All Obituaries

Frederick “Fred” W. Jolliffe, age 84 of Charlevoix passed away on October 19, 2018 at Boulder Park Terrace. Fred was born on March 28, 1934 in Charlevoix to the late William and Frances (Lord) Jolliffe. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean war. Fred retired after many years of work as a tool and die maker at Dura Automotive Systems in Mancelona. Fred enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, caring for his animals that he owned throughout the years. He also was known...

Doris M. Mason,  93, of Bellaire, passed away on October 18, 2018 at Munson Medical Center.  Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes with visitation from 10 am until the time of services.  A full obituary will be posted in the near future.

Faye Maxine Bergmann, 90, passed away October 17, 2018 at the Charlevoix Hospital following a brief illness.  Maxine was born July 24, 1928 to Oral and Lola (Hinshaw) Lewis in Charlevoix, and was a lifelong resident of Charlevoix.  Following graduation from Charlevoix High School, she attended Michigan State University and returned to marry her high school sweetheart Eugene Bergmann, also of Charlevoix.  Together they raised four children: Tom (Jody) Bergmann, Jeanne (Bill)...

Jane C. Grimes,  85, of Mancelona, passed away on October 16, 2018 at her home.  Arrangements are pending and will be announced with a full obituary in the near future.  Arrangements are being handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Thomas D. Hoedeman, 49, of Williamsburg, passed away on October 16, 2018 at his home.  No services are planned at this time.  Arrangements are being handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Douglas C. Winnell, age 71 of Charlevoix passed away on October 12, 2018 at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital. Douglas was born on May 15, 1947 in Petoskey to the late Charles and Gail (Crump) Winnell. Douglas enjoyed reading many novels especially Western’s. He also spent a lot of his time collecting cars, both real and antique car models. He owned many cars throughout the years that he would buy and sell. On May 15, 1976, in Petoskey, he married Theresa Hollister who survives....

Larry L. Burgess, former 90th District Court Magistrate died Wednesday October 10 2018 at the age of 77.   Larry was born August 8,1941 in Alabama where he lived until his family moved to Detroit where he graduated from Cass Technical High School in the printing curriculum.  After high school, he enlisted in the U. S. Air Force where he was stationed at Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda and served as a staff meteorologist in Greenland for a year. Following the service, he...

Louis A. Kemnitz, 96, of Bellaire, Michigan passed away on October 7, 2018.  Louis was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, incredible friend to many, and one of the most kind people on the face of the earth. Louis had a 40 year career with Illinois Bell Telephone Co. where he started working as a telephone lineman.  After WWII, he returned to work with the Bell System while also attending Northwestern University to earn his engineering degree and later his MBA. ...

Richard L. John, age 69 of Petoskey, previously of Charlevoix passed away on October 1, 2018 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital. Richard was born on October 22, 1948 in Charlevoix, MI to the late Alvin and Dorothy (Pabo) John. Richard was a member of the Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Petoskey as well as the Knights of Columbus. He spent a lot of his free time volunteering in his communities. Richards favorite activity was spending time with his daughter and grandchildren. He...

Jerry W. Wright,  78, of Mancelona, passed away on September 29, 2018 at his home.    Jerry was born on August 9, 1940, in Mancelona, the son of Donald and Arbutus (Brown) Wright.    Jerry was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing.    He served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force.    On April 29, 1958, in Lansing, MI, he married Judy Fox who survives.  Also surviving are 4 sons, Rick Wright of Houghton...