All Obituaries

  Ray Henry Sloop, 92, of East Jordan, Michigan passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018, at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital.   Ray was born on November 4, 1925, in East Jordan to the late Harry and Elizabeth (Gilkerson) Sloop.  In 1942, he enlisted in the US Marines and was assigned to the 2nd Marine Division. During WWII, he was involved in the retaking of Saipan, first expeditionary force to Nagasaki, and occupation of Japan.   Upon his return home,...

  Nancy K. Bowers, 86, of East Jordan died Monday, November 12, 2018, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan.   She was born on February 7, 1932, in Elsie, Michigan, the daughter of Charles Kermit and Anna Rhea (Voorhees) Richards.   She married Floyd E. Bowers, Jr. on December 30, 1950, in Boyne City. They made their home in Linden, Michigan.  They moved to East Jordan in 1981. He died on January 26, 2014.   During Floyd’s military service to his...

Martin Charles Weisler,Sr.  81, died Monday, November 12, 2018, at his home in East Jordan. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

  Loving mother grandmother and friend, Quinella M. Potter, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 7L, 2018, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan.   She is survived by John Lashmit loving companion of 20 plus years; children, Jay (Mariska) Potter Sr., Barry (Lisa) Potter and Penny Potter; as well as several grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Potter and son, Franklin Jamie Potter.   A graveside...

Rita I. Gibbard, 91, of East Jordan died Sunday, July 8, 2018, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility. She was born on November 2, 1926, in Hazel Park, Michigan, the daughter of Frank and Alice (LaVasaur) Zeitz. Rita grew up in Hazel Park and graduated later in years from East Jordan High School in 1971. She had worked 20 years at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan. She retired as a certified nurse’s aide. She was a believer in Jesus Christ and her church was in her...

Coleda Belzek (nee Talley), 82, passed peacefully on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, surrounded by her family at her home near East Jordan. She was born on June 14, 1936, in New Port, Arkansas, the daughter of Clyde O'Dell and Elsie (Carter) Talley. On October 3, 1959, she married Joseph Belzek in Schiller Park, Illinois. Coleda and Joseph resided in Chicago, Illinois for 42 years while raising their children and building their life together.  Coleda was a homemaker and...

  Jessie James King, 62, died Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at his home in East Jordan. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at the Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in East Jordan. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 12:00 Noon until service time at the funeral home.

  Laura Marie Mason, 54, of East Jordan, MI died at Grandvue Medical Care Facility, on September 28, 2018, surrounded by her family.    Laura was born on September 27, 1964 to Thomas and Evelyn Mason in Wyandotte, Michigan.    A devout Catholic and loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend, Laura was an inspiration to all who knew her. She was born with cerebral palsy, but never let that stop her. She was an accountant, a dedicated babysitter to the Dr. Steven...

Cheryl J. Lawton, 71, of Norwood Township passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 8, 2018, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 17, 1947, in Detroit, to Rudolph A. and Helen (Chorley) Henkel.  She grew up in Huntington Woods and graduated from Shrine High School, Royal Oak, in 1965, then attended Michigan State University for several years.  Cheryl spent much of her late childhood summers at her parents’ cottage on Lake...

  Lyman W. Hammond, 78, of East Jordan, passed away peaceful in his sleep, Wednesday, September 13, 2018, after a long battle with C.O.P.D.  By his side were family and loved ones to see him off on his final adventure.   He was born on September 26, 1939, the son of Frank and Nancy (Lachene) Hammond.   He is survived by two children, Karen Hammond Graham and Brian (Kelly) Hammond; twelve grandchildren who love their “Grandpa” and eleven great...