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Joshua Strzyzewski

Joshua Strzyzewski

Dec 6, 2022

Joshua John Strzyzewski, age 49 of Charlevoix Michigan, passed away on December 6, 2022, at Acension St. John's Hospital in Detroit.  He was born on August 8, 1973 in Kalamazoo Michigan to Ronald Strzyzewski and Carrol (Gill) Pines.

Josh grew up in Charlevoix. While in Charlevoix High School, he played in football and soccer. After high school he attended NCMC...

William "Billy" W. Lanning

William "Billy" W. Lanning

Dec 6, 2022

 

William “Billy” W. Lanning, 38 of Mancelona, died Dec. 6, 2022 as the result of an automobile accident.  He was born Dec. 17, 1983 in Traverse City, the son of Dennis and Susan (Ecklund) Lanning.

   Billy was a hard worker and dedicated employee of Kalkaska Screw Products for the last 10 years.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, baseball, and...

Maureen Anne Stenback

Maureen Anne Stenback

Dec 5, 2022

Maureen Anne Stenback, 77 of Central Lake, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer.  She was born May 4, 1945, in Windsor, Ontario the daughter of Gordon and Kathleen (Leaver) Walsh.

 

   Maureen graduated from Oak Park High School and Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in Education.  She retired from Swartz Creek...

Howard Herriman

Howard Herriman

Dec 5, 2022

Howard Allen Herriman, 77, of Charlevoix, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.  He was born on November 6, 1945 in Bad Axe, MI, the son of Howard and Beatrice (Severn) Herriman.

Howie graduated from Charlevoix High School, and shortly thereafter, he enlisted in the United States Air Force.  After proudly serving his country...

Janice Kalinich

Janice Kalinich

Dec 5, 2022

Janice “Jan” McNeil Kalinich, 85, passed away on December 5th, 2022, at Meadowbrook Care Facility.

Jan was born on January 22, 1937, to Bertha and Bowman McNeil in High Point, North Carolina. The McNeil family moved to Central Florida while Jan was a child, and she graduated from Apopka High School. She went on to work in office administration, and...

Jacy Russell

Jacy Russell

Dec 4, 2022

Jacy R. Russell, age 20, passed on  December 4, 2022 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.  He was born July 13, 2002 to Michelle Cloud and Josiah Russell in Ann Arbor MI, and raised in Petoskey/Charlevoix MI.   Jacy was a member of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians.  He always had a smile on his face when you seen him...

Michael Mitchell

Michael Mitchell

Dec 2, 2022

Michael Allen Mitchell, 79, of Charlevoix, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022, at his home.  He was born on June 1, 1943 in Charlevoix, MI, the son of Lucious King and Ida Mitchell.

Mike was raised in Charlevoix until he was ten years old, and then moved to Grand Rapids to be with his mother.  When he was 19,...

Donald Clarence Olds

Donald Clarence Olds

Dec 2, 2022

 

Donald Clarence Olds, 90 of Central Lake passed away December 2, 2022 at home.  He was born April 21, 1932 in Alba, the son of Carl and Virginia “Virgie” (Shoup) Olds. 

   Don proudly served in the US Army and was honorably discharged.  He was a dedicated employee of Fisherbody in Lansing and retired after 32 years of service. ...

Daniel Thompson Learned

Daniel Thompson Learned

Dec 1, 2022

Daniel Thompson Learned, age 65, of Bellaire passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022.

He was born July 4, 1957, in Iron Mountain, Michigan to Charles and Audrey (Thompson) Learned.

Daniel owned his own businesses Thompson Electric and ALW Mechanical Contracting.  He was a hardworking man, who enjoyed tinkering on anything with an engine. He enjoyed being out on the water on...

Sandra Lynne Crandall

Sandra Lynne Crandall

Nov 28, 2022

Sandra Lynne Crandall, 79, of Alden, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022, at home. She was born November 3, 1943, the daughter of Erwin and Audrey (Schief) Blue.

Sandy loved her family more than anything. She always enjoyed family reunions, where you could find some of her famous baked goods. When Sandy had free time, she was on the...

