Obituaries

Richard Palmer Mueller Jr

Richard Palmer Mueller Jr

Jan 6, 2024

Richard P. Mueller Jr. passed away peacefully on January 6th, 2024, at 3:36 PM in Gulfport, MS, with his family at his side. Richard P. Mueller Jr. was born on May 15th of 1949 in Lakewood, Ohio.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Richard P. Mueller and Rosemary Allen Mueller; brother-in-law, Walter Baas, brother-in-law, Donald Holliday, Jr.; and...

Ronald Kaminski

Ronald Kaminski

Apr 23, 2024

Ronald Kaminski, 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Serene Gardens in Imlay City.  He was born on February 2, 1939.A visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.  Immediately following visitation, a graveside service will take place at 2:30 p.m....

Rodger Horner

Rodger Horner

Apr 23, 2024

Rodger Dale Horner, 67, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at his home surrounded by loved ones.  He was born on June 1, 1956, in Detroit, the son of Andy and Gladys (Mobley) Horner.

Rodger lived in Northern Michigan for many years, at first South of Kalkaska, and in Bellaire for the last 10 years.  He was...

Victoria "Vicky" Anderson

Victoria "Vicky" Anderson

Apr 21, 2024

Victoria “Vicky” Lynn Anderson, 69, of Elmira, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 21, 2024.  She was born on June 11, 1954, in Ypsilanti, MI, the daughter of Leo and Dorothy (Estes) Renda.

Vicky graduated from Milan High School in 1972, and stayed in the general area for most of her working life.  It was there that she raised her family,...

Mark Wayne Frederick

Mark Wayne Frederick

Apr 19, 2024

Mark Wayne Frederick of Lincoln Park Michigan passed away on April 19th, 2024.

He was born on June 3rd, 1954, to Daniel and Olga (DelPuppo) Frederick

He married the love of his life of 46 years Mary (Fustini) Frederick in 1977 and raised two children, Daughter Angela, and Son Daniel. In his youth Mark enjoyed vacationing with his parents and older brother...

Phyllis Caroline Armould

Phyllis Caroline Armould

Apr 15, 2024

Phyllis Caroline (Thier) Armould passed away surrounded by her children and sister on April 15, 2024 at the age of 86 after bravely battling a long hard fight with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on September 25, 1937, in Petoskey, Michigan. Daughter of parents LeRoy C. Thier (1904-1976) and Violet E. (Stolt) Thier (1905-1999). Sister of Karen (Thier) Scadin, Alan...

Karl Dingman

Karl Dingman

Apr 15, 2024

Karl H. Dingman passed away peacefully on April 15th, 2024 with family at his side. Born in 1941, the son of Glen and Martha (Bedewitz) Dingman, Karl grew up in Central Lake and attended Central Lake High School where he excelled as a student and as an athlete, particularly on the basketball court. In 1961, Karl married Kathleen “Kathy” (Thomas),...

Jeffery Howard Grody

Jeffery Howard Grody

Apr 14, 2024

Jeffery H. Grody,  59, of Mancelona, passed away suddenly, on April 14, 2024.   Jeff was born on May 21, 1964, in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Gordon and Catherine (Morningstar) Grody.   He was a "people pleaser" and loved the outdoors, especially hunting, camping, fishing, and cookouts.   He also had a love for music and playing the guitar.Surviving are...

Tina Bowen

Tina Bowen

Apr 14, 2024

Tina Bowen passed away on Sunday, April 14, with her loving husband David beside her at their home on Lake Marion in Charlevoix, Michigan. She had finally succumbed to a courageous ten-year battle with cancer.



Christine Marie Hoffmann was born in Rossford, Ohio on the first of June 1951 to parents Thomas and Jeanne Hoffmann, now deceased. A son, Eric Michael Wenger,...

Patricia Pence

Patricia Pence

Apr 11, 2024

     Patricia A. Pence, 86, of Charlevoix, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the South Baldwin Medical Center in Foley, AL. Pat’s husband of 68 years, Tom, and their four daughters were by her side.  She will be remembered as a loving and wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and as dear and devoted friend to many.

   Pat...

Marvin Lee Roskamp

Marvin Lee Roskamp

Apr 11, 2024

Marvin L. Roskamp passed away April 11, 2024, five days short of his 91st birthday. He was born in Coopersville to Edward and Minnie (Terpstra) Roskamp.

He attended and graduated from Coopersville Public School. He joined the Air Force at 18 and served in the Korean War. Upon discharge he came back to Coopersville and met his future bride, Patricia (Bulliss)....

Roy "Dodie" Dozier

Roy "Dodie" Dozier

Apr 8, 2024

Roy Lee "Dodie" Dozier, 67, of Mancelona, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024 at his home surrounded by loved ones.  He was born on November 18, 1956, in Detroit, MI, the son of Roy Fred and Mary (Combs) Dozier.Roy is survived by his Fiancé, Treva Vassallo; his daughter Heather Dozier (Fiancé Michael Deur); his granddaughter, Bailey Deur "Bay Bay";...

James F. Allen

James F. Allen

Apr 8, 2024

James “Jim” Allen, 90, of Mancelona, passed away peacefully on April 8th, in the compassionate care of Munson staff, with family at his side. 

He was the 5th of 7 children born to parents Rex and Henrietta (Townsend) Allen of Mancelona. Of his youth, Jim said, “I don’t remember much but I think I must’ve had a pretty good time.” 

After graduating...

Robert J Schultz Jr.

Robert J Schultz Jr.

Apr 5, 2024

Robert J. Schultz Jr. 80, passed away Friday, April 5th, 2024.  He was born May 13, 1943 in Pontiac the son of Robert Sr, and Mary (Trepasso) Schultz.     He retired from the GM truck and coach division out of Pontiac after 38 years of dedicated service.  Robert was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and scuba diving.     He...

Charles Hebden

Charles Hebden

Apr 5, 2024

Charles “Chuck” Hebden, 88 of Bellaire, died peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2024 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  He was born on May 30, 1935, in Echo Township, Michigan, the son of William and Clara (Weisler) Hebden.

On March 29, 1958, in Bellaire, Chuck married Sally (Molby) Hebden, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his children Lori...

Kathleen Lewis

Kathleen Lewis

Apr 5, 2024

Kathleen Lewis was born in Charlevoix on April 20, 1948 to Arthur and Martina (Tookolo) Lewis. 

     After graduating from Charlevoix High School, she attended San Jose Community College in San Jose California. Later, she also attended University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and North Central Michigan College in Petoskey. 

     She held many jobs throughout her years. Many people...

Carl Price

Carl Price

Apr 4, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Carl Richard Price at the age of 86. He passed away in his home in Charlevoix, MI, surrounded by his devoted and loving wife and family on April 4, 2024. Carl was born on June 25, 1937, in Bay Shore, MI, to his parents William and Thelma (Trautman)...

Rodney Morgan

Rodney Morgan

Apr 3, 2024

Our beloved husband, brother, stepfather, and friends, left us for heaven on April 3, 2024. He was born on May 31, 1952, son of the late Martha and Hermon Morgan. He was the last of their twelve children, the baby of the family, and much loved.

Rodney graduated in 1970 from Davis High School in Yakima, WA, and received an AA...

Stacy A.C. Nelson

Stacy A.C. Nelson

Apr 2, 2024

Stacy Allen-Christopher Nelson, 43, of Ellsworth, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.  He was born on May 7, 1980, in Muskegon, MI, the son of Bruce Strickler and Cheryl Nelson.There are no services planned at this time.Arrangements are in the care of the Ellsworth Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.  Please sign his online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com

James P. McDowell

James P. McDowell

Mar 31, 2024

James Prescott McDowell, 76, of Central Lake, passed away peacefully at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility on March 31, 2024, surrounded by family. 

Jim was born on March 05, 1948, in Traverse City, MI, to James J. McDowell and Eunice (Johnston-McDowell) Empey. 

He was a 1966 graduate of Central Lake High School. He played football, basketball, and baseball for the CLHS Trojans...

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