Scott Wyatt
Jul 1, 2026
Scott Allen Wyatt, 67, of Charlevoix, MI, passed away quietly at home on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. He was born and raised in suburban Detroit, graduating from Birmingham Groves High School. His vocational training in Machine Repair enabled him to work in the auto industry as a Journeyman over the next 20 years.
Scott loved cars, especially his 1969 Camaro. He...
Loren Musilek
Jul 31, 2026
Loren Musilek, 79, of Charlevoix, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 26, 1946, in Detroit, the son of Francis and Ruth (Kryza) Musilek.
A complete obituary with service information will be posted in the near future.
Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral...
Raymond Erlandson
Jul 25, 2026
Raymond Thor Erlandson, 67, of Rapid City, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 25, 2026.Ray was born on May 25, 1959, in Dearborn, MI, to Raymond G. and Evelyn (Nilson) Erlandson.
He graduated from Dearborn High School in 1977 and built a career in the building trades, specializing in framing. His work took him to South Carolina for several years before...
Dennis H. Clark
Jul 20, 2026
Dennis H. Clark, 65, of Jordan Township, passed away on July 20, 2026 at his home.
He was born on August 11, 1960, in Bellaire, the son of Milton Wade and Dorthea (Eggers) Clark.
Dennis was an electrician for many years, then upon retirement he became an ordained pastor. For the past 4 years he was pastor of the...
Rebecca "Becky" Fisher
Jul 19, 2026
Rebecca Sue "Becky" Fisher, 63, of Bellaire, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at her home. She was born on August 21, 1962, the daughter of Jack and Shirley (McLellan) Lowe.
A complete obituary will be posted in the near future.
Arrangements are in the care of the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
Ryan Lucas
Jul 19, 2026
Ryan Douglas Lucas, 46, of Boyne City, Michigan, passed away on July 19, 2026.
Ryan was born on February 22, 1980. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and someone whose quiet strength and caring heart touched the lives of everyone who knew him.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Lori Lucas; his devoted stepfather, Chuck Sinnott; his father, Jim; step...
Frederick Daniel Griswold Jr.
Jul 18, 2026
Frederick Daniel Griswold, Jr., 71, unexpectedly died on Saturday, July 18, 2026 of a natural cause with his wife by his side in his favorite place on the shore of Lake Michigan near Elk Rapids, Michigan.
Dan was born in St. Joseph, Michigan, on October 22, 1954 to Dan and Linda Griswold. He grew up alongside his sisters, Pam and Susan,...
James Stimpson
Jul 18, 2026
James “Jim” Robert Stimpson passed away at the age of 90 on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at his home in Alden, Michigan. He went peacefully that morning, comforted by familiar voices. Jim spent his final moments surrounded by love.
Jim was born on July 30, 1935 to his parents, Vera and Barrett Stimpson, at the end of the depression. He was...
Charles "Chuck" Kirts
Jul 16, 2026
Charles "Chuck" Ray Kirts, 63, of Bellaire, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 16, 2026. He was born on September 20, 1962, the son of Marvin and Judy (Watrous) Kirts.
Charles attended Bellaire Public Schools before moving downstate for a number of years. He returned to Bellaire to care for his mother and worked at several local restaurants, most recently BC...
Ramona L. Bancroft
Jul 15, 2026
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...
Gerald "Jerry" Delling
Jul 15, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Gerald Lee "Jerry" Delling
Gerald Lee "Jerry" Delling, passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire.
Jerry's journey began on June 6, 1935, in Birmingham, Michigan, where he was born at home to Harvey Edwin and Norma Delling A proud 1953 graduate of Farmington High...
Sonja Anne Cain
Jul 14, 2026
Sonja Anne Cain, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, was born on August 10, 1947, in Dryden Township, the daughter of William Shafer and Emma Childers. She passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly, following a brief illness.
Sonja will be remembered for her loving heart, her kindness, and her devotion to her...
Beverly McReynolds
Jul 12, 2026
Beverly Ann McReynolds, 74, of Alden, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2026, at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. She was born on January 26, 1952, in Kearney Township, the daughter of George and Marguerite (Bissard) Sparks.
Her family will celebrate her life privately.
Arrangements are in the care of the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign her online guestbook at...
Doris Ann Day
Jul 12, 2026
Doris Ann Vandergriff Day, 68, of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026 at her home. Born in Gaylord on July 1, 1958, she was the daughter of James and Nancy (Jewell) Vandergriff.
Doris grew up in Mancelona before moving to Gaylord. She married