All Obituaries

Felicia L. Sabatini,  101, of Alden, passed away on October 21, 2020 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.    No services will be held.    She will be buried in the Helena Township Cemetery in Alden.  Arrangements are being handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Marshall E. Brownell, 64, of East Jordan, passed away October 20, 2020 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan.  Marshall was born May 7, 1956 in Bellaire, to Donald E. Brownell and Merilynn (Lewis) Brownell.  Marshall was an avid Northern Michigan hunter, fisher, and collector of various things.  Surviving Marshall are his parents Don and Merilynn Brownell of Central Lake, multiple children and grandchildren, brother Rex Brownell of Traverse City, sister Donna...

Mildred M. Stall, lovingly called Polly, was the only daughter of Nellie and Gilbert Stark of Green River, MI, died Tuesday, October 20, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Nellie and Gilbert Stark, and her husband, Robert W. Stall of Mancelona. Mildred is survived by her four daughters, Jean (Michael) Marmo, Jane (James) Keller, Robin Stall, and Barbara (Scott) Davenport; five grandchildren, Karl Davenport, Addison Davenport, Marion (Matthew) Mathisen, Jennifer (Shawn)...

Ryan Austin Jr. gained his angel wings after a short time on earth Monday, October 19, 2020. He is survived by his parents, Ryan Austin and Savannah Kendall; three siblings, Thomas Aiden Huffman, Tristin Kendall, and Archer Crawford; maternal grandparents, Jill Moeke and Steven Kendall I; paternal grandmother, Lori Opdenhoff; maternal great-grandparents, Sharon (Burton) Moeke; uncle, Steven Kendall II; and great aunt, Myra (Greg) Finney. He was preceded in death by his paternal...

Dolores Cleo Steiner, 98 of Bellaire passed away peacefully Monday, October 19, 2020 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.     On November 8, 1921 Jake and Bethel (Knight) Youngedike welcomed their first daughter to their farm. Born, raised and educated in Central Lake, Dolores enjoyed bobsledding down Dean Hill and sliding all the way to the river.  In the summer she enjoyed roller skating on the sidewalks at the Central Lake Hotel.  At that time area church youth...

Fredrick Bolhuis, 101, of Ellsworth, died October 19, 2020 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire, arriving at his heavenly homeland on the 75th anniversary of his return to the States after WWII when he literally kissed the ground.     Fred was born April 18, 1919 in Banks Township, the 10th of William and Tena (Drenth) Bolhuis' 12 children. He grew up on the family farm with a dog named Brownie and a horse named Queen which he rode bareback. When Fred was 9,...

Thomas “Tommy” Watros,  24, of East Jordan, passed away on October 19, 2020 at his home.    Tommy was born on August 4, 1996, in Petoskey, the son of William and Veronica (Hosler) Watros.    He was a fun-loving young man with a great personality.  He enjoyed people watching, especially at carnivals.   He loved the outdoors, fishing, boat rides among other activities.    Tommy loved “slapstick” comedies on TV,...

Ruby Mae Collins, 94, of Mancelona passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. She was born on July 3, 1926 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the daughter of Paul and Anna (Schoenrock) Morrison.  Ruby enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and travelling. The Christmas candies and cookies she baked were greatly anticipated each holiday season. She enjoyed many trips to California visiting Jeff & Sandi and the girls, traveling to the Black Hills with her...

Lorraine Ann “Aunt Rain” Evans, 81 of Central Lake, died Sunday, October 18, 2020 at home.  She was born June 29, 1939 in Bellaire the daughter of Herman and Nora (Allers) Evans.    Lorraine graduated from Central Lake High School in 1957 and moved out West  to live and work for several years.  She moved home eventually retiring from Dura (Gulf & Western) after 35 years of dedicated service.     Aunt Rain loved spending time with her...

Skip Jacob Nothstine, 88, of Mancelona, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020 at his home.  He was born on August 10, 1932 in Mancelona, the son of Samuel and Clara (Olson) Nothstine. Skip graduated from Mancelona High School in 1950, and went to work at the A&P store for a short time before enlisting in the United States Army.  He served overseas during the Korean War, earning the rank of Sfc.  Upon returning home, he began working at Mt. Clemens Metal Products where...