All Obituaries

Ronald R. Marcoux, age 61, suddenly and unexpectedly died of a heart attack on October 25, 2020 in his home in Central Lake Michigan. He was a jack of all trades, able to do anything he set his mind to. He was particularly focused on his faith, which included teaching Bible studies and discussing theology with anyone. He enjoyed using his skills in sound, lighting, and music to serve his God and help others. Ron is survived by his wife of 28...

Virginia Marie Mosley, 97, formerly of Bellaire, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Fox Run Senior Living Community in Novi, MI.  She was born on March 4, 1923 in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of John and Anna May (Musser) Ketchum. On January 31, 1943, Virginia married Donald Mosley in Keokuk.  Together they raised three children.  After summering in Bellaire for thirty years, the two of them retired there permanently in 1989.  They cherished the time they were able...

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.

Larry Thomas Leiter, 53, of Mancelona passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at his home.  He was born on December 17, 1966 in Traverse City, MI, the son of Dale and Ursula (Gross) Leiter. A full obituary will be posted in the near future. Arrangements are in the care of the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.  Please sign his online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com

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,...