Kenneth Gordon Kolndorfer
Nov 20, 2021
Kenneth "Ken" Kolndorfer, 69, of Kingsley, died Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. He was born in Traverse City on June 19, 1952, the son of Gordon and Charrie (Carlisle) Kolndorfer.
Ken worked as a mason for over 50 years. He took pride in his work and always had a colorful story...
George James Novotny
Nov 19, 2021
George James Novotny, 98, of Pentwater, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021, at his home. He was born July 21, 1923, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Frank Sr. and Agnes (Chobat) Novotny.
George proudly served his country in the US Navy, and was a veteran of WWII. He had also worked as a supervisor...
Bonnie Jean Kelsey
Nov 19, 2021
Bonnie Jean Kelsey, 96, or Traverse City, passed away November 19, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.
Bonnie was a loving wife, devoted mother of six, and adored grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved spending time with her family, and church family as well. As a retired librarian, she loved to read books, walk the beach looking for...
Ernest Joseph Montroy Jr.
Nov 19, 2021
Ernest Joseph Montroy Jr, 93, of Kewadin, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021. Ernest loved fishing and hunting; and everyone knew him for his big garden, which he would share the proceeds of with family and friends. In his later years, he loved his wild birds that he fed daily and also the deer that would visit. Ernie was always...
Scott Alan Pritchard
Nov 19, 2021
Scott Alan Pritchard, 57, of Interlochen, died Friday, November 19, 2021, at home. He was born July 21, 1964, in Bay City, the son of Walter Pritchard and Patricia Klinger Pritchard.
Scott was a gifted carpenter. There was nothing he couldn't build or fix. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed boating and a sports enthusiast who...
Richard Lee Sondag
Nov 18, 2021
Richard "Dick" Lee Sondag, of Kingsley, MI, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2021, with his family by his side. Richard was born     May 27, 1943, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Lawrence and Marguerite Sondag. He was one of four children born to Lawrence and Marguerite, and enjoyed a great childhood with Jerry, Joyce, and Marilyn. Dick joined the...
Elizabeth Jean Kiefer
Nov 17, 2021
Elizabeth Jean Kiefer, 101, of Pentwater, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021. She was born July 19, 1920, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of James and Elizabeth (Otto) Candlin.
While in Chicago, Elizabeth attended the Chicago Conservatory of Music. She was also an artist who enjoyed painting, drawing, and writing. Elizabeth was a community oriented woman, being...
Paul Smith
Nov 16, 2021
Chief Paul Smith, 60, of Pentwater, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at his home. He was born January 2, 1961, in Flint, the son of Charles and Edrid Diane (Peterson) Smith.
He began firefighting on Pentwater Fire Department in the fall of 2002 and worked his way up the ranks over the years. In 2006, he...
Jack Michael Nelson
Nov 13, 2021
Jack Michael Nelson, 73, of Traverse City, died Saturday, November 13, 2021, at home. He was born January 11, 1948, in Pontiac, the son of Julius and Lillian (Woodworth) Nelson.
Jack was a proud Vietnam veteran, serving in the US Army. He attained the rank of Specialist and was awarded two Purple Hearts. Following his honorable discharge,...
Kenny R. Mills
Nov 12, 2021
Kenny R. "McKenzie" Mills, of Muskegon, was born March 12, 2002, and unexpectedly passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021, at the age of 19.
Kenny was a 2020 Whitehall High School graduate, and was attending Muskegon Community College. Kenny was about to...
Margaret L. Zywicki
Nov 12, 2021
Margaret L. (Smith) Zywicki, 88, of Traverse City, died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, November 12, 2021, at Effie's Place in Leland, Michigan. She was born November 2, 1933, in Cedar, Michigan, the daughter of Bert and Doris (April) Smith.
Margaret enjoyed making crafts with her husband, Tony, to give away to family and friends. She...
Shirley Mary Novotny
Nov 11, 2021
Shirley Mary Novotny, 96, of Pentwater, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021, at her home. She was born July 25, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of the late Matthew and Lillian (Hagedorn) Heinz.
Shirley enjoyed golfing with friends, enjoying meals at the Oceana County Commission on Aging, and was a faithful member at St. Vincent Catholic...
Lisa R. Johnson
Nov 10, 2021
Lisa R. Johnson, age 93, of Mears, passed away early Wednesday morning , November 10, 2021. Lisa was born as Ruth Anna Lisa Öjst to Erik Öjst and Göta (Domeiji) in Alnö, Sweden, on March 23, 1928. On August 7, 1954, she married Edwin M. Johnson in Alnö, Sweden Lisa was an exceptional lady. She married an American farmer/teacher who...
Robert James Marriott
Nov 8, 2021
Robert James Marriott, 52, of Ludington, died unexpectedly Monday, November 8, 2021, at home. He was born October 17, 1969, in Trenton, Michigan.
Robert graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor's Degree in English. He worked for several years at Sherwin Williams in Ludington, and was currently employed at UPS in Ludington. In his spare time,...
William "Bill" Joseph Merten
Nov 7, 2021
William "Bill" Joseph Merten, 65, of Hart, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 7, 2021, at home. He was born July 11, 1956, in Hart, the son of Joseph and Mary (Kokx) Merten.
Bill is survived by: his wife, Kimberlee; 2 daughters; 2 sons; 2 sisters; 4 brothers; and 11 very loved grandkids.
Bill was preceded...
Bruce Edward Hendrie
Nov 7, 2021
Bruce Edward Hendrie, 60, of Mears, died Sunday, November 7, 2021, after a long struggle with cancer. He was born November 29, 1960, in Detroit, the son of Robert and Bertha (Williams) Hendrie.
Bruce worked for many years as a drywaller and painter. In his spare time he loved building with rocks.
Bruce is survived...
Cyrus North Patten
Nov 4, 2021
Cyrus North Patten, 87, of Ludington, died Thursday, November 4, 2021, at home. He was born September 9, 1934, in Ludington, the son of George and Dolly Patten Sr.
Cyrus was an ironworker for Local #340 out of Battle Creek for over 45 years. In his spare time, Cyrus loved putzing around his farm, tending to his...
Patricia Montgomery
Nov 4, 2021
Patricia "Pat" May Montgomery, passed away on November 4, 2021. She was born December 26, 1934, in Williamsburg.
She graduated from Elk Rapids School in 1953 and moved to Livonia where she married her first husband, Jim Blankenhagen, in 1956. They raised 3 sons. Larry, Thomas, and, David (Sue) Blankenhagen. Pat worked for the Livonia Observer for...
Leslie Hill
Nov 4, 2021
Leslie O. Hill, age 72 of Alden, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, quietly at her home.
Leslie was born in Jackson, Michigan, on October 29, 1949, the daughter of Wallace and Doris
(Moss) Oldacre. She attended and graduated from Jackson High School, and went on to attend
Denison University in Ohio.
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Marie Gale
Nov 4, 2021
Marie Gale, of Hart, passed away on her 95 th birthday, November 4, 2021. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in Hart on the family farm. She met Erwin and they married in 1947; they were married for 59 years, during which time they raised five children, and grew a two gas-pump store into a community...
