Kathleen L Williams
Jun 3, 2026
Kathleen (Kathy) Louise Williams of Central Lake passed away peacefully on June 3rd, 2026 at Canterbury on the Lake in Waterford Mi at the age of 80. She was born September 16, 1945 in Detroit, the daughter of Reginald and Sarietta Bird. She graduated from Clarkston High School and went on to study education at Michigan State. At MSU, she...
Scott Wyatt
Jul 1, 2026
Scott Allen Wyatt, 67, of Charlevoix, MI, passed away quietly at home on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. He was born and raised in suburban Detroit, graduating from Birmingham Groves High School. His vocational training in Machine Repair enabled him to work in the auto industry as a Journeyman over the next 20 years.
Scott loved cars, especially his 1969 Camaro. He...
Patrick Crouch
Aug 4, 2026
Patrick Leroy Crouch, 72, of Mancelona, passed away at home on August 4, 2026.
Patrick was born on March 17, 1954, in Petoskey, Michigan, to Leo and Josephine (Croff) Crouch.
Patrick will be remembered as someone who was always willing to lend a helping hand. If someone needed him, he was there without hesitation. He enjoyed scrapping metal, making maple syrup, farming,...
Robert "Vic" Stilson
Jul 31, 2026
Robert Victor "Vic" Stilson, 85, of Charlevoix, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on July 31, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on October 9, 1940, in Vassar, Michigan, Vic was the son of Robert "Jack" and Marie Stilson.
Vic spent his career as a skilled millwright, first with Eaton Foundry and later with the Buick Division of General Motors,...
Loren Musilek
Jul 31, 2026
Loren Musilek of Charlevoix, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 31, 2026.
Loren was born on December 26, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan, to Ruth and Francis Musilek. He attended Seaholm High School in Birmingham, Michigan, where he served as class president. He continued his education at Albion College, earning a bachelor’s degree in economics and serving as...
William "Bill" Hall
Jul 29, 2026
William "Bill" Robert Hall, 81, of Boyne City, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, with his beloved wife at his side. He was born on August 16, 1944, in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Robert and Katherine (McPherson) Hall.
Bill's family has chosen to celebrate his life privately.
Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral...
Milton "Wade" Clark
Jul 29, 2026
Milton "Wade" Clark, 85, of Central Lake, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital. Born on September 16, 1940, in Echo Township, Michigan, the son of Charles and Lillian (Hill) Clark.
A graduate of Central Lake High School, class of 1960, Wade remained rooted in the values of his upbringing, always embracing the simple joys that...
Leonard Miller
Jul 28, 2026
Leonard R Miller passed away, in the presence of his two sons, on Tuesday, July 28th. His passing ended a three-year battle with dementia.
Len, as he was called by family and friends, was born on February 23 rd , 1946, in Mount Clemens Michigan to his parents Orville and Marion Miller. He grew up with them and his two younger...
Raymond Erlandson
Jul 25, 2026
Raymond Thor Erlandson, 67, of Rapid City, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 25, 2026.Ray was born on May 25, 1959, in Dearborn, MI, to Raymond G. and Evelyn (Nilson) Erlandson.
He graduated from Dearborn High School in 1977 and built a career in the building trades, specializing in framing. His work took him to South Carolina for several years before...
Dennis H. Clark
Jul 20, 2026
Dennis H. Clark, 65, of Jordan Township, passed away on July 20, 2026 at his home.
He was born on August 11, 1960, in Bellaire, the son of Milton Wade and Dorthea (Eggers) Clark.
Dennis was an electrician for many years, then upon retirement he became an ordained pastor. For the past 4 years he was pastor of the...
Rebecca "Becky" Fisher
Jul 19, 2026
Rebecca Sue "Becky" Fisher, 63, of Bellaire, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at her home. She was born on August 21, 1962, the daughter of Jack and Shirley (McLellan) Lowe.
A complete obituary will be posted in the near future.
Arrangements are in the care of the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
Ryan Lucas
Jul 19, 2026
Ryan Douglas Lucas, 46, of Boyne City, Michigan, passed away on July 19, 2026.
Ryan was born on February 22, 1980. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and someone whose quiet strength and caring heart touched the lives of everyone who knew him.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Lori Lucas; his devoted stepfather, Chuck Sinnott; his father, Jim; step...
Frederick Daniel Griswold Jr.
Jul 18, 2026
Frederick Daniel Griswold, Jr., 71, unexpectedly died on Saturday, July 18, 2026 of a natural cause with his wife by his side in his favorite place on the shore of Lake Michigan near Elk Rapids, Michigan.
Dan was born in St. Joseph, Michigan, on October 22, 1954 to Dan and Linda Griswold. He grew up alongside his sisters, Pam and Susan,...
James Stimpson
Jul 18, 2026
James “Jim” Robert Stimpson passed away at the age of 90 on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at his home in Alden, Michigan. He went peacefully that morning, comforted by familiar voices. Jim spent his final moments surrounded by love.
Jim was born on July 30, 1935 to his parents, Vera and Barrett Stimpson, at the end of the depression. He was...
Charles "Chuck" Kirts
Jul 16, 2026
Charles "Chuck" Ray Kirts, 63, of Bellaire, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 16, 2026. He was born on September 20, 1962, the son of Marvin and Judy (Watrous) Kirts.
Charles attended Bellaire Public Schools before moving downstate for a number of years. He returned to Bellaire to care for his mother and worked at several local restaurants, most recently BC...
Ramona L. Bancroft
Jul 15, 2026
Ramona L. Bancroft, 74, of Mancelona, passed away on July 15, 2026. She was born on April 4, 1952, in Petoskey, MI, the daughter of Guy and Mary (Haddix) Mosley.
On June 30, 1969, in Ft. Worth, Texas, she married Jack C. Bancroft Sr.
Her priority in life was her family and spending time with them. She enjoyed gardening, rock collecting, especially...
Gerald "Jerry" Delling
Jul 15, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Gerald Lee "Jerry" Delling
Gerald Lee "Jerry" Delling, passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire.
Jerry's journey began on June 6, 1935, in Birmingham, Michigan, where he was born at home to Harvey Edwin and Norma Delling A proud 1953 graduate of Farmington High...
Sonja Anne Cain
Jul 14, 2026
Sonja Anne Cain, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, was born on August 10, 1947, in Dryden Township, the daughter of William Shafer and Emma Childers. She passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly, following a brief illness.
Sonja will be remembered for her loving heart, her kindness, and her devotion to her...
Beverly McReynolds
Jul 12, 2026
Beverly Ann McReynolds, 74, of Alden, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2026, at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. She was born on January 26, 1952, in Kearney Township, the daughter of George and Marguerite (Bissard) Sparks.
Her family will celebrate her life privately.
Arrangements are in the care of the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign her online guestbook at...
Doris Ann Day
Jul 12, 2026
Doris Ann Vandergriff Day, 68, of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026 at her home. Born in Gaylord on July 1, 1958, she was the daughter of James and Nancy (Jewell) Vandergriff.
Doris grew up in Mancelona before moving to Gaylord. She married Marvin Day of Gaylord on July 1, 1987. She primarily worked in Gaylord for Tendercare and the...
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