Jan 26, 2021

Michael McCreary, 66 of Ellsworth, passed away January 26, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born July 8, 1954 in Warren, the son of Bernard and Lynne (Dreyer) McCreary and grew up in Traverse City

Mike was a hardworking man and always ready to lend a hand.  He began his working career in...

Jan 26, 2021

Richard Arnold Lamoreaux 89 of Eastport, passed away January 25, 2021 at Boulder Park Terrace, Charlevoix, Michigan.

Born January 15, 1932 in Banks Township, Michigan, Richard was the eldest child of Raymond and Hazel (Arnold) Lamoreaux. Richard grew up on the family farm in the Eastport area attending Central Lake Public School.  As the family grew he...

Jan 25, 2021

Henry G. Roose,  93, of Mancelona, formerly of Yale, MI, passed away on January 25, 2021 at his home.

Henry was born on September 13, 1927, in Detroit the son of George and Alexia Roose.

He served 2 years in the Merchant Marines as well as the Naval Reserves and was a long time member...

Jan 24, 2021

Arlene Polaski, 71, of Bellaire, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at her home surrounded by loved ones.  She was born on January 28, 1949 in Detroit, MI; the daughter of Albert and Irene (Nadolski) Kisz.

Arlene married John Polaski on December 29, 1984, and they moved to Bellaire together in 1987.  She loved watching the...

Jan 23, 2021

Jackie entered Heaven on January 23, 2021, peacefully at her daughter Sherry's home in TN.  Jackie was born in Ferndale MI to Warren and Dora Frank.

Jackie enjoyed traveling especially going to Grand Marais MI, and wherever her children were living. She was an avid rock hound ( Agates), she liked to knit, crochet, and do jigsaw...

Jan 23, 2021

Grant E. Fuller, 83 of Echo Township, passed away January 23, 2021 at McLaren Northern Michigan.  He was born April 4, 1937 in Echo Township, the son of Quincy and Ruby (Hosler) Fuller.

He was the grandfather of Marie (Jordan Sparrow) Taylor, Lily Taylor, and Brent Taylor Jr. He was the brother of Isabell LaPeer, Betty Watros, Pauline (Bud)...

Jan 23, 2021

Randall Papp, 72 of Bellaire, passed away January 23, 2021 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  He was born November 28, 1948 in the City of Detroit, the son of Dr. Edward and Jean (Hull) Papp of Prescott, MI. Randy grew up helping his father attend to the health of the people of Ogemaw and Oscoda counties.  Randy graduated...

Jan 22, 2021

Helen Lorraine Wolski, 90, formerly of Sterling Heights, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, January 22, 2021. She was well cared for and loved at The Brook of Gaylord.  “Lorraine” was born on July 13, 1930, in Hamtramck, MI, the daughter of Ignatz Cendrowski and Helen (Grzedziakowski) Cendrowski.

On May 5, 1951, Lorraine...

Jan 20, 2021

Rhonda J. Allen,  54, of Mancelona, passed away on January 20, 2021 at her home.

She was born on March 18, 1966, in Kalkaska, the daughter of Dennis Windish and Carolyn Short.

Rhonda was employed since 1984 as a welder in the Mancelona area.   She was very talented and enjoyed sharing her skills with many...

Jan 18, 2021

Harold W. Oliver,  97, of Central Lake, passed away on January 18, 2021 at his home.

Harold was born on May 29, 1923, in Central Lake, the son of William and Marie (Thompson) Oliver.

He was a long time resident of Central Lake and enjoyed carpentry, woodworking, carving, stone work, hunting and fishing.

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Jan 17, 2021

Elaine Brown Bell of Rapid City, Michigan passed away January 17th peacefully in Grand Rapids Michigan. She was born on May 23, 1924, at home in Cass City Michigan to Cecil U. and Mary (Burt) Brown.

Elaine married William (Bill) Bell on January 14th, 1956. Elaine and Bill were able to celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary together...

Jan 17, 2021

Mary Janice Smith, 81, of Traverse City, passed away on Sunday, January 17 at the Munson Hospice House.  She was born on July 5, 1939 in Manistee, MI, the daughter of Thomas and Sigrid (Hansen) Wheeler.

Mary devoted her life to raising her children; her greatest joy in life was spending time with them, her grandchildren, and...

Jan 16, 2021

Ron Curtis McClure, 61, of Bellaire, formerly of Holt, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire.  He was born on February 7, 1959 in St. Charles, MI, the son of Stanley and Evelyn (Remainder) McClure who predeceased him.

Ron attended and graduated in 1979 from the Marvin E. Beekman...

Jan 15, 2021

Michael J. Thompson,  63, of Central Lake, passed away at his home.

Mike was born on May 4, 1957, in Bellaire, the son of Charles "Skip" and Dorothy (Hopp) Thompson.

He worked as a chef for the Sheridan in Lansing for many years prior to moving to Central Lake 7 years ago.  While living up...

Jan 15, 2021

Ila V. Cantrell,  87, of Mancelona, passed away on January 15, 2021 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

Ila was born on November 30, 1933, in Mancelona Township, the daughter of William and Sarah "Tiny" (Bartholomew) Robbins.

She was a lifelong resident of Mancelona and enjoyed cooking as well as watching several cooking shows, camping,...

Jan 15, 2021

Our beloved co-worker and friend, Phyllis G. Charlton, 83, of Traverse City, MI passed away Friday January 15, 2021. She is survived by “Her Girls;” Amy Lare, Kathy Martinson, Kim Proux, and Katherine Pattinson.

Phyllis met “Her Girls” through her place of employment while working as a caregiver taking care of others. This was a true calling...

Jan 14, 2021

Gary Louis Weiss, 63, of Bellaire passed away peacefully at his home with his loving wife at his side. He was born on January 31, 1957 in Detroit, MI, the son of Norwood and Jaclyn (Pryor) Weiss.

Gary is survived by his wife, Lynn Weiss; two daughters, Kimberly Burry and Heather (Ted) Perry; a brother, Jon (Dawn)...

Jan 14, 2021

Donald Ray Schoof Jr., 66, of Charlevoix, MI, died Friday, February 26 in Florida after being involved in a motorcycle accident.  Don was born in Saginaw County on February 4, 1955, the son of Donald Schoof Sr. and Geraldine (Graham) Schoof, both of whom have predeceased him.

He attended Eisenhower High School in Saginaw and graduated in...

Jan 14, 2021

Michele McCarthy MacMaster

She passed away peacefully on January 14, 2021 with her son Johnathan and her niece Barb Vandeman by her side, after a brief illness.  Born June 1, 1938 in Jamestown New York to Ulla and Doris Wardwell of North Plainfield New Jersey. She was adopted at age 5 by George and Grace McCarthy of...

Jan 12, 2021

ALBUQUERQUE, NM- On January 12, 2021 - two days before his 62nd birthday, Eddie Benally died peacefully with his loving wife, Kelly Willis-Benally at his bedside and his daughters Andrea Marsh, Raelle Hamilton, and Cheyanne Benally via Zoom at Lovelace Hospital. Given the current public health orders regarding gatherings in New Mexico, no physical memorial service will be held....