five Goetz girls from the eastern U.P., whose shenanigans left us with an endless catalog of entertaining memories.
Karen was born in Cedarville, MI on July 4, 1938. She attended Cedarville...
Janice Louise Olach
May 18, 2023
Janice Louise Olach, 81, of Ellsworth, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2023.
“Jan” was born on April 25, 1942, in Saginaw, MI, the daughter of Leonard “Pete” and Helen “Betty” (Shankland) Burns. Jan graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1960 and attended both Northern Michigan University and Olivet College before marrying Michael Raecke in Charlevoix in 1963. Jan...
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