John James Witherspoon
Jan 17, 2025
**1/27/26
John’s flight home was delayed which will affect the previously posted services. An updated service schedule will be posted in the near future.
John James Witherspoon of Charlevoix, Michigan was killed in action on January 17th, 2025, near the village of Vozvyzhenka in Donetsk Oblast, eastern Ukraine. He was an infantry platoon of the second battalion of the International Legion. John...
Drusilla "Skip" Daniel
Jan 28, 2026
Drusilla “Skip” Daniel, 97, of Dearborn and Charlevoix, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Delores and Richard Brightwell in September 1928.
Skip was always known for her devotion to her family, and loyalty to her friends. Skip married the love of her life, Ray, in 1952 and had four wonderful children:...
Rose Ann Broome
Jan 22, 2026
Rose Ann Broome, age 77, of Central Lake, Michigan, passed away on January 22, 2026, at French Manor Terra in Traverse City.
Rose was born on August, 14th 1948 in Munich, Germany to Father: Herzhal Milligan / Mother: Geneva Francis Milligan. She graduated from Fort Knox High School, 1966. On September, 22nd 1990, she married the love of her life James...
Beverly Sue Evans
Jan 22, 2026
Beverly S. Evans, 77, of Central Lake, passed away on January 22, 2026.
She was born on February 23, 1948 in Cadillac, MI, the daughter of Rheo and Mary Gillmore.
She was employed with Texas Instruments and Armor Express in Central Lake for several years, and loved flower gardening, baking and fishing.
In 1971, she married Robert A. Evans who...
Kenneth Bronson
Jan 22, 2026
Kenneth John Bronson, 80, of Mancelona, passed away on January 22, 2026. He was born on January 29, 1945, in Standish, the son of Kenneth and Ethel (Akey) Bronson.
Ken enjoyed the outdoors, specifically being at the lake fishing. When he was not fishing, he had a passion for woodworking and reading. He was a man of God who dedicated many...
Candy J. Bishaw
Jan 21, 2026
Candy J. Bishaw, 59, of Central Lake, passed away on January 21, 2026.
She was born on November 16, 1966, in Petoskey, the daughter of John and Irene (Pruitt) Bishaw.
Candy was in restaurant serving, and management, for many years. Sylvesters in Bellaire, Antrim Dells and Points North Inn to name a few. She enjoyed keeping in touch...
Sara Anne Cherven
Jan 21, 2026
Sara Anne Cherven, 83, of Mancelona, formerly of Roscommon, passed away on January 21, 2026. She was born on December 1, 1942, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of William G. Ingleson and Margaret DeWaele Ingleson.
Sara retired as a public librarian from Roscommon and Interlochen Schools. She enjoyed reading, being outdoors, rock hunting, bird watching, and spending time at her favorite...
Glen Taylor
Jan 21, 2026
Glen Loren Taylor, 88, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on June 13, 1937, in Banks Township, MI, the son of Lewis and Edith (Leigh) Taylor.
Glen graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1955 and went on to obtain a master’s degree in education from Central Michigan University. He began...
Albert "Al" Hurd
Jan 18, 2026
Albert Edward Hurd, 85, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire with his beloved wife at his side. He was born on December 12, 1940, in Goodrich, MI, the son of Edward and Marjorie (Campbell) Hurd.
Al graduated from Davison High School in 1958 and went on to attend Michigan State...
Carolynn Jean Chapman-Freeman
Jan 17, 2026
Carolynn “ Lynne” Freeman a Paramedic passed away on January 17, 2026 at the age of 44. She was a beloved mother, sister and friend. She took immense pride in being a mother. Lynne was born August 25,1981 in Holland Michigan. She graduated from Hartford High School in Hartford Michigan in 1999. Lynne always wanted to work for Pixar so...
Vanessa McCallister
Jan 13, 2026
Vanessa Jean McCallister, 67, of Charlevoix, passed away on January 13, 2026. She was born on February 4, 1958, in Grand Junction, CO, the daughter of Francis and Wilma (Ipock) McCallister.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
Robert "Bob" Simpson
Jan 12, 2026
Robert “Bob” D. Simpson, age 93, of Beaver Island, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12, 2026, in Petoskey.
Bob was born in Nelson Township, Michigan on August 29th, 1932. The son of Rufus and Dorothy (Huckleberry) Simpson. Bob proudly served in the United States Army and after his service he earned his master’s degree in biological science from Central...
Lori Burd
Jan 10, 2026
Lori Ann Burd, 62, of Vanderbilt, formerly of Mancelona, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. She was born on March 28, 1963, in Bellaire, the daughter of Lloyd and Norma (Brown) Stark.
Lori loved spending time outdoors. The Jordan Valley – especially Pinney Bridge – held a special place in her heart,...
Eugene Muschell
Jan 9, 2026
Eugene William Muschell, 91, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. He was born on July 26, 1934, in Cheboygan, MI, the son of Fred and Marie (Vincent) Muschell.
Shortly after graduating high school, Eugene enlisted in the United States Air Force, proudly serving his country for four years and earning...
Martha Steele
Jan 8, 2026
Martha Josephine Steele, 80, of Ellsworth, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 15, 1945, in Livonia, MI, the daughter of Herschel and Zona (Pemberton) Ping.
Martha grew up in Livonia and graduated from Livonia High School. Shortly after, she married Dennis Steele on April 19, 1964, when...
Ann E. Gallagher- Luepnitz
Jan 8, 2026
Ann (Gallagher) Luepnitz, beloved wife, sister, and friend, passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer on January 8, 2026, at the age of 61, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on May 21, 1964, in Lansing, Michigan, Ann was the daughter of Margaret (Stanton) Gallagher and Lester Gallagher. She grew up with strong family values that...
Elsa Guidi
Jan 5, 2026
Elsa Guidi was born Elsa Chemello on December 18, 1940 in Casoni, Vincenza, Italy, to Bernardina and Giuseppe Chemello. She was the youngest of seven children. Her childhood was not an easy one, born during WWII years, and her father died unexpectedly when she was only six months old.
After the premature death of her father, Elsa's mother struggled to support...
Margarita D. Oviedo
Jan 4, 2026
Life Tribute for Margarita Oviedo Delgado
Margarita Oviedo Delgado was born on April 1, 1958, in the small community of Candelas, within the municipality of Jerécuaro, in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. She was the beloved daughter of Juan Delgado and Juana Mondragón, who raised her with deep family values, faith, and a resilient spirit.
Margarita’s life was rooted in love—love for...
Patricia L Tadian
Jan 3, 2026
Patricia Loretta Tadian, 85, of Bellaire, passed away on January 3, 2026. She was born on December 9, 1940, in Detroit, the daughter of Boleslaus and Adeline (Bochenek) Niemiec.
Patricia had numerous hobbies throughout her life. She had a green thumb and was passionate about gardening; she loved seeing the beautiful results of her hard work. When she was not gardening,...
Gary D Greenman
Jan 3, 2026
Gary D Greenman April 7 1940- January 3 2026
Gary was born to Bertha and Milan Greenman in Ellsworth, MI. He is survived by his sister, Kathleen, and brother, Kenneth. He was preceded in death by his sisters Eloise and Jo, and by his brothers, Milan and Chet.
Gary enlisted into the US Navy in 1958, with his friend, Norm Shaw. He...
Subscribe to Receive
Obituary Notifications
