Ramona L. Bancroft

Ramona L. Bancroft, 74, of Mancelona, passed away on July 15, 2026. She was born on April 4, 1952, in Petoskey, MI, the daughter of Guy and Mary (Haddix) Mosley.

On June 30, 1969, in Ft. Worth, Texas, she married Jack C. Bancroft Sr.

Her priority in life was her family and spending time with them. She enjoyed gardening, rock collecting, especially Petoskey stones, as well as playing cards.

Ramona went through training at Little Traverse Hospital in Petoskey and became a nurses aid. Through the years Ramona worked several other jobs including shipping and receiving at Texas Instruments and a quality control technician at Lexar.

Ramona is survived by her beloved husband, Jack C. Bancroft Sr.; her 3 children, Mona (Dave) Lock of Macomb, MI, Jack Jr. (Heidi) Bancroft of Mancelona, Mary (Matt) Maciag of Mancelona, 6 grandchildren, Colin, John, Heather, Monica, Jaclyn, Jack III, a brother Cliff (Tammy) Leazier of Boyne Falls, MI, and a sister Maude Still of Petoskey.

She was preceded in death by 2 grandsons, David Lock, Justin Rogers, 4 siblings, Kathy, Rose, Jane, and Rebecca as well as her parents.

Funeral services will take place on Monday, July 20, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes with visitation taking place from 11:00 a.m. until beginning of services.

Pastor Gary Bekkering will officiate.

Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Mancelona Township.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of choice.

Arrangements are in the care of the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com