Nov 2, 2019

Margaret "GoGo" MaryAnn McCrary, 75, of Charlevoix, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at her home.  She was born on February 1, 1944 in Sugar Island, MI, the daughter of Joseph and Josephine Andrews.

Margaret loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandson.  She was a very nice, caring person and would do anything for...

Oct 31, 2019

Hershall Franklin Magee, 87, of Alden, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at his home.  He was born on September 5, 1932 in Boyne Falls, the son of Lewis and Stella (Coon) Magee.

After graduating high school, Hershall went on to serve in the United States Army during the Korean War.  In 1968, he married Judy...

Oct 27, 2019

Ronald L. Stith, 75, of Beaver Island passed away unexpectedly October 27, 2019 on Beaver Island, MI.

Ron was born January 17, 1945 in Cheltenham, England to Lesslie K. Stith and Olive M. Attwood.

He graduated from Ball State with a masters in education, Cum Laude.  He was a public-school teacher for many years.

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Oct 27, 2019

Rodger Hibbard  62, of Central Lake, passed away unexpectedly,  on October 27, 2019.

Rodger was born on July 27, 1957, in Northville, Michigan, the son of Joe and Lucy (Hatfield) Hibbard.

Rodger loved spending time with his family and was always supportive to his children and grandchildren throughout their sporting events and anything they were...

Oct 26, 2019

Patricia Ann Zitka, 87, of East Jordan, passed away October 26, 2019 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan, MI.

Patricia was born on July 22, 1932 in Charlevoix, MI to Harry and Nellie (BayLiss) Parks.

She was the youngest of seven siblings.  Her family owned and operated First Brickyard in East Jordan, MI. ...

Oct 25, 2019

Jerry LaVerne Dawson, 87, of Eastport, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  He was born on September 29, 1932 in Central Lake, the son of Edward and Grace (Ward) Dawson.

Jerry graduated from Central Lake, and then served in the United State Air Force for just over three years...

Oct 22, 2019

Krista Marie (Johnson) Mose of Gaylord passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Otsego Memorial Hospital on the morning of October 22, 2019.  Krista was born December 26, 1975 in Gaylord, MI, the daughter of George (Tom) and Jenni (Mongeau) Johnson.

Loving, outgoing and dedicated are only a few words that describe who Krista was.  After...

Oct 19, 2019

Eva B. (O’Day) Jerome, 92, of Alba, passed away on October 19, 2019 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  She was born on January 4, 1927, in Lansing, the daughter of Myron and Eva (Grosnickle) Vaughan.

Eva was always the “life of the party” and loved to spend time with her family.   She enjoyed playing with...

Oct 16, 2019

Mark Robert Pirch, 66, of Lakes of the North, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.  He was born on February 22, 1953 in Pontiac, MI, the son of Stanley and Celia (Harkness) Pirch.

After graduating high school, Mark served in the United States Army during Vietnam for three years.  Shortly after...

Oct 16, 2019

Mary Penelope “Pennie” Ault of Alden, passed away at the age of 77 on October 16, 2019, at the Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. She was born on March 8, 1942, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of Howard Sturm and Josephine (Peters) Sturm.

Pennie lost her father in World War II. As her mother remarried, Pennie helped...

Oct 16, 2019

Patricia J. Stephenson, 93, of Rapid City, peacefully passed away on October 16, 2019 at South Torch Assisted Living in Rapid City.  She was born on May 17, 1926, in Flint, the daughter of Percell and Fern (Jeffs) McGovern.

Patricia resided in Flushing for many years where she raised 5 children along with her husband C.D. “Doug”...

Oct 14, 2019

Robert William Feldhouse, 73, of Charlevoix and Rochester Hills, Michigan, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 at his home in Charlevoix.

Bob was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 21, 1946, to William and Beatrice (Graneman) Feldhouse, and spent his childhood in Detroit and Milford, Michigan. He attended the University of Michigan prior to being drafted...

Oct 14, 2019

Sally Ann Pacillo, 65, of Charlevoix, passed away October 14, 2019 at her home.

Sally was born November 9, 1953 in Muskegon, MI to George Michael Bowen and Magdalene Virginia Hupp.

Sally worked at Sealed Power/SPX for 33 years, Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital for 15 years, and she and Chris owned Courtside Motel as well. ...

Oct 12, 2019

John “Jack” A. Erber, 85, of Charlevoix, passed away October 12, 2019 at his home in Charlevoix.

Jack was born July 30, 1934 in Charlevoix, MI to Karl J. Erber and Margaret Fitch.  Jack enjoyed life all over.  Some places he settled were Charlevoix, MI; Trout Creek, MI; Bruce Crossing, MI; Beaver Island, MI; finally going full...

Oct 11, 2019

Barbara Ann Burns, 96, left her family on earth to be reunited with her family in heaven on October 11th, 2019. Born on January 16th, 1923 to Emerson and Anne (Rickey) Gordon in Pontiac, MI; she was their only child. Barbara was raised in the country with a great Dane as her protector and friend. She was an active...

Oct 9, 2019

Paula Fay Hoffman,  78, of Ellsworth, passed away on October 9, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.

Paula was born on September 30, 1941, in Detroit, the daughter of Douglas and Mary McGregor.

Paula was a bar tender in the Detroit area for many years before retiring and moving up north.

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Oct 9, 2019

John T. Brown, 77, of Bellaire, passed away October 9, 2019, at his home, in Bellaire, following a 2 1/2 year courageous fight with cancer. He was a great man, an even better father, a loving husband, and beloved Grampie.  He was a man of strong faith and always put God first and then his family.  His family meant the...

Oct 8, 2019

Richard A. McQuiston “Dick” 78, of Charlevoix, passed away on October 8, 2019 in Charlevoix, Michigan.  He was born December 1, 1940 in Wyandotte, Michigan, to Andrew McQuiston and Josephine M. (Reno) McQuiston.

On August 21, 1967 Richard married Judy (Barrett) McQuiston, in Wyandotte, MI.  Dick and Judy resided in Charlevoix for over 27 years. Being originally...

Oct 2, 2019

Evelyn E. Graham, 79, of East Jordan, died Wednesday, October 2, 2019 following a sudden illness, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born and raised and lived her whole life in East Jordan.  On July 20, 1957, she married David Graham. Evelyn was a farm wife for many years and raised 5 children.   She was employed...

Sep 30, 2019

Shirley C. Ormsby, 90, of Charlevoix, passed away on September 30, 2019 at the Georgia House.

Shirley was born on September 11, 1929, in Pontiac, MI, the daughter of Carl and Agnes (Davis) Pahl.

Shirley was a Buckley and Traverse City resident for many years prior to moving to Charlevoix.   She’s a past member of St....