All Obituaries

James W. Lutz, age 87 of Charlevoix passed away on April 25, 2018 at the Georgia House. James was born on April 20, 1931 in Bessemer, MI to the late Charles and Margaret Lutz. James graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor’s degree. He also served in the United States Army for 2 years. Following his discharge, he began working for Chesapeake and Ohio railroad. James was a lifelong employee of the C & O Railroad and worked for many years in both...

Valerie Gayle Turnage, 65 of Kalkaska, died April 25, 2018 at Munson Medical Center.    She was born September 28, 1952 in Detroit the daughter of Donald and Virginia (Watkins) Miller.     Valerie was a wonderful, kind person.  She loved cooking, decorating for the holidays and going to yard sales.  She especially loved volunteering her time to help those in need and spending time with her grandchildren.  Valerie was proud to have...

Garry G. Arnold,  71, of Central Lake, passed away on April 24, 2018 at his home.  No services are planned at this time.  There will be a memorial service at a later date, time and place to be announced.  Arrangements are being handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Bruce Alfred Mortensen, age 97, was taken home by the angels on April 23rd, 2018.  He is fondly remembered by his family as a hard-working provider who taught each of them to be thankful for what they have and to work for what they want.  Bruce was a long-time resident of Breedsville, MI, where he and his first wife, Lillian, raised their five children and where he owned and operated his own fuel delivery business.  Bruce proudly served in the US Army as a Master Staff...

Orland Dallas Dewey, 82, a lifelong resident of Bellaire, died Monday, April 23, 2018, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  He was born April 19, 1936, the son of Orland V. and Eva Marie (Arball) Dewey, but raised by his grandparents and several wonderful neighbors.    Orland was a hard worker and a problem solver. He worked full-time at Lamina Bronze, retiring after 44 years of service.  Orland always had at least one project in progress, with...

Doreen Balon of Bellaire died Sat. April 21, 2018 at the Heritage House in Bellaire. A full obituary and arrangements will be published soon.

Bryar James Allan Meadows, infant son of Desiree Peters and Jourdan Meadows, was stillborn, April 20, 2018 at Munson Medical Center.    He is survived by his parents, his sisters Gabrielle Peters, Halie, Sophie and Faith Meadows, brother Jourdan Meadows, his grandma Gail Straight, grandma Gloria Allen, Grandpa Mark Straight, great grandmother Maryann Turner, great grandmother Donna Leski, aunt Kayla (Luke Vandenberg) Straight, uncles Jason (Bobbie) Meadows, Jameson...

Randall Howard, 65, passed away on April 19, 2018 in Grand Rapids, MI.  Arrangements are to be announced at a later date.  Arrangements are being handled by the Winchester Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com. 

Daniel C. Waldron, age 28 of Charlevoix MI, born April 28, 1989, passed away unexpectedly on April 17, 2018. He is survived by his Mother Debra Woodward, Father Bradley (Juli) Waldron; Brother Eddie, Sister Amy, Nephew River; Grandparents Janet Sapatka, Russ Barr; Aunts and Uncles Kevin (Mary), Keith (Kirsten), Jackie (James), Laurie (Mike); numerous Cousins and Dear Friends. A memorial service will be held at Community Reformed Church, 100 Oak St., Charlevoix, MI, 49720,...

Wesley Aaron Forbes Pardee, 31 of Grand Rapids and formerly of Central Lake, died Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at home.    He was born July 7, 1986 in Traverse City, the son of Kimberly (Pardee) Konefke and Keith Snarey.  Wesley graduated from Central Lake high school in 2004 with honors.    Wesley was an outgoing, friendly, funny guy.  He loved spending time with his family and joking around with them too.  He enjoyed fishing, especially in...