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Kathryn K. Nancarrow
Jul 31, 2024
Kathryn K. Nancarrow, 69, of Mancelona, passed away on July 31, 2024 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.
She was born on September 30, 1954, in Bellaire, the daughter of Gerald and Marjorie (Tobey) LaVanway.
Kathryn was employed at Shanty Creek Resort for over 20 years and enjoyed gardening, crocheting, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Surviving are 2 daughters,...
James Vargo
Jul 30, 2024
James J. Vargo, 96, of Central Lake, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2024 in St. Joseph, MO. James was born on May 24, 1928 in Cleveland, OH, the son of James J. Vargo Sr. and Mary (Makransky) Vargo. James married Rose Marie Krejci on October 23, 1948.
James Vargo started his insurance career in 1950 with Metropolitan Life. He...
Richard "Dick" Joseph
Jul 30, 2024
Richard ("Dick") Joseph, age 67, of Charlevoix passed away July 30, surrounded by family, after a courageous struggle against years of complications following a 2002 accident that had left him paralyzed from the waist down. Both before and after becoming paralyzed, Dick was a leader in his community, especially in business and education, and after his accident he became an...
Robert Eggers
Jul 29, 2024
On Monday, July 29, Robert James Eggers, of Echo Township, passed away at his home surrounded by family. He was a father, grandfather, brother, son, friend, music lover and hockey enthusiast that never wanted to be a “Beast of Burden” to anyone. He showed up for his family. From concerts to wrestling matches to performances on stage, we could always...
Lou Anne Alpers
Jul 29, 2024
Lou Anne Alpers 71, of Bellaire, passed away on July 29, 2024 at her home.
She was born on March 20, 1953, in Auburn, MI, the daughter of Harold and June (Linbaugh) Dillon.
Lou Anne enjoyed gardening, baking, reading, rock collecting especially along Lake Michigan and spending time with her grandchildren.
On May 15, 1977, in Traverse...
Larry E. Wilson
Jul 27, 2024
Larry E. Wilson, 70 of Bear Lake, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024. He was born January 16, 1954 in Kearney Twp, the son of Gerald and Marjorie (Drake) Wilson.
Larry attended and graduated from Central Lake High School and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Ferris State University. He taught building trades for many years in Midland, Grayling, and...
Robert David "Vito" Ladd
Jul 26, 2024
Robert David “Vito” Ladd, 35, of Charlevoix, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 26, 2024. He was born on August 2, 1988, in Petoskey, the son of David Ladd and Jane Thelen.
Bobby was a larger-than-life man with a larger-than-life heart of gold. He loved everyone he met and was the first to show up if someone needed help. There was...
Charles "Chuck" Schmidt
Jul 25, 2024
Charles Schmidt passed away on July 25th. He was born in Detroit on August 28, 1943. To those who knew and loved him, he was simply Chuck.
In 1958, his family moved from Detroit to New Baltimore where he attended the Anchor Bay school system. After high school Chuck worked in the trades for some time having apprenticed under his dad...
Paul Nowak
Jul 25, 2024
Paul Franz Nowak
Born April 25, 1934
Died July 25, 2024
Paul was born to Barbara and Gus Nowak and grew up in Highland Park and Detroit, Michigan.
He graduated from Redford High School and continued his education at Highland Park Junior College and Wayne State University, earning a master’s degree in science education. He taught for the Detroit school system for several years....
Winifred Stephens
Jul 24, 2024
Winifred A. Stephens, 87 of Mancelona, died Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at home. She was born November 9, 1936 in Detroit, the daughter of Napoleon and Bernice (Weaver) Tremblay.
Winnie was a kind, caring, and compassionate lady. She loved her children and family dearly and loved to give hugs and smooches to all. She enjoyed bird watching and tending her flowers....
Lawrence "Michael" Kern
Jul 24, 2024
Lawrence Michael “Mike” Kern, 78 of Rapid City, died July 24, 2024 in hospice after a brief illness. He was born August 15, 1945 in Detroit, the son of Frank and Ethel (Rutledge) Kern.
Mike proudly served in the United States Air Force and was a dedicated letter carrier of the U.S. Postal Service for 37 years before retiring. He was...
Roland Paul Weyand Jr.
Jul 22, 2024
Roland Paul Weyand, Jr.
Age 86 • Vero Beach, FL and Charlevoix, MI
On Monday, July 22, 2024, Roland Paul Weyand, Jr. (Puma) passed away peacefully in Horton Bay, Michigan, at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife, Jessie (née Gillies); daughter, Heather Weyand. Sister, Barbara Link; nephew and his wife, Paul and Sheila Link; niece, Julia Link; sister-in-law,...
Larry Nicholson
Jul 22, 2024
Larry Lee Nicholson, 77, of Mancelona, passed away on July 22, 2024, at home. He was born on February 2, 1947, in Alva, OK, the son of Leon and Vola (Veley) Nicholson.
Larry was a quiet man with a heart of gold. He was a mechanic by trade at Haliburton until retired and made the career change in 1999 to become...
Dolores "Elaine" Simonsen
Jul 22, 2024
Dolores "Elaine" Simonsen passed away Monday, July 22, 2024. She was born October 24, 1929 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Ankney) Adair.
Known to most as “Grandma”, Elaine was loved by everyone that met her warm smile. She loved spending time at the family bakery, Simonsen’s, making pies and visiting with friends. Her family has wonderful...
Donald Wing
Jul 20, 2024
Don graduated to his ultimate goal, to be with Jesus, Saturday, July 20, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. We are sure he is in great conversations with Jesus, Moses, Paul, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob as well as many others!!
He was born June 24, 1936 to Donald and Virginia (Marvin) Wing in Marion, Michigan, where he graduated high school in 1955....
Tina Marie Phillips
Jul 20, 2024
Tina Marie Phillips, 51, of Mancelona, passed away July 20 at her home surrounded by her family. Tina was born December 28, 1972 to Joanne Murray and Daniel Becker.
Tina was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and so much more, and will be sorely missed.
Tina graduated from Central Lake Public Schools in 1991. She enjoyed crafting, garage sailing, being...
Robert (Bob) Thomas Murton
Jul 18, 2024
On July 18th my brother Bob passed away after a horrendous battle with cancer. Bob was born December 23, 1949 in Watertown, NY and when he was 3, we moved to the east side of Detroit. Bob was his own person and did what he wanted to do, there are stories of him being involved in the developing music business...
Robert Wilcox
Jul 17, 2024
Robert Lynn "Bob" Wilcox, 70, of Traverse City, peacefully entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Charlevoix's American House surrounded by his family. Bob was born May 21, 1954 in Flint, the only son of LD and Ruth Louise (Harrington) Wilcox.
He was a 1972 graduate of Northwestern Community High School in Flint. In 1978, he earned his B.S....
Glenn "JR" Weldon Jr.
Jul 15, 2024
Glenn Donovan Weldon Jr. “JR”, 60, of Charlevoix, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 15, 2024. He was born on March 16, 1964, the son of Glenn Sr. and Patricia (Wilmot) Weldon.
JR graduated from high school and went on to attend college for a short time. He worked several jobs over the years – most recently as a handyman for...
Ronald Boss
Jul 14, 2024
Ronald Dale Boss, 72, of Ellsworth, passed away on July 14, 2024, at home. He was born on July 22, 1951, in Charlevoix, the son of Bernie and June (Ayers) Boss.
The best words to describe Ron were selfless, kind, loving, and funny. He was a family man who always enjoyed spending time with his siblings, children, and grandchildren. Ron graduated...
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