All Obituaries

Mary Louise Hawkins, 75, of Central Lake, passed away on January 20, 2020.  She was born on February 25, 1944 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Cecil and Helena (Kraemer) Murray. A full obituary with service information will be posted in the near future. Arrangements are in the care of the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.  Please sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com

John “Jack” Gallagher, 84, died peacefully at his Beaver Island home on January 19, 2020. The eldest of eight children, Jack grew up in Dearborn, Michigan with his parents, Austin Gallagher and Winnie Carney Gallagher. After graduating from Fordson High School he attended the University of Detroit, earning his baccalaureate degree in accounting. After two-years of service in the U.S. Army, he returned to work, began raising a family, and continued his studies at the U-of-D where...

John M. Stebe, Jr., 82 passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Charlevoix Area Hospital following a brief illness.  Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Catherine (Kiebel) Stebe; his three sons, Gary (Kelly); Robert (Sandy); and Scott (Laura), all of Charlevoix; his grandchildren Jaime (Clay) Soulliere, R. J. Stebe, Samantha (Hunter) Johnstone, Brennan Stebe (Lyndi Turpin), Cassidy (Braden) Knoop and Erin Stebe; great grandchildren Charlie and Ellie Soulliere, Addyson and Thomas...

Walter (Wally) Thomas Sowles, a resident of Charlevoix, entered eternal life on Friday, January 17, 2020. The son of the late Virgil and Bessie Sowles was born on February 22, 1950, in Midland, Michigan, where he was raised and educated.  After high school, Wally enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country proudly during the Vietnam War aboard the USS James Madison nuclear ballistic missile submarine. Following his service, Wally immediately began his postsecondary education at...

Peggy, beloved youngest daughter of Rodger L. and Victoria A. (Giamartin) Ketchman, Peggy was born on February 21, 1926 and called home to the Lord on January 17, 2020. Peggy has joined her parents and siblings in heaven: Mary Louise, Bunny (Ken) Hoganson, Rodger A. (Shirley) and Raoul Ketchman. She grew up as a first generation Italian American and lifelong Dearborn resident.  Peggy graduated from Roosevelt High School (Ypsilanti) and earned a bachelor of science degree in early...

Robert C. Charlton Sr. 93 of Central Lake, died peacefully January 15, 2020 at home.  He was born May 4, 1926 in Detroit the son of William T. and Helen (Chidsey) Charlton.     Bob was raised in Detroit and after high school graduation he joined the US Army Air Force.  He graduated from Michigan State University and went into the family business, Banner Linen Service Company of Detroit.  Upon selling the business and retiring, Bob and his family moved...

Earl A. Reibel, 87 of Central Lake, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at home.    He was born November 19, 1932 in Royal Oak, the son of Loyd and Irma (Palmer) Reibel.     Earl was an outdoor enthusiast!  He especially enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He also enjoyed racing all kinds of machines and could fix anything with his hands.    On November 28, 1953 in Boyne City he married Mary Armstrong who survives.  Also surviving are his children...

John Thomas Dillon, 78, passed away gently Sunday January 12, 2020 at Boulder Park Terrace In Charlevoix.  We are grieving his loss here on earth and celebrating his arrival in heaven.   John was born November 21, 1941 in Roseville Michigan and was the second child of Elva and Glenn Dillon.  He graduated from Ellsworth High School and went on to be certified in welding and fabricating which he used at his work of over 20 years as a tool and die maker.  Tom worked as...

Richard Herbert Reiley, 100, of Bellaire, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility with his family at his side.  He was born on December 7,1919 in Union City, MI, the son of Harry and Aura (Johnson) Reiley. Herb was raised on his family’s centennial farm with his three brothers.  After graduating high school, Herb served in the United States Army Air Corps as a commissioned officer and 1st Lieutenant during World War II.  In 1941, he...

Phillip J. Wilson, Sr.,  59, of Mancelona, passed away unexpectedly in Texas on January 11 , 2020.    Phil was born on January 16, 1960 in Bellaire, the son of Walter and Clara (Dalton) Wilson.    Phil was a Mancelona resident his whole life.  He served his country honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1977-1983.     He enjoyed fishing, cooking, snow skiing and especially riding his Harley Davidson motor cycle.    On December 4,...