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 W. Wendt, 95, of Charlevoix, passed away on June 1, 2025. She was born on November 20, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, to parents Richard and Molly "Rafferty" Okie.
A full obituary will be posted in the near future.
Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.
Karen Kelly-LaVanway
May 31, 2025
Karen Karla Kelly LaVanway, 66, of Charlevoix, passed away on May 31, 2025. She was born on May 12, 1959, in Jackson, the daughter of Gerald and Dorothy (Johnson) Kelly.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 13, from 6-8pm at the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. A Mass will be held on Saturday, June 14, at 11am, at St....
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...
Joseph Bieniewicz
May 11, 2025
Joseph F. Bieniewicz, 86 of Harbor Springs died May 11, 2025 with family by his side. He was born July 9, 1938 in Detroit the son of Theodore and Eva Bieniewicz.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife Barbara (Kubinski) Bieniewicz, his children Laura (Gary) Meyer of Chicago, IL, Donna (Manuel) Ayala of Austin, TX, Mary (Patrick) Daly of...
Helen Schuiteman
May 11, 2025
Helen Ardis (Allen) Schuiteman, lovingly known as 'Boots' to some, passed away May 11, 2025 with family by her side. Born April 4, 1933 in Richfield Twp. Genesee Co. Michigan to the late William C. Allen and Maude H. (Hitchcock) Allen. She married Donald E. Schuiteman in 1954. Helen graduated from Standish High School. She attended Hurley School of Nursing...
Lois Turner
May 10, 2025
Lois Ann Turner, 67, of Elmira, passed away on May 10, 2025, at home. She was born on May 16, 1957, in Lansing, the daughter of Leroy and Ruth (Deater) DeWitt.
A full obituary will be posted in the near future.
Arrangements are in the care of the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
Michael Galvan
May 8, 2025
Michael Dean Galvan, 71, of Central Lake, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Villa at the Bay in Petoskey. He was born on October 23, 1953, in Adrian, MI, the son of Antonio Sr. and Pauline (Pate) Galvan.
Michael loved to collect many things. He was a skilled musician who loved the blues and enjoyed restoring antiques as well.
He...
Karen Urbanus
May 8, 2025
We bid an earthly farewell to Karen Lynne Taylor(Seger, Urbanus) as she has passed away on May 8, 2025.
She was funny and quick witted. She found humor in just about everything...she loved all forms of jokes. She was an artist and was a very creative crafter. She was passionate about all creatures big and small, especially frogs and bats. She...
Michael St. Cyr
May 8, 2025
Michael Joseph St. Cyr, 69, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. He was born on March 3, 1956, in Royal Oak, Michigan to Claude and Gwen St. Cyr.
The family lived in Clawson where he graduated from Clawson High School in 1974. Mike went to Specs Howard School of...
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