May 26, 2020

Jana Lanning, 59, of Mancelona passed away peacefully in her home on May 26, 2020. She was born July 29, 1960, the daughter of William and Norma Summerfield. She is survived by many who loved her generous nature and courageous spirit, including her husband of 39 years, Brad; children and their partners, Seth and Morgan, Laurelin and Chris, and...

May 26, 2020

Isabelle Frances Seidel, 100, of Charlevoix passed away on Tuesday, May 26 at the Georgia House in Charlevoix.  She was born on November 29, 1919  in Pioneer, Ohio to Bessie J. Mabel Mercer and Forrest Dohm.

She graduated from Pioneer high school in 1937, and went on to attend the Flower Hospital School of Nursing where she...

May 25, 2020

Terry Davock Rowe passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020 at her home on Torch Lake with her loved ones at her side.  She was born in Roanoke, Virginia in 1942 to Harlow Palmer Davock and Ruth Johnson Davock.  She grew up in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida summering on Torch Lake and on the family farm in Antrim County, Michigan. ...

May 24, 2020

Stephen Gene-Henry Shawnoskey, 27, of Manistee, Michigan, passed away at his mother’s house in Wellston, MI on May 24th, 2020. He was born on April 16th, 1993 in Petoskey, Michigan, the son of Tresa Lynn McCaslin.

Stephen enjoyed a lot of things in this world, but his favorites were making people smile.  It brought joy to his...

May 24, 2020

Donnell W. (Whiteley) Jones, 72, of Charlevoix, passed away on Sunday May 24, 2020 at her home surrounded by family.  She was born on January 16 ,1948 in Charleston, SC, the daughter of Donald L. Sr. and Vivian M. (Carter) Whiteley.

Donnell was raised in Charleston, and it was also there that she met a young Coast...

May 23, 2020

Roberta Kelly (Simpson) Field formerly of Saginaw, MI  passed away in Kingsley, MI on May 23, 2020 at her home.  She was born July 13, 1961 in Hastings, MI to Robert D. & Paula S. Simpson.

Roberta attended Saginaw Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1978.  After graduation she certified completion of The Horse Academy in...

May 23, 2020

Keith R. Alick,  31, of Mancelona, passed away on May 23, 2020 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, surrounded by his family.

He leaves behind his son, Kalo Alick, the mother of his child, Alicia Alick, parents Robert and Teresa Alick, his sister, Erin (Justin) Alick, two brothers, Edward (Heather) Stone, Randy (Jessica) Alick, and was...

May 23, 2020

Leon Roy Perron, 67 of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 23rd, 2020.  He was born in Charlevoix on November 18th, 1952, and aside from four years in Texas, has always made Charlevoix his home.

After graduating high school in 1971, fate led him to enlist in the army, where...

May 17, 2020

John Paul Whinnie, 75, of Oden, MI passed away on May 17, 2020 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix.  He was born on April 2, 1945 in Detroit, MI, the son of George and Mary Jane (Delorey) Whinnie.

John graduated from Saint Gregory High School in Detroit, and immediately enlisted in the United States Army to serve...

May 14, 2020

Anah Harriman Potter,  96, of Charlevoix, passed away on May 14, 2020 at Boulder Park Terrace.

She was born on February 26, 1924 in Central Lake, the daughter of George and Inez (James) Harriman.

Anah worked for Charlevoix County for over 28 years with many of those as the County Treasurer.  She was a member of...

May 13, 2020

Patricia J. Haggerty,  85, of Charlevoix, passed away on May 13, 2020 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility.

She was born on March 17, 1935, in Charlevoix, the daughter of Timothy and Byrd (Sweet) Shores.

She is survived by 2 sons, Richard Haggerty of Charlevoix, Michael (Debbie) Haggerty of White Lake, MI, 4 grandchildren, Shannon (Kryn)...

May 13, 2020

Mary A. Smith, 94, had a massive stroke in her apartment at Hawthorn Cottage assisted living in Traverse City on Friday afternoon, May 8.  She died on May 13, 2020, at Pavilions under Hospice care.

Mary was born at home on December 29, 1925 on her family's farm in Mancelona.  She went to Tilley School as a...

May 13, 2020

Daisy M. Wilson, of Bellaire, aged 107 yrs, 7 months and 3 days, peacefully slipped into eternity on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, in Dade City, Florida, with her daughter Mariel at her side.

Daisy was born October 10, 1912 in Kearney Township, Antrim County, MI to Lewis J. and Zina M. (Brodrick) Lambert; and was a life-long...

May 12, 2020

John Peter Oberpeul passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire, Michigan. John spent all of his nearly 90 years in the state of Michigan. He was known as a man who loved his family, could fix anything that was broken, and could help with any problem.

John was born August...

May 10, 2020

Steven Mitchell Rakunas passed away in his sleep Sunday, May 10, 2020.

Steven is survived by his very special son Ian Rakunas whom he adored, his former wife Colleen Hill-Rakunas of Traverse City, his parents Fred and Gwen Rakunas of Eastport, and brother Jeff (Rachel) Rakunas  of Cypress, Texas.  Also surviving are 2 nephews Drew Taylor of...

May 9, 2020

Joyce Louise Scheitler, 82 of Rapid City, passed away surrounded by her family, Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Joyce was born March 10, 1938 in Oak Park, IL to William and Helen (Oates) Evans. Joyce was a loving mother of 4, grandmother of 6, great grandmother to 8 and loved spending time with...

May 7, 2020

Rev. Bobby C. Sellers Jr.,  49, of Mancelona, passed away on May 7, 2020 at Munson Medical Center.

He was born on September 30, 1970, in Springfield, IL, the son of Bobby Sr. and Betty (Lampton) Sellers.

Bobby was an ordained pastor and loved to sing gospel.  He also wrote children's books and poetry.

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May 6, 2020

Mary Theresa Etlinger  Hayden died peacefully May 6, 2020.  She was born on Jan 12, 1922 to Peter and Mary (Lennert) Etlinger in Detroit and raised with her siblings Peter and Theresa. Mary graduated from All Saints High School, worked for Michigan Bell and married James V. Hayden on July 30, 1941. Mary and Jim raised raised five children:...

May 2, 2020

William (Bill) Gary McKay died unexpectedly Saturday, May 2nd at his home in Charlevoix, MI at the age of 75.

Bill was born on August 10th, 1944 in Hamtramck, MI and was the fourth of five children growing up in Birmingham, MI. As a teenager, he discovered his love for automobiles which expanded to include motorcycles. He...

May 1, 2020

Jeremiah “Jerry” Zeitler, was welcomed to his internal home, Friday, May 1, 2020.  He was born May 9, 1983 in Keflavik, Iceland to Timothy and Marcia Zeitler. Today he is reunited with his sister Jennifer Abbey, his maternal grandparents Ray and Virginia Whitley and paternal grandparents Peter and Leona Zeitler.

Jerry graduated from Charlevoix High School in...