Mary Ellen Morgridge
Jun 13, 2025
Mary Ellen Morgridge, 87, of Charlevoix, passed away on June 13, 2025. She was born on April 27, 1938, in Portland, MI, the daughter of William and Dorothy (Werner) Stump. She would go on to be a lifelong educator.
Mary Ellen attended St. Patrick's School in Portland before studying education at Michigan State University. She had a passion for teaching which...
Marianne Geiger
Jun 10, 2025
Marianne T. Geiger, 67, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 10, 2025, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. She was born on July 25, 1957, in Pottstown, PA.
There are no services planned at this time.
Arrangements are in the care of the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
Charles "Charlie" Elzinga
Jun 8, 2025
Charles Albert Elzinga, age 94, of Charlevoix, MI, joined his dear friends and family in heaven on Sunday, June 8, 2025. He was a devoted family man best known for his winning smile, boisterous laughter, and genuine interest in others. He met people with ease, listened intently to their life stories, the details about their family and hobbies, and what...
Edward "Ed" Holm
Jun 6, 2025
Edward Leslie Holm, 78, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2025, at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. He was born on November 18, 1946, in Charlevoix, the son of Harold and Evelyn "Peg" (Gibbard) Holm.
Ed graduated from Charlevoix High School and then attended Northern Michigan College in Traverse City. In February of 1967, he enlisted in...
Judith Ann Vollmer
Jun 6, 2025
Judith Ann Vollmer 82 of Ellsworth joined her beloved husband, Bob, in Heaven, Friday, June 6, 2025. She was born April 17, 1943 in Charlevoix. Judie was the daughter of Hans and Geneva (Ruis) DeYoung.
Left to cherish her memories are the most important people of her life, her four boys and grandchildren. Her sons Jeff (Renea) of South Lyon and...
James "Jim" Aikin
Jun 4, 2025
With great sadness, we share news of the transition of James Russell Aikin, of Charlevoix. Jim passed peacefully in his sleep at the age of 88, on June 4, 2025, after a long decline in health. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 2, 1936. Jim grew up in Huntington Woods, where he attended Berkeley High School. There he...
Susan E. Johnson
Jun 2, 2025
March 6, 1947 was definitely a day of infamy for the George and Betty Washburn family. It was on that date, that Susan Elizabeth (Washburn) Johnson entered the world. After 78 years of great adventures, Sue left her earthly life on June 2, 2025, succumbing to accidental injuries she suffered at her home.
Even from the start, it was clear Sue...
Yvonne Wendt
Jun 1, 2025
Yvonne Wendt, devoted wife of Richard Wendt, passed away on June 1, 2025. She was a loving sister and leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and cherished friends.
Yvonne was the High School French teacher for many years and will be remembered for her love of language, her passion for teaching and class trips to France. In her later years, she enjoyed...
Karen Kelly-LaVanway
May 31, 2025
Karen K. Kelly-LaVanway, 66 of Charlevoix, passed away after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born May 12, 1959 in Jackson the daughter of Gerald and Dorothy (Johnson) Kelly.
Karen was an eternal optimist in the face of (much) adversity. She began her cancer journey early at the young age of 31 and never gave up hope. She was a...
E. Alma Bershas
May 31, 2025
Edith Alma (Adams) Bershas, 96, of Chelsea, Michigan passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025, after a brief illness surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard “Dick” Bershas in 1988 and her parents John and Edith Adams.
Known as Alma to her friends and family, she was born February 21, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan. Alma graduated from...
Thomas M. Shanahan
May 29, 2025
Thomas M. Shanahan, 41 of Gaylord and formerly of Mancelona, passed away on May 29, 2025.
Tom was born on July 26, 1983, in Oak Lawn, IL, the son of Michael “Mick” and Joan (Kennedy) Shanahan.
He was a Journeyman electrician by trade and worked for various companies around northern Michigan. He enjoyed all sports, especially football and was an avid Detroit...
Charles "Chuck" Scherping
May 28, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Leonard Scherping, 81, of Charlevoix, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. He was born on December 27, 1943, in Saginaw, MI, the son of Delos and Ruth (Caster) Scherping.
Chuck graduated from high school and enlisted in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, earning the rank of Airman 2nd Class, working as a radio specialist....
Glenn McSawby
May 27, 2025
Glenn Louis McSawby, 72, of Charlevoix, passed away on May 27, 2025, at Medilodge of Gaylord. He was born on October 30, 1952, in Charlevoix, the son of Louis and Irene (Cornstalk) McSawby.
Glenn was a patient individual by nature. He was calm, laid back, and always enjoyed attending family gatherings. Throughout his life, he traveled around the United States multiple...
Timothy R. Matchett
May 24, 2025
Timothy Ralph Matchett, 66, went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2025, winning his battle with cancer. Born to Sanford and Agatha (Ranney) Matchett on May 31, 1958, he was a lifelong resident of Charlevoix County and dedicated his life to stewarding its land, its people, and its communities.
Nowhere was this dedication more prominent than in his lifelong...
Georgine Laszlo
May 17, 2025
Georgine Laszlo, 78, of Central Lake, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at her home. She was born on October 8, 1946, in Southfield, MI, the daughter of George and Jeannette Winder.
Her family will celebrate her life privately.
Arrangements are in the care of the Ellsworth Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
Audrey M. Lehman
May 16, 2025
Audrey Lehman, age 94, passed away peacefully with family by her side, on May 16, 2025, in Petoskey, Michigan. Audrey is the daughter of George and Marie (Decker) LaBarre. She was born in Detroit, Michigan. Audrey graduated from Melvindale High school in 1948, and nursing school in 1951. She spent most of her nursing career at Charlevoix Area Hospital, where...
Barbara Bieniewicz
May 15, 2025
Barbara A. Bieniewicz, 86 of Harbor Springs died May 15, 2025 with family by her side. She was born December 21, 1938 in Detroit the daughter of Casimir and Eleanor Kubinski.
Left to cherish her memory are her loving children, Laura (Gary) Meyer of Chicago, IL, Donna (Manuel) Ayala of Austin, TX, Mary (Patrick) Daly of Livonia, James (Nydia) Bieniewicz of...
Joan Carole Koester
May 13, 2025
Joan Carole Koester, affectionately known as Granny and Joanie passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025. Joan was the first child of the late Stanley and Margaret (Slicker) Kessler. Joan was born November 7, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan.
Joan was married to the love of her life, the late Norman Koester, she always said he was her Paul Newman. She was...
Fisher Isaiah Bogard
May 13, 2025
Fisher Isaiah Bogard, 20, of Elk Rapids, passed away on May 13, 2025. He was born on December 7, 2004, in Petoskey, the oldest son of Andrew and Sara (Brown) Bogard.
Fisher was a loyal and loving big brother to Noah and Corbin. He was the cherished grandson of Skip (Pam) Brown of Traverse City and Robert and Norma Bogard of...
Kenneth Rudolph
May 11, 2025
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Kenneth (Ken) Austin Rudolph, on May 11, 2025, at Munson Hospital in Traverse City, Michigan, at the age of 78. Ken was born on July 22, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan to Warren and Mary Jane (Dickerson) Rudolph. He grew up in Harper Woods, attending Harper Woods High School...
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