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Phyllis Darlene Konieczny

Phyllis Darlene Konieczny

Jan 14, 2023

On January 14, 2023, Phyllis Darlene Konieczny, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at the age of 84. She was born on August 10, 1938, in Banks Township, the daughter of Wilbert and Marion Nicola.

 

She stayed in the area until after World War 2, when the family relocated to Westland. Phyllis grew up and went to...

William "Craig" Bennetts

William "Craig" Bennetts

Jan 14, 2023

William "Craig" Bennetts, age 69, of Bellaire passed away January 14, 2023.

He was born to William A. and Almeda (Thomas) Bennetts on December 29, 1953 in Quantico, Virginia.

A celebration of Craig's life will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 11th at the Pelicans Nest in Bellaire.

Arrangements are in the care of the...

James L. Mott

James L. Mott

Jan 13, 2023

James L. Mott, 79, of Mancelona, passed away on January 13, 2023, at his home.  

  Jim was born on July 23, 1943, in Rochester, MI, the son of Lloyd and Lucille (Holdried) Mott.

   The most important part of his life was his family, his country and his dogs.

   He was a patriotic man who served...

Drew Earl Young Jr.

Drew Earl Young Jr.

Jan 13, 2023

Drew Earl Young Jr. "Skip", 76, of Charlevoix, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  He was born on December 20, 1946, in Charlevoix, the son of Drew Sr. and Jean (Newman) Young.

Skip graduated from Charlevoix High School, and went on to attend North Central Michigan College in Petoskey for 2 years. ...

James "Jim" H. Barber

James "Jim" H. Barber

Jan 13, 2023

 

James H. Barber, 81 of Central Lake passed away January 13, 2023 at McLaren Northern Michigan.  He was born February 15, 1941 in Port Sanilac, MI the son of Harley and Thelma (Pringle) Barber.

   Jim was kind, caring, Christian man.  He loved to tell stories and joke around with everyone he knew.  He especially like listening to Barry...

Janet Denomy

Janet Denomy

Jan 10, 2023

On Tuesday, January 10, 2023, Janet Margaret Bell Denomy, ninety-eight, passed away peacefully with family at her side.  Janet was living at American House in Charlevoix Michigan at the time of her death. Charlevoix residents may remember her from a video posted in August of 2022 when Janet was brought in her wheelchair to Michigan Beach for a dip in Lake Michigan.   https://youtu.be/eb0x4PqrGn0

Born...

Jean Bechtold

Jean Bechtold

Jan 9, 2023

Jean Bechtold, age 95 of Bellaire, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023.

She was born to Rufus and Merle (Landris) Hierlihy on December 4, 1927 in Flint, Michigan.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Harold Hierlihy and Madeline Cran.

She is survived by her sister Velma Goble; daughters, Kathy (Stewart) Trepte, Beth Parker, and Jeanette Brown;...

Craig Ruggles

Craig Ruggles

Jan 7, 2023

Craig Ruggles. Formerly of Birmingham, MI passed away January 7th, 2023, at the age of 73.

He was born to Herbert and Connie (Doyle) Ruggles on May 22, 1949 in Pontiac, Michigan.

Summer days found him tooling around Torch on his pontoon with family and friends, parked at a favorite fishing spot with his grandchildren or on 4 wheelers with...

Edith "Peggy" Thorp

Edith "Peggy" Thorp

Jan 3, 2023

Edith Arlene (Drake) Thorp (known to most as Peggy) passed away January 3, 2023. Edith was born January 9, 1928, in Ovid, Mi to the late Louis Drake and Gladys (Furry) Drake.

Peggy moved to Charlevoix at 19 and made it her lifelong home. There, she met and married her late husband Albert William Thorp. They had five children: William...

Kenneth "Ty" Villermain

Kenneth "Ty" Villermain

Jan 1, 2023

Kenneth George Villermain, best known as “Ty”, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2023, at Boulder Park Terrace at the age of 94, surrounded with the love of family and the staff of Boulder Park.  Ty was born on Septmember 21, 1928, the son of George and Jenelda (Bennette) Villermain.

Ty and Donna took great pride in their grandchildren.  They...

