Obituaries

Donald F. Jeakle

Donald F. Jeakle

Feb 16, 2024

Don Jeakle, 92, of Charlevoix, Michigan, passed away on February 16, 2024, with family by his side. He was born on February 28, 1931, to Louise and William Jeakle in Detroit, Michigan. He grew up in Detroit with three brothers and attended U of D High School and University of Detroit before serving in the army during the Korean War. 

He...

Glenn T. Bearss

Glenn T. Bearss

Mar 17, 2024

Glenn T. Bearss,  83, of Central Lake, passed away on March 17, 2024 at his home.   Funeral services will take place on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Pleasant Valley Free Methodist Church.   Visitation will be on Friday, March 22, from 6-8 p.m. at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.   A full obituary will be...

Paul R. Shelby

Paul R. Shelby

Mar 15, 2024

Paul R. Shelby,  87, of Eastport, passed away on March 15, 2024 at Culver Meadows Senior Living in Traverse City.   Services will be held at a later date with burial in Lakeview Cemetery, Torch Lake Township.   A full obituary will be posted in the near future.    Arrangements are in the care of the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral...

H. Joseph Shay II

H. Joseph Shay II

Mar 14, 2024

H. Joseph Shay II,  74, of Echo Township, passed away on March 14, 2024 at Charlevoix Area Hospital.

   Joe was born on September 11, 1949, in Detroit, the son of Harry J. and Vonda J. (Sanders) Shay.

   In his younger years, he started the Shay Model A and T Reproduction Company along with his father.   After selling the business,...

Patricia G Bowden

Patricia G Bowden

Mar 14, 2024

Patricia G. Bowden, 87 of Eastport, passed away March 14, 2024 at Munson Hospice House surrounded by her family.  She was born March 17, 1936 in Pontiac the daughter of Charles and Genevieve (Raetz) Daniels.A full obituary will appear soon. 

Bette J Henry

Bette J Henry

Mar 13, 2024

Bette Jean Henry was called to her Lord and Savoir March 13, 2024. Bette was born Dec. 20, 1948 in Charlevoix, Mich to Donna (Henning) Narro.  She graduated from Central Lake High School in 1966.  She worked in the hospitality field in and around Harbor Springs and in Southern Florida, moving back to Northern Michigan, 30 years ago.  Bette loved...

Joy Lynn Albert

Joy Lynn Albert

Mar 12, 2024

Joy Lynn Albert, 60 of Central Lake, passed away at home on March 12, 2024.  She was born Nov. 8, 1963 the daughter of Bill and Ilene (Gleason) Albert.  

   Joy had an adventurous spirit.  She was very social with an array of friends from all walks of life.  She loved shopping, playing cards, and living on the lake for...

Samuel Vanderheide

Samuel Vanderheide

Mar 12, 2024

Samuel Vanderheide, 78, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Boardman Lake Glens in Traverse City. He was born on June 4, 1945, in Traverse City, the son of Sieblo and Helen (Meeuwsen) Vanderheide.Sam was a long-time resident of Charlevoix; he raised his family there, worked at the Consumers Energy Nuclear Plant, and made a lasting...

Frank Dickman

Frank Dickman

Mar 11, 2024

Frank Allen Dickman, 44, of Petoskey, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024.  He was born on June 20, 1979, in Royal Oak, MI, the son of Robert and Janice (Allen) Dickman.There are no services planned at this time.Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.  Please sign his online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com

Barbara Pluister

Barbara Pluister

Mar 11, 2024

Barbara J. Pluister, 62, of Charlevoix, died peacefully while surrounded by her husband, family, and sweet friends at Bay Bluffs in Harbor Springs. Barbara resided in Bayshore Michigan with her husband Tom. 

Barbara received her RN from North Central Michigan College in Petoskey and her BSN from the University of Michigan. Barbara leaves an enormous legacy in her community, notably through...

JoAnne Dawson

JoAnne Dawson

Mar 10, 2024

JoAnne Alice Dawson, 88, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, March 10, 2024. 

