Aug 30, 2021

Ruth Logretta DeForest, 88, of Central Lake, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 30, 2021 with her family at her side.  She was born on May 26, 1933, in Central Lake Township, the daughter of Horace and Clarabelle (Kooman) Marshall.

Ruth was a devoted homemaker, and she spent much of her time tending to the needs of...

Aug 30, 2021

Lionel Gerald Skinner, 85, of Bellaire, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.   He was born on April 6, 1936 in Bellaire, the son of Gerald and Edna (Kent) Skinner.

Lionel attended school in Bellaire as well as Petoskey.  He served in the United States Navy for a short time...

Aug 29, 2021

Stephen “Carmer” Hicks, 73, of Charlevoix, passed away August 29, 2021 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  He was born April 9, 1948 in Lansing, the son of Carmen and Mildred (Reynolds) Hicks.

Stephen was an avid hunter and taught hunters' safety with the Michigan DNR. He was a member of the Charlevoix Rod and Gun...

Aug 28, 2021

Dortha J. Arko,  73, of Mancelona, passed away on August 28, 2021 at the Villa in Traverse City.  She was born March 15, 1948 in York, PA to James Tasker and Leola (Keller) Tasker.

Dortha was a stocker at Great Scot Super Market in Dearborn for 14 years.  She enjoyed traveling and visiting Mackinaw Island, biking, and...

Aug 28, 2021

Joshua Kenneth Stead 40, of Bellaire, died unexpectedly August 28, 2021.  He was born December 20, 1980, in Charlevoix the son of Ken and Tammie (Wilks) Stead.

Josh was a graduate of Bellaire High School and received his Auto Certification in suspension and brakes.  He worked for several years in auto repair and did electrical work too. ...

Aug 28, 2021

Julie A. Marx,  74, of Central Lake, passed away on August 28, 2021 at Munson Charlevoix Area Hospital.

Julie was born on February 17, 1947, in Detroit, the daughter of Bruce and Hazel (Loewe) Sulzbacher.

She loved gardening and spending time with her family and friends.

Surviving are her husband Gerald Marx of...

Aug 25, 2021

Kenneth C. Schatzle, 92, passed away on August 25, 2021 at his home in Charlevoix, MI

Ken was born on January 8, 1929, Cincinnati, OH, the son of Emil and Rita (Eckelkamp) Schatzle.

He received his B.S. from Thomas Moore College and his Masters of Public Health from the University of Michigan.

He worked...

Aug 23, 2021

Born on May 9, 1948 in East Lansing, Michigan, to Phillip R and Lillian I Gregg, Phyllis Jean Gregg Moore passed away on August 23, 2021, at about 6 a.m. in her home.  After fighting cancer for a little over three years, the cancer had spread from her lungs to her lymph nodes, then to her brain and her...

Aug 23, 2021

Donald A. Thomas,  71, of Central Lake, passed away on August 23, 2021 at the Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.

Don was born on May 22, 1950, in Ypsilanti, MI, the son of Harold and Jean (Bush) Thomas.

He was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and earning the rank...

Aug 22, 2021

Sandra L. Loper,  68, of Charlevoix, passed away on August 22, 2021 at her home.

Sandy was born on November 26, 1952, in Mt. Clemens, MI, the daughter of William and Edith (Fischer) Cadieux.

Her life was devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren.   She was employed at Charlevoix Area Hospital for 35 years and...

Aug 22, 2021

Florence F. Reiley, 100 years, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on August 22, 2021. She was born on August 17, 1921, in Bellaire, the youngest daughter of Joseph and Delvina (Duba) Lessard

Florence was graduated from Bellaire Public High School in 1939 and furthered her education at the Traverse City State Hospital,...

Aug 22, 2021

Jeanna May Honer met her heavenly father on August 22nd, 2021 after 94 years spent with many generations of her family. She passed in the comfort of her home on Torch Lake, Michigan.

Jeanna was born on October 16th, 1926 in Jackson, MI to Theo (Wolcott) and Fred Willard. Growing up, she spent many hours in dance classes,...

Aug 22, 2021

Clearina M. Behrens,  99, of Charlevoix, passed away on August 22, 2021 at her home.

Clearina was born on March 23, 1922, in Manistique, MI, the daughter of Delphis Jr. and Gladys (Briggs) Pelletier.

She was an animal lover and volunteered at numerous Humane Society's through the years.   She was a member of the Christian Reformed...

Aug 21, 2021

Gloria M. Dugan, 97, of Beaver Island, passed away on August 21, 2021 at her home.

Gloria was born on December 28, 1923, in Huron Township, Michigan, the daughter of Alpheus and Dorothy (O’Brien) Dugan.

She was a longtime math professor at Ball State University.  Following retirement, she went on to teach at Salve Regina...

Aug 19, 2021

Philip J. Crowley, 71, passed away on August 19, 2021.  Phil was born in the small town of Ionia on October 4, 1949 to Fredia (McNamara) Crowley and William J. Crowley Sr.  

Phil attended St. Peter St. Paul all through grade school and high school, where he was also an altar boy.  When he graduated from high school, he went...

Aug 18, 2021

James Hershel Kewagshken, 39, of Charlevoix, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.  He was born on December 19, 1981 in Chicago, IL, the son of Gary Smith and Anna Kewagshken.

James graduated as the valedictorian from Beaver Island Lighthouse School.  He also attended cosmetology school for several semesters.  Many know James from Monte’s Soft Cloth Carwash...

Aug 17, 2021

David Bradley Mott, 98 years, of the Villages, Florida and of Eastport, Michigan passed away peacefully on August 17, 2021.  He was born on January 31, 1923 in Detroit, the oldest son of Ruth and Harold Mott.

David attended Cranbrook School and Dartmouth College.  He served in the U.S. Marine Corps in WWII and Korea.  He began...

Aug 15, 2021

Lawrence Bergmann died on August 15, 2021.  He was born on February 12, 1939 in Daytona Beach, FL to the late George and Josephine Bergmann.  Lawrence served his country on a Navy destroyer during Pearl Harbor.  He was a cement mason most of his life and also drove school bus for Charlevoix.  He also provided a loving environment for over...

Aug 14, 2021

Jeannine Marie Conley Heitman died on August 14th, 2021 at her home in Bellaire, Michigan. She was born on August 30, 1951 in Caro, Michigan to Daniel Boniface Conley and Mary Ester Frick Conley.

Jeannine attended high school at Akron-Fairgrove High School. After graduation she attended Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. While attending university she...

Aug 14, 2021

Sharon A. Koppe, 78, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at her home.  She was born on April 10, 1943 in Abington, PA, the daughter of John and Dorothy (Pardon) Simonds.

Sharon had an infectious personality and was loved by many.  To most people in Bellaire, she was known as "Mom".  She loved...