Sep 19, 2021

Patricia Ann Gardner, 93, of Bellaire, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021.  She was born on September 8, 1928 in Bellaire, MI, the daughter of Harold “Sonny” and Wilma (Gardner) Chambers.

Patricia graduated from Bellaire High School in 1946.  She was married to Johnny Bush, a military man, so she travelled all over the United States...

Sep 18, 2021

Earl Irwin “Bud” Grove, 92, of Boyne City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 18, 2021.  He was born on August 8, 1929 in Detroit, MI, the son of Earl and Hilda (Riley) Grove.

In 1969, Bud became one of four founding members of Nu-Core, a company that specializes in copper power cable manufacturing.  He eventually became...

Sep 17, 2021

Wayne Archer Willson, 73, of Ellsworth, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021.  He was born on December 27, 1947 in East Jordan, MI, the son of Cilffton and Phyllis (MacDonald) Willson.

Wayne graduated from East Jordan High School in 1965.  He went on to work with his brother, Burt in logging and log home construction for...

Sep 16, 2021

Bethel Boss, 94, of Ellsworth died on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan.

She was born September 12, 1927 at home near Ellsworth, Michigan, the daughter of Oscar and Ethel (Murray) Larsen.

Bethel grew up on her family’s farm and campground on Six Mile Lake and loved being outdoors...

Sep 15, 2021

Raymond Jefferoy Huffman, 37, of Elmira left this world behind as his loved ones sat by his side and held his hands early Wednesday September 15th. Celebration of life for Ray will be held at the Antrim Church of Christ in Mancelona Saturday, September 25th 1:00 p.m. through 5:00 p.m. Ray was born December 15th 1983 in Traverse City,...

Sep 13, 2021

Steven F. Puckett,  63, of Bellaire, passed away on September 13, 2021 at his home.

Steve was born on April 25, 1958, in Kalkaska, the son of Frank and Jean (Blair) Puckett.

He grew up in Mancelona where he resided until the early 1980's when he moved to Bellaire.

His greatest love besides...

Sep 11, 2021

Mary A. Bradley, 95, of Charlevoix, passed away on September 11, 2021 at Charlevoix Munson Hospital.

She was born on December 8, 1925, on Beaver Island, the daughter of Lester and Myrtle (Roddy) Gallagher.

Following High School Graduation in Charlevoix in 1943, she went to nurses training at Mercy Central School of Nursing at St....

Sep 11, 2021

Darwin “Pie” Edgar Snyder, 86, of Alden, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.  Darwin was born on October 13, 1934 in Nankin Mills, MI, the son of John and Alice (Mecklenburg) Snyder.

Darwin graduated from Dearborn High School in 1952 and then went on to play professional baseball as...

Sep 10, 2021

Michael James Robbins, 51, of Mancelona, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2021.  He was born on March 31, 1970 in Petoskey, MI, the son of James and Ruthann (Chambers) Robbins.

Michael graduated from Mancelona High School and went on to serve in the United States Army during the Gulf War.  He enjoyed fishing, watching the Detroit...

Sep 9, 2021

Michael John Shagena, 82, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 9, 2021.  He was born on December 11, 1938 in Detroit, MI, the son of Milo and Gertrude (Broderick) Shagena.

Michael proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.  His time in the service was very important to him, and he made...

Sep 6, 2021

Richard Henry Gaylock, 85, of Bellaire, passed away on Monday September 6, 2021.  He was born on July 12, 1936 in Pontiac, MI, the son of George and Marion (Smith) Gaylock.

Richard served in the United State Army from 1959 to 1962.  Upon returning home to Michigan, he began working at General Motors, where he stayed for...

Sep 5, 2021

Ronald Bruce McDonough, 64 of Charlevoix died Sunday, September 5th, at his home.  He was born February 1, 1957, in Ludington, to Robert Bruce and Mary Gretchen McDonough.  Ronnie grew up in Charlevoix and attended Charlevoix High School.

After high school, Ron moved south to Florida, working as a waiter at five-star restaurants in Naples and as...

Sep 5, 2021

Virginia J. Smith left our physical world suddenly on Sunday, September 5.  She was born on March 20, 1932, the daughter of Eli Joseph Olsen and Celia Grace (Vaughn).  Virginia was very affectionately known as “Ginny, Aunt Ginny, Mom, Grandma, Grams, and Granny” to those who loved her.  Ginny was born to Eli Joseph Olsen and Celia Joyce (Vaughn) Olsen...

Sep 4, 2021

Mariann R. Otmanowski,  91, of Charlevoix, passed away on September 4, 2021 at home.

Mariann was born on February 11, 1930, in Detroit, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Verbai) Kalleal.

She was a bank teller for many years in the Detroit area as well as a clerk for the Sears Catalog Store.   After moving  to Charlevoix,...

Sep 4, 2021

Robert L. Ouderkirk Sr., 95, of Charlevoix, passed away Saturday, September 4th at Boulder Park Terrace.

Robert was born on November 27, 1925, in Elkhart, Indiana, the son of Howard and Nina (Drost) Ouderkirk.

He worked Kroger Grocery for 42 years, starting in Charlevoix and finishing his career at the Petoskey location. He attended church...

Sep 4, 2021

Robert L. Ouderkirk Sr., 95, of Charlevoix, passed away Saturday, September 4th at Boulder Park Terrace.

Robert was born on November 27, 1925, in Elkhart, Indiana, the son of Howard and Nina (Drost) Ouderkirk.

He worked Kroger Grocery for 42 years, starting in Charlevoix and finishing his career at the Petoskey location. He attended church...

Sep 3, 2021

Marilyn M. Rypkowski,  71, of Alba, passed away on September 3, 2021 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

She was born on December 6, 1949, in Petoskey, MI, the daughter of Cal and Dorothy (Kline) Beckner.

She was a longtime resident of Alba where she served for many years as the Star Township Clerk.

Sep 2, 2021

Nicholas James Harvey 30 of Mancelona died Thursday, September 2, 2021 as the result of an automobile accident.

He was born December 26, 1990 in Traverse City the son of Anthony and Lori (Watson) Harvey.  He attended Mancelona Schools and graduated in 2009.

Nick had a big personality and loved to make people laugh and...

Sep 1, 2021

Patricia “Pat” Ann Drost, 79, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 1, 2021.  She was born on March 30, 1942, the daughter of Geneva “Jenny” “GG” & James “Smitty” Smith, and was raised in the Detroit area.  She moved to Charlevoix her senior year of high school and graduated Charlevoix class of 1960.  She spent the majority...

Aug 31, 2021

Doris Eilene Hall, 94, of Mancelona, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 31, 2021.  She was born on February 13, 1927, the daughter of Donald and Elva (Yeagley) Wallace.

Doris graduated from Fayette High School in Ohio.  She moved to Mancelona in 1959 and worked as a clerk for Meeder Lumber and the United States Postal Service. ...