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Wayne Paré

August 7, 1939 – October 17, 2024 Richard “Wayne” Paré age 85 went to his “real home”; as he called it, to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, October 17, 2024. He lived his life to the fullest and knew to expect the unexpected. He will be deeply missed and remembered for many things, but mostly for the fierce love he had for his family. His greatest earthly joy and gifts from God were his family: children Michael (Angela) Paré, Susan (Mike) Prins, Lisa (Ted) TenBrink, Stacey (Mark E) Paré-Malcolm; grandchildren Ashlee (Steven) Storrs, Olivia (Eric) Rosendall, Amber Tift, Sam Fabiano, Ryan Tift, Adam Paré, Taylor ( Jackie) Prins, Ginger (Peter) Herman, Zach Tenbrink (Paul), Dakota Bankston, Lacey Bankston (Tyler), Austin TenBrink, Brandon (Callie) Robb, Shane Robb, Ian Malcolm, Thomas Malcolm; greatgrandchildren Marina, Frank, Skylar, Stella, Braxton, Claudia, Elias, McKenna, Amora, Fitz, Sylvia, Oliver, Archer, Isaac, Kalina. He is also survived by the mother of all four children and ex-wife of 33 years, Barbara Paré-Charpentier; brother, Gregg (Barbara) Paré; and many nieces and nephews. Those already in Heaven who prepared for his arrival are his parents Walter and Olive Paré; brothers Tom, Brad, Brian; nephew, Todd Paré; grandparents Dalphice (Pipi) and Adeline (Mimi) Paré and Arthur and Marie Gignac. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM

Donald Darga

Died October 29, 2024 CEDAR — Donald Darga, 90, of Cedar, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born on January 17, 1934, in Centerville Township, the son of Frank and Katherine (Osga) Darga, a blonde-haired child that didn’t get his first haircut until well into his toddler years. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM

Jean Ann Grant

Died October 26, 2024 SUTTONS BAY – Jean Ann Grant, 81, of Suttons Bay, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Effie’s Place in Leland surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born March 6, 1943, in Lake Leelanau, the daughter of Wallace and Harriet (Plamondon) Drow. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM

Thomas A. Meoak Sr

Thomas A. Meoak Sr

Died October 30, 2024 LAKE LEELANAU — Thomas Arthur Meoak Sr., 70, of Lake Leelanau, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Orchard Creek Supportive Care in Elmwood Township. Thomas was born on February 14, 1954, in Lansing, Michigan, to Eugene and Annie (Donaldson) Meoak. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM

Charles “Chuck” Otis Leachman Sr.

Charles “Chuck” Otis Leachman Sr.

Charles “Chuck” Otis Leachman Sr., age 86, of Traverse City, was called Home on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Some may remember Chuck as a long time Parish Member and Usher at St. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM

Pamela Joan Haney

Pamela Joan Haney

With her loving parents present, Pamela Joan Haney took her first breath on Tuesday, June 26, 1945, at Saginaw St. Mary’s Hospital. 10/30/2024 05:31 PM

Michael Joseph Kearns, Jr.

Michael Joseph Kearns, Jr.

Northport, Michigan, Michael Joseph Kearns, age 90, died at his home overlooking Lake Michigan just before sunset – at a time and in the place he loved most. At his side were his wife, Marilee Milroy, and their combined 15 living children, many of whom were present physically, while others joined their father in spirit. 10/30/2024 05:31 PM

Rosemary “Rose” Ralls

Rosemary “Rose” Ralls

Rosemary (“Rose”) Ralls, of Glen Arbor, Michigan, died peacefully on October 1, 2024, at her second home in Rio Verde, Arizona. Many of the family’s most cherished memories of Rose are the fun and hijinks they had with her climbing the Sleeping Bear Dunes, lighting sparklers on the 4th of July, watching sunsets over Lake Michigan, and eating cheeseburgers and ice cream in Leelanau County. A memorial service to celebrate Rose’s life will be held at 10:30 am on November 16, 2024, at Okemos Community Church, 4734 Okemos Road, Okemos, Michigan. 10/30/2024 05:31 PM

Philip W. Egeler

Philip W. Egeler

LAKE LEELANAU – Philip Willard Egeler, 81, of Lake Leelanau, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024 at home with his family at his side. Philip was born June 13, 1943 in Detroit the son of Willard and Doris (Wichern) Egeler. 10/30/2024 05:31 PM

Amy B. Harrison

Amy B. Harrison

Northport – Amy Beth Harrison, 60, passed away of natural causes on Monday, October 22, 2024, at her home, “The Log.” Amy was born January 16, 1964, in Lafayette, Indiana, the daughter of Joseph and Ann (Gillespie) Harrison III. She was raised in Attica, Indiana, but was a lifelong summer resident of Northport, Michigan. 10/30/2024 05:31 PM

Egeler services set

Egeler services set

Philip W. Egeler, 81, of Lake Leelanau died October 21, 2024. 10/23/2024 06:26 PM

Gilbert A Bogley

Gilbert A Bogley

Gilbert A. Bogley passed away peacefully at his home in Lake Leelanau, Michigan, surrounded by his loving family. Gil leaves behind a legacy of leadership, community involvement, and unwavering devotion to his family and friends. 10/23/2024 06:26 PM

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