JoAnne was born in Detroit, Michigan, on October 13, 1935, the first child of Urban and Alice Denomy, a 100% French/Canadian as later tests would show.

When JoAnne was a teenager, the family moved again, this time to Eastport where she began school at Central Lake, soon meeting the love...

Neil Jones

Neil Jones

Mar 10, 2024

Neil Harmon Jones, 86, was born February 19, 1938 in South Lyon, Michigan and passed March 10, 2024, in Riverview, Florida surrounded by his family.   Neil was the son of Ford & Kathryn (Shuman) Jones in South Lyon, MI.  Neil passed exactly 25 years to the day that his father and true hero Ford Jones passed (March 10, 1999).

Neil...

Sandra Ann Hartnett-Allard

Sandra Ann Hartnett-Allard

Mar 9, 2024

Nine children and many years later, Sandra Timm, known to all of you as Sandy, joined her husband, Daniel Hartnett, in the hands of our Lord.  Sandy came a long way from Herbert Hoover Jr. High and Elementary in Lincoln Park, Michigan.  Wanting to pursue a career as an airline stewardess, Sandy’s small but determined stature led her instead to...

Matthew Joseph Foster

Matthew Joseph Foster

Mar 8, 2024

Matt Foster, born on April 25, 1973, the son of Mary Mandigo Foster and the late Joe Foster, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2024, in Charlevoix, Michigan. 

 A proud alumni of Portage Central High School, Matt was celebrated for his athletic achievements, particularly in football and wrestling. He continued his education at Central Michigan University. 

 Dedicating over 20 years to Michigan...

Matthew Foster

Matthew Foster

Mar 8, 2024

Matthew Joseph Foster, 50, of Portage and Charlevoix, MI, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024 in Charlevoix.  He was born on April 25, 1973, in Kalamazoo, MI, the son of Robert and Mary (Mandigo) Foster.Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.  Please sign his online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com

Gerald "Bud" Johnson

Gerald "Bud" Johnson

Mar 5, 2024

The Battle over, with his body torn and weary, he lay his sweet head down to rest…Distant Drums, Rhythmic Oars, Northern Winds and the tall Pine Swirling.  Watchman of the Woods, Keeper of the Flame, Guardian of our Farm and Family.   Standing strong and silent in Heaven, until we meet again.  

Gerald Lynn Johnson was born February 13, 1943,...

Thomas Bickersteth

Thomas Bickersteth

Mar 4, 2024

Thomas George Bickersteth, 80, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2024, at home surrounded by loved ones.  He was born on October 21, 1943, in Flint, MI, the son of George and Ella (McCallum) Bickersteth.A full obituary will be posted in the near future.Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.  Please...

Betty Ann Glasgow

Betty Ann Glasgow

Mar 3, 2024

Betty Ann Glasgow, 87, of Central Lake, passed away on March 3, 2024, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

She was born on January 20, 1937, in Central Lake, the daughter of Carlton and Edna (McDowell) Meggison.

Betty worked for the Central Lake Public Schools as the counselor’s secretary for over 20 years. While there, she volunteered at the boy's baseball concession stand...

Misty Falting

Misty Falting

Mar 2, 2024

Misty Rene Falting, 42, of Charlevoix, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024.  She was born on September 28, 1981, in Charlevoix, the daughter of Michael and Judy (Somerville) Przybylski.

Misty graduated from Charlevoix High School and has called Charlevoix her home basically ever since.  She worked for the Charlevoix County Commission on Aging as a home healthcare nurse for many...

Donna Lorraine Villermain

Donna Lorraine Villermain

Mar 2, 2024

Donna Lorraine Villerman, 93, of Charlevoix, passed away on March 2, 2024, at Boulder Park Terrace, surrounded by love.

She was a home birth on January 10, 1931, in Bay City, MI, the daughter of Morris and Alma (Trepanier) Rushlow.

Mom worked many professions throughout her life as she and her husband, Ty, lived throughout Michigan. In their retirement years, she and...

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