All Obituaries

Vernal L. Walden,  85, of Alden, passed away on September 23, 2021 at Munson Medical Center.    Vern was born on March 16, 1936, in East Jordan, MI, the son of Alfred and Theresa (Hosler) Walden.    He was a "jack of all trades"  aka a "tinkerer" who  could fix anything.   He enjoyed taking on projects of all kinds and helping friends and family.    Vern enjoyed boating, bowling, playing cards and...

Wilda J. Bryce,  67, of Central Lake, passed away on September 22, 2021 at Munson Medical Center.   There will be no services.   Arrangements are being handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

It is with sadness that we announce the death of Timothy Lee Noirot (Charlevoix, Michigan), who passed away on September 20, 2021, at the age of 54. He is preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Noirot and sister Tami Rost. He is survived by his father Alva Noirot and six siblings. Those who attended high school with him may remember his beautiful singing voice and quick wit. Tim lived life on his own terms often doing the unconventional and unexpected. Tim was an organ donor, and through...

Lorrie Lou Skinner (Allen) was 62 years old when she decided to join her husband Alan Skinner in Heaven September 19, 2021. Lorrie graduated from Mancelona High school in 1977, and Bakers College four years after that earning an associate's degree. Shortly after college she met her first husband who gave her two children Leann Mallow(Stott) and Joseph Stott. Lorrie loved playing Bingo, card games,  Scrabble, cats, and crosswords. She also loved playing the piano, and did so...

Patricia Ann Gardner, 93, of Bellaire, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021.  She was born on September 8, 1928 in Bellaire, MI, the daughter of Harold “Sonny” and Wilma (Gardner) Chambers. Patricia graduated from Bellaire High School in 1946.  She was married to Johnny Bush, a military man, so she travelled all over the United States and even lived in Japan for a short time.  She returned to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula for several years before settling...

Earl Irwin “Bud” Grove, 92, of Boyne City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 18, 2021.  He was born on August 8, 1929 in Detroit, MI, the son of Earl and Hilda (Riley) Grove. In 1969, Bud became one of four founding members of Nu-Core, a company that specializes in copper power cable manufacturing.  He eventually became the sole owner of the company, and his two sons have since taken the reigns.  In his younger years he was an avid hunter as well as a...

Wayne Archer Willson, 73, of Ellsworth, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021.  He was born on December 27, 1947 in East Jordan, MI, the son of Cilffton and Phyllis (MacDonald) Willson.   Wayne graduated from East Jordan High School in 1965.  He went on to work with his brother, Burt in logging and log home construction for many years.  If Wayne had any free time, he would nearly always spend it fishing.  He enjoyed bait fishing for many species, but his...

Bethel Boss, 94, of Ellsworth died on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan.  She was born September 12, 1927 at home near Ellsworth, Michigan, the daughter of Oscar and Ethel (Murray) Larsen.  Bethel grew up on her family’s farm and campground on Six Mile Lake and loved being outdoors and on the lake.  She enjoyed serving the campers, and the family was blessed by the friendships formed. Bethel attended Pleasant Hill Country...

Raymond Jefferoy Huffman, 37, of Elmira left this world behind as his loved ones sat by his side and held his hands early Wednesday September 15th.  Celebration of life for Ray will be held at the Antrim Church of Christ in Mancelona Saturday, September 25th 1:00 p.m. through 5:00 p.m.   Ray was born December 15th 1983 in Traverse City, MI to Donald and Sandra (Beeler) Huffman of Mancelona. Ray attended Mancelona Public and Concord Academy.  Raymond worked many jobs, but...

Steven F. Puckett,  63, of Bellaire, passed away on September 13, 2021 at his home.    Steve was born on April 25, 1958, in Kalkaska, the son of Frank and Jean (Blair) Puckett.    He grew up in Mancelona where he resided until the early 1980's when he moved to Bellaire.    His greatest love besides his family was being an official and referee.   He began in 1983 at the Men's modified league in Bellaire and then decided to make a career...