Kim Marie (Orman) Biehl
Sep 17, 2026
In Loving Memory of Kim Marie (Orman) Biehl
Kim lived her entire life for the people she loved. She was the most selfless person, pouring all of her time, energy, and love into her family, students, and anyone who needed someone in their corner.
Growing up in Mancelona, Michigan, Kim faced a difficult childhood. A natural caregiver, she stepped up early in...
Ronald D. Brewer
Nov 5, 2026
Ronald D. Brewer, 87 of Central Lake, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2026 at home.
Visitation will take place Friday, November 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes and again at 11 a.m. Saturday.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 14, at 12 Noon also at the Funeral Home with Pastor Gary...
Heather Rubin
Nov 3, 2026
Heather Maria Rubin, 52, of Charlevoix, MI, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 3rd, 2026. She was born to George "Jeff" and NormaJean Hemingway on June 7th, 1974, in Traverse City, MI.
To know Heather was to know friendship. She was the one that made her friends feel seen and heard, while making strangers feel like friends. It didn’t take...
Georgann Kosiara Lucas
Nov 2, 2026
Georgann Kosiara Lucas, 85, of Alden, passed away November 2, 2026, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Georgeann was born on June 4, 1941, in Bellaire, to Ray and Lena (Turk) Harrington.
Georgann was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was known for her love of cooking and for the joy it brought to both her and...
Camille Wheeler
Nov 1, 2026
Camille Nichelle Wheeler, 59, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at home surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on September 17, 1967, in Camden, NJ, the daughter of Donald and Joyce (Brown) Evans.
Camille graduated from Southfield Lathrup High School in Lathrup Village, MI, in 1985. On June 16, 1989, she married the love of...
Michael Lavigne
Nov 1, 2026
Fortified by the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Michael James LaVigne, 75, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on All Saints Day, Sunday, November 1, 2026. He died at the Munson Hospice House in Traverse City following a short battle with cancer. He was born on April 30, 1951, in Detroit, the son of Roy and Marie (LaPlae) LaVigne.
Michael's journey of...
Thomas "Tommy" Huffman
Oct 31, 2026
Thomas Gerald "Tommy" Huffman, 36, of Mancelona, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at his home. He was born on May 30, 1990, in Petoskey, the son of Michael and Tonya (Sines) Huffman.
Tommy attended several schools in Northern Michigan growing up, finishing at Mancelona High School. He stayed up north in his adult life and worked several jobs...
Janet A. (Hampton) Morrison
Oct 28, 2026
Janet A. (Hampton) Morrison, 94, of Wilmington NC peacefully passed away on October 28, 2026, at the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Hospice Center. She was born in Detroit MI and married her high school sweetheart in 1958. She was the daughter of Frances and Victor Hampton (from Charlevoix MI) and is survived by her husband Gerald (Jerry) Morrison and...
Gary McSawby
Oct 27, 2026
Gary Steven McSawby, 73, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 27, 2026, at The Villa at Traverse Point. He was born on October 13, 1953, on Beaver Island, the son of Louis and Irene (Cornstalk) McSawby.
As a young man, Gary attended St. Mary's School in Charlevoix, then Charlevoix High School, and eventually went to college for a couple...
Jeanne E. Cary
Oct 26, 2026
Jeanne Ellen Cary, age 87, of Central Lake passed away peacefully at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility on October 26, 2026.
Jeanne was born in Bellaire, Michigan, on November 18, 1938, the daughter Charles and Siree (Mattson) Friend.
Jeanne married Ward A. Cary, of Central Lake, on April 17, 1962, at the Central Lake Congregational Church parsonage. They were married for 48 years.
Ward...
Harold Norman Musall Jr.
Oct 24, 2026
Harold Norman Musall Jr., 82, of Alden, MI, passed away at Munson Medical Center on October 24th, 2026. Harold was born on April 4th, 1944, to Harold Sr. and Marcella Besser.
Harold married his loving wife of 58 years, Bonnie, on December 2nd, 1967, at the Methodist Church in Mancelona, MI. Together, they raised two children, Norm Musall of Lakes of...
Marcia Trimper
Oct 23, 2026
Marcia L. Trimper, 89, of Charlevoix MI, peacefully passed away on October 23 , 2026 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility. She was born on June 3, 1937 in Toledo, OH. She was the daughter of Glenn and Florence (Pearl) Britton .
Marcia grew up in Trenton, Michigan with her parents and brother Robert (Bob). She was an outgoing student with interests...
Larry Terpstra
Oct 20, 2026
Larry Terpstra, of Central Lake, Michigan, age 82, passed away peacefully in his home Tuesday, October 20, 2026, and is finally standing in the presence of his Lord and Savior.
Larry John Terpstra, was born December 18, 1943, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to John and Bertha Terpstra. He grew up in Lamont, graduating from Unity Christian High School, and receiving his...
Don Allen Hancock
Oct 19, 2026
Don Allen Hancock, 93, of Prudenville, passed away on October 19, 2026. He was born on March 12, 1933, in Taylor, the son of Hart and Lillie (Rust) Hancock.
Don was an avid sports fan, and enjoyed playing tennis, basketball, and running. He had a passion for the Michigan Wolverines football team and rarely missed a chance to watch them on...
Edward Schneider
Oct 18, 2026
Edward Michael Schneider 76 of Atwood-Charlevoix, formerly of Gaylord, passed away peacefully on 10/18/2026 at his home. He was born on 10/06/1950 in Saginaw MI, the son of Alois and M. Phyllis (Corcoran) Schneider.
Edward graduated from St. Stephen’s Catholic High School in Saginaw and earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Ferris State University. In 1980 Edward married Sheila...
Kirk Hoisington
Oct 14, 2026
In Loving Memory of Kirk Anthony Hoisington
After a brief illness with pancreatic cancer, Kirk passed away peacefully on October 14, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, adventure, a fierce devotion and love for his family.
Kirk entered this world on November 28, 1963, to Donald and Margaret (Smith) Hoisington. He was a graduate of Central Montcalm, class of 1982.
Right...
Karen Yuhaus
Oct 14, 2026
Karen Lee Yuhaus, 81, of Bellaire, MI, formerly of Richardson, TX, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2026, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. She was born on July 3, 1945, in Highland Park, MI, the daughter of George and Gertrude (Wilson) Schmidt.
Karen graduated from Osborne High School in 1964 and went on to earn a bachelor’s...
Matthew Craig Charron
Oct 13, 2026
Matthew “Matt” Craig Charron, age 61, of Charlevoix, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Matt was born on April 15, 1965, in Royal Oak, Michigan, the son of Bonnie (née Langolf) Hamden and the late Jan Kendrick Charron.
A natural athlete who also excelled academically, Matt graduated from Lahser High School, where he played on the basketball and golf teams....
William "Mike" Ogden
Oct 13, 2026
William Michael "Mike" Ogden, 81, of Boyne City, Michigan, went to his heavenly home on October 13, 2026. Mike was born on October 29, 1944, in Wooster, Ohio.
On October 6, 1978, Mike married the love of his life, MaryAnn Ogden. Together they built a life centered on faith, family, friendship, and service to others.
Mike is survived by his beloved wife,...
Sylvia Lee Smith
Oct 13, 2026
Sylvia Lee Smith, 86, of Charlevoix, MI, passed away peacefully at home on October 13th, 2026. She was born on June 5th, 1940, to Walker and Sylvia Miles.
A lifelong resident of Charlevoix, MI, Sylvia married her husband, George, in 1958. Together, they had two children; Dee Vincent and Bob (Wendy) Smith. After living in Florida for many years, they moved...
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