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Susan Mailloux

Susan Mailloux

May 17, 2023

Susan Christine Mailloux, 75, of Charlevoix, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at her home surrounded by loved ones.  She was born on January 23, 1948, in Detroit, MI, the daughter of William and Lois (Morgan) Boddy.

Susie graduated from St. Gregory High School in Detroit, and went on to attend Virginia Farrell Beauty School in Southfield.  She began...

Robert H. Hicks III

Robert H. Hicks III

May 17, 2023

Robert H. Hicks III, of Torch Lake Township

09.12.1962 – 05.17.2023

Bob passed at home with his loving wife by his side.  He is survived by wife Joanna (Ruth) Hicks and his estranged son Robert Henry Hicks IV. 

You may know Bob from Eastport Market where he was employed from 2008-2013.  He also was a web designer and maintained the...

Patricia Erickson

Patricia Erickson

May 14, 2023

Patricia Louise Erickson, 92, passed away on May 14, 2023, at Raybrook Manor in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was born on July 21, 1930 in Bellaire, the daughter of Ethel and Arthur Ward. Pat graduated from Bellaire High School in 1947, Central Michigan College in 1951, and earned a Masters from Michigan State University in 1967. 

A lifelong teacher, she taught in...

Judy Ann Burley

Judy Ann Burley

May 12, 2023

Judy Ann Burley, 71 of Mancelona, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born July 24, 1951, the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Cushaway) Grody.

Judy was a devoted and dedicated mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She loved spending time with her family and they were most important to her.  She also enjoyed...

Fay Van Loo

Fay Van Loo

May 11, 2023

 

Fay Jacqueline Van Loo, 89, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born on March 29, 1934, in Detroit, the daughter of William and Edith (Fischer) Cadieux.

Fay graduated from Eastland High School near Detroit. She was married to Roxy Van Loo on August 15, 1953 and...

Mark Scott Gebhard

Mark Scott Gebhard

May 11, 2023

 

On Thursday, May 11, 2023, Mark S. Gebhard, beloved father, and grandfather, passed away unexpectedly. He was seventy years old. Born to Elizabeth and William Gebhard, Mark graduated from the University of Minnesota and spent his career in the auto industry working for American Motors, Jeep Corporation, and American Sunroof Corporation.  He ended his career as a member of...

Mary Ellen Hoffman

Mary Ellen Hoffman

May 10, 2023

Mary Ellen Hoffman,  69, of Ellsworth, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on May 10, 2023.

   Mary is survived by her loving husband Paul Hoffman and her six children, Marrietta (Wayne) Heeres, Amy (Kipp) Drake, Ernest Higbee, Dale (Heidi) Higbee, Josh Hoffman, Anna (Moussa) Diakite and wonderful grandmother to 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

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John "Jack" Slattery

John "Jack" Slattery

May 9, 2023

John “Jack” William Slattery, 85, of Charlevoix, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at his home.  He was born on April 5, 1938, in Detroit, MI, the son of William J. and Madeleine (Morrow) Slattery.

Jack grew up in Detroit and attended St. Scholastica Grade School. He was an altar server at St. Scholastica Catholic Church.  He graduated from...

Bill "Supie" Supernaw

Bill "Supie" Supernaw

May 9, 2023

William J. “Supie“ Supernaw, 80, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Boulder Park Terrace with his beloved sisters at his side. He was born May 8,1943, in Charlevoix, the son of Henry and Elvira Gillespie Supernaw.

Supie attended Saint Mary Elementary School and graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1961. He had the lead role...

Russell Edens

Russell Edens

May 8, 2023

Russell John Edens died on May 8 in Bellaire, Michigan, after a difficult year of health challenges culminating in an intense course of chemotherapy. He was 56. 

Russ was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on May 26,1966 and grew up in East Lansing where he became a lifelong loyal Spartan fan.   Russ was a curious, spirited, and adventurous boy and always...

Laurie Ann Macks

Laurie Ann Macks

May 8, 2023

 

Laurie Ann Macks, age 62, of Bellaire, Michigan, died May 8, 2023.

