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Gloria Jean Halladay
Feb 25, 2023
Gloria J. Halladay, 75, of Central Lake, passed away on February 25, 2023 at Munson Medical Center.
She was born on June 29, 1947, the daughter of William and Treva (Peterson) Welch.
Gloria was truly a "Jack of all Trades" and was master of many. Whether it was indoor or outdoor task, she could and would do...
Sharlene Ann Spencley
Feb 23, 2023
The most amazing person and the matriarch of our family left us in the early evening of Feb 23, 2023. Sharlene Ann Spencley was a dedicated wife, twin-sister, aunt, cousin and friend, but most importantly she was a mother and grandmother whose unconditional love and uninhibited affection had no boundaries. Though we will never be able to tell her how much...
Donald Hawver
Feb 23, 2023
Donald Roy Hawver, 88, of Mancelona, passed away on February 23, 2023. On January 27, 1935, he was born to Roy and Margaret (Dodsworth) Hawver, in Grand Rapids, MI.
Don was a part of the United States Coast Guard for 4 years. Thereafter, he was an employee for East Jordan Iron Works, where he would eventually retire in 1998. When...
Karen Sue Raecke
Feb 22, 2023
Karen Sue Raecke 57 of Mt. Pleasant, MI passed away peacefully at home on February 22, 2023. She was born on May 18, 1965 in Berwyn, IL, the daughter of Mike and Jan (Burns) Raecke.
Karen enjoyed being outside in the fresh air, she loved dogs and she had a unique sense of humor. She will be missed...
Betty Grace (Williamson) Currey
Feb 18, 2023
Betty Grace (Williamson) Currey, 101, of Charlevoix, Michigan, died peacefully at home on her farm on February 18, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. Currey. She is survived by her four children Allan (Kris) Currey, Art (Jan) Currey, Kirk (Carrie Keil) Currey, Kay Currey-Kolb (Steven Kolb), 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Betty was born...
Donald James Early
Feb 17, 2023
Donald James Early 44 of Topinabee, and formerly of Gaylord, passed away February 17, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. He was born May 20, 1978 in Gaylord the son of Dennis J. and Susan E. (Brown) Early.
Don enjoyed the outdoors as a child, hanging out with his friends, and playing on his computer. He was...
Dorothy Anne (Tookalo) Dyer
Feb 16, 2023
Dorothy Anne Tookalo Dyer, age 93, of Charlevoix passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023.
She was born November 5, 1929 the daughter of Leo and Rose (McSauby) Tookalo, in Charlevoix.
In April of 1952 she married Cornelius Dyer in Detroit, and they were married 47 years until his death in 1999.
She was a member of St. Mary church; St....
Lois “Loie” Connaghan
Feb 16, 2023
Lois “Loie” Connaghan, 67, of Beaver Island passed away at her home on February 16, 2023. Loie was born on May 4, 1955, on Beaver Island, Michigan, to Gene and Margaret Ellen (McDonough) Connaghan.
Loie’s parents moved to Chicago in 1956 when Loie was a toddler. Loie would come back to the Island each summer and stay with her...
Gerald "Joe" Witowski, Sr.
Feb 14, 2023
**A luncheon service will be held, Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 12 Noon, at the Bellaire Commission on Aging, 308 E. Cayuga St., Bellaire, MI 49615.
Gerald "Joe" Witowski Sr, 86, of Bellaire, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on September 12, 1936, in Detroit, MI, the son of...
Clayton J. McKay
Feb 12, 2023
Clayton J. McKay, 84, of Central Lake, passed away on February 12, 2023 at his home.
Clayton was born on August 7, 1938, in Kewadin, MI, the son of Alba and Amy Belle (Ebenstien) McKay.
He enjoyed country music, playing guitar and following sports, especially the city of Detroit sports.
Surviving are 3 sons, Rick (Charlotte) McKay...
Rita McNeill-Drudge
Feb 12, 2023
Rita McNeill-Drudge, 93, of Bellaire, passed away on February 12, 2023 at home. She was born to Charles and Mary (Sosnowski) Domowicz, on July 24, 1929, in Toledo, OH.
Rita always enjoyed the outdoors. She loved playing tennis, ice skating, and cross-country skiing. Rita was an avid Michigan football fan as well as an artist who had a passion...
James "Jim" Boocher
Feb 9, 2023
James (Jim) Edward Boocher, 89, of Charlevoix, Michigan passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility. He was born on April 8, 1933 in Tipp City, Ohio, the son of Clark and Ruth (Balsbaugh) Boocher.
After graduating from Ohio State in 1955 with an Associate’s degree in Photography, Jim worked in sales for United Airlines...
Cheryl Anne Silva
Feb 8, 2023
Cheryl Anne Silva, age 55, of Mancelona passed away February 8, 2023 with her family by her side.
She was born to Lawrence and Shirley (Higbee) Smith, on December 26, 1967 in Traverse City, Michigan.
Cheryl was Rock-n-Roll through and through. She loved doing arts and crafts, gardening, and enjoyed her flowers. Cheryl had a passion for animals, and just...
Norman Duane Beal
Feb 5, 2023
Norman D. Beal passed away peacefully after a short illness on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at his home inMount Morris, Michigan. Norman was born on June 12, 1931, one of five children to Pearl and MinnieBeal of East Jordan, Michigan.
Norm grew up in East Jordan and lived there until he joined the Army in 1952. Norm said being in...
Richard "Doc" Stockton Hoadley
Feb 4, 2023
Richard Stockton “Doc” Hoadley, age 79, of Kewadin, MI, passed away peacefully at home with family at his side February 4, 2023.
He was born to Alfred and Caroline (Warner) Hoadley on April 16, 1943 in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Richard graduated from Napoleon Ohio High School in 1961. He continued his education at William Penn College in Oskaloosa, Iowa and received...
Todd N. Bloom
Feb 2, 2023
Todd N. Bloom, 57, of Central Lake, passed away on February 2, 2023 at Munson Charlevoix Area Hospital.
Todd was born on October 23, 1965, in Traverse City, the son of Connie Jean Purdy and Victor Nelson Bloom.
He was a lifelong resident of Central Lake and a long time employee of De Forest and Bloom.
Todd was...
Barbara Jean West
Feb 2, 2023
Barbara Jean West, 80, of Bellaire, passed away at home on February 2, 2023. Barbara was born in Gladwin, Michigan on September 18, 1942 to John and Vera (Kelly) Maxwell. Barb held a long career as a tax accountant but she was so much more than that. She delighted in creating arts and crafts to sell at craft shows...
Russell Norman West Sr.
Jan 31, 2023
Russell Norman West Sr. 86 of Eastport, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, January 31, 2023. He was born July 17, 1936 in Toledo, Ohio the son of Harold and Lillian (Grone) West.
After graduating high school Russ proudly served in the US Army. He was a dedicated employee and worked many years as the manager of...
Shirley Marie Lowe
Jan 30, 2023
Shirley Marie Lowe, 91 of Bellaire went to her eternal home on Monday, January 30, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was a beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and a devout Christian.
Shirley was born on July 11, 1931, in Caro, Michigan to Robert and Helen (Schall) McLellan. She met the love of her life Jack...
Marsha Jones
Jan 29, 2023
Marsha Lynn Jones, 67, of Charlevoix, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 29, 2023. She was born on December 11, 1955, in Ludington, MI, the daughter of Raymond and Arlene (Auguston) Hanson.
Marsha graduated from Ludington High School and obtained her Associate's Degree from West Shore Community College with a focus on calligraphy and commercial art. She was always interested...
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