Dec 27, 2018

In Loving Memory,

Richard Thomas Russell

March 31, 1936-December 27, 2018

Richard "Dick" Russell, 82, passed away on December 27, 2018, in Charlevoix. He was born to parents Carl and Ruth Russell, on March 31, 1936 in Charlevoix, Michigan.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Mary; their children,...

Dec 27, 2018

Eileen K. Elliott,  73, of Charlevoix, passed away on December 27, 2018 at McLaren Hospital in Flint.  She was born on August 27, 1945 in Charlevoix, the daughter of Albert R. and Florence (Himebauch) Elliott.

Eileen was a 1963 graduate of Charlevoix High School and went on to Beauty School.  She was known for her great sense...

Dec 26, 2018

Veda Jean Harris, 72 of Kewadin, died Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Munson Medical Center.  She was born July 12, 1946 in Logan, OH the daughter of John and Veda (Duncan) Bachus.

Veda was an active member and Elder at Church in The Hills, Bellaire and Northbrook Presbyterian Church, Beverly Hills.  She was involved with the Lion...

Dec 24, 2018

Robert D. Calu, 83, of Kewadin, passed away on December 24, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on February 25, 1935, in Detroit, the son of George and Jeanne (DePauw) Calu.

Bob enjoyed a long and successful career with the Chrysler Corporation (FCA) finally retiring in 1994 after 42...

Dec 23, 2018

Aaron Kirt Moffat, 52 of Mena, Arkansas formerly of Central Lake and Charlevoix, died Sunday, December 23, 2018 after a valiant battle with Cystic Fibrosis.

He was born February 16, 1966 the son of Stanley and Evelyn (Barber) Moffat and graduated from Central Lake high School in 1985.

Aaron loved life and lived it to...

Dec 22, 2018

Bernice C Lelito, 90 of Rapid City, died Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Kalkaska Eden Center.   She was born August 20, 1928 in Northampton, PA the daughter of Russell and Irene.

Bernice was a Registered Nurse and worked many years at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  She enjoyed collecting dolls, especially Barbie dolls. She also enjoyed quilting...

Dec 21, 2018

Raymond L. Elder,  86, of Mancelona, passed away on December 21, 2018 at his daughter’s  home.

Ray was born on February 24, 1932, in Deford, MI, the son of Douglas and Olive (Churchill) Elder.

Ray was a longtime resident of Mancelona where he was employed at Gulf and Western.  He was a member of the...

Dec 19, 2018

Duane Johnson of Kewadin passed away December 19, 2018 at Munson Medical Center at the age of 67 years.

A loving husband, a wonderful fun loving father and jokester of a brother. A man who would help out family and friend with a willing heart. We will miss and love you sweetheart.

No services are...

Dec 18, 2018

Andra L. Harcourt,  67, of Mancelona, passed away on December 18, 2018 in Mancelona.

Andra was born on March 28, 1951, in Flint, the daughter of Robert and Florence (Chaney) Skaggs.

Family was very important to her, especially her grandchildren.  She was a loving and caring woman and enjoyed computer games and puzzles.

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Dec 18, 2018

Ella Louise Hopp, 91 of Alba, died Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Grandvue Medical Center.  She was born June 24, 1927 in Oxford, the daughter of John and Elsie (Dobson) Wiles.

On October 22, 1949 in Richmond, she married Herman Hopp.  Together they enjoyed 64 years of marriage. For most of their marriage they were dairy farmers...

Dec 16, 2018

Philip C. Becker, age 64 of Beaver Island passed away on December 16, 2018 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital.

Memorial service will be held in the Summer of 2019.

Arrangements are being handled by the Winchester Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Dec 16, 2018

Helen E. Arthur, age 91 of Charlevoix passed away on December 16, 2018 at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital.

Helen was born on October 30, 1927 in Detroit to the late Joseph E. and Tressa A. (Marshall) Parker. She enjoyed spending her time with family, reading, knitting, crocheting and praying nightly. Helen will be remembered as the very...

Dec 10, 2018

Charles “Chuck” F. Peterson, 56, of Ellsworth, died Monday, December 10, 2018 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.

He was born March 31, 1962 in Lansing, MI to Okey and Isabel (Edson) Peterson.

Chuck served in the US Air Force from 1982 to 1986.

Chuck enjoyed cooking, reading, going to the casino,...

Dec 6, 2018

Michael "Mike" Hayes, age 88 of Mancelona passed away on December 6, 2018 at Otsego Memorial Hospital.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 12th at 1:30 pm at the Mancelona United Methodist Church with a luncheon to follow.  The family will receive friends from 12:30 until the time of service.

Arrangements are being...

Dec 6, 2018

Walter Rakicki, 90 of Bellaire, died December 6, 2018 at the Samaritas Senior Living Facility in Acme.  He was born August 25, 1928 in Detroit the son of Walter and Frances Rakicki.

Walter proudly served in the United States Navy.  He was a police officer for the City of Detroit for many years and also worked for...

Dec 5, 2018

James A. Crothers,  72, of Alden, passed away on December 5, 2018 at Munson Medical Center.

Jim was born on February 1, 1946, in Traverse City, the son of Percy and Geraldine (Zimmerman) Crothers.

Jim was a longtime resident of Alden and was active around the communities.  He was a volunteer fireman for Alden for...

Dec 5, 2018

Norma J. Teague, 96, of Charlevoix passed away on December 5, 2018 at Boulder Park Terrace.

Norma was born on August 2, 1922 in Detroit to the late Ernest and Gladys (Empey) Wolf. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Charlevoix where she was Senior Warden for many years. Norma worked for Maison & Jardin...

Dec 4, 2018

Levi Robin Tilton, 33 of Kalkaska, died Tuesday, December 4, 2018 after a courageous 8 year battle with cancer.  He was born June 3, 1985 in Rantoul, IL the son of Robin Tilton and Linda Tobias Chippa.

Levi lived life to the fullest and always had a smile on his face.  He was constantly helping others and...

Dec 3, 2018

William A. Brooks, 88, of East Jordan, died Monday, December 3, 2018 at Eastport Village Care Home.

He was born on March 20, 1930 to Alfred and Marion (Gardner) Brooks in Charlevoix.

On July 23, 1955 he married Jacqueline M. Simpson in East Jordan. They lived in Banks Township, moving to East Jordan in 1960....

Dec 3, 2018

Madlyn J. Heise, 97, went home to be with the Lord on December 3, 2018. Madlyn was born in Jackson, MI to Arlow and Irene (Gregory) Crites.

After graduating from Northern High School in Detroit in 1938, Madlyn spent several summers working as a nanny in the Chicago area, and later at the Chicago Club in Charlevoix,...