Jan 20, 2020

Mary Hawkins (Murray), 75, of Central Lake, MI, peacefully passed away in her home on Monday, January 20, 2020. She was born on February 25, 1944 in Detroit, MI, a daughter of Cecil and Helena (Kraemer) Murray. After graduating East Jordan High School in 1962, she moved to Petoskey to attend beauty school. Mary was devoted to her children...

Jan 19, 2020

John M. Stebe, Jr., 82 passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Charlevoix Area Hospital following a brief illness.

Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Catherine (Kiebel) Stebe; his three sons, Gary (Kelly); Robert (Sandy); and Scott (Laura), all of Charlevoix; his grandchildren Jaime (Clay) Soulliere, R. J. Stebe, Samantha (Hunter) Johnstone, Brennan Stebe (Lyndi Turpin),...

Jan 19, 2020

John “Jack” Gallagher, 84, died peacefully at his Beaver Island home on January 19, 2020. The eldest of eight children, Jack grew up in Dearborn, Michigan with his parents, Austin Gallagher and Winnie Carney Gallagher. After graduating from Fordson High School he attended the University of Detroit, earning his baccalaureate degree in accounting. After two-years of service in the...

Jan 17, 2020

Walter (Wally) Thomas Sowles, a resident of Charlevoix, entered eternal life on Friday, January 17, 2020. The son of the late Virgil and Bessie Sowles was born on February 22, 1950, in Midland, Michigan, where he was raised and educated.

After high school, Wally enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country proudly during the Vietnam...

Jan 17, 2020

Peggy, beloved youngest daughter of Rodger L. and Victoria A. (Giamartin) Ketchman, Peggy was born on February 21, 1926 and called home to the Lord on January 17, 2020. Peggy has joined her parents and siblings in heaven: Mary Louise, Bunny (Ken) Hoganson, Rodger A. (Shirley) and Raoul Ketchman. She grew up as a first generation Italian American and...

Jan 15, 2020

Robert C. Charlton Sr. 93 of Central Lake, died peacefully January 15, 2020 at home.  He was born May 4, 1926 in Detroit the son of William T. and Helen (Chidsey) Charlton.

Bob was raised in Detroit and after high school graduation he joined the US Army Air Force.  He graduated from Michigan State University and went...

Jan 15, 2020

Earl A. Reibel, 87 of Central Lake, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at home.

He was born November 19, 1932 in Royal Oak, the son of Loyd and Irma (Palmer) Reibel.

Earl was an outdoor enthusiast!  He especially enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He also enjoyed racing all kinds of machines and could fix anything with...

Jan 12, 2020

John Thomas Dillon, 78, passed away gently Sunday January 12, 2020 at Boulder Park Terrace In Charlevoix.  We are grieving his loss here on earth and celebrating his arrival in heaven.

John was born November 21, 1941 in Roseville Michigan and was the second child of Elva and Glenn Dillon.  He graduated from Ellsworth High School and...

Jan 12, 2020

Richard Herbert Reiley, 100, of Bellaire, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility with his family at his side.  He was born on December 7,1919 in Union City, MI, the son of Harry and Aura (Johnson) Reiley.

Herb was raised on his family’s centennial farm with his three brothers.  After graduating...

Jan 11, 2020

Phillip J. Wilson, Sr.,  59, of Mancelona, passed away unexpectedly in Texas on January 11 , 2020.

Phil was born on January 16, 1960 in Bellaire, the son of Walter and Clara (Dalton) Wilson.

Phil was a Mancelona resident his whole life.  He served his country honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1977-1983.

Jan 9, 2020

Jean Wierenga, 83, of Beaver Island, passed away January 9, 2020, at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital in Charlevoix.

Jean was born September 22, 1936, to Ezra F. Baker and Ruth (Bitner) Baker, in New Carlisle, Ohio.

A memorial service will take place in the Spring, Jean will be laid to rest next to her daughter...

Jan 9, 2020

Edna Grace “Skip” McDonough,  88, of Beaver Island, passed away on January 9, 2020 at Charlevoix Area Hospital surrounded by her family.

Skip was born on January 8, 1932, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Ralph and Marie (McGeath) Johnson.

She was a graduate of Mercy Central School of Nursing in Grand Rapids.  She married...

Jan 9, 2020

Clayton LeRoy Denny, 72, of Ellsworth, passed away January 9, 2020 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI. Clayton was born April 9, 1947 in Charlevoix, MI to Earl Denny and Katherine (Himebauch) Denny.

Clayton was raised in Ellsworth, and lived his last years at his family home.  He was a tinkerer and fixer of all...

Jan 9, 2020

Randy Dozier, 58 of Ellsworth died, January 9, 2020 in Ellsworth.

No services are planned at this time.

Jan 8, 2020

Naomi R. Kruse, 95 of Eastport, entered into paradise Wednesday, January 8, 2020.   She was born August 29, 1924 in Detroit, the daughter of Marvin and Clara (Rudduck) Dahnke.

On April 19, 1947, she married Harold E. Kruse Jr. and in 1960 they moved their family north and settled in Eastport to run the family business, Kruse’s...

Jan 7, 2020

David James Larkin, 68, of Bellaire passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at his home with his loving wife by his side.  He was born on March 15, 1951 in Flint, MI, the son of James and Sara Ida (Reed) Larkin.

David proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.  He loved...

Jan 5, 2020

Patrick G. Moore, 87, of Central Lake, died January 5, 2020.

No services are planned.  Spring interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Eastport.

Jan 5, 2020

Dennis Morgridge of Highland and formerly of Charlevoix, died Sunday, January 5, 2020.

He was born June 20, 1963 in Lansing, MI, son of Robert and Mary Ellen (Stump) Morgridge. Dennis graduated from Charlevoix High School with the Class of 1981. He attended Michigan State University receiving a Bachelor in Advertising. Dennis met Robin while they attended...

Jan 3, 2020

Margaret Lucille Reiter, 75, passed away January 3, 2020 at Samaritas Senior Living in Acme, Michigan.

Margaret was born February 7, 1944 in New Baltimore, MI to Carl J. Reiter and Dorothy M. (Harrington) Reiter.

No services are planned at this time. A full obituary will appear soon.

Arrangements are in the care...

Jan 3, 2020

Audrey Jean Belfy peacefully passed away January 3, 2020 in Grandvue Medical Facility, East Jordan.

Predeceased by her husband of 65 years, John Delbert Belfy, her daughter-in-law Ruth Belfy and Great Grandson Andrew Sanders.

Audrey is survived by her 5 children: Lois (Virgil), Sharon, John (Debbie), Ron, Bill (Lori).

She was the loving...