Jan 2, 2019

Karen A Joseph, 56 of Central Lake, passed away January 2, 2019.

She was the wife of Randolph, mother of Kyle and Emily.

No services are planned at this time.

Jan 1, 2019

Evelyn J Auffant, 94 of Charlevoix, died peacefully January 1, 2019 at the Georgia House.

Born in 1924 to Louis and Augustina (Hoffman) Ramu, Evelyn graduated from Hunter High School and attended Hunter College in New York.

Evelyn was a devout Christian woman who loved her Lord.

She was an active member of...

Jan 1, 2019

Jerry Joe Gerber, 73, of Charlevoix, died Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at the Georgia House.  He was born May 14, 1945, to Aaron and Emma (Weaver) Gerber in Fairview, MI.

During his lifetime he was employed in many occupations, a few of which included carpenter, shoe repairman, maintenance at Ausable Valley Nursing Home, meatman at Troyers Meat...

Dec 29, 2018

Janis Glass of Charlevoix passed away at home on Dec. 29, 2018, at the age of 81. A well-known local artist, Jan painted award-winning watercolors that were exhibited at the Detroit Institute of the Arts and at other museums and galleries around the state. Her signature work consisted of delicate botanical paintings of plants native to the North Point...

Dec 28, 2018

Irene L. Dougherty, 98, of Echo Township died Friday, December 28, 2018 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan.

She was born August 20, 1920 in Rapid City to Ervin and Mildred (Atkinson) Hart.

She married Versel Crawford on May 5, 1939 in East Jordan where they made their home. Mr. Crawford died in...

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.

...

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...