Jun 25, 2021

Mary Louise Bugajski

A life of love, beauty, grace, giving and family

Mary Louise Bugajski aged 91 passed away to be with our Lord, Jesus, on June 25, 2021. Her devotion to Christ and our Blessed Mother was passionate and deep. She was a loving wife to Joseph Alexander, a good mom to Kathleen, Joseph,...

Jun 24, 2021

Ethel Louise Hoig, 90 of Mancelona passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021 at home surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born March 20, 1931 in Port Huron the daughter of Ernest and Ethel (Jefferson) Anger.

Ethel loved her family.  She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  She always enjoyed helping them and spending time...

Jun 23, 2021

David Joseph Couture, 75, of Charlevoix, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.  He was born on April 26, 1946 in Pontiac, MI, the son of Alphonse and Edna (Elwood) Couture.

Dave enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.  He was also an avid fisherman and a longtime member of the Charlevoix Elks Club.

Jun 23, 2021

Dr. Arthur H. Kirk, 86, of Charlevoix, passed away on June 23, 2021.  Art was born on September 15, 1934 in Detroit, MI, to Olaf and Helga, who had recently emigrated from Denmark. His parents, brother and sister are all deceased. Private services will be held at a later date, and Art will be laid to rest next to...

Jun 23, 2021

Jacqueline Fernande (Marcotte) (Robitaille) Klooster passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 23, 2021. She was born February 14, 1933 to Roland and Lucienne (Carrier) Marcotte in Berlin, New Hampshire and grew up in Lewiston, Maine.

She married Carrol Robitaille of Lewiston Maine in March 31, 1951 who preceded her in death on June 12,...

Jun 21, 2021

Jean Ann Habel, 71, of Charlevoix, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  She was born on December 5, 1949 in Charlevoix, MI, the daughter of Robert and Betty (Erber) Straw.

Jean was a devoted wife and mother to her family.  She enjoyed raising animals on the farm, particularly horses...

Jun 19, 2021

Norman Allen Wise, 78, of Charlevoix and formerly of Lansing, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 19, 2021.  He was born on September 11, 1942 in Wayne, MI, the son of Claude and Margaret (Teel) Wise.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 22 at the Winchester Chapel of Mortensen Funeral...

Jun 18, 2021

Donna Marie Stilson, 76, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2021 with her family at her side.  She was born on December 22, 1944 in Richmond, VA, the daughter of Joseph and Esther (Schafer) Jacobs.

Donna worked in human resources for over 40 years for multiple companies Eaton Foundry, Fayette Tubular Products, Excel Industries, and...

Jun 17, 2021

Natalie Joan Hansen, 85, of Bellaire made her reservation in Heaven on June 17, 2021.

Natalie was born to Leonard and Leora (Robinson) Bailey at their home near Clam Lake on August 10, 1935.  She married her sweetheart, Bob Hansen, on December 19, 1952.  Bob and Nat raised their family in Mancelona, and later moved to their...

Jun 16, 2021

Terra M. McDonald (Smith),  45, of Saginaw, formerly of Bellaire,  passed away on June 16, 2021.

Terra was born on November 24, 1975, in Traverse City, the daughter of Eric and Brenda (Vallance) Smith.

She was a 1993 graduate of Bellaire High School and loved the water, reading, puzzles and attending country concerts.   She was...

Jun 15, 2021

Virgil Merrill LaVanway 80 of Jordan Township, died June 15, 2021 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  He was born September 9, 1940 in Central Lake the son of Elgin and Mae (Kenney) LaVanway.

Virgil was a hard worker.  He enjoyed being outdoors along with logging and working with timber.  He was also a truck driver for...

Jun 15, 2021

Lyle R. Etcher, 92 of Wyoming, died June 15, 2021 at Metro Health Hospital.   He was born Feb. 7, 1929 in East Jordan the son of Albert and Verna (Kent) Etcher.

Lyle proudly served in the United States Army earning a Bronze Star for his bravery during the Korean War.  He was a member of the First...

Jun 13, 2021

Claribel Mason, 96, of East Jordan, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 13, 2021.  She was born on March 4, 1925 in Gaylord, MI, the daughter of Dan and Grace (Gemmill) McAllister.

Claribel met the love of her life, and shortly thereafter she married Francis Mason on July 18, 1944.  They raised...

Jun 11, 2021

Patricia I. Mitchell,  78, of Central Lake, passed away on June 11, 2021 at her home.

Pat was born on November 23 ,1942, in St. Johns, MI, the daughter of Samuel and Omah (Webster) Green.

Her and Dale owned property in Central Lake since 1976,  then upon retirement in 1991 made this their permanent home.

She was an avid Detroit...

Jun 10, 2021

Terry Wayne Blissett passed away peacefully on Thursday June 10, 2021 at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital. Terry was born in Charlevoix, Michigan on July 4th, 1950. He was the son of William and Betty (Barkley) Blissett.

A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 at St. Mary Church in Charlevoix. Terry’s...

Jun 10, 2021

Joan Lee (Watkins) Surdu, 87, of Bellaire MI (formerly Clio, MI) transcended into heaven on June 10, 2021.

Joan was born on March 25, 1934. She graduated from Imlay City High School and continued to receive her degree in nursing from Hurley School of Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse at St. Joseph Hospital and Hurley...

Jun 6, 2021

John Harvey Fleet, 81, of Bellaire passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 6, 2021, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire.

He was born June 19,1939 in Dearborn, MI to Floyd and Alice (Parks) Fleet.  John spent many summers traveling from Dearborn to Bellaire until moving here permanently in 1973.

John was a member of...

Jun 5, 2021

Suzanne M. Whiteherse, age 93, of Owosso Michigan passed away on June 5, 2021 at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire, Michigan.

Suzanne was born on May 5,1928 in Ovid, MI, the daughter of Oscar and Marguerette (Harris) Loy. On September 19th,1950 Suzanne married Jack C. Whiteherse in Angola, Indiana.

Suzanne was high strung and...

Jun 4, 2021

Jacob Edwin Penfold,  76 of Banks Township, passed away on June 4, 2021 at his home.

He was born on May 27, 1945 in Charlevoix, the son of Darwin and Wilma (Veenstra) Penfold.

Jacob is described by his family as a selfless, generous, steadfast, strong and intelligent man.

Following high school, he volunteered...

Jun 3, 2021

Hoyt H. Carriker, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, died June 3, 2021 near Bellaire, Michigan while working on his beloved forest, a 40 acre parcel he had diligently developed as prime deer habitat. He was 69.

Mr. Carriker was an electrical engineer with an uncanny ability to build, repair and fix almost anything. He grew up spending summers in...