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Cynthia Garland
Jan 29, 2023
Cynthia Ann Garland, beloved wife of David Thomas Garland and mother of Cristina Ruth and Jeanette Emily passed on Sunday, January 29th 2023 in her home town of Charlevoix, Michigan. Born on August 1, 1941 eldest daughter of Ruth Ann Beford and Franklin Curtis and sister to Franklyn (Corky) Curtis, she graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1959. Cynthia left...
Justin J. Sprague
Jan 29, 2023
Justin John Sprague was born on a cold November day, the 24th day of 1989.
He was welcomed home by his father John Anthony and Dolores Evelyn (Prentice) Sprague and his two older sisters Wendy Rose and Amy Beth. Justin’s older sister Wendy was 5 years his elder and his sister Amy was just about a year and a half...
Dewey C. Benson
Jan 28, 2023
Dewey Carl Benson, D.O., left our world and went to God on January 28, 2023. He was 87 years old.
He was a gentle soul and always wanted to help people. So he went to medical school in Chicago, where he became an anesthesiologist. He worked his way through medical school and residency with no monetary help. ...
Laurene Kay Crandall
Jan 26, 2023
Laurie Miles/Swanson/Crandall
Laurene (Laurie) Kay Crandall, 75, of Charlevoix, died peacefully with her ‘boys’ at her side, on January 26, 2023 in Petoskey. She was born on February 23, 1947 in Charlevoix to Keith and Jeanne (Goble) Miles. Laurie grew up a tomboy in a tight-knit community of friends and family. After graduating from Charlevoix High School in 1965,...
Karl J. Knauf
Jan 26, 2023
Karl J. Knauf, 88, of Bellaire, left his earthly home and went to heaven on January 26, 2023, at Medilodge of Gaylord.
He was born on August 31, 1934, in Pontiac, MI, the son of Roy and Thelma (Mosteller) Knauf.
His faith and church were very important to him. He was a member of the Central Lake Bible Baptist...
Mary Lou Kalisch Holmes
Jan 25, 2023
Mary Lou Holmes, 91 of Alpena, passed away Wednesday January 25, 2023 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan. Mary Lou was born to the late Gustav and Mary (Schultz) Kalisch on November 29, 1931. Ms. Holmes was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her daughter Susan (Francis “Brownie”) Flanders of Charlevoix, her son Stuart...
Kathleen Blechel
Jan 24, 2023
Kathleen Jean Blechel, 72, of Charlevoix, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. She was born on June 20, 1950, in Charlevoix, the daughter of Keith and Jeanne (Goble) Miles.
Kathy graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1968 and went on to earn her Associate’s Degree from NCMC in Petoskey. Many will remember her contagious smile from the drive...
Bill Wynsma
Jan 23, 2023
Bill Wynsma, age 85, cherished husband, father & Papa passed away on Monday January 23, 2023 at his home in Ellsworth, surrounded by his family.
He was born on September 24, 1937, to Thomas and Ella Wynsma at home on the family farm in Central Lake, Michigan.
Bill attended Central Lake high school and in 1955 following graduation enlisted in the United...
Nancy Kollin
Jan 22, 2023
Nancy Kollin, 87, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. She was born 1935 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Richard and Margaret Mitchell.
Nancy graduated from Fordson High School in Dearborn, and later graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor’s Degree. Nancy loved working as a teacher for...
Gerald Balch
Jan 21, 2023
Gerald Franklin Balch, 78, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 21, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at home. He fought the good fight from diabetes that he endured since age 12. He was born on March 13, 1944 in Detroit, MI, the son of Levi and Betty (Curtis) Balch.
Jerry graduated from Charlevoix High School, and then...
Charles M Hooker
Jan 20, 2023
Charles Mark Hooker 88 of Charlevoix passed away Friday, January 20, 2023. He was born June 3, 1934 in Charlevoix the son of Harrison and Rose (Pistorius) Hooker.
Charles grew up at the corner of Antrim and State St, now the Oleson’s building and loading dock which was once the Hooker Garage and Livery Barn. The town would...
Donald Edward Johnson
Jan 19, 2023
Donald E. Johnson
Born: 3 / 8 / 1927
Died: 1 / 19 / 2023
Don was born in Mancelona, Michigan on March 8, 1927, the fourth child of Minnie (Johnson) and Oscar V. Johnson. He attended Mancelona schools, graduating in 1945.
He was drafted and served his country at the end of World War II. After being discharged from...
Eileen K Juilleret
Jan 19, 2023
Eileen Juilleret 79 of Charlevoix passed away Jan. 19, 2023 at home with her family.
She was born April 24, 1943 in Rogers City, Michigan to Harry and Erma Sorgatt and attended Rogers City Schools.
In 1967 she moved to Charlevoix with her family and was a homemaker for several years before starting her career with the...
Susan Bergmann
Jan 18, 2023
Susan Elaine Bergmann, 80, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 24, 1942, in Charlevoix, the daughter of Richard and Vera (Hammond) Simmons.
Sue graduated from Boyne City High School in 1960, and shortly thereafter, on June 18, 1960, she married Frederick “Bruce” Bergmann in...
Joseph "Joe" W. Yuchasz
Jan 18, 2023
Joseph W. Yuchasz, 1940-2023
After a life devoted to art, culture and community in his hometown of Elk Rapids, Joseph William Yuchasz, 82, died on Jan. 18, 2023.
Yuchasz was perhaps best known as the owner of the Elk Rapids Cinema, the art deco movie theater he operated for almost exactly 50 years.
“There's no remote-control manager in this,” he...
Dellaruth McPherson
Jan 17, 2023
Dellaruth McPherson, age 83, of Palestine, Texas formerly of Bellaire, Michigan passed away January 17, 2023.
She is survived by her husband, Milton; sons Paul McPherson of Bellaire, and Andy (Kelly) McPherson of Lewiston, Michigan.
A Graveside service will be held Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Fairview (Custer Township) Cemetery, Bellaire, Michigan at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Eric Black officiating.
Arrangements are...
Jane "Janie" E. Nelson
Jan 16, 2023
Jane Ellan Nelson (Janie), passed away January 16, 2023 at Munson Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents Hale and Jane Nelson and two adoptive sons Travis and Scotty McPhetridge.
She is survived by her husband Jim Wenzel daughter Heather, grandchildren Nicholas and Jake Helton, Samantha Holtgrewe, two great grandchildren, Amelia Helton and Harper...
Ralph James Wycoff
Jan 16, 2023
Ralph J. Wycoff, 85, of Mancelona, passed away on January 16, 2023 at Munson Medical Center.
He was born on October 6, 1937, in Hallock, MI, the son of Arthur and Arlaine (Seiwell) Wycoff.
He served in the U.S. military and loved the outdoors, especially deer hunting.
Ralph was a very hard working family man with a...
Ruth Irene Draper
Jan 15, 2023
Ruth Irene Draper, 95, of Bellaire, passed away January 15, 2023. She was born on June 18, 1927, in Garfield Township, the daughter of Glenn and Lyla (Laidlaw) Treece.
Ruth enjoyed spending time with her grandkids. When the grandkids went to her house, they always knew the cookie jar would be full. She was an active member of the Methodist...
Gary Purdy
Jan 15, 2023
Gary B. Purdy, 73, of Central Lake, passed away peacefully at home on January 15, 2023. Gary was born on September 23, 1949, the son of William and Ruth (Oliver) Purdy.
He was a lifelong resident of Central Lake where he worked at Texas Instruments and then Anchor Lamina in Bellaire. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, and...
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