Dec 18, 2021

Diane Elaine Dawson 70 of Central Lake, died December 18, 2021 at Munson Medical Center. She was born April 23, 1951 in Bay City the daughter of Howard and Marcella Buffman.

Diane graduated from Central Lake High School and moved to Fairbanks, Alaska in 1986. She worked for the City of Fairbanks driving a dump truck. She...

Dec 17, 2021

Gayle Ann Snyder, 81, passed away December 17, 2021 while residing at The August Haus, in Gaylord, MI with her three daughters by her side.

Gayle, was born on July 17, 1940, in Columbus Ohio, the daughter of Norman and Evelyn (Berry) Norris.

Her career and passion was nursing.  Gayle worked in many different areas...

Dec 14, 2021

John C. Manley,  57, of Mancelona, passed away on December 14, 2021 at Munson Medical Center.

John was born on December 1, 1964, in Royal Oak, MI, the son of Kenneth and Elizabeth (Lynch) Manley.

He would often listen to music, especially the songs his mom would play for him.   His favorite being the theme...

Dec 11, 2021

Joan (Joani) Marie Braun, age 88 of Elk Rapids, MI, died with grace and peace during a beautiful sunset on December 11, 2021. James Braun, her devoted husband of 39 years, along with her children, and extended family were gathered around to help ease her end-of-life transition and to witness the release of her love into the universe. She...

Dec 11, 2021

Michael Bryon Thornburg, 60, of Mancelona, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born on January 19, 1961 in Kalkaska, MI, the son of Darwin and Helen (Seiting) Thornburg.

Michael graduated from Kalkaska High School in 1979, and he then went on to further his education at Ferris...

Dec 11, 2021

Sharon Lynn Fredenburg, 77 of Bellaire, died December 11, 2021 at her daughter’s home.  She was born May 20, 1944 in Carson City, Michigan, the daughter of Floyd and Phyllis (Shore) Shurter.  In her high school years, she was a majorette in the high school band.

Sharon was a member of the Masonic Temple in Grand Rapids...

Dec 11, 2021

Janice Kay Coan, 82, of Elmira, MI, went home to her eternal rest with Our Lord on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Born on April 14, 1939, in Olney, IL, the daughter of Damon and Charlene (Brookfield) Peters.

Janice graduated from Richland County High School in 1956, Olney, IL, and three years later, on November 23, 1959, married her childhood...

Dec 9, 2021

William (Bill) Rae Carey, 91, of Charlevoix, passed Thursday, December 9 with his bride and best friend of almost 48 years at his side. Bill was born a Charlevoix Rayder on February 8, 1930 to Leo and Marion (Emrey) Carey.

A 1947 graduate of Charlevoix High School, Bill was a standout on the Rayders’ vaunted football and...

Dec 9, 2021

Jacob C. DeKorne, 85 of Ellsworth, died Thursday, December 9, 2021 at his son’s home in Pleasant Valley.  He was born October 14, 1936 in Grand Rapids, the son of James and Rachel (Wielhouwer) DeKorne.

Jacob was a member of the Netherlands Reformed Church in Grand Rapids.  He was also a member of the Souix Honey Association...

Dec 9, 2021

Christopher Scott Richards, age 58, originally from St. Louis, MO passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 9, 2021 in East Jordan, MI.

He was born on May 24, 1963 at Fort Belvoir Virginia military hospital where his father Lynn Richards was stationed while serving in the Army. Chris grew up in the Kirkwood, MO area and worked...

Dec 8, 2021

Marcia Ann Emery, 60, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 8, 2021.  She was born on November 20, 1961 in Charlevoix, MI, the daughter of James McCann Sr. and Elizabeth Wabanimkee.

After high school, Marcia earned her certification as an executive secretary.  Over the years, Marcia did clerical work for several different companies.  She...

Dec 8, 2021

Robert Anthony Michanowicz, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Charlevoix Area Hospital surrounded by his family.  He was born February 27, 1951 in Wyandotte, the son of Polish and Irish parents, Arthur and Margaret (McDonald) Michanowicz.

Rob attended early Catholic school at Mount Carmel elementary. Graduating from Roosevelt...

Dec 7, 2021

Allan Lee Mattoon, 58 of Charlevoix died on December 7,2021. He was born in Pontiac Michigan on April 1,1963. Son of Paula Perttu and Frank Mattoon He was an adventurous man who enjoyed fishing, NASCAR racing, football, and the outdoors. Allan is survived by his 3 daughters.-April Mattoon, Samantha Mattoon, and Heather Dennis(Mattoon) Grandchildren- Sophia Birchmeier, Neanna Ford, Kagan...

Dec 6, 2021

Margie Roena Meggison, 87, of Central Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. She was born on December 11, 1933, in Rutherfordton, N.C., the daughter of Edgar and Lillie (Crawford) Conner.

Margie was a social butterfly, who loved her family and friends more than anything, and was very family oriented. Margie enjoyed...

Dec 6, 2021

Cathy Lee Fales-Cislo, 63, of Rapid City, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021. She was born on December 13, 1957 in Kearney Twp., MI, the daughter of Walter and Leila (Fry) Fales.

Cathy earned her cosmetology degree after high school, and she had been doing nails and hair for many years.  She also owned and operated a cleaning company...

Dec 4, 2021

Norma Louise Clement, 60, of Bellaire, died peacefully December 4, 2021 at home with her faithful companions Cosbi Jane and Charlie, along with her dear sister Mary, brother Bill, sister in law Karen her nieces and nephew Amanda, Shannon and Shepelle by her side.

Norma was born November 17, 1961 in Adrian, MI the youngest daughter of Theodore and Helen...

Dec 4, 2021

Donald Lee Kendall, 66, of Mancelona, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at his home.  He was born on January 30, 1955 in Detroit, MI, the son of Robert and Edith (Reed) Kendall.

Donald lived in the Mancelona area for over 30 years.  He worked as a ski lift operator for many years at Shanty Creek Resorts. ...

Dec 4, 2021

Charles (Chuck) Adelard Munchbach Jr., 74, of Rapid River, lost his battle with cancer on Saturday, December 4, 2021, with his family by his side.

He was born May 18, 1947, in Detroit, Michigan to Charles and Patricia Brigmon Munchbach Sr.

Chuck spent his free time enjoying the outdoors, hunting deer and squirrels, fishing for...

Dec 1, 2021

She believed in  Angels and is now part of that Heavenly Host.  With her family by her side, Mary Lou Tarrant passed away at Meadow Brook on Wednesday, Dec.1  after a 12 year battle with Alzheimers.   Born in Detroit on Jan. 26, 1935, she grew up in Wayne, Mich. where her family owned and operated a lumber, coal and...

Nov 29, 2021

Rhoda Mae Colwell, 78 of Central Lake, passed away November 29, 2021 in northern Michigan.  Rhoda was born December 30, 1942 in Detroit to Paul and Geneva (Alexander) Jones.

Rhoda was a fan of bird watching, computer games, and watching western movies.

She is survived by five children, John (Carmen) VandenBrook of Gaylord, Gary VendenBrook...