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Kaye Jean Wilcox
Kaye Jean Wilcox
1937 ~ 2024 NORTHPORT — Kaye Jean Wilcox, 87, of Northport, passed away on October 30, 2024, at her home, lovingly surrounded by family. Kaye Jean was born on February 27, 1937, in Traverse City to Clyde and Eleanor (Drohen) Leighton. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM
Wayne Paré
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
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
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
COMING EVENTS
COMING EVENTS
Organizations wishing to have their public events listed in this calendar can email [email protected] or call The Enterprise, 256-9827, before 5 p.m. Friday. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM
A heritage greater than mine
A heritage greater than mine
My grandfather’s grandfather was, I believe, an immigrant. My wife’s grandfather’s father was an immigrant. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM
A column by Alan Campbell
Hunting tradition unifying force
I’ve been looking within for answers to a question that’s pertinent to fewer and fewer people. Why do I hunt? It’s a bit late in life for self-reflection on an activity that has driven much of my spare time in fall, the most beautiful of seasons. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM
We remember those who served
We remember those who served
Monday, Nov. 11, will be Veterans Day, which means different things to different people. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM
Suttons Bay goes out-of-formula
Suttons Bay goes out-of-formula
An increase in funding could be a game-changer for Suttons Bay Public Schools. Superintendent Casey Petz announced Friday that the district will move to “outof- formula” status as a result of local tax collections exceeding per pupil funding levels provided for the state. 10/30/2024 05:31 PM
Campaign funds reported
Campaign funds reported
Follow the money. That catch phrase was popularized by the 1976 docudrama film “All the President’s Men,” which suggests political corruption can be brought to light by examining money transfers between parties. 10/30/2024 05:31 PM
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