Aug 18, 2020

William Kantz,  90, of Blue Lake Township, passed away on August 18, 2020 at Aspen Ridge in Gaylord.

William was born on July 1, 1930, in Hamtramck, MI, the son of Julius and Ann (Homiak) Kantz.

He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War.  He was employed by Detroit...

Aug 18, 2020

Lisa Ann Hilton, 53, of Central Lake, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at her home.  She was born on April 23, 1967 in Charlevoix, MI, the daughter of Bobby and Phyllis (French) Hilton.

Lisa graduated from Charlevoix High School, and joined the work force.  She eventually started her own cleaning company, Hilton’s Cleaning Service,...

Aug 16, 2020

John Leo Tobiczyk Sr. of Ft. Myers, Florida and Central Lake, MI, a beloved husband, son, brother, father and grandfather passed away peacefully surrounded by family.  John passed at the age of 79 after a short but brave fight with cancer only very recently diagnosed.  The son of the late Leo James Tobiczyk and late mother Barbara Elizabeth Tobiczyk...

Aug 16, 2020

On August 16, 2020 at 6:05 p.m. Joyce Ann Runberg went to visit her Lord.

The Visitation at Holy Cross Church is at 6:00 p.m. on August 31, 2020, with Rosary following at 7:00. The Funeral Service is on September 1, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. outside of the church by the pavilion, weather permitting. Bring a chair...

Aug 16, 2020

Willard “Bill” Shafer, 78, of Echo Township, passed away on August 16, 2020, at his son’s home surrounded by his family.  He was born on February 14, 1942, the son of Norman and Marion (Watros) Shafer.

Bill was a long time employee of the East Jordan Iron works.  Following his retirement, he enjoyed traveling with his late wife...

Aug 14, 2020

Thomas N. Rainey,  76, of Charlevoix, formerly of Boyne City, passed away on August 14, 2020 at his home.

Thomas was born on December 27, 1943, in Fairbault, MN, the son of Ottis and Yvonne (DeFrees) Rainey.

He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War from 1962-1966.  During this time, he was...

Aug 12, 2020

Albert R. Webb,  69, of Echo Township, passed away on August 12, 2020 at home.

He was born on January 4, 1951, the son of Richard R.J. and Leila “Jane” (Churchill) Webb.

Bert was employed by OSHA for many years as a safety manager prior to retiring to Echo Townhip 10 years ago.   He loved...

Aug 12, 2020

Virginia Q. Nearing,  97, of Sun City, AZ, formerly of Mancelona, passed away on August 12, 2020 in Surprise, AZ.

Virginia was born on November 7, 1922, in Jackson, MI, the daughter of A. Warren and Queena (Draper) Bather.

She was educated at Jackson High School then Jackson Junior College, followed by Michigan State University....

Aug 7, 2020

David Lee Johnson met his Heavenly Father on August 7th, 2020 after managing heart disease for 38 years. He passed at home, overlooking Torch Lake with Elaine Johnson, the love of his life, by his side.

Dave was born in 1941 in Keokuk, Iowa to Marleen and Joel Garrett Lee Johnson. He enjoyed childhood summers spent with...

Aug 6, 2020

Karen Renae Tosterud was welcomed into the arms of our Savior August 6th at her home in Bellaire, Michigan after a brief struggle with cancer. Family circled her bed. Karen was born in Rochester, Minnesota November 5, 1947.

Karen grew up in  Gilbert, Minnesota where her father served as Superintendent of Schools. While attending Concordia College in...

Aug 6, 2020

Lizabeth K. Lanier,  59, of Beaver Island, passed away on August 6, 2020 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix.  No services are planned at this time.  A full obituary will appear in the near future.  Arrangements are being handled by the Winchester Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Jul 31, 2020

Marji Anne McDaniel, 67, of Lakes of the North passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020 at her home with her loved ones at her side.  She was born on October 18, 1952 in Anderson, IN, the daughter of William and June (Brown) Miller.

Marji graduated from Highland High School and went on to attend the University...

Jul 28, 2020

Barbara Jean Bassett, 66, of East Jordan passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born on September 28, 1953 in Charlevoix, MI the daughter of James and Elizabeth (Ackert) Novotny.

Barb graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1971.  She attended Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City for a...

Jul 25, 2020

James Isaac Biehl of Alden died peacefully on July 25, 2020.  He was born May 16, 1927 to Gerald and Marie (Easter) Biehl.  The fifth of nine children, he was dearly loved by his parents, brothers and sisters.  He was known as “Mike,” a nickname given to him as a teenager.  He grew up on his parent’s farm on...

Jul 25, 2020

Thelma B. Nalett,  97, of Pelzer, SC, formerly of Mancelona, passed away in Anderson, SC, on July 25, 2020.

Thelma was born on March 27, 1923 in Mancelona, the daughter of William and Louise (Wildfong) Doerr.

She was a longtime Mancelona Village Clerk and was a member of the VFW as well as the DAV (Disabled...

Jul 24, 2020

It is with profound sadness the family of Marian Louise (Hansen) Robbins 90, of Mancelona announces her peaceful passing at home on Friday July 24th, 2020 surrounded by those who loved and adored her.  Marian born on May 3rd, 1930 to Jay and Mamie Hulbert (Jenny) in Mancelona and was a life-long resident, where she was valued and respected...

Jul 23, 2020

Charles “Brad” LaPeer, 57 of Central Lake, passed away July 23, 2020 at home after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.  He was born Aug. 17, 1962 in Holland the son of Niles and Elnor (Rose) LaPeer.

Brad graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1981.  He stayed local to his roots living in Ellsworth and Central Lake...

Jul 22, 2020

Dick E. Sommer, 84, of East Jordan, went home to be with the Lord on July 22, 2020 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility.

Dick was born on July 7, 1936, in Niles, MI, the son of John and Evelyn (Mead) Sommer.

He was Pastor of Grace Bible Church in Pleasant Valley and founder and director...

Jul 22, 2020

Jerry Rex McDonald, 79, of Alden, passed away in his home on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 .  He was born on September 20, 1940 in Alden, MI the son of John and Mildred (Grove) McDonald.

Jerry graduated from Mancelona High School and soon after began working at Lamina Bronze as a machinist.  He was employed there for...

Jul 22, 2020

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Barbara A. Atkins, PhD. She was 71 years of age and died fairly suddenly on July 22nd from a cancer diagnosis on July 17th. She died after spending just 3 days at Munson Medical Center.

Barb was born in Marshall, MI on May 23, 1949 to Lucius...