Nov 13, 2020

Mary Kay Clark, 78 of Mancelona, died Friday, November 13, 2020 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

No services are planned at this time.

Nov 11, 2020

Calvin Douglas Shooks, 73 of Central Lake, passed away November 11, 2020 at home.  He was born January 29, 1947 in Charlevoix the son of Versal and Christine (VanStedum) Shooks.

Cal graduated from Central Lake High School in 1965 and attended Michigan State University before entering the United States Air Force.  He was proud to work on...

Nov 9, 2020

Diana Kay Kelly, 63, of Bellaire, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 at her home surrounded by family.  She was born on December 29, 1956 in Bellaire, the daughter of Grant and Barb (Conway) Marshall.

Diana graduated from Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids and went on to obtain her Master’s Degree in Education from Central Michigan...

Nov 9, 2020

Johnny Lockard,  85, of Mancelona, passed away on November 9, 2020 at Munson Medical Center.

He was born on January 5, 1935, in Oakdale, KY, the son of James and Sally (Morris) Lockard.

He was a Mancelona resident for the past 46 years and prior to that lived in South Lyon, MI for 20 years. ...

Nov 8, 2020

Shirley A. Gordon,  85, of Bellaire, became an angel, on November 8, 2020 at her home.

Shirley was born on June 2, 1935, in Hamilton, OH the daughter of Harry and Wynona (Shoemaker) Lawson.

She graduated from Eaton High School in Ohio 1953, then went on to earn her Nursing Degree from Middleton Hospital in...

Nov 8, 2020

Scott W. Gordon, 61 of Bellaire, passed away suddenly on November 8, 2020 at his home.

Scott was born on February 13, 1959 in Dayton, OH, the son of Winston and Shirley (Lawson) Gordon.

He enjoyed golfing, boating, and fishing, especially on Torch Lake.

On July 25, 2011, he married Kathleen G. Conte...

Nov 8, 2020

Lucretia Mae Taraszkiewicz, 60, of Central Lake, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at her home surrounded by loved ones.  She was born on August 20, 1960 in California, the daughter of Harry and Ann Marie (Blake) Walker.

There are no services planned at this time.

Arrangements are in the care of the Central...

Nov 7, 2020

Daniel Jay Butler, 75 of Bellaire, died November 7, 2020 at home. He was born November 19, 1945 in Traverse City, the son of Vernon and Vivian (Bedell) Butler.

Dan was a 1964 graduate of Bellaire Public Schools and proudly served in the United States Army.  He worked as a surveyor for the State of Michigan, retiring...

Nov 6, 2020

Sarahbelle Lenore Newcomb Sievertson, 93, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020 at the Masonic Pathways in Alma, MI.

Sarah is survived by her son, Ronald T. Sievertson.  Sarah is predeceased by her son Roger B. Sievertson.

Sarah was a longtime resident of Charlevoix, MI. She was a lifelong Eastern Star, an artist, active with the...

Nov 6, 2020

Jean Louise (Bedell) Griffin, 93, of Bellaire, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Samaritas Senior Living in Williamsburg, MI.  She was born on October 29, 1927 in Flint, MI, the daughter of Lester and Lois (Hope) Bedell.

On February 14, 1947 she married the love of her life, Gene Griffin in Flint.  They raised their...

Nov 4, 2020

Mavis E. Johnson,  96, of Mancelona, passed away on November 4, 2020 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

Mavis was born on January 5, 1924, in Newberry, MI, the daughter of Arlington and Faith (Gurd) Robb.

She was a very faithful woman and taught Sunday School in Mancelona for many years at several churches.

Nov 3, 2020

Kenneth R. Childers,  55, of Mancelona, passed away on November 3, 2020 at his home.

He was born on August 21, 1965, in Lapeer, MI, the son of Rollie and Lillian (Case) Childers.

Ken was an electrician by trade and was an avid University of Michigan fan.   He enjoyed hunting, golf, football and NACSAR.

Nov 1, 2020

Andrew Michael Priess, 24, of Eastport, passed away on November 1, 2020.

He was born on April 4, 1996, in Lapeer, MI, the son of Wayne Priess Jr. and Sarah (Cain) Priess.

Andrew was employed as a line cook for the Riverwalk Grill and Taproom in Elk Rapids.  In addition to his love for cooking, he...

Nov 1, 2020

Nevada Dave Harvey, the “ Hucka Mucka Man”, 75, joined many loved ones in Heaven November 2nd, 2020,  while surrounded by his family. Despite fighting Alzheimers, Nevada cherished life until the end.

Born in San Jose, California, He was a “traveler” from birth. Nevada visited each of the continental United States. Growing up surrounded by other traveling...

Nov 1, 2020

Daniel Jesse Moore, 70, of Alba, courageously accepted a diagnosis of Leukemia in July, and although his body was too weak to win the earthly battle, Dan won the war and was reunited with his Creator, and several predeceased family and friends on November 1, 2020. Dan was born in Bellaire on what is now known as the Rielly...

Oct 29, 2020

Theresa Louise Van Houten, 88, of Central Lake died October 29, 2020 at Medilodge in Traverse City.  She was born April 17, 1932 in Bellaire the daughter of Rolland and Sarah (Berg) Lessard.

Theresa Louise “Pepper” graduated from Bellaire High School in 1949 as class Valedictorian.  She was very proud that several of her children and grandchildren followed...

Oct 28, 2020

Merib R. Kruger,  86, of Charlevoix, passed away on October 28, 2020 at her home.  No services are planned.    Arrangements are being handled by the Winchester Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Oct 28, 2020

Bonnie Jeanne (Betts) Staffel, 98

Sculptor, potter, painter, teacher, and longtime local resident Bonnie Staffel passed away Oct. 28, 2020, in Charlevoix, Michigan, at the age of 98.

Bonnie was born Dec. 16, 1921 in Toledo, Ohio, to Dr. Charles T. and Mary Emma (Jones) Betts. Bonnie grew up in Maumee, Ohio, along with her...

Oct 27, 2020

Carol Ann Koehler, 77, of Mancelona, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire.  She was born on June 23, 1943 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Leo and Julia (Lorentz) Vahovick.

Carol graduated from Mancelona High School in 1961 and has been a resident of the area ever since. ...

Oct 26, 2020

Jim Charles Brooks, 69 of Central Lake, Michigan passed away at his home on October 25, 2020.  He was born August 31, 1952 in Union Lake, Michigan to Howard L Brooks and Audrey M. (Sutherland) Brooks.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Val Joe Brooks, brother Jack Leo Brooks and sister Phyllis Ann Hopps....