Aug 5, 2019

Sherry Lee Knapp-Young, age 71, of Traverse City passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019 surrounded by her family. Sherry was born on March 29, 1948 to Ray and Dorothy (Brown) Harrington in Sparta.

Sherry loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. Sherry found much enjoyment in playing cards with family and friends, reading, Las Vegas...

Aug 3, 2019

Leon R. Evans, 64, of East Jordan, passed away on August 3, 2019 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.

He was born on December 6, 1954 in Flint, MI, the son of Curtis and Mae (Moore) Evans.

Leon always put his family first and they were the most important thing in his life.  He...

Aug 3, 2019

Patricia (Pat) Mendygral, age 97, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2019 in Traverse City, Michigan. Pat was the wife of the late Stanley, who was the love of her life. Together, they resided at Rush Lake in Pinckney, Michigan for over fifty years. In 2014, Pat moved to the Village at Bay Ridge in Traverse City where she...

Aug 2, 2019

Frank S. Oleniacz Jr., 80, of Echo Township, passed away on August 2, 2019.

He was born on April 16, 1939, the son of Frank Sr. and Esther (Kosa) Oleniacz.

Frank was employed by Dura Automotive in East Jordan for many years, as a tool and die maker then later on becoming a safety director....

Aug 1, 2019

Scott Gerald Shepherd, 55, died unexpectedly on August 1, 2019, at his home in East Jordan, Michigan. He was born on April 9, 1964, in Lansing, Michigan and grew up in northern Michigan. In 1982, he graduated from Charlevoix High School after also having attended Boyne City and Petoskey Public Schools. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in...

Jul 31, 2019

Roger G. Fendt, 81, died on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 in Kewadin, Michigan. He died peacefully at his home on Torch Lake, the lake he loved. His faith, family and friends carried and sustained him throughout his life.

Roger was born February 11, 1938 to Leo and Elsie Fendt in Farmington, Michigan. He graduated from Farmington High...

Jul 30, 2019

Kenneth Miles “Bunk” Russell, 91, of Charlevoix, passed away on July 30, 2019 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey, MI.

Bunk was born to T. Miles and Ruth (Crain) Russell on May 3, 1928, in Charlevoix, MI.  He attended and graduated from Charlevoix Public Schools.

Ken was drafted near the end of WWII, he served in...

Jul 29, 2019

Kenneth Joseph Kamp, 63, of Kewadin, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2019.  He was born on May 29, 1956 in Detroit, MI, the son of Dr. Robert and Mary (Kuhn) Kamp.

Ken has been a cherry farmer in Kewadin since 1982, and he loved every minute of it.  When he wasn’t on the farm, he enjoyed...

Jul 28, 2019

LaVerne C. Sheneman, 95, of Bellaire passed away on July 28, 2019 on her farm in Bellaire.

She was born on January 26, 1924, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Arthur and Mary (Clayton) Delle.

LaVerne was a resident of Bellaire since 1945.  She was an active member of St. Luke Catholic Church and was...

Jul 25, 2019

Sandra L. Sneathen, 67, passed away on July 25, 2019, at her home, after a long battle with health issues.  She is now at peace for eternity.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Robert Sneathen.  Along with many siblings and family members.

No services have been planned.

Arrangements have been...

Jul 25, 2019

Robert B. Honer, 93 of Bellaire, died July 25, 2019 at home.  He was born January 8, 1926 in Chicago, the son of William and Mathilda (Bertrams) Honer.

Robert joined the United States Navy immediately after graduation from High School.  He served in the Navy and spent 1 year at the University of Virginia for training to...

Jul 22, 2019

Norine Montgomery-Robbins,  93, of Mancelona, passed away on July 22, 2019.

Norine was born on November 7, 1925, in Flint, the daughter of William and Zella (Ash) Burgess.

Norine resided in Mancelona most of her life.  She was employed  at Dura Automotive for many years and was a long time member of the Antrim Church...

Jul 21, 2019

Robert Eric (Rick) Newberry, age 67, of Ellsworth, Michigan passed away at his home on July 21, 2019. He was a kind and loving man and an inspirational environmentalist, adventurer and social worker. He left a substantial impact on the organizations and people he served during his long career. He became the Executive Director of the West Michigan Environmental...

Jul 18, 2019

William “Bill” Charles Curtis, 68, of Petoskey passed away on Thursday July 18, 2019.  He was born on January 11, 1951 in Bellaire, MI, the son of William and Roberta (Clark) Curtis.

On March 20, 1971, Bill married the love of his life, Diana Malak.  They have spent the last 48 years together in Northern Michigan raising...

Jul 17, 2019

MarJean Iser, 71, of Mancelona, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 17, 2019.  She was born on July 22, 1947 in Charlevoix, MI, the daughter of Grover and Nida (Graves) Geneit.

MarJean worked for many years at Honeywell Aerospace in Boyne City, MI.  She married the love of her life, Richard Iser, on June...

Jul 15, 2019

James J. Robbins, 72, of Mancelona, passed away on July 15, 2019 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility.

James was born on March 13, 1947, the son of Edgar and Marian (Hulbert) Robbins.

James was a lifelong resident of Mancelona and was employed by Dura Automotive for many years.

He loved spending time with...

Jul 10, 2019

Lois M. Lomas,  89, of Bellaire, passed away on July 10, 2019 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City.

Lois was born on December 4, 1929, in Detroit, the daughter of Frederick and Lenor (Barrington) Dane.

Lois lived in Bellaire for many years and enjoyed gardening, boating and traveling to Florida in the winters to...

Jul 10, 2019

Meri Lyn (Edwards) Bennett, 70, of Charlevoix, passed away on July 10, 2019, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire, MI.

Meri Lyn was born on September 23, 1948 in Charlevoix, MI, to Richard and Eileen (Anderson) Edwards.  On May 24, 1998, she married Martin Bennett who survives.

She spent many years working at...

Jul 3, 2019

Dee Ann Rothenberger, 79, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully at home on July 3, 2019.

Dee Ann was born on July 13, 1939, in Charlevoix, MI, to Dan Geneit and Beth Heise.  She was born and raised in Charlevoix.  On August 27, 1960, she married the love of her life, Carl Rothenberger, in Charlevoix, MI, and they...

Jul 3, 2019

Duane S. Lamoreaux,  62, of Central Lake, passed away on July 3, 2019 at his home.  No services are planned at this time.  He will be buried alongside his family in Lakeview Cemetery, Torch Lake Township at a later date.  Arrangements are being handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.