 

Born in Bellaire, Laurie spent the majority of her life there. She held a number of different jobs before becoming the custodian at the Antrim County Courthouse, a position she held for 19 years before retiring in November 2022. Laurie had a reputation as a hard...

Brian Lee Gildas

Brian Lee Gildas

May 8, 2023

Brian Lee Gildas, 47, of Bellaire, passed away May 8, 2023, at his home.

  Brian was born July 20, 1975, in Traverse City, Michigan to William C. Gildas and Jeanne M. Johnson.

    He was a big-hearted man who was always generous.   He enjoyed motorcycles, gaming, watching movies, and was a fan of wrestling and Rock and...

William G. Marme Jr

William G. Marme Jr

May 6, 2023

 

Mr. William George Marme, Jr. age 77 of Thoroughbred Trail, Corbin, Kentucky passed away on Saturday afternoon at his residence.

He was the father of Billy Marme and Fiancé, Heather May of Corbin, Kentucky. He was the Fiancé of Patty Lane of Gray, Kentucky. He was the brother of Deborah Tuck and husband, Tom of Charlevoix, Michigan. He was...

Marilyn Ann Henderson

Marilyn Ann Henderson

May 5, 2023

 

Marilyn A. Henderson, age 93, of Bellaire, MI passed away peacefully on May 5, 2023 with her two daughters by her side.  She was born on April 13, 1930 in Rochester, IN and considered herself a true “Hoosier.”

She is survived in death by her daughters Tami (Darrin) Hoffman and Lisa (John) Maznio; and her Granddaughter Jacqueline Maznio. 

Preceded...

Ronald G. Brooks

Ronald G. Brooks

May 1, 2023

Ronald G. Brooks, 75 of Lakeland, FL (formerly of Central Lake and East Jordan, MI passed away in his home with both of his children by his side on May 1, 2023.  He was born June 21, 1947 in Sheridan, MI.  He was the son of Asa L. & Francis (Sower) Brooks.

Ronald turned 18 in bootcamp, while serving in...

Steven E Michael

Steven E Michael

May 1, 2023

 

Steven Esford Michael, 65, of Charlevoix passed away Monday May 1, 2023 in Traverse City after battling brain cancer; a Glioblastoma. He had his loving family at his side until the very end.

Steven was born in Detroit, MI to the late John and Jeanne (Esford) Michael.  The family moved to Charlevoix and that’s where he grew up.  In...

Marcella Ann Murdick

Marcella Ann Murdick

Apr 29, 2023

Marcella Ann Murdick (Marci), 93, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix, Michigan.  She was born Marcella Ann Hanselman on February 07, 1930 in Cannelton, Indiana to Henry and Floretta Hanselman.  Her family moved to Detroit, Michigan when she was young and she graduated in 1948 from St. Ambrose High School in Grosse Pointe...

Alice Reisig

Alice Reisig

Apr 27, 2023

Alice Marie Reisig, 92, of Grosse Pointe, died peacefully Thursday, April 27, 2023 at her cottage on Oden Island in Petoskey, with her family by her side.

Alice was born March 8, 1931, in Detroit, to Dr. Donald and Mrs. Marie McLean. After graduating from St. Mary's Catholic School in Windsor, Ontario, and inspired by her father's love of medicine,...

Kathleen M Gosselin

Kathleen M Gosselin

Apr 27, 2023

Kathleen Marie Gosselin, 77 of Kalkaska, MIchigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in the early morning hours of April 27th, 2023.  

Kathleen was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 10th, 1949 to Francis K. Ferland and Margaret T. Ferland.  She was married to the love of her life, Clarence Edward Gosselin for 31 years until his passing...

Morris Alfred Bates

Morris Alfred Bates

Apr 27, 2023

Morris A. Bates, 84, of Bellaire, passed away on April 27, 2023, at his home.

   He was born on October 4, 1938, in Springfield Township, Kalkaska County, the son of Frederick and Florence (Perkins) Bates.

   Morris worked for the Bellaire D.P.W. for many years prior to retiring in 2004.   He also worked as a bar tender at...

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