All Obituaries

Diana M. Dewey, 60 of Mancelona passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on June 17, 2018. Diana was born on January 28, 1958 in Detroit to Norman and Vera (Alexander) Maloney. She enjoyed playing computer games, going to the casino, traveling and camping. On June 12, 1999 Diana married Charles Dewey who survives. She is also survived by her mother, Vera Maloney of Port Huron; 4 children, Wanda (Jay) Bigelow of Flushing, Angela Way of Mancelona,...

John “Jack” Hugh McKaig II left this world on June 17, 2018. He was born on January 3, 1943 in Detroit son of the late Jack and Marie McKaig. From 1967-1969, Jack served in the US Army. After completing his undergraduate degree at The University of Michigan and Wayne State University and his law degree at The Detroit College of Law, he began a law career in Mancelona, where he specialized in defending the rights of children.   Civic duty was close...

Robert “Bob” D. Howard, 61 of Mancelona passed away on June 17, 2018 at his home. Bob was born on August 10, 1956 in Flint to the late William and Phyllis (Bannon) Howard. He served in the United States Army for 2 years where he earned his GED. Following the Army he worked as a truck driver, handyman and mechanic. Bob was an active member of the Antrim Church of Christ. He enjoyed spending his time talking on the CB Radio, working on cars and small engines and...

Leslie Anne Knoop left this world on June 14, 2018 surrounded by more loving family and friends than she would have ever imagined would be with her. Leslie was born on September 13, 1967 in Hanover, Pennsylvania to Mike and Sue (Melhorn) Miller. She fought hard for three long painful years and was able to hide most of her pain. We admired her optimistic outlook; she always thought she would beat the cancer. Those of us that had the blessing of being close to her are truly...

David L. Childs, 59, of Bellaire passed away on June 13, 2018 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. David was born on October 11, 1958 in Dowagiac, MI to the late Lloyd and Shirley (Tinker) Childs. David loved being with his large family and enjoyed being able to see them often. He liked listening to music country and rock and roll and sharing his music with his daughters. David spent his free time fishing, watching Star Trek and working on cars. David is...

Helen Nuttall Brown,  97, of Bellaire, passed away on June 13, 2018 at home.  A memorial mass will take place at a later date at a downstate location.  A full obituary will be published in the future with date and location of mass.  Arrangements are being handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Joseph "Sonny" Morgan,  76, of Bellaire, passed away on June 11, 2018 at home.  No services are planned at this time.  A full obituary will be published in the future.  Arrangements are being handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Eva Renate Wendling, of Manistique, Michigan, passed away at the Heritage Haus Assisted Living facility in Bellaire, Michigan, on June 7, 2018.  Eva was born on April 12, 1929 in Breslau, Germany; near the end of WWII, she moved to Frankfurt, where she met and married her first husband while attending university.  In 1953, the couple immigrated to the United States, initially settling in New York before moving to Detroit in 1955, where she worked for several years as a chemistry...

Janet Ruth Hardy passed away on June 5, 2018 in Charlevoix.  Janet was born August 10, 1932 in Charlevoix, Michigan. She attended Ironton’s one room school until 6th grade, then graduated from Charlevoix High School. During these years Janet met the love of her life, Donald F. Hardy. They were married July 21, 1951, during their 66 years together, they had 4 children; Samuel, Bruce, Donald and Cindy.  After Donald worked for several years in Phoenix for the...

Allen R. Skinkle, age 78 of East Jordan passed away on June 5, 2018 in Traverse City.  No services are planned at this time.  Arrangements are being handled by the Winchester Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.