William W Reif
May 1, 2025
William W. Reif II, 77 of Ellsworth died May 1, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. He was born September 28, 1947 in Bay City, the son of William and Helen (Reimann) Reif.
William was a proud member of the US Army joining during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Korea during his service. He was a dedicated employee...
Olga Friske
Apr 30, 2025
Olga Friske, 93 of Charlevoix, entered the kingdom of heaven, April 30, 2025. She was born in Horodytschtsche, Poland the daughter of Adolf and Rosalie (Hauptstein) Kottke.
Olga was a dedicated and faithful woman who centered her life around her family and her family’s work. She loved the Lord, reading her Bible daily, and lived her life as an example of...
Joan Robinson
Apr 30, 2025
Joan Opal Robinson passed away April 30th, 2025 at home in Charlevoix, Michigan. Joan was born in Traverse City Michigan, October 14th, 1941 to John W. Erickson and Ruth C Manville Erickson.
Joan started her career in nursing at Henry Ford Nursing School. She then worked in oncology at Henry Ford Hospital and attended Wayne State University. In 1966, she married...
Gloria Jane Bloom
Apr 29, 2025
Gloria Jane Bloom 75 of Central Lake, died peacefully April 29, 2025, surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She was born March 21, 1950, in Goodrich, Michigan the daughter of Logan Jr. and Doris (Morse) McDowell.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Debbie (Wayne) Pardee, Vince Bloom, Matt (Lynne) Bloom, and Greg Bloom, all of Central Lake;...
Norman Starr
Apr 28, 2025
Norman Warren Starr, 82, of Charlevoix, passed away on April 28, 2025. He was born on October 15, 1942, in Petoskey, the son of Warren and Betty (Hoffman) Starr.
Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Sign his online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
Tim D Meeder
Apr 27, 2025
R. Tim Douglas Meeder
Dad always said, “You play the hand you’re dealt”. This was true in life and in cribbage.
Tim Meeder of Bellaire died peacefully April 27, 2025 at Autumn House in Williamsburg, Michigan. He was surrounded by his family and love.
Tim was always friendly, generous, loving and dedicated to his family. His children and his grandchildren were the most...
Thomas P Grose
Apr 27, 2025
Thomas P. Grose, 76 of Charlevoix died April 27, 2025 at home. He was born April 18, 1949 in Kalkaska the son of Harold and Bertha (Turk) Grose.
He is the husband of Frances (Przybylski) Grose, father of Lisa Marie Sarasin and Kenneth Paul Grose, and brother to many siblings living and deceased.
A full obituary will appear soon.
No services are...
Gary Kanoff
Apr 25, 2025
Gary Peter Kanoff, 77, of Charlevoix, passed away on April 25, 2025, at Medilodge in Rogers City. He was born on April 3, 1948, in Detroit, the son of Peter and Lois (Crane) Kanoff.
Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Sign his online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
Chester "Chet" Long
Apr 25, 2025
Chester “Chet” Boyd Long, 77, of Mancelona, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center with his loving family at his side. He was born on April 21, 1948, in Antrim, the son of Howard and Pauline (Alexander) Long.
Chet graduated from Mancelona High School in 1966, and shortly after he enlisted in the United States Army during...
Peggy Bisard
Apr 23, 2025
Peggy Jean Bisard, 82, of Mancelona, formerly of Virginia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on December 10, 1942, in Lexington, TN.
Peggy's family has chosen to celebrate her life privately at this time.
Arrangements are in the care of the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign her online...
Laura Belle Evans
Apr 23, 2025
Laura Belle Evans, 83 of Central Lake passed away April 23, 2025 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. She was fortunate to spend Easter Sunday at her sister's home, surrounded by her family just a few days before her passing.
Laura was born September 25, 1941 in Kearney Township the daughter of Herman and Nora (Allers) Evans. She is survived by...
James "Jim" J. Sebright
Apr 22, 2025
James J. Sebright, 83, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at his home in Plainwell, MI. Prior to passing, Vicki leaned in and whispered, “Jim, hold a spot for me.” A precious moment and testament of their love for one another. While in her grief, Vicki did her best to incorporate Jim’s vibrant sense of humor.
Jim was born...
Eileen Wallick
Apr 22, 2025
Eileen Ruth Wallick, 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Courtyard Manor in Farmington Hills. She was born on March 12, 1953, in Holland, Michigan, the daughter of Raymond and Ruth (VanAnrooy) Wallick.
When Eileen was 2, she & her family moved from Holland to Bellaire before purchasing what would become the family farm in Ellsworth in 1956.
They...
Martha Trubilowicz
Apr 22, 2025
Martha Ann Beach Trubilowicz passed peacefully at home with her family on April 22, 2025, following a brief illness.
Marty will be deeply missed by her husband, Bill, of Charlevoix; children Dr. Joel Trubilowicz (Amy Thompson) of Calgary, AB, Canada and Anna-Kate (Greg) Cole of Chicago, IL; beloved sisters-in-law, Mary (Bob) Kasprzyk and Nancy (Barry) Moore; dearest friend Mary Harger (Clare...
Cecile Woodward
Apr 22, 2025
Cecile Ila Woodward, 95, of Elmira, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. She was born on January 23, 1930, in Star Township, MI, the daughter of Carl and Virgie (Shoup) Olds.
Cecile graduated from Alba High School in 1948, and on March 6, 1953, in Fenton, MI, she married Orrin Woodward. They settled on the...
Janet Sapatka
Apr 20, 2025
Janet Mary (Crump) Sapatka, passed away quietly on April 20, 2025, at the age of 86. Janet was born August 11, 1938, one minute ahead of her twin sister Susan.
Proud parents Randall and Lillian Crump lived in Royal Oak, MI, at the time. After moving to Charlevoix in 1948, she graduated from CHS in 1956. Janet attended Davenport College in...
Tamara G Valenzuela
Apr 17, 2025
Tamy Valenzuela passed away peacefully on April 17th, 2025 at the age of 71.
Tamy was born on July 7th, 1953 in Garden City Michigan to Joyce and Norbert Abram.
She worked for many years in hospitality services and enjoying volunteering for several of the local organizations. She was a beautiful and giving person whom will be greatly missed.
Tamy is survived by...
Henry C Zimmerman Jr
Apr 7, 2025
Henry Clifford Zimmerman Jr., 82, of Gaylord and formally of Mancelona passed away peacefully at home on April 7, 2025 with his wife Alice by his side. He was born on February 1, 1943 in Boyne City MI and was the son of Henry and Mary (Merbs) Zimmerman. He attended school in Boyne City before being drafted into the military.
A...
Walter Ransom
Apr 6, 2025
Walter George Ransom, 77, of Central Lake, passed away on April 6, 2025, at home. He was born on January 30, 1948, in Charlevoix, the son of George and Ruth (Rogers) Ransom.
A full obituary will appear in the near future.
Arrangements are in the care of the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Sign his online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
Sally A. Moore
Apr 6, 2025
Sally A. Moore, 78, of Kalkaska, passed away on April 6, 2025 at the Eden Center.
Sally was born on January 28, 1947, in Lewiston, MI the daughter of Robert and Florence (Cheney) Skaggs.
She was a lifelong resident of the Antrim and Kalkaska area and enjoyed cooking, crocheting, bingo, puzzles as well as trips to the casino.
She worked...
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