Walter T. Sowles,  69, of Charlevoix, passed away on January 17, 2020 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.  There will be a visitation from 5-6:30 p.m., Saturday, January 25 at the Winchester Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes with military honors beginning at 6:30 pm followed by a time for sharing memories.  A full obituary will be posted in the near future.

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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 into the family business, Banner Linen Service Company of Detroit.  Upon selling the business and retiring, Bob and his family moved…

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 his hands.    On November 28, 1953 in Boyne City he married Mary Armstrong who survives.  Also surviving are his children…

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John Thomas Dillon,  78, of Charlevoix, passed away on January 12, 2020 at Boulder Park Terrace.  Arrangements are pending with the Winchester Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes and will be announced in the near future.

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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 Joseph Lloyd “Bud” McDonough on November 6, 1954.  Skip enjoyed spending time with her family more than anything else.  She…

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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 spending time outdoors. His favorite way to savor God’s creation was by fishing, especially ice fishing.  He also liked to read, and enjoyed his job driving for Antrim…

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Dennis Morgridge of Highland and formerly of Charlevoix, died Sunday, January 5, 2020.  He was the husband of Robin, father of  Emily, Shelby and Ben, son Bob and Mary Ellen; brother of David (Carrie) of Hailey, Idaho, Jeff (Lenore) Moraga, California; Jim of Charlevoix; uncle to many nieces and nephews, and friend to all.   Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 11, at 12 Noon at the First Congregational Church in Charlevoix.  The family will receive friends…

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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 (Lundquist) Anderson. On April 17, 1954, Allen married Virginia Fagen in Crown Point, Indiana.  Together they raised three children in Elk Rapids and enjoyed 61 years of married life together before Ginny’s passing in 2015.   Al graduated…

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. Survivors include his mother, Margaret Chapman; his two sons, Bryce Chapman of Bellaire, and Connor (Belle) Chapman of Ann Arbor; and his…

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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 of a generation shaped by great forces of change, and the discipline for learning that never, ever ceased, Marvin B. Wolf, M.D. brought a great sense of…

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 marriage.  Gertrude was an active member of the Ellsworth Community as well as the Ellsworth Christian Reformed Church.  She was a longtime member of the Michigan…

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