Joyce Davenport

Joyce Davenport

Jan 1, 2023

Joyce (Cunningham) Davenport passed away peacefully in her beloved hometown of Charlevoix on the morning of New Year’s Day. She was 85 years old. Joyce was the daughter of lifetime residents “Hap” and Norma Cunningham, and a loving wife of 65 years to Dean Davenport. She is survived by Dean, their three children, Chris Way (Charlevoix), Terry Davenport (Seattle), Jodi...

Vickey S. Lockman

Vickey S. Lockman

Jan 1, 2023

 

Vickey Susan Lockman, age 80, of Alden passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born to Harold and Hazel (Clifford) Ricketson in Grand Rapids, Michigan on December 20, 1942.

After graduating from Union high school, she married Clifford Lockman.  They enjoyed 61 wonderful years together. 

Over the years, Vickey enjoyed bowling, bingo, cooking,...

Ruthie Clark

Ruthie Clark

Dec 30, 2022

Ruth Ann “Ruthie” Clark took her last breath at 11:50 p.m. on December 30, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family and beloved dog, Penny.

Ruthie was born January 25, 1942, to Erwin George (Scotty) and Ruby Ellen Bedell in Charlevoix, MI.  Ruthie had a love for animals from a young age, starting with raising lambs at the family...

Lionel Cryderman

Lionel Cryderman

Dec 27, 2022

On Tuesday, December 27th, 2022, Lionel Lee Cryderman passed away. He was seventy two. Known as Lonny, he was beloved by family and friends. Born on Friday the 13th of October, 1950 to Betty and Leo Broughton, with a broken arm that foreshadowed a lifetime of pain, grit, and determined strength. He was later adopted by his stepfather, Bill Cryderman. ...

Virginia A. "Ginny" Kalmbach

Virginia A. "Ginny" Kalmbach

Dec 27, 2022

 

Virginia A. “Ginny” Kalmbach,  79, of Petoskey, formerly of Central Lake, passed away on December 27, 2022.

Ginny was born on August 5, 1943, in Los Angeles, CA, the daughter of Urban and Lorraine (Marshall) Dorsey.

She was a long time member of the Central Lake Bible Baptist Church and previously the South Baptist Church in Lansing.

Ginny was...

David Clark

David Clark

Dec 24, 2022

David Norman Clark, age 69, of Central Lake, passed away December 24, 2022.  He was born to Norman and Judith (Loper) Clark, on February 9, 1953 in Charlevoix, Michigan.

David went to computer trade school after high school in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  He spent many years working in IT, and was very skilled at it.  David also was a mechanic...

Joan Ada Stropp

Joan Ada Stropp

Dec 24, 2022

Joan Ada Stropp, 87 of Central Lake passed away peacefully December 24, 2022 at the Villa at Traverse Point.  She was born November 17, 1935 in Detroit the daughter of William and Helen Campbell.

Joan is the wife of Charles Stropp and will be buried this spring in Ellsworth Cemetery, Banks Township.  

Arrangements have been handled by the Central...

Sheila Stevens

Sheila Stevens

Dec 23, 2022

Sheila Marie Stevens, age 84, of Bellaire, Michigan, passed away on December 23, 2022 at her home.  She will be missed by the many friends and family who loved her and appreciated her for her kindness and generosity.  Sheila was born on November 26, 1938, to James & Agnes (LaMothe) Stevens in Detroit, Michigan.

She graduated from Immaculate High School...

Alice M. Muma

Alice M. Muma

Dec 22, 2022

Alice Marjorie Muma, age 86, of Charlevoix, passed away December 22, 2022.

She was born to John and Isabelle (Smith) Noseworthy, on December 14, 1936 in St. Johns, Newfoundland.

Alice completed high school in Stephenville, Newfoundland. She married Earl Muma on December 2, 1954, in Stephenville, Newfoundland.  She was always volunteering her time to others.  When she wanted to relax,...

Betty Jane Schulz

Betty Jane Schulz

Dec 22, 2022

 

Betty Jane Schulz, age 90, longtime resident of Atwood, MI, and Northville, MI, passed away peacefully with family by her side on December 22nd, 2022, at Covenant Glen Memory Care, in Frankenmuth, MI. Betty was a beloved daughter, wife, mother and grandmother who was born on February 3rd, 1932, in Ohio, and was the only child of Ernest L....

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