Jan 4, 2022

Donald Mac Willson, of Chatham, Michigan, left this earth to be with Our Lord on the morning of January 4, 2022, at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour, Indiana, with his family by his side. He was 77 years old.

Don entered this life on September 19, 1944, in Central Lake, Michigan. He was one of nine children...

Jan 4, 2022

James H. Drys,  85, of Gaylord, formerly of Mancelona, passed away at the Brook in Gaylord.

He was born on March 26, 1936, in Dearborn, MI, the son of Carl and Minnie Drys.

Jim owned and operated Accurate Machine in Kalkaska for many years.   He was a hard worker and loved to hunt but most...

Jan 2, 2022

Joan Heyne, 88 of Petoskey, passed away January 2, 2022.  She was born Oct. 3, 1933 in Rochester, Minnesota the daughter Clifford and Mildred (Shay) Fellows.

Joan was a retired secretary in the public schools and will be buried in Grandview Memorial Gardens.

No formal services are planned at this time.

Jan 2, 2022

Lewis James “JIM” Barnard was born November 22, 1946 in Petoskey MI to Lewis J. Barnard and Lois V. Healey Berger, growing up in East Jordan, Saginaw and Lansing, graduating from Eastern High School in Lansing and taking classes at Lansing Community College and Michigan State.  Graduated from MI Tech with BS in Metallurgy and U of M a...

Jan 1, 2022

On Saturday, January 1, 2022, Margaret Harriet Drost went to be with the Lord at the full age of 85.

Born on May 10, 1936, Margaret was the daughter of Bill and Iva Archer. She spent her childhood in East Jordan, Michigan, with her seven brothers and sisters—Marvin, Laverne, Virginia, Frank, Bob, Bill, and Marge—and in her...

Dec 31, 2021

Jack Henry Fels, 88, died peacefully at home on Friday, December 31, 2021, encircled by family and a faithful dog. He was the son of the late Charles Fels and Louise Ferguson. In June of 1958, he married Barbara Hanvey, his sweetheart, after just three months of courting; it was love at first sight and that love remained for...

Dec 31, 2021

Dr. Jeffrey Bernard Ricks, 74, arrived in his heavenly father’s arms on Friday December 31, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Patricia (Bracy) Ricks and his children Kristen (Tim) McClure, Claudia (Todd) Zarotney, Jennifer (Kevin) Kosten, Michael Ricks, and Kathryn (Keith) Marks, his grandchildren Patrick, Matthew, Emily, Eli, Ben, Sam, Joe, Caroline, Isaac, Asher,...

Dec 31, 2021

Felicia Monique Baginski, 64, of Charlevoix, passed away on December 31, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on February 23, 1957, in Romeo, MI, the daughter of James and Marilyn (Watters) Fix.

Felicia was a loving mother to her children and a supportive wife to her husband, Andy, to whom she was...

Dec 29, 2021

Arvin Leonard Dawson, 83 of Central Lake, died peacefully December 30, 2021 in Charlevoix.  He was born December 11, 1938 in Central Lake the son of Maurice and Beatrice (McGuire) Dawson.

Arvin graduated from Central Lake High School and was a proud member of the United States Marines Corps.  He was a gentle, honest man who was...

Dec 29, 2021

Bonnie L. LaPeer,  78, of Echo Township, passed away on December 29, 2021 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  She was born on November 10, 1943, in Muskegon, MI, the daughter of Harry and Beatrice (Hitchcock) Hazelmyer.

Bonnie's family was the light of her life!  She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and they loved...

Dec 27, 2021

Alvin K. Bowhall, 84, of Seven Fields, PA, most recently Mancelona, passed away on December 27, 2021 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City.

He was born on March 11, 1937, in Detroit, the son of Knapp and Evelyn (Morris) Bowhall.

Al was a mechanic most of his life and spent many years as the service...

Dec 27, 2021

Anthony M. Harvey,  48, of Mancelona, passed away on December 27, 2021 at his home.  Tony was born on December 18, 1973 in Grand Rapids the son of Mark Anthony Harvey and Adrienne Candace Vernier.

Tony's daughter, Ashley, wrote the following tribute in her father's memory:

"Hold your loved ones close, make amends, don't leave...

Dec 26, 2021

Todd Andrew Wilcox, 55, of Elburn, IL and Bellaire, MI, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021.  Todd was born February 1, 1966, in Worcester, MA, the son of Terry Lee and Susie E. (Jacobs) Wilcox.

Todd was a self-starter in all areas of his life.  He launched a lawn-mowing business when he was just 10 years’ old. ...

Dec 26, 2021

Lynda F. Gardner 73 of Charlevoix, died suddenly December 26, 2021 at home.  She was born March 12, 1948 in Charlevoix the daughter of Glenn and Ada (Prough) Williams.

Lynda loved to tell stories.  She was very funny, had a great personality and was a friend to all.  She enjoyed riding horses, fishing, and camping while growing...

Dec 23, 2021

Danell Doucette, 52, of Bellaire, passed away on December 23rd surrounded by her family, after a hard fought battle with cancer.

Danell was born on May 7, 1969 to Millie and Willie Lee in nearby Traverse City. After graduating from Bellaire High School in 1987 Danell moved down state for work then lived in Texas for a...

Dec 22, 2021

Robert A. White,  60, of Alba, passed away on December 22, 2021 at Grayling Mercy Hospital.

He was born on April 24, 1961, in Detroit, the son of Ronald and Carol (Like) White.

Bob was employed as a mechanic for many years for multiple county governments and most recently Antrim County.   He was also a volunteer...

Dec 22, 2021

Elba “Buck” Alfred Scott Jr., 84, of Charlevoix, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.  He was born on May 21, 1937 in Detroit, MI, the son of Elba Sr. and Mary (David) Scott.

Buck Scott was a curator for the cities he lived in. After cultivating the go-to restaurant –...

Dec 22, 2021

Joseph Bernard Malbouef, 72, of Alden, entered peacefully into eternal life December 22, 2021. Joe was born June 25, 1949 in Detroit, to Joseph and Suzanne (Van Huylenbrouck) Malbouef. Joe will be remembered as a man of integrity with a larger-than-life personality who helped elevate others to be their best self.

In his early years, Joseph enjoyed...

Dec 19, 2021

Lewis Otto McPherson, 67, of Elmira, passed away on December 19, 2021 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  He was born on March 6, 1954 in Lansing, MI, the son of Lewis W. and Edna Ruth (Bland) McPherson.

Lewis loved to tinker.  He was a mechanic by trade, and his passion was Ford’s.  He was always...

Dec 19, 2021

Bill Stenback, 78, of Central Lake passed away December 19, 2021, after a brief illness.  He is survived by his wife of 54 years Maureen, their daughter, Julie (Mark) Gould, son-in-law Scott McManus, grandchildren Daniel (Olivia) Stenback, Kaela McManus, Victoria Nagy, Jacob McManus, two great grandchildren, and brother Chuck Stenback.  He was pre-deceased by his daughter, Kate McManus, and...