Robert "Bob" Sumner

Robert "Bob" Sumner

Nov 28, 2022

Robert James Sumner, 78, of East Jordan, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born on July 27, 1944, in Boyne City, MI, the son of Philo and Beatrice (Bess) Sumner.

Bob attended Boyne City High school before he proudly served in the United States Army in Germany from 1963 to...

Albert "Joe" Salisbury

Albert "Joe" Salisbury

Nov 25, 2022

Albert “Joe” Joseph Salisbury, 67, of Bellaire, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City surrounded by family.  He was born on May 5, 1955, to Albert and Dorothy Salisbury in Traverse City.

Joe had been a long-time resident of Bellaire, and many people will remember his smiling face from behind the counter at...

Nicole Ann Krueger

Nicole Ann Krueger

Nov 21, 2022

 

Nicole Ann Krueger, age 46 of Alba passed away November 21, 2022.

She was born to Nicholas Tanasy and Constance McLeod in Portland, Maine on March 16, 1976.

Nicole married Duane Krueger on February 22, 1997, in Toledo, Ohio.

She loved to travel. Nicole enjoyed the outdoors going camping, snowmobiling, and going to the beach. Most of all she...

Stephen J. Hallberg

Stephen J. Hallberg

Nov 20, 2022

 

Stephen J. Hallberg of Mancelona, MI formerly of Midland, passed away on November 20, 2022.  He was born on October 27, 1951, to Barbara and Gerald Hallberg Sr. in Midland.  He was a graduate of Midland High School in 1970 and then attended Ferris State.  Steve was always an adventurer, and he moved to Colorado where he made his...

William "Bill" Habel

William "Bill" Habel

Nov 20, 2022

William Frank Habel Jr., 72, of Charlevoix, passed away on November 20, 2022 at his home. He was born on February 9, 1950, in Charlevoix, MI, the son of William Sr. and Leona (Warner) Habel.

Bill was a resident of Charlevoix for essentially his entire life. He spent several years farming cattle, then he drove truck while his children were...

Anne Elizabeth Cowley

Anne Elizabeth Cowley

Nov 19, 2022

Anne Elizabeth Cowley, daughter of Joseph L. Cowley and Geraldine (Callahan) Cowley, passed away on November 19, 2022 at Meadow Brook Care Facility.

She was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and moved with her parents to Detroit, Michigan when she was three years of age.  There she attended Finney Elementary School and Dominican High School.  She graduated from Siena Heights College...

John H. Lignell

John H. Lignell

Nov 18, 2022

John Hayden Lignell, 88 of Charlevoix died peacefully in his home surrounded by his children on Friday, November 18th. 

Dr. Lignell served the Charlevoix community for 50 years as a Family Physician at Charlevoix Area Hospital from 1963- 2013.  He had a gift for healing and patient relationships that spanned generations.  John was very active outside of work as well,...

James Stanley Peters

James Stanley Peters

Nov 16, 2022

 

James (Jim) Stanley Peters, born June 16, 1938 in Posen, MI, passed away peacefully after a brief stay at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City, MI.  Jim is preceded in death by his parents Stanley Julius and Leona Margaret (Lock) Peters as well as siblings Margaret L. (Peters) Brosofski, Sylvia R. (Peters) Daily and Leo J. Peters.  Jim is...

Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson

Nov 14, 2022

 

Richard Dean Thompson, 87, of Mancelona, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 14, 2022.  He was born on June 22, 1935, in Boys Town, PA, the son of Harold and Gladys (Fennal) Thompson.

Richard worked in the painting department for GM at their Pontiac plant for 26 years.  He retired to Mancelona in 1995 and had called...

Joseph George Fredenburg

Joseph George Fredenburg

Nov 13, 2022

 

Joseph George Fredenburg, 82, of Mancelona, passed away November 13, 2022 at home. He was born on March 13, 1940 in Morley, Michigan, the son of Edgar and Agnes (Polance) Fredenburg.

Joseph was a family man and never missed an opportunity to be with his children and grandchildren. When he was not with family, he enjoyed being on the...

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