May 4, 2021

Ann O’Malley Craig, age 72, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on May 4 ,2021 in Rochester MN after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.  She was born in Harrisburg, PA in 1948 to Paul and Marcie O’Malley (both deceased).  Most of her childhood years were in Marion, IN where she graduated from Bennett High School in 1966.  She then attended...

May 3, 2021

David E. Patton 86, of Central Lake, passed away suddenly, on May 3, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born on October 25,1934 the son of Clarence “Sid” and Martha (DeForest) Patton.

Dave was a graduate of Central Lake High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1959.   He retired from Lamina Bronze in...

May 2, 2021

Doris M. McDowell,  94, of Central Lake, passed away surrounded by her loving family on May 2, 2021.  She was born on October 2, 1926, the daughter of Doyle and Harriet (Dawson) Morse.

Doris was so thankful for the many shopping trips with her daughter Glo Bloom and friend Marcella Buffman.   She also enjoyed her weekly hair...

Apr 29, 2021

Venessa Coeleen Van Horn, 47 of Central Lake joined the angels April 29, 2021 after a valiant fight with cancer.  She was born July 26, 1973 in Flint, the daughter of Jack and Beverly (Meeker) Adkins.

In her younger days Venessa worked for many years at Shanty Creek Resorts.  The last 20 years, Venessa was a dedicated...

Apr 26, 2021

Anna Mae Elliot, 93, passed away April 26, 2021 at the Munson Hospice House in Traverse City.

No services are planned at this time.

Apr 25, 2021

Betty Margaret Carley, 76, of Mancelona, passed away on Sunday April 25, 2021 surrounded by her family.  She was born on February 2, 1945 in Rogers City, MI, the daughter of August and Rose (Sobczyski) Fuhrman.

Betty loved her family more than anything else and spent as much time as she could with them.  She worked at...

Apr 25, 2021

Ryan A. Major,  37, of Mancelona, passed away on April 25, 2021 at Munson Medical Center.

Ryan was born on November 7, 1983, in Royal Oak, MI, the son of Robert and Patricia (Musico) Major.

He was the type that would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it more.   His family...

Apr 24, 2021

Vivian Beatrice Newland DeMorrow, 91 of Kalamazoo and formerly of Central Lake, died peacefully April 24, 2021 at Rose Arbor Hospice of Kalamazoo.   She was born Aug. 1, 1929 in Detroit the daughter of Raymond and Josephine (Uchwal) Miller.

Vivian was a photo journalist by trade.  She worked for many newspapers including the South Bend Tribune, the...

Apr 24, 2021

Loretta May Towsley, 77, of Charlevoix, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021, at home, surrounded by her family.  Loretta was born August 17, 1943 in Clarion “Melrose'' Michigan to parents Lou and Eva Drost.

Loretta enjoyed spending quality time with her friends and family.  She was an avid baker who specialized in cinnamon rolls.  Loretta loved nature,...

Apr 23, 2021

Lance “Louie” Kretschmer, 64, of Bellaire passed away at Munson Hospital on April 23, 2021. He was born in Detroit, MI on April 4, 1957 to Roy and Lois Kretschmer. He graduated from Redford High in 1975. He attended NMC in Traverse City, and moved to Bellaire soon after graduating. He was a long time employee of CRM Powder...

Apr 22, 2021

Dwain Walker, age 84, a resident of Eagle River, WI, died on Thursday, April 22, 2021.  He was born in Charlevoix, MI on May 28, 1936.

Dwain graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1954.  He served in the US Army and was stationed in Alaska.  His work life was spent in Chicago as an iron worker on...

Apr 18, 2021

Gordon Ray McCrary, 77, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Sunday  April 18, 2021.  He was born on August 29, 1943 in Brimley, MI, the son of Marlin and Marguerite (Cartmill) McCrary.

Gordon enjoyed fishing, hunting, and was a hard-working man.  He worked from 1974 to 1999 for the City of Charlevoix where he made many lasting...

Apr 18, 2021

“Marvelous Marv” Marvin Jason Day, 75, of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021 at home. Born in Kalkaska on March 6, 1946, he was the son of Carl and Gladys (Tink) Day.

For many years, Marvin lived in Kalkaska before moving to Gaylord. He worked in Gaylord for Champion/Plywood/Georgia Pacific for 37 years until retiring in...

Apr 17, 2021

Helen Marie Bates Stewart, 93, passed away at her home on April 17th, 2021, in Bellaire, Michigan.

Helen was born July 26, 1927, on the family farm which her great grandfather, Vrelon Bates, had purchased in Scio Township. She was the sixth of seven children of Henry Carl Bates and Ruby Estella (Ott) Bates.

Helen...

Apr 17, 2021

Theresa W. VanStedum, aged, 94, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 17, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband Fred; son, Tim; and grandson, Greg.

She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Judy and John Kooyer, Grace and Tim Charbonneau, Rick and Barb VanStedum, Jerry and Janet VanStedum, Jean...

Apr 16, 2021

On Friday, April 16, 2021 Evelyn Kulhawick left her earthly home to be in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Evelyn was born to Joseph and Josephine Kobylczak April 30, 1930. She lived in Gaylord with her sister, Bernice and attended St. Mary's School. She married the love of her life Henry Kulhawick, July 2, 1947,...

Apr 13, 2021

Gerrit L. Elzinga, age 92 of Charlevoix passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at The Brook Retirement Home of Boyne City.

Gerrit was born on October 17, 1928 in Charlevoix to Harry and Esther (Beattie) Elzinga and he lived most of his life in the Charlevoix area.

His wife, Ethel (Bost) Elzinga, preceded him...

Apr 10, 2021

Junior B. Cantrell,  90, of Mancelona, passed away on April 10, 2021 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

Junior was born on February 20, 1931, in Mancelona Township, the son of Alvah and Electa (Henderson) Cantrell.

He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-1959 where he was honorably discharged as an A/1C.   He employed...

Apr 9, 2021

Marvin passed away peacefully on April 9, 2021 at home with his beloved wife Betsy at his side.  He is with his Lord and Savior now.

Marv was born on October 19, 1932 to Harry and Celestia Batterbee, one of eleven children.  Marv was employed for many years in the tool and die trade as well as...

Apr 9, 2021

Timothy Jay Buffman, 51, a lifelong resident of Central Lake, died peacefully, Friday, April 9, 2021 at home.

He was born April 18, 1969 in Petoskey, the son of Gary and Janice (Gibbard) Buffman and graduated in 1987 from Central Lake High School.  He went on to Grand Valley State University for several years before coming home...