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Richard Joseph Brown
May 10, 2022
Richard Joseph Brown, 90 of Bellaire, passed away May 10, 2022 at Meadowbrook in Bellaire. Known by all as Dick or Farmer Brown, he was born March 31, 1932 in Toledo, Ohio to Hobart M. Brown and Ruth Willoh.
Dick spent his youth in Toledo and attended DeVilbiss Catholic High School, graduating in 1950. He attended Miami University in Oxford,...
Michael Devere Brady
May 7, 2022
Michael Devere Brady, born to Dr. Breyton and Mrs. Irene Smith Brady on May 1, 1938 in Detroit MI passed away at 2:11 p.m. on May 7, 2022. Mike was an artist in many different mediums: pottery, watercolors and acrylics, calligraphy, building model railroads, woodworking, toy-making, ceramics, but most of all, photography. He was an avid hobbyist of sailing, bass...
Dixie Merchant
May 6, 2022
Dixie Helene Merchant, 85, of Elk Rapids, passed away May 6, 2022 surrounded by her Eastport Village Care Home family where she spent the last five years of her life. Beating the odds, she was born on April 6, 1937 in Elk Rapids to Doris and Roscoe Merchant, who predeceased her as did three brothers, Roscoe (Emma), Max (Coral), &...
Dennis M. "Captain" Bryant
May 6, 2022
Dennis M. "Captain" Bryant, 73, of Central Lake, passed away on May 6, 2022 surrounded by his family at Munson Medical Center.
He was born on June 5, 1948, in Highland Park, MI, the son of William Edward and Mary Catherine (Fitzgerald) Bryant.
Captain served his country honorably in the USMC during the Vietnam War earning the rank...
Rosemary Bean
May 6, 2022
Rosemary Ann Bean, 74, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully into the arms of God, Friday May 6, 2022 at her home, surrounded by family. She was born on May 13, 1947 in Flint, MI, the daughter of Floyd and Delores (Strohschein) McCracken.
Rosemary graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1965. She raised three children, while also working extremely hard. She...
Judith Holloway
May 3, 2022
In loving memory of Judith Kathleen Holloway, born on February 27, 1941. She went home to our Heavenly Father on May 3, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Roseanna Little, and her husband Thomas Holloway Sr.
She is survived by her five children, Lorrie Gamble, Harvey A. (Juliane) Dutcher, Roxann Dutcher, Derek (Lisa) Dutcher, and...
Dorothy Ann Claerhout
May 1, 2022
Dorothy Ann Claerhout, 72 of Mancelona, passed away on May 1, 2022 at home surrounded by her family.
Dorothy was born on February 1, 1950 in Flint, MI, the daughter of John and MaryAnn (Bregant) Doyle.
Dorothy started her career in the grocery business at age 16. She excelled in customer service and greeted everyone with her beautiful smile. She...
Patrick O'Neill
May 1, 2022
Patrick Michael O’Neill, born August 13, 1948, passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2022 at 11:35am, surrounded by his family at the Banner Boswell Medical Center in Sun City, Arizona.
He was born August 13, 1948, a proud veteran of the US Army and a retiree of the US Postal Service. Patrick lived an active lifestyle, especially in the sport...
Tracy M. Nemecek
May 1, 2022
Tracy Michael Nemecek was born April 28, 1960 in Flint, Michigan to Henry and Patricia Anderson Nemecek. Having lost his mother at a very young age, he was raised to adulthood by his aunt and uncle, George and Mary Bokor.
Tracy grew up in the Linden/Fenton area. After high school graduation, he attended the University of Detroit School of...
Leone Cobb
May 1, 2022
Leone Mae Cobb passed away peacefully on May 1, 2022 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire, MI.
Leone was born in Iron Mountain, MI on May 6th, 1926 to Harold and Alma Paronto. Leone was preceded in death by her husband, Loyal Cobb, her parents and brothers Floyd and Harold Jr. She leaves her son, Gary...
June Cross
Apr 29, 2022
June Cross, 92, of Charlevoix, passed away on April 29, 2022, at Munson Charlevoix Area Hospital. She was born on March 9, 1930, in Thessalon, Ontario, the daughter of Stuart and Eileen McElrea.
June was a pillar in the Charlevoix community. After moving to Charlevoix in 1954 she worked as an x-ray technician at Charlevoix Hospital and later served...
Betty Bishaw
Apr 24, 2022
Betty Lee Bishaw, 76, of Charlevoix, went home to be with the Lord and be reunited with her beloved husband, James. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, April 24, 2022. She was born on December 26, 1945 in Charlevoix, the daughter of Donald and Elizabeth (Guernsey) Bogart.
Betty graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1964,...
Judy Miller
Apr 24, 2022
Judy Mae Miller, 79, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully and quietly after a battle with Alzheimer’s Dementia on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on June 11, 1942, in Bellaire, the daughter of Jacob and Luella (Thomas) Watrous.
Judy was born and raised in Bellaire, and that is where she chose to...
Arnold Eugene Beckner Sr.
Apr 23, 2022
Arnold E. Beckner Sr., 72, of Mancelona, passed away on April 23, 2022 at his home.
He was born on October 14, 1949, in Elmira, MI, the son of Roy and Hilda (Muma) Beckner.
Arnold was a liflelong resident of Antrim County. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards with his family, taking car rides around and was known to...
Wayne "Dan" Steiner
Apr 23, 2022
W. Daniel Steiner, 75 of Bellaire, died April 23, 2022 at home while preparing to enjoy another wonderful summer on the beautiful waters of Torch Lake.
Dan was born May 25, 1946 in Charlevoix the son of Wayne and Dolores (Youngedike). He was a top scholar and graduated from Bellaire High School in 1964. He excelled in football, basketball...
Melba Jean Crothers
Apr 21, 2022
Melba Jean Crothers 75 of Alden, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022 at home. She was born September 17, 1946, in Mancelona the daughter of Leathel and Marion (Bowman) McCarty.
Melba grew up in Mancelona and spent her life in the Alden area. She worked for over 25 years at Sara Lee making pies and for many years at...
Greg Anthony Thieleke
Apr 21, 2022
Greg Anthony Thieleke, 59, of Charlevoix, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 21, 2022. He was born on March 7, 1963, in Sheboygan, WI, the son of Gene and Lois (McCulloch) Thieleke.
Greg grew up in Birmingham where he graduated from Seaholm High School. He played football and ran track, and eventually went off to college at Michigan...
Donna Maxine Vincent
Apr 21, 2022
Donna M. Vincent, 78, of Mancelona, passed away on April 21, 2022.
Donna was born on August 24, 1943, in Mancelona, the daughter of Ralph and Lois (Coger) Vincent.
She was an independent woman who rarely asked for help. Gardening, canning and rescuing cats were her favorite hobbies, not to mention working hard. She was in housekeeping at...
Martha "Jane" Brauburger
Apr 19, 2022
Martha Jane (“Jane”) Brauburger (nee VanTuyle), age 90, of Bellaire, MI, peacefully passed away on April 19, 2022. She was born in 1931 in Ann Arbor, MI. and raised in Clinton, MI. She was the daughter of W.P. VanTuyle and Martha VanTuyle and the sister of David K. and Willard D. VanTuyle (all of whom have predeceased her).
After...
Lisa Irena Myas
Apr 19, 2022
Lisa Irena Myas, 51, of Bellaire, passed away on April 19, 2022.
Lisa was born on December 21, 1970, in Detroit.
She enjoyed flower gardening and had a special love for children so decided to start "Little Tykes Day Care" in Bellaire operating it for many years. She touched so many children through the years and was...
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