Jan 2, 2020

Shirley Louise Wallis, 84, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey, MI.  She was born on December 25, 1935 in Pontiac, MI, the daughter of Glenn and Marie (Amerman) Ayer.

Shirley married Paul Wallis on September 12, 1953 in DeSoto County, MS.  The two were married for 26 years, and they raised...

Jan 2, 2020

Allen Kenneth Anderson, age 88, of Williamsburg passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2nd at Samaritas Senior Living with his children by his side.  Al was born May 13, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, to Pere and Ariel Eleanor (Lunquist) Anderson. On April 17, 1954, Allen married Virginia Fagen in Crown Point, Indiana.  Together they raised three children in Elk...

Dec 31, 2019

Darryl Eugene Chapman, 56, of Mancelona died December 31, 2019.  He was born on July 31, 1963 in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of James and Margaret (Ecklund) Chapman.

Darryl graduated from Mancelona High School, and he has been a long-time resident of Mancelona.  He enjoyed the time he spent driving semi-trucks all over the United States....

Dec 30, 2019

Marvin B. Wolf, M.D.

TRAVERSE CITY – Marvin Burdette Wolf of Traverse City passed on to his next chapter in Life Eternal on December 30, 2019.  In the end, Marv was surrounded by his family, friends and a truly great extended family at Bay Ridge. The product of a devout line of German-American Midwest pioneers, the work...

Dec 27, 2019

Thomas E. Matela, 56 of Beaver Island, passed away December 27, 2019 on Beaver Island.  Thomas was born on March 12, 1963 in Hammond, Indiana, to Raymond A. Matela and Grace (Boyle) Matela.

He is survived by his daughter Teresa (Corey), son Thomas Matela, granddaughters Lydia and Kylee, along with three sisters, Vicki, Joan and Elizabeth, and...

Dec 26, 2019

Gertrude Rubingh, 97, of Ellsworth, passed away on December 26, 2019 at the Eastport Village Care Home.  She was born on September 16, 1922 in Lucas, MI, the daughter of John and Alice (Meekhof) Kortman.

On April 20, 1944, in Lucas, MI, she married James Rubingh who preceded her in death in 2008 after 64 years of...

Dec 21, 2019

Charles I. Shafer Sr., 69 of Central Lake, died Saturday, December 21, 2019 at home.  He was born August 24, 1950 in Ypsilanti the son of Earl and Lucille (Towler) Shafer Sr.

Charlie served 2 tours of duty for the US Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed listening to good music and talking to anyone who...

Dec 21, 2019

Robert Emery Dustin, 70 of Central Lake died December 21, 2019 at home.

He was born October 8, 1949 in Flint, Michigan the son of Melvin and Wilhelmenia (Lehman) Dustin.

Bob retired from General Motors after many years of dedicated service.  He vacationed in northern Michigan his entire life and made it his permanent home...

Dec 20, 2019

Charles Wayne Marsh, 64, of Alba, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019.  He was born on May 30, 1955 in Brooklyn, MI, the son of Robert and Leona (Stump) Marsh.

Following high school, Charles served in the United States Marines during the Vietnam war.  He was also a volunteer firefighter for Star Township for many years....

Dec 19, 2019

Gary James DeYoung was called home on December 19 , 2019 and is now reunited with the love of his life, Susan DeYoung and their beloved daughter, Samantha DeYoung.   Gary was born on December 16, 1947, to Oliver and Lottie (Lonn) DeYoung, in Davenport, Iowa.  He married Susan Woolley on September 23, 1967, and was blessed with 4 children...

Dec 18, 2019

Robert Walter Trost, 91, of Charlevoix passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 surrounded by his family.  He was born on May 12, 1928 in Manitowoc, WI.

After graduating high school, Robert served in the United States Army during the Korean War.  Upon returning home to Wisconsin in 1954, he met the love of...

Dec 13, 2019

Lana Kathryn Breckow, 74 of Gaylord, went home to be with the Lord Friday, December 13, 2019.  She was born January 11, 1945 the daughter of Frank Richard Turner and Viola Kathryn (Keefe) Baum.

Lana enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  She also enjoyed crocheting and reading.  She spent over 50 years in the...

Dec 12, 2019

After a fifteen year battle with Alzheimer’s disease, Wanda Ruth Conway passed away peacefully on December 12, 2019.

Wanda was born on July 3, 1941 in Rapids City Michigan, to Harvey and Helen (Barber) Deater.  She married John Conway on March 1, 1958.  They showed their family and friends the meaning of true love, as they lived...

Dec 11, 2019

Judy Marie Herriman, 79, of Charlevoix, passed away December 11, 2019 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix, MI, with grandson Ben and granddaughter Mandy at her side.  Judy was born December 10, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Joseph Brun and Elizabeth (Evakich) Brun.

Judy graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1959 and then on November...

Dec 8, 2019

Jack Prescott Sage of Grand Haven, MI, died peacefully on December 8, 2019 at Heartwood Lodge Hospice Care, Spring Lake, MI. from Pancreatic Cancer.   Jack was born July 7, 1943 in Charlevoix, MI to Jack and Eileen Sage.

Jack Married Ruth Grimes on August 12, 1966.  Unto this union two children were born; Tammy Marie Sage (Forrest)...

Dec 7, 2019

David Clayton Malbouef II, 34 of Mancelona, died Saturday, December 7, 2019.  He was born May 13, 1985 in Traverse City, the son of David and Lorna (Robbins) Malbouef.

David was a kind, spiritual guy.  He worked several odd jobs and was a handyman. He was always helping others.  David enjoyed working on small engines.  He also...

Dec 7, 2019

Julaine Kay Vanderheide, 74 of Charlevoix, died Saturday, December 7th, 2019.  She was born March 2, 1945 the daughter of Albert and Donna Mansen.

Julaine was an active member the Community Reformed Church in Charlevoix for many years.  She was an avid reader and enjoyed watching TV.  She also enjoyed bowling in her younger years and eating...

Dec 6, 2019

Ryan Matthew Weiss, 36 of Charlevoix, died Friday, December 6, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan.

He was born March 1, 1983 in Grand Rapids the son of Curtis and Lisa (Hartley) Weiss and graduated from Kenowa Hills High School in 2001.  After graduation he attended Kendall College of Art and Design.

On July 6, 2012...

Dec 6, 2019

Charles H. Dhaseleer, 98 of Charlevoix, died Friday, December 6, 2019.  Charles was born to John A. and Josephine M. Dhaseleer on December 27th 1920 on Beaver Island.

They moved to a farm on Barnard Road in 1925 and Charles started at Barnard School at age 4.  He completed 8th grade there and then graduated from Charlevoix...

Dec 6, 2019

Gary Joseph Schafer, 73, of Charlevoix passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019 in South Lyon, MI.  He was born on October 14, 1946 in Mt. Pleasant, MI, the son of Frank and Irene (Bierschbach) Schafer.

Gary was raised in Beal City, MI along with his 13 siblings.  Upon obtaining his Bachelor’s Degree from Michigan State University,...