Oct 8, 2020

On Oct 8, 2020, Joanne L. Poehler, 89, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side and was embraced by her God and loved ones gone before her. She will make her final journey back to her hometown of Indianapolis after living four years in northern Michigan near her family.

She was born in Franklin, IN,...

Oct 8, 2020

Barbara D. Denny, 92 of Ellsworth, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  She was born October 8, 1928 in Greenville, MI the daughter of D.C. and Emma (Stuckey) Williams.

On October 11, 1948 in Ellsworth she married Alvin “Pop” Denny.  Together they enjoyed many years of camping, fishing, and picking blueberries...

Oct 7, 2020

James Richard Jensen, 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 7, following a short  battle with cancer. He was a devout Christian since the age of 14, loved the Lord and was ready  to meet his Savior, Jesus.

Jim was born to Pete and Madelene Jensen on July 20, 1939 in New Paris, Indiana. In 1957, he ...

Oct 7, 2020

Daralinea Marie Walters passed away peacefully at her home on October 7, 2020 while surrounded by her loving family, after suffering from a heart attack and a stroke.

She was a devoted wife to Bernard and a dear mother to Matthew, Herman, Bernadett (Gordie) Pons and Patrick (Holly).

Daralinea was born on June 25, 1940 to...

Oct 5, 2020

Joseph Robert Clark, 96, of Eastport, Michigan, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.

He was born on April 25, 1924, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Robert and Eva (Ruggles) Clark, and grew up in Clarkston, Michigan, graduating from Pontiac Senior High School in 1942. He then joined the Army...

Oct 5, 2020

Catherine Marilyn Neff Gibbons passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020 in Charlevoix, Michigan. C. Marilyn was the daughter of Gordon and Catherine (Walgren) Neff, born on April 24, 1939. She was a 1957 graduate of Charlevoix High School and a long-term member of the Charlevoix Historical Society.

C. Marilyn married Michael A. Gibbons, the son of Dr. Gerald and Elsie Gibbons, on June 6, 1959. ...

Oct 3, 2020

The world lost a unique and gentle soul when Doug Boss passed away unexpectedly on October 3rd after a brief illness.  Doug was 57 years old, but moved like he was 20.  He was known for his big smile, high energy, and ability to talk a mile a minute.  Doug loved good food, red wine, and lots and lots...

Oct 3, 2020

George W. Truscott 83 of Central Lake, died suddenly October 3, 2020 at home.  He was born September 3, 1937 in Detroit, the son of George and Ellen (Wilson) Truscott.

George proudly served in the US Marine Corps.  He worked for Fischer Body Tech Center in Metro Detroit and retired from the Antrim County Road Commission after...

Oct 2, 2020

Sally D. (Brooks) Grutsch, 62, of East Jordan, passed away on October 2, 2020 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.

Sally was born on July 27, 1958, in Charlevoix, the daughter of William and Jacqueline (Simpson) Brooks.

She was a long time health care employee working as an RN as well as an EMT.

Oct 1, 2020

Evelyn Mae Redfern 91 formerly of Bellaire, died peacefully, Thursday, October 1, 2020 in Niles, MI.  She was born July 26, 1929 in Saginaw the daughter of Irving and Edna (Lazier) Oakes.

Evelyn’s greatest joy in life was being a mother, grandmother and homemaker.  She taught all her children many skills like cooking and sewing and doing...

Sep 30, 2020

Donald A. Havenstein, 94, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020.  Don was born in Taylor, MI, to William and Alma (Koths) Havenstein on Aug. 9, 1926.  He was a WWII veteran.  He retired from the Wayne County Road Commission and with his late wife, Laura, moved to Bellaire in 1977. He was self employed in the Antrim Co. area for 35 years....

Sep 29, 2020

Doris Elaine Craft, 76, of Mancelona, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at her home surrounded by loved ones.  She was born on March 1, 1944 in Bellaire, MI the daughter of Frank and Rose (Pratt) James.

Doris was an excellent mother, grandmother, and homemaker.  She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and spending her winters in New Port...

Sep 28, 2020

Douglas Way, 84. Douglas William Way Sr. died peacefully on September 28, 2020. Doug was born in Detroit Michigan on January 1, 1936 to Clarence and Ruth Way.

In 1947 the family moved to a farm in Charlevoix. Doug graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1953. Two years later he married the love of his life, Lorraine...

Sep 28, 2020

Charlotte Norman, 85, of Bellaire, passed away on September 28, 2020 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire.  She was born on November 26, 1934 in Golden Ash, KY, the daughter of Jack and Mary (Reach) West.

Charlotte married David Norman on February 5, 1957.  Together they raised their family in Dearborn Heights, MI.  Charlotte spent...

Sep 27, 2020

Barbara Ann Good was born in Van Wert, Ohio on March 14, 1929 to Dr. Roland and Marguerite Good.  She graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio in 1951 with a Bachelor’s degree in education, and did her graduate work at the University of Cincinnati.  She married Donald James Berlage, of Cincinnati, on August 15, 1951.

Barbara...

Sep 26, 2020

Lynne Anita Beebe, 81, of Central Lake, passed away on September 26, 2020 surrounded by her loving family and heaven bound to be with Jesus.  She was born March 21, 1939 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Paul and Florence Cummings.  She grew up in Cedarville, Ohio, but spent her summers at the family cottage on the...

Sep 23, 2020

Barbara Skeel, 89 formerly of Charlevoix passed away Wednesday September 23, 2020 at her daughter's residence in Peru, IN where she was living. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on December 20, 1930 to Adolphus and Barbara Allard.

Barbara enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, attending church and sewing.

She is survived...

Sep 22, 2020

Lois Anita Eaton, 88, of Kewadin, MI, died peacefully with her daughters by her side on September 22, 2020.  She was in the loving care of Heartland Hospice and Samaritas Senior Living Center, Williamsburg, MI. Lois was born on February 24, 1932 in South Bend, IN, the daughter of Lloyd and Elsie (Gerdes) McCormick.

Lois attended a country...

Sep 20, 2020

James R. Ehinger, 89, of Charlevoix and formerly of East Lansing, MI. passed away September 20, 2020 at his home.

Jim was born on November 13, 1930 in Lansing, MI. to the late Albert Louis and Irene (Cavanagh) Ehinger.  He graduated from East Lansing High School and received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame. ...

Sep 20, 2020

John Vernon Runberg, 91, has passed away to join his wife Joyce on September 20, 2020. He was born on January 18,1929 in Minneapolis, MN to Marguerite (McCann) and Vernon Runberg. He spent a great deal of his childhood on Beaver Island, and attended school there some of his elementary years. He went to a parochial high school in...