Shirley Kay McDowell
Nov 21, 2025
Shirley Kay McDowell went to be with the Lord on November 21, 2025, in The Villages, Florida. Since 1987, she and her loving husband, Paul, made The Villages their home while always carrying with them the deep roots they planted in Central Lake, Michigan. As the matriarch of her family, Shirley’s greatest pride and joy were her three sons -...
Karen Lee Vasher
Jun 30, 2026
Karen Lee Vasher, 66, of Central Lake, passed away on June 30, 2026. She was born on September 11, 1959, in Detroit, the daughter of George and Virginia (Lee) Noller.
A full obituary will appear in the near future.
Arrangements are in the care of the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Please sign her online guestbook below.
Flora Wynsma
Jun 30, 2026
Flora Wynsma, 96, of Atwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at her home with her family at her side. She was born on April 8, 1930, the daughter of Jacob and Engberdena (VanderHeide) Veenstra.
Flora graduated from Ellsworth High School and then attended Calvin College for a short time before moving back home. On August 21, 1953, at...
Margaret Belmore
Jun 28, 2026
Margaret Ann Belmore, 70, of Charlevoix, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital. She was born on November 4, 1955, in Marquette, MI.
Her family will celebrate her life privately.
Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
Bernice Warner
Jun 24, 2026
Bernice Elizabeth Warner, 95, of Charlevoix, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan. She was born on October 21, 1930, in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Joseph Stone and Beatrice (Osier) Checque.
On May 3, 1949, Bernice married Doyle Lewis Warner, and they settled down on the old Charles and Emma (Brown) Warner...
Patricia "Pam" Weatherholt
Jun 24, 2026
Patricia (Pam) Ann Allen Weatherholt was born on April 24, 1955. She passed gently into her Lords hands on June 24th 2026 at the Munson Hospice House in Traverse City surrounded by family. Pam had been struggling with a broken back and recently diagnosed with cancer of the kidney which spread to her spinal column making surgery impossible.
She was a...
TJ Christiansen
Jun 23, 2026
TJ Christiansen will be remembered for the light he brought into the lives of those who knew and loved him. His presence, kindness, and unique spirit left a lasting impression on family, friends, and all who had the privilege of sharing in his life.
TJ passed from this life into the next on June 23, 2026 in Durham, North Carolina. He...
Daniel Berry
Jun 23, 2026
Daniel "Dan" Berry, age 65, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, at his home overlooking Torch Lake, surrounded by his beloved family. His life revolved around family and friends, and he was known for his gentle, kind, and humorous spirit.
Dan was born on January 15, 1961, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the eighth of twelve children born to loving parents Jeanne...
Andre R Dalton
Jun 22, 2026
Andre Robert Dalton, a.k.a Bubs, Buckshot, My Boy, Andre Padre’, or Pod, son of Diane Wildfong and Dave Dalton, passed unexpectedly in the early morning on June 22, 2026 at his home in Burton, Michigan. He joins his brother Derek Dalton, Grandparents Bob and Dorothy Wildfong, Grandparents Ted and Barb Dalton, Uncle Bobby Wildfong, and Uncle Bob Dalton in heaven....
Thomas “T Moore” Moore
Jun 20, 2026
Thomas Allen Moore “T Moore”, 74, of Charlevoix, Michigan, passed away on June 20, 2026.
Born on July 8, 1951, Thomas was known for his generous spirit, extraordinary work ethic, and larger-than-life personality. A skilled stone mason and jack of all trades, he spent his life creating lasting works with his hands, leaving behind a legacy of one-of-a-kind artwork that will...
Adrienne Lewis
Jun 19, 2026
Adrienne Ann Lewis, 91, of Rapid City, Michigan, passed away peacefully in her home on June 19, 2026.
Born on December 31st, 1934, in Detroit, Adrienne was the third of four daughters (Beverly, Dorris, and Judy) born to Walter and Ila (Moody) Metcalf. She was raised in Detroit and graduated from East Commerce High School. In 1968, she married Donald Lewis...
Tina Marie McSawby
Jun 18, 2026
Tina Marie McSawby Wiser, 59, of East Jordan, passed away on June 18, 2026.
She was born on March 5, 1967, in Charlevoix, Michigan, the daughter of Alexander and Catherine (Sands) McSawby.
Tina was known affectionately by many as “Rabbitt.” She had a kind spirit and a creative soul. Painting and art were her greatest passions, and she also enjoyed poetry, reading,...
Marty Huotari
Jun 16, 2026
Marty Huotari, 65, of Mancelona, passed away on June 16, 2026.
He was born on August 13, 1960, in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri the son of David and Rose (Galbraith) Huotari.
Marty was in Auto Body repair for 45 years and was known as the “perfectionist” wherever he worked. He started his career at the Mancelona Auto Body,...
Pauline Allen
Jun 16, 2026
Pauline Arthella Allen, 82, of Mancelona, passed away on June 16, 2026. She was born on June 28, 1943, in Grayling, Michigan, the daughter of Earl and Oma (Fudge) Tice.
On January 20, 1962, in Kalkaska, Pauline married the love of her life, Ron Allen. Together they built a life centered on faith, family, and service to others.
Pauline's greatest priorities in...
Zachary Johnson
Jun 12, 2026
Zachary Holt Johnson, 41, of Mancelona, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 12, 2026. He was born on September 26, 1984, in Decatur, Alabama, the son of Randy and Michelle (Deal) Johnson.
Zach graduated with honors from high school in Cape Coral, Florida. He began his professional life in Real Estate fields, working in Mortgage and Title Company’s and then obtaining...
Jesse Morris Muma
Jun 12, 2026
Jesse Morris Muma, 86, of Bellaire, passed away on June 12, 2026.
He was born on March 20, 1940, in Hayes Township, Otsego County, MI, the son of Donald and Josephine (DeVerney) Muma.
Jesse was a member of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians and loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and logging.
Jesse worked as a logger, carpenter, and a mason....
Kathleen R Krueger
Jun 10, 2026
Kathleen Ruth Krueger, 88, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 19, 1937, in Marshfield, WI, the daughter of Leeland and Eleanor (Green) Smiley.
Kathleen graduated high school in Abbotsford, Wisconsin, and went on to obtain a nursing degree from the Luther Hospital School of...
Duane Brandt
Jun 9, 2026
Duane Robert Brandt, 63, of Boyne City, MI passed away after a valiant battle with cancer on June 9, 2026 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix, MI. Born in Pontiac, MI on October 12, 1962, Duane was the youngest of eight children and graduated from Arthur Hill High School in Saginaw, MI in 1980.
He began a love for music early...
Samuel Creswell
Jun 8, 2026
Samuel Louis Creswell II, 82, of Charlevoix, Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026. Born on December 1, 1943, in Painesville, Ohio, Sam was the son of Samuel Louis and Garnet (Hall) Creswell.
Sam proudly served in the United States Air Force and carried the values of duty, integrity, and patriotism throughout his life. He shared 59 wonderful years of...
Kenneth C. Christiansen
Jun 6, 2026
Kenneth C. Christiansen, 103, of Eastport, passed away on June 6, 2026. He was born on December 19, 1922, in Stanton, the son of Albert and Marie (Hansen) Christiansen.
Ken served in the US Army and protected his country from 1943-1945.
After returning from the war, he would go on to fall in love with and marry Myrtle, in 1946. They shared...
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