All Obituaries

David Lee Johnson met his Heavenly Father on August 7th, 2020 after managing heart disease for 38 years. He passed at home, overlooking Torch Lake with Elaine Johnson, the love of his life, by his side. Dave was born in 1941 in Keokuk, Iowa to Marleen and Joel Garrett Lee Johnson. He enjoyed childhood summers spent with his brother Dale Johnson along the Mississippi River and visiting with cousins in Minnesota. He graduated from Keokuk High School in 1959 and then St. Olaf College in...

Karen Renae Tosterud was welcomed into the arms of our Savior August 6th at her home in Bellaire, Michigan after a brief struggle with cancer. Family circled her bed. Karen was born in Rochester, Minnesota November 5, 1947. Karen grew up in  Gilbert, Minnesota where her father served as Superintendent of Schools. While attending Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, Karen met Robert Tosterud of Illinois who was attending North Dakota State University, across the Red River from...

Lizabeth K. Lanier,  59, of Beaver Island, passed away on August 6, 2020 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix.  No services are planned at this time.  A full obituary will appear in the near future.  Arrangements are being handled by the Winchester Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Marji Anne McDaniel, 67, of Lakes of the North passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020 at her home with her loved ones at her side.  She was born on October 18, 1952 in Anderson, IN, the daughter of William and June (Brown) Miller. Marji graduated from Highland High School and went on to attend the University of Minnesota as well as Ball State University.  On June 16, 1973, she married Joe McDaniel in New Columbus, IN and shortly thereafter they moved to Elkhart, IN.  In 1976,...

Barbara Jean Bassett, 66, of East Jordan passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born on September 28, 1953 in Charlevoix, MI the daughter of James and Elizabeth (Ackert) Novotny. Barb graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1971.  She attended Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City for a year, and she then visited Santa Barbara, CA with a friend.  While there, she met a young man named Evan C. Bassett, and they very...

Thelma B. Nalett,  97, of Pelzer, SC, formerly of Mancelona, passed away in Anderson, SC, on July 25, 2020.    Thelma was born on March 27, 1923 in Mancelona, the daughter of William and Louise (Wildfong) Doerr.    She was a longtime Mancelona Village Clerk and was a member of the VFW as well as the DAV (Disabled American Veterans).    She was also instrumental in building the DAV memorial south of Mancelona years ago.    She is survived...

James Isaac Biehl of Alden died peacefully on July 25, 2020.  He was born May 16, 1927 to Gerald and Marie (Easter) Biehl.  The fifth of nine children, he was dearly loved by his parents, brothers and sisters.  He was known as “Mike,” a nickname given to him as a teenager.  He grew up on his parent’s farm on Wetzel Lake Road, north of Mancelona.  During World War II, with two of his brothers in military service, Mike left high school to help run...

It is with profound sadness the family of Marian Louise (Hansen) Robbins 90, of Mancelona announces her peaceful passing at home on Friday July 24th, 2020 surrounded by those who loved and adored her.  Marian born on May 3rd, 1930 to Jay and Mamie Hulbert (Jenny) in Mancelona and was a life-long resident, where she was valued and respected by many.   A wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, and friend, Marian’s undeniable zest for life,...

Charles “Brad” LaPeer, 57 of Central Lake, passed away July 23, 2020 at home after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.  He was born Aug. 17, 1962 in Holland the son of Niles and Elnor (Rose) LaPeer.    Brad graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1981.  He stayed local to his roots living in Ellsworth and Central Lake all his life.  He enjoyed fishing, football, all things sports and the Maize and Blue!  Brad was a dedicated employee of Bay...

Dick E. Sommer, 84, of East Jordan, went home to be with the Lord on July 22, 2020 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility.    Dick was born on July 7, 1936, in Niles, MI, the son of John and Evelyn (Mead) Sommer.    He was Pastor of Grace Bible Church in Pleasant Valley and founder and director of Pleasant Valley Bible Camp for over 40 years.    He is survived by his 4 children, Rick Sommer, Nate (Robin) Sommer, Beth Sommer and Tim (Shalene) Sommer all of Central...