Jul 14, 2020

Lonnie C. Jones Jr. USCG CW03 Retired, 75, of Charlevoix passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 14, 2020.  He was born on December 2, 1944 in Mobile, AL the son of Lonnie C. Sr. and Ruth Jones.

Growing up, Lonnie lived in several places with his family, and they finally settled in Birmingham, Alabama.  There he finished...

Jul 14, 2020

Janet Ann Torsch, 77, of Lakes of the North passed away on July 14, 2020 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  She was born on June 27, 1943 in Ypsilanti, MI the daughter of Thomas and Mae (Howitz) Swope.

Janet married Gerald Torsch on January 6, 1962 at St John the Baptist Church in Ypsilanti after...

Jul 14, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Janet Sue Gothrup, 71, of Mancelona.  Janet passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Munson Hospital after a lengthy, valiant battle.  Janet’s life was ended twenty-two days after being struck by a motor vehicle while enjoying her daily morning walk near her home. Janet was born on...

Jul 14, 2020

Pola Kaluzny went to be with the Lord, July 14, 2020.

She was born in Poland in 1923.  Having survived the Nazi concentration camps in Germany.  Pola was very proud to come to this county and become an American citizen, along with her husband Joseph and son Henry.

She was a fantastic cook and kept...

Jul 12, 2020

Alfred Leo McMurray, 91, of Bellaire, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at his home.  He was born on June 23, 1929 in Detroit, MI the son of Ernest and Emilia (Labrecque) McMurray.

Alfred served in the Army Signal Core during the Korean War.  Upon returning home, he opened the Fireside Lounge in Warren, MI when...

Jul 11, 2020

William Charles Dreyer, 73, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2020.  He was born on September 26, 1946 in Cincinnati, OH the son of Donald and Julianne (Marqua) Dreyer.

Bill was raised for the majority of his young life in Miami Beach, FL, and he attended Miami-Dade Junior College after high school earning an...

Jul 11, 2020

Albert John Anderson Jr, “Bertie John”, 56 of Rochester, NY, died suddenly, July 11, 2020.  He was born July 14, 1963 the son of Albert Sr. and Shirley (Wilson) Anderson.

Chief enjoyed sitting on the porch listening to his oldies but goodies music.  He was a devoted Buffalo Bills fan rarely missing a game and football was...

Jul 9, 2020

Former Michigan resident, Kristine Dawson, born 27 Feb 1966, to Arvin and Alice (Harrison) Dawson in Central Lake, MI; and fondly known as Kris, passed on 9 July 2020.

She spent the majority of her life in Michigan. In October of 2019, Kris made the move to Georgia to take care of her daughter. She is survived...

Jul 7, 2020

James “Big Jim” Allen Meeker, 58, of Mancelona passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020.  He was born on September 15, 1961 in Flint, MI the son of Leonard and Pauline (Myers) Meeker.

Jim moved multiple time growing up, but eventually found himself in Northern Michigan for good.  He graduated from Kalkaska High School and went directly...

Jul 7, 2020

Edwin B Porter, 77 of Kewadin, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at home.  He was born November 5, 1942 in Joliett, IL the son of Joseph and Beryl (Bryant) Porter.

Ed owned and operated Fast Eddie’s restaurants for many years in Florida before moving to Northern Michigan in 1990.  He started Porter Builders in 1991 and has...

Jul 6, 2020

Tommy Allan Evans, 47 of Kalkaska, died July 6, 2020 while enjoying one of his favorite past times, boating.  He was born November 1, 1972 the son of Robert and Beverly Evans.

Tommy grew up in and graduated from Central Lake High School in 1990 and went to work for East Jordan Iron Works for almost 30...

Jul 5, 2020

Shirley Ann Waffle, of Central Lake, passed away peacefully July 5, 2020 at the age of 80.   We have lost our loving Mother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, and friend, as she went to her home with our Savior.

Shirley was born April 16, 1940 in Hulbert, Michigan to Martha and W. Eddie Watson.  She received her Master’s degree...

Jul 5, 2020

Floyd Alvin Rose passed away peacefully at his home on July 5th, 2020, at the age of 88. Those who knew and loved Floyd will forever remember him as a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great great-grandfather and friend who was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed him. Floyd’s wife and best friend passed...

Jul 3, 2020

Ruth Betty W. Renton, 94, a resident of Charlevoix, passed away on July 3, 2020 after a short illness.  She was born April 5, 1926 in Mulliken, Michigan to Floyd and Edna Wonser. Surviving are her children, Pam (Mike) of Clawson, Mark of Birmingham, and Anne (Ken) of Georgetown, TX and her grandchildren, Amy, Meghan (Eric), and her great-granddaughter,...

Jul 3, 2020

Lou Ann Purdy, 86 of Central Lake, died Friday, July 3, 2020 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  She was born April 17, 1934 in Charlevoix, the daughter of Ernest and Christine (Tornga) Brown.

Lou Ann was a lifelong member of the Belltower Reformed Church in Ellsworth.  She was active in the church singing in the choir...

Jul 3, 2020

Louis J. St. Amour,  97, of Central Lake, passed away on July 3, 2020 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  Louis will be buried alongside his wife in the near future at Southern Cemetery, Central Lake Township.  No formal services are going to take place at this time.  A full obituary will be posted in the near future.  Arrangements...

Jul 2, 2020

Brian Andrew Sauer, 37, of Atwood passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020.  He was born on October 29, 1982 in Plantation, FL the son of Steven Sauer and Sandra (Kowalewski) Sauer-Stein.

Brian was raised in Coral Springs, Florida, where he had many friends and family. Growing up, Brian enjoyed playing and watching every type of sport,...

Jul 1, 2020

Jane Ellen Olson, age 75, of Central Lake, Michigan and Mill Creek, Washington, died on July 1, 2020.

She was born on December 4, 1944 to Vincent and Ruth Arnold in Dayton, Ohio.  After growing up on a farm and riding and showing horses, Jane graduated from Otterbein College with a BA in French and later earned...

Jun 29, 2020

Inez R. Clark,  86, of Newaygo, MI, formerly of Traverse City and  Central Lake, passed away on June 29, 2020 at the Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon.

She was born on April 24, 1934, in Luck, WI, the daughter of Arthur and Ora (Seng) Bork.

Following earning her nursing degree she worked at Swedish Hospital...

Jun 27, 2020

Alan Reed Skinner, 71, of Mancelona, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born on February 24, 1949 in Petoskey, the son of James and Theda (Reed) Skinner.

Al graduated from Bellaire High School in 1966 and went on to serve in the United States Air Force.  He returned to...