Obituaries

Frank J. Malak

Frank J. Malak, age 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was an active member of the American Legion. He was a devoted Christian and attended the American Asian Apostolic Church with his wife. Frank was known for his goofy, silly, and loving personality. He dedicated over...

Marlene Kay Milliman

Marlene Kay Milliman, 77, of Kalkaska, passed away suddenly on Sept. 5, 2024 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. She was born on Oct. 8, 1946 in Traverse City to the late F. “Mike” and Beverly (Ghastin) Riley. Marlene began her career with Ma Bell, navigating through decades of change and progress, and retired as a manager at AT&T. Though she excelled in her professional life, her...

James J. Vargo

James J. Vargo, 96, of Central Lake, MI passed away peacefully on July 30, 2024 in St. Joseph, MO. James was born on May 24, 1928 in Cleveland, OH, the son of James J. Vargo Sr. and Mary (Makransky) Vargo. James married Rose Marie Krejci on Oct. 23, 1948. James Vargo started his insurance career in 1950 with Metropolitan Life. He then went to work for Sentry Insurance in 1965. He was made Sales...

William Emery Ross (Bill)

William Emery Ross (Bill), longtime resident of Broken Arrow, OK, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sept. 7, 2024, after a short period of illness. Bill was born in Detroit, MI, on May 20, 1932, the first of four brothers and a sister, by their parents, William Hearn Ross and Nancy Emery Ross. He grew up around Detroit and met his future wife, Oylinda Sue McPeek, when...