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OBITUARIES


Mary Waller LaPointe

Mary Waller LaPointe

Aug 15, 2025

Mary DeTar Waller LaPointe, born June 22, 1959 in Ann Arbor to David & Mary Louise (Mar) DeTar, died peacefully at home surrounded by her adoring family on August 15, 2025.

Mary attended most of her schooling in Ann Arbor, MI and moved “up north” in her late teens where she developed close bonds with her cousins Tracy Dadeo (Rick), Mark...

Lorraine Arlt

Lorraine Arlt

Aug 7, 2025

Lorraine Virginia Arlt, 92, of Charlevoix, formerly of Saginaw, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the American House in Charlevoix. She was born on April 5, 1933, in Saginaw, MI, the daughter of Gerald and Elizabeth (Pribel) Sak.

On July 27, 1963, she married John “Sonny” Arlt in Saginaw. Lorraine worked for GM for fifteen years before settling...

Robert T. Meggison

Robert T. Meggison

Sep 10, 2025

Robert T. Meggison, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend, went to his heavenly home September 10, 2025 at 93 years of age. He was born October 17, 1931 in Central Lake the son of Carlton and Edna (McDowell) Meggison.

Bob graduated from Central Lake High School and joined the US Navy. Upon his return he went to work...

John Earl Haggard Sr.

John Earl Haggard Sr.

Sep 10, 2025

John Earl Haggard Sr., 84, of Charlevoix, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.  He was born on January 29, 1941, in Charlevoix, the son of George and Pauline (Kolar) Haggard.

A funeral mass will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 17, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Charlevoix.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m....

Mary Jane Delo

Mary Jane Delo

Sep 9, 2025

Mary Jane Delo,  64, of Alba, passed away on September 9, 2025.

   A full obituary will be posted in the near future.

   Arrangements are in the care of the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

   Online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.

Shirley Jean Frost

Shirley Jean Frost

Sep 5, 2025

Shirley Jean Frost, 89, of Alden, passed away at home in her bed on September 5, 2025. She was born on May 6, 1936, in Newberry, the daughter of Leonard and Vera (Brooks) Vargason.

Shirley loved crocheting and quilting; she would generously share her creations with her family and friends. Along with this, she enjoyed diamond painting, bowling, and spending time...

James "Jim" Ney

James "Jim" Ney

Sep 4, 2025

James Ronald “Jim” Ney, 86, of Kewadin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Munson Hospice House in Traverse City, with his beloved wife at his side. He was born on June 16, 1939, in Minersville, Pennsylvania, the son of Rufus and Verna Ney.

Jim graduated from Minersville High School in 1957 and enlisted in the United States...

Bryan Foli

Bryan Foli

Sep 3, 2025

Bryan Lee Foli, 62, of Beaver Island, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at his home.  He was born on April 2, 1963, in Panama City, FL, the son of William and Sandra (Otto) Foli.

A funeral mass will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Holy Cross Catholic Church on Beaver Island.  Visitation will be...

Anne-Marie Rock

Anne-Marie Rock

Aug 31, 2025

Anne-Marie Rock was born on January 20, 1947 to parents Sture Sjögårdhe and Margit Pettersson. Growing up in Sweden, spending summers in the Stockholm archipelago and on a beloved family farm, she developed a love for waterways and nature.

Anne-Marie ultimately moved to Michigan, where she met the love of her life Peter Rock. Settling on Grosse Ile, she helped raise...

Gordon Duane Strauss

Gordon Duane Strauss

Aug 25, 2025

Gordon (Gordie) D Strauss, 89 of Bellaire, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at home. He was born on January 17, 1936 in Grand Rapids, MI to son of William and Rose Strauss. He lived in Wyoming MI until he moved to Bellaire in 1994 to enjoy retirement, family and the lake. He served in the Army and was...

Robin Ann Stanley

Robin Ann Stanley

Aug 25, 2025

Robin Ann Stanley, 64 of Echo Township, passed away peacefully, August 25, 2025. She was born May 19, 1961 in Detroit, the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth (VanAtter) Gaubis.

Robin was a proud graduate of the University of Michigan and a dedicated employee of Industrial Magnetics before retiring after 30 years of exemplary service. She valued her coworkers and often said...

Ronald E. Sowers

Ronald E. Sowers

Aug 21, 2025

Ronald E. Sowers,  94, of Ellsworth, passed away Thursday,  August 21, 2025, surrounded by his family.

   Ron was born on April 20, 1931, in Lansing, Michigan to Orla and Weltha (McCabe) Sowers.

   On October 29, 1955, He married Kathryn Hoag from Springport, Michigan.  They lived in Lansing, moving to Ellsworth in 1974 to own and operate the Country Kitchen, later...

Robert "Bob" Lee Manchester

Robert "Bob" Lee Manchester

Aug 20, 2025

Robert "Bob" Lee Manchester, 90 of Bellaire, passed away August 20, 2025 at his home.  Bob was born on February 10, 1935 in Muskegon, MI to Lester and Adele (Rinnie) Manchester.  

Bob is survived by his wife Alice (Wheeler) Manchester of Bellaire. 

No services are planned at this time. 

Arrangements are under the care of the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes....

Harry Hibbler Jr.

Harry Hibbler Jr.

Aug 19, 2025

Harry Vernon Hibbler Jr., 65, of Petoskey, passed away peacefully with loved ones around him on August 19, 2025.

2025. He was born on June 8, 1960, in Petoskey, the son of Harry and Lucia (Mills) Hibbler.

Harry graduated from Petoskey High School in 1979. He was the definition of a family man; he loved nothing more than spending time with his...

John "Doc" Edleman

John "Doc" Edleman

Aug 18, 2025

Doctor John Kallman Edleman Sr., known as “Doc” to his friends and “Papa” to his grandchildren, passed away surrounded by family and friends on August 18, 2025. His last view was of his beloved Lake Bellaire, with a Michigan flag blowing in the breeze. Born on August 21, 1935 in Davenport, Iowa, to Maury and Helen (Jacobsen) Edleman, John moved...

Emelie Braun

Emelie Braun

Aug 18, 2025

Emelie Lorene Braun, 80, of East Jordan, Michigan passed away on August 18, 2025.

Emelie was born on January 31, 1945, in Louisville, KY, the daughter of Coleman and Charlene (Miles) Noble. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Ron, sons Roger (Beth), Jeff (Heather), Greg (Sarah) and Steve (Amber), and grandchildren Sarah, Finn, Daphne and Oriah.

She was raised...

Alma Schlabach

Alma Schlabach

Aug 17, 2025

Alma Schlabach, 90, of Traverse City, Michigan, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at her home.

She was born on August 29, 1934, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, to William and Fannie (Stutzman) Weaver. On November 7, 1954, she married the love of her life, Lewis Schlabach, in Hartville, Ohio. In 1979, they made...

George H. Stroyan Jr.

George H. Stroyan Jr.

Aug 17, 2025

George H. Stroyan Jr., 77, of Boyne City, passed away on August 17, 2025 at Munson Medical Center.

   George was born on July 16, 1948, in Detroit, the son of George and Jean (Knepp) Stroyan.

   He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War where he earned a Bronze Star.   He was also an active member of...

Donna Jean Bekkering

Donna Jean Bekkering

Aug 16, 2025

August 18, 1940 – August 16, 2025

Donna Jean Bekkering, was greeted by heavens angels, August 16, 2025, 2 days shy of her 85th birthday. She was born the daughter of Henry and Ann (Heemstra) Muilenburg, in Grand Rapids.

She married Don J Bekkering (who entered heaven July 10, 2013) on August 7, 1959 and they raised 3 sons, Gary (Pam; 2...

Harold E. Watson

Harold E. Watson

Aug 16, 2025

Harold E. Watson,  72, of Mancelona, passed away on August 16, 2025 at Munson Medical Center.

  He was born on October 7, 1952, in Gaylord, the son of William and Deloris (Martin) Watson.

   Harold loved vehicles and animals, especially wolves and horses and in his younger years he enjoyed fishing.

   Surviving are his daughter Darcy (Jamie) Novak of Stoneville, NC,...

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