Nov 12, 2021

Herbert M. Van, 75 of Mt. Pleasant and formerly of Rapid City, died peacefully, surrounded by his daughters, November 12, 2021 at the Ann Arbor Veteran Affairs Hospital.

Herbert was born April 3, 1946 in Traverse City the son of Herbert L. and Agnes A. (Henderson) Van.  He graduated from Rapid City High School and was immediately...

Nov 12, 2021

Craig R. Wilson,  71, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2021 at his home.

He was born on June 24, 1950, in Detroit,  the son of Francis and Betty (Craig) Wilson.

Craig was a truck driver for over 30 years, retiring at age 55.   He enjoyed fixing anything mechanical in his workshop and...

Nov 11, 2021

On November 11, 2021, Dr. Richard H. Wakulat, Jr. joined his parents Richard and Elizabeth Wakulat, Sr. leaving his wife of 56 years Patsy, son Paul (Jenny), daughters Carrie (Gary) Leitner, Elizabeth, sister Mary Beth, and six grandchildren, Kelli, Kylie, Emily, Catherine, Madden, and Liliann. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, physician, and friend.

Dick graduated...

Nov 10, 2021

Stanley John Whitley, age 87 of Charlevoix passed away on November 10, 2021 at home surrounded by loved ones.  He was born on December 21, 1933 in Charlevoix, the son of Stanley Sr. and Irene (Hull) Whitley.

Upon graduating from Charlevoix High School, Stanley went on to serve his country in the United States Army.  Upon returning...

Nov 8, 2021

Lois D. Rulapaugh,  85, of Mancelona, passed away on November 8, 2021 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.   No services are scheduled at this time.   Arrangements are being handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Nov 6, 2021

How do you say goodbye to a legend?  Jeannine Wallace earned her release and gained her wings on November 6, 2021.

Born in Grand Rapids, MI, to Ed and Maurine (Spence) Loop, Jeannine graduated from South High School and attended MSU.  She married Larry Wallace on September 8, 1962.  He predeceased her in 1979.

Jeannine...

Nov 6, 2021

Ardath Norton, 101, of Alba, Michigan passed away peacefully at home on November 6, 2021 with her family by her side.

Ardath was born in Alba on July 12, 1920 the daughter of DeWard and Maude Strickland. She graduated from Alba Highschool in 1938 and in 1941 married Dale Norton of Alba. After his time spent in...

Nov 6, 2021

Sally J. Saunders, 91, of Charlevoix, passed away on November 6, 2021 at Munson Charlevoix Area Hospital.  Sally was born on March 9, 1930 in Boyne City, MI, the daughter of James and Flora (Davis) McNeal.

Following graduation from Boyne City High School, Sally went on to attend Davenport College.  She then worked as a secretary before...

Nov 5, 2021

Robert Eugene Johnston, 97, of Central Lake, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 5, 2021.  He was born on May 16, 1924 in Wauseon, OH, the son of Thomas and Cecil (Segrist) Johnston.

Robert was a proud WWII veteran of the United States Navy.  He served as the Superintendent and Principal at Traverse City Public Schools for...

Nov 5, 2021

William (Bill) Harrison Lafferty, Jr. (83) went to the Lord November 5, 2021.

Bill was born in Mahan, West Virginia on October 4, 1938 to William and Esther (Morris) Lafferty. He was raised in a coal camp known as Krebs.  Lyrics to Lorretta Lynn’s recording, Coal Miner’s Daughter, is a near perfect description of Bill’s childhood.  Bill’s...

Nov 4, 2021

Floyd Ervin North, 67, of Mancelona, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at his home surrounded by loved ones.  He was born on April 18, 1954 in Munising, MI, the son of William and Mable (Livermore) North.

Floyd ran a small engine repair company as well as a landscaping company for several years before becoming unable...

Nov 4, 2021

Ruth Elaine Bosma, of Wolverine, went home to Jesus on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at the age of 77.

Ruth was born to William and Marie (Reschke) Kredell on October 29, 1944 in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan.  As a child she loved ice skating and nature.  In addition to being a dedicated and loving wife and mother,...

Nov 3, 2021

Nancy Jean Whitley, age 71, of Charlevoix passed away peacefully on November 3rd, 2021. Nancy was preceded in death by her Mother and Father, Bill & Ella Hoffman, and two husbands, Jerome “Jigs” Whitley and Jack Balchik.

Nancy is Survived by her Sister Kathy (Rick) Luther of Vacaville, CA,  Brother Ron (Mary) Hoffman of Greensboro, NC, her...

Nov 1, 2021

Fredrick C. Steuer, 81, of Boyne City, passed away on November 1, 2021 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.

Fred was born on October 5, 1940, in Rock Island, IL, the son of George and Emma (Clark) Steuer.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and lived in various places throughout his life.   He...

Oct 28, 2021

Donald D. Murden, 69 of Bellaire, died October 28, 2021 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  He was born January 7, 1952 in Lansing the son of Harold and Ester (Lilly) Murden.

Don graduated from Bellaire High School in 1970 and was a star basketball player for the Bellaire Eagles.  He was a firefighter and humanitarian too. ...

Oct 28, 2021

Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Gunnar Lundteigen, passed away peacefully at the Hiland Cottage in Petoskey on October 28, 2021. He was born on June 16,1926 in Drammen, Norway, the son of Martha (Bratan) and Nils Otter Lundteigen.

As a child Gunnar helped work on the family farm and attended primary and secondary school in Drammen, graduating from Drammen’s...

Oct 28, 2021

Betty A. Carpenter,  89, of Central Lake, passed away on October 28, 2021 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

She was born on March 23, 1932, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of William and Murriel (Gordon) Novak.

Betty enjoyed bowling, traveling with her bowling teams, watching musicals as well as horror movies and was fond...

Oct 26, 2021

Garrett (Garry) Clark Miller, 77, transitioned from this life to his Eternal life with Jesus on October 26, 2021.

He will be sorely missed by his wife of 54 years, Barbara (Dohm) Miller , his son Retired Master Chief Boatswain Mate, Garrett Clark Miller II, Grandchildren, Garrett III, Johnathan, Ty, Laura, and Great Granddaughter Juliet.

He is also survived by...

Oct 26, 2021

Robert T. Morgridge passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021.  He was born on April 11, 1937, the son of Robert and Myrtle (Warder) Morgridge.  Robert attended school in Portland, Michigan.  In 1960 he married Mary Ellen Stump.

In 1967, he graduated from Michigan State University with an MA degree in Latin American History.  Bob was a...

Oct 26, 2021

Margaret Lenore Cappelli, 90 of Kewadin and formerly of Dearborn died Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Northern Star Assisted Living in Traverse City.

She was born November 29, 1930 in Dearborn, the only daughter of Otto and Imgard (Helwig) Frederick.

Margaret was a devoted member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Westland for many years. ...