Dec 2, 2020

Gerald W. Huffman, 79 of Elmira passed away on December 2, 2020 at his home.

Jerry was born on January 7, 1941 in Newberry, MI the son of Dennis and Blossom (Berry) Huffman.

He was a very faithful man who put God and his family first in life.  He had an amazing sense of humor...

Dec 2, 2020

Jessie Marie Cunningham (Potter), 98, of Charlevoix, passed away surrounded by her family on December 2, 2020. Jessie was born October 3, 1922, in South Barnard, Charlevoix.  She was the daughter of John and Jennie Potter (Klooster), who immigrated to the United States from the Netherlands. She attended the Barnard and Charlevoix Schools, graduating in 1941. She went on...

Nov 30, 2020

“I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the community, and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can.  Life is…a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for a moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on...

Nov 28, 2020

Denise Lorraine Shooks, 68 of Central Lake, passed away November 28, 2020 at Munson. She was born March 18, 1952 in Detroit the daughter of Robert and Marilyn (Grabe) Cary.

She graduated from Redford High School in 1970 and worked at S. S. Kresge.  She also worked at Antrim County Community Mental Health, Central Lake Public Schools and...

Nov 27, 2020

Rosemary Ryll Robinson 83 of East Jordan passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at home.  She was born January 28, 1937 to Dorthy (Finney) and John Robinson.

Rosemary loved to garden and paint.  She also loved to go to garage sales and bird watch.

Rosemary was married to Grant Fuller for 39 years who survives. ...

Nov 26, 2020

Barbara Anne Jean Dowty (Anderson), loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, passed away on November 26, 2020.

Barbara was born on March 10, 1932 to parents Joseph and Una Anderson in Detroit, MI. She grew up alongside her older brother, Robert Anderson, in Detroit and attended Mackenzie High School. Barbara married her high school sweetheart, Lavern Dowty, on...

Nov 25, 2020

Joseph E. McCleese Jr,  54, of Bellaire, formerly of Boyne City, passed away on November 25, 2020 at home.   No services are planned at this time.   Arrangements are being handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Nov 24, 2020

Paula "Patsy" Patricia Burnett, 85 of Central Lake, died November 24, 2020 at Medilodge of Grand Traverse County.  She was born August 12, 1935 in Central Lake the daughter of Paul and "Billie" (Wilda Moore) Burnett and graduated from Central Lake High School in 1955.

Paula lived several years in Gaylord and Kalkaska but always referred to Central...

Nov 22, 2020

Deanne Bartlett Balch passed away on November 22, 2020 at Midmichigan Midland Hospital.  She was born in Charlevoix, Michigan on June 20, 1942, to Luella “Tut” (Cunningham) and Gordon Bartlett.

On April 15, 1961, Deanne married Ronald “Bud” Balch.  They continued to make Charlevoix their home throughout their fifty-three years of married life and passed their love...

Nov 21, 2020

Patricia Ann Jones-Colvin, 80, formerly of Traverse City, passed away on November 21, 2020 at Byron Center Manor.  She was born on March 17, 1940 in Bellaire, MI the daughter of Louise (Hysell) and Charles Erickson.

Pat graduated from high school and spent most of her life in Alba.  She then moved to Torch Lake when she...

Nov 21, 2020

Monna Mae Kiel

(Nov. 27th, 1939 to Nov. 21, 2020)

Kalkaska – Monna Mae Kiel of Kalkaska died Peacefully Nov. 21, 2020, with family by her side.

She was born Nov. 27th, 1939 to Floyd & Nelly Hamilton, she spent most her life in Kalkaska, she married Darrell (Stub) Kiel on Aug. 16th,...

Nov 21, 2020

Mary Louise Szymanski, 71 of Gaylord entered into the arms of the angels Saturday, November 21, 2020 surrounded by her family.  She had a valiant 18 month fight with Cholangiocarcinoma, never complaining or asking “why me”.

Mary was born April 1, 1949 in Saginaw the daughter of Dominic and Clementine (Napolitano) Rocchio and she graduated in 1967...

Nov 19, 2020

Dennis E. Short,  70, of Mancelona, passed away on November 19, 2020 at Munson Medical Center.

He is survived by his wife Joanne Short, children Amy and Chris Hughes and Dennis Short.  Grandchildren, Dennis (Bridgette) Short Jr., Logan (Sara Sharp) Short, Jayden Alfred, Adrian Hughes, Jaden Hughes, Conner Hughes, Emersyn Hughes, great-grandchildren, Kayden and Baby Short, and siblings...

Nov 19, 2020

Cheryl Marie Travis, 66, formerly of Bellaire, passed away on November 19, 2020.  She was born on April 27, 1954 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, the daughter of Dale and Betty (Wojt) Beger.

She will be laid to rest next to her parents in Lakeview Cemetery, Bellaire.

Arrangements are in the care of the Bellaire Chapel of...

Nov 17, 2020

Melvin “Mel” Corel Porter, 72, of Bellaire passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 17, 2020.  He was born on October 23, 1948 in Detroit, MI the son of Melvin and Martha (Pabis) Porter.

Mel attended Cass Tech and Mott Community College before beginning his successful sales career with Sony Electronics. On January 24, 1981, he married the...

Nov 16, 2020

Wayne LeRoy Hiar, 98 of Petoskey, passed away November 16, 2020 at The Villa At the Bay Senior Living facility.  He was born August 13, 1922 in Portland, MI the son of Charles and Hazel (Hayes) Hiar.

Interment will take place in Greenwood Cemetery.

A full obituary will appear soon.

Nov 15, 2020

James Morgan Dunson, 90 of Central Lake, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 15, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.  He was born August 25, 1930 in Central Lake, the son of Charles and Autie (Arbegast) Dunson.

Jim owned and operated Dunson Standard Service in Central Lake for many years.  He also was a rural route mail...

Nov 14, 2020

Mary Jane Byard, 81 of Williamsburg passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Munson Medical Center. She was born July 13, 1939 in Chestonia Township the daughter of George Hammond and Muriel Mudge.

Mary worked at a nursing home for many years. She loved her family, grandkids, and great-grandkids. Mary had a green thumb and could grow...

Nov 13, 2020

Vercil Delano Watkins, 76, of Mancelona, Michigan, passed away November 13, 2020 with his wife by his side. Born June 30, 1944, and raised in Mancelona, Michigan, Vercil “Butch” Watkins had a happy childhood, with his 10 brothers and sisters. He was an athlete and scholar during his high school years, graduating Valedictorian with honors from Mancelona High School in...

Nov 13, 2020

Lewis S. Prentice,  68, of Mancelona, passed away on November 13, 2020 at Munson Medical Center.   No services are planned.  Arrangements are being handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.