Nov 13, 2019

Albert W. Houghton, 72, of Charlevoix, passed away November 13, 2019 at his home.

Albert was born June 8, 1947 in Charlevoix, Michigan, to Albert Stanley Houghton and Jenny (Nowland) Houghton.

Albert was known as a selfless man to all, with family gatherings being the most important to him.  A lifelong resident of Charlevoix, he...

Nov 13, 2019

DeMar Kenneth Bodley, 80 of Charlevoix, passed away November 13, 2019 at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital.

DeMar was born October 21, 1939 in Whittaker, Michigan to Willard S. Bodley and Ruth Marie (Wilson) Bodley.

DeMar was a long time resident of Charlevoix, graduating from Charlevoix High School in 1958.  He was a former President of...

Nov 6, 2019

Robert F. Peters,  92, of Central Lake, passed away on November 6, 2019 at his home.  He was born on January 19, 1927, the son of Harold and Mildred (Gaus) Peters.

Bob enjoyed traveling out west with his late wife during the winters, especially going to Branson, MO.  He was also a gardener, loved his flowers as...

Nov 5, 2019

Richard Sambrook of Charlevoix County passed away early Tuesday morning, November 5, 2019, at the age of 90. He was in hospice care at his daughter’s home and died of natural causes.  Born on June 18, 1929, Dick was one of 4 boys born to Frank Jacob Sambrook and Helen (Matteson) Sambrook. A graduate of Fordson High School in...

Nov 2, 2019

Jane Stocke Greenfield, 106, died Saturday, November 2nd at her current residence in Bellaire, Mich. Greenfield was born July 26, 1913 in St. Louis to Amanda and Christian Stocke. She graduated from Mary Institute in 1931 and attended Smith College where she graduated in 1935 with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. In May 1936 she married Lieut. George W....

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...