Apr 23, 2020

Nancy Ann Myers, 82, passed away on Thursday April 23, 2020 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix.  She was born on June 22, 1937 in Bellaire, MI, the daughter of Stephen and Fern (Steiner) Shippy.

Nancy raised her three children in Bellaire, and babysat for many years while they were in school.  She then went on to...

Apr 21, 2020

Kim Robert Kelley, 66 of East Jordan, died April 21, 2020 at McLaren Northern Michigan.  He was born December 29, 1953 in Bay City the son of Robert and Dorothea (Taylor) Kelley.

Kim proudly served in the United States Navy.  He loved learning about Michigan history and was especially interested in the Great Lakes and their surrounding...

Apr 20, 2020

James E. Burns, 88, of Central Lake, MI died on April 20, 2020 at home. He was born July 27, 1931 in Detroit, the son of Irene (Plant) and Joseph Burns.

Jim married Patricia Quigley, the love of his life, on November 25, 1961 in Detroit, Michigan. Together they raised three wonderful children: Ann Burns of Reno,...

Apr 18, 2020

Shirley Mae Mottor, 68 of Charlevoix, died Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility.

No services are planned at this time.

Apr 18, 2020

Lester John Essenberg, 73, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Saturday, April 18th, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.  Les was an amazing husband, father, sibling, friend, and grandfather.  He was born October 6, 1946 in Charlevoix, Michigan to John and Edna (Boss) Essenberg.  Les grew up in Atwood, the son of entrepreneurs, and spent much of...

Apr 18, 2020

ELK RAPIDS—

Charlotte Mary (James) Streit, 78, of Elk Rapids, passed away peacefully at home on April 18, 2020, surrounded by family, after a long struggle with dementia. Charlotte was born in Chicago on January 12, 1942 to David and Eleanor (Aubere) James, sister to David James, Louis (Anne) James, Jewel Dow (Barbara) James, and Fred (Leza)...

Apr 18, 2020

Virginia “Diane” Penfold,  69, of Banks Township, passed away on April 18, 2020 at her home.

Diane was born on February 12, 1951, in Memphis, TN, the daughter of James and Francis (Curbow) Bouler.

Diane liked music and dancing, as well as cooking from one of her large collection of cook books.  She was also...

Apr 14, 2020

Lincoln Paul Kotowsky was born into the arms of angels on April 14, 2020 at Munson Medical Center.  He was 33 weeks along and already loved by many.   He will be missed forever by his parents Hannah Fenton and Kurt Kotowsky of Mancelona, maternal grandparents, Jennifer (Marty) Lockman, of Alden and Bob (Alaina) Fenton of Kalkaska and his...

Apr 14, 2020

On Tuesday night, April 14, 2020 Russell (Rusty) Albert Barnes, age 70 passed away.  He was a loving husband, father of two sons (Casey and Kyle) and grandfather of 3 granddaughters.  His wife was at his side when he died after having a heart attack at home.

Rusty was born to Bryce and Caroline (VanSice) Barnes in...

Apr 13, 2020

Greta Martha Milne, 101 years young, passed away peacefully, Monday, April 13, 2020 at Medilodge of Leelanau.  She was born May 27, 1918 in South Boardman the daughter of Andrew and Alice (Fultz) Patrick.

Greta grew up in Mancelona and graduated from Mancelona High School in 1936.  She was a leader among her peers becoming president of...

Apr 13, 2020

Edward “Pete” Ditlow, 86, of Charlevoix, passed away April 13, 2020 at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital.  Edward was born June 17, 1933 in White Cloud, MI to Albert Ditlow and Madeliene Lynnes.

Edward was a 1952 graduate of White Cloud High School, and later attended Michigan Technological University.  He served in the Army during the Korean War,...

Apr 12, 2020

Leona May Winchester of Charlevoix, passed away in Charlevoix on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, to a beautiful and new life. She was born August 19, 1933, in Rogers City to Fred and Helen (Beebe) Liedtke.  In 1951, she graduated from Rogers City High School with her older brother, Fritz who had served in the US Navy.  Leona then...

Apr 10, 2020

Brock Remus Robinson, 55, of Bellaire, passed away unexpectedly on Friday April 10, 2020. He was born on October 21, 1964 in Traverse City, MI, the son of Danney and Alice (Flaugher) Robinson.

Brock had a heart for people that anyone who has met him could attest to.  He was kind, compassionate, and always positive.  He loved...

Apr 9, 2020

Dennis C. Moore,  62, of Alden, passed away on April 9, 2020 at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids.

Dennis was born on October 5, 1957, in Pontiac, the son of Karl and Betty (Perry) Moore.

Dennis was raised in Antrim County with many of those years in the Mancelona area.     He was employed in maintenance...

Apr 9, 2020

James B. Malewitz, P.E. of Charlevoix died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 9. He was released from this world to walk the streets of gold. Jim was born in Jackson, Michigan, on January 3, 1957 to Norbert and Josephine Malewitz. He graduated from Jackson High School and subsequently, Michigan State University. On September 9, 1978, he married the love of...

Apr 8, 2020

Robert Wexstaff,  97, of Grand Blanc, MI, passed away on April 8, 2020 at Ascension Genesys Hospital.  No services are planned at this time.  He will be interred at Brookside Cemetery in Charlevoix at a later date.  Arrangements are being handled by the Winchester Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Apr 6, 2020

Henry Kaluzny,  76, of Kalamazoo, formerly of Bellaire, passed away on April 6, 2020 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.  Private burial will take place at a later date in Evergreen Cemetery in Grand Blanc, MI.  Arrangements are being handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Apr 5, 2020

Patricia A. Bohannon,  60, of Bellaire, passed away on April 5, 2020 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.

Pat was born on December 12, 1959, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of James Jr. and Patricia (Schindler) Haviland.

Pat enjoyed boating, hunting, traveling, down hill skiing, canning, baking and loved to garden, especially her rose...

Apr 4, 2020

Angela D. Fehrenbacher,  51, of Mancelona, passed away on April 4, 2020.

Angela was born on August 25, 1968, in Olney, IL, the daughter of Richard and Rita (Swinson) Fehrenbacher.

Angela grew up in Mancelona, then went on to serve in the U.S. Army.  Most recently she was employed by Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility...

Apr 3, 2020

Kenneth W. Brandt, 60 of Traverse City, died Friday, April 3, 2020 at home.  He was born Nov. 26, 1959 in Detroit, the son of William and Loraine (Young) Brandt.

Ken graduated from Weld Tech and worked in the oil fields and for the Detroit Free Press.  He also “worked” scrapping steel and anything else he could...