Jan 24, 2022

Timothy R. Webster, 66, of Charlevoix, passed away on January 24, 2022 at his home. Tim was born on January 29, 1955, in Detroit, the son of Allan and Dolores (Grzenkowicz) Webster.

He owned and operated Webster Express and All Area Towing in Charlevoix for many years. His work and family were the most important part of his life. Besides...

Jan 23, 2022

Dianne Harvey O’Shea, 74, of Petoskey, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix.

Dianne graduated from Downers Grove North High School, and went on to attend the College of Dupage, before eventually obtaining her BSN from the University of St. Francis in Joliet, IL. She worked as a registered nurse for many...

Jan 23, 2022

Janet Lea Brown, 83 of Bellaire, passed away January 23, 2022 at Meadowbrook in Bellaire. Janet was born April 3, 1938 in Woodbury, New Jersey to Leo W. Dirkman and Florence H. (Kozinieski) Dirkman.

After only a few years in New Jersey, her parents returned to their hometown of Toledo, where Janet grew up and graduated from Catholic Central High...

Jan 23, 2022

Elizabeth “Betty” Brooks Hoffmann, 90, of Charlevoix, passed away on January 23, 2022. She was born on July 30, 1931 in Antrim City, MI, the daughter of Alfred and Marion (Gardner) Brooks.

Betty worked as an elementary school teacher for over 40 years, spending the majority of her tenure in the Charlevoix school system. She was a devoted member of...

Jan 21, 2022

David M. Gottlieb, 66. died Friday, January 21, 2022 at home.

No services are planned at this time.

Jan 20, 2022

Raymond “Eric” Sander, passed away January 20, 2022 at the Villa at West Branch. He was born September 24, 1945 in Nurnberg, Germany to his mother, Emmi Sander.

As a very young child he was taken to a German Orphanage, and he was there until the age of 13 at which point, he was brought to America to be adopted....

Jan 19, 2022

Linda Lorraine Earle Duncan, 75, of Central Lake, passed away on January 19, 2022 at Medilodge of Traverse City.

She was born on November 23, 1946, in Highland Park, Michigan. She grew up in Hazel Park, where she graduated high school. Shortly after graduation she moved to Central Lake, where she has called home ever since. She worked at Central...

Jan 18, 2022

David K. Sumner, 60 of Breedsville, died January 18, 2022 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born July 6, 1961 in South Haven, the son of Roy and Marilyn (Burlingham) Sumner.

 

Dave graduated from Bangor High School and worked over 40 years at the Perrigo Company. He finished the last few years of his career working locally...

Jan 18, 2022

Donald Lee Ward, 70, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility. He was born on November 18, 1951 in Charlevoix, the son of Francis (Potter) and Bernie Ward Jr.

Don graduated from Charlevoix High School, and he then went on to obtain his Bachelors in Business Administration from Ferris State College. He...

Jan 17, 2022

Barbara A. Hartwig, 88, of Central Lake, passed away on January 17, 2022 at the Eastport Village Care Home.

She was born on May 4, 1933 in Detroit, the daughter of Arthur and Helen (Heley) McClure. For many years, she was in home health care. She enjoyed helping around the family farm and doing various home projects, especially canning and...

Jan 17, 2022

Jeannine I. Powers, 86, of Ellsworth, went to be with the Lord on January 17, 2022 at Charlevoix Area Hospital. She was born October 4, 1935 in Detroit the daughter of Russell and Mildred (Blake) Miller.

Jeannine was a kind and generous woman. She was an avid supporter of many veteran organizations especially the Wounded Warriors and Paralyzed Veterans of...

Jan 15, 2022

Lawrence (Larry) Wayne Geresy of Bellaire, MI and St. Petersburg, FL passed away January 15, 2022, in Traverse City, MI under the care of Hospice of Michigan. He was born February 9, 1935 in Gary, Indian the son of Steve Geresy Jr. and Leona (Bulza). Larry moved to Bangor, MI with family and excelled as an athlete. He followed that...

Jan 14, 2022

Melissa Lynn Camacci, 46, of Mancelona, passed away unexpectedly on Friday,January 14, 2022. She was born on December 24, 1975 in Daytona Beach, FL, thedaughter of Steven and Michelle (Francois) Camacci.

Family was the most important thing in Melissa’s life, especially loving up on hergrandchildren and being their “Nana”. She was employed by Tru by Hilton inGaylord where she worked at...

Jan 13, 2022

Harold G. Sanford, 91, of Whitewater Township, passed away on January 13, 2022 at Munson Hospice House.

He was born on July 21, 1930, in Echo Township, Antrim County, the son of Francis and Segna (Polander) Sanford.

Harold was a resident of Milton Township for many years prior to moving to Whitewater Township in 1978. In his younger years, he...

Jan 12, 2022

Dale is the son of Arch and Delores Buckner. Dale worked as a Hoskins Purchasing Agent for 25 years and as a Water License/Water Plant Operator at Charlevoix Township for 14.5 years. In addition, he was a volunteer firefighter for 45 years, and a reserve police officer for 7 years.

“Faith, courage, service true, with honor, over...

Jan 9, 2022

Mary L. LaBrecque,  76, of Mancelona, passed away on January 9, 2022 at her home.

She was born on January 17, 1945, in Mancelona, the daughter of Basil and Aletha (Howe) Kerr.

Mary was a lifelong resident of Mancelona and enjoyed camping and going to garage sales.

On July 24, 1964, in Mancelona, she married...

Jan 9, 2022

John “Jack” Cross Jr., 87, of Charlevoix, passed away on January 9, 2022 at his home.

He was born on January 29, 1934, in Charlevoix, the son of John H. Sr. and Huldah M. (Thompson) Cross.

Jack was born and raised in Charlevoix where he worked in the family business.   He served in the U.S. Army, was an active member of the...

Jan 5, 2022

Mary Lou Voice (Painter), age 87, entered the presence of her Savior on January 5th, 2022. Born May 2nd, 1934 to Edward G. and Lena C. Painter in Royal Oak, Michigan. She was a graduate of Kirkland Community College with a degree in Cosmetology. When she was 18, she married J. Doyle Voice in Fife Lake, Michigan. They had...

Jan 5, 2022

David F. Timpson, 78 of Bellaire, passed away January 5, 2022 at the Eastport Village Care Home.

David was born September 5, 1943 in Lansing to Robert E. and Eleanor V. Timpson.

There are no services planned.

Donations in memory of David can be made to the Antrim County Animal Shelter, PO BOX...

Jan 4, 2022

John Nicholas Gohlke, 68, of Bellaire, passed away January 4, 2022 at his home.  John was born September 2, 1953 in Alpena, MI to Harry E. Gohlke and Thelma M. (Nelson) Gohlke.

John was an outdoorsman who enjoyed going fishing, hunting, and golfing, along with being a proud Eagle Scout.  He was a social butterfly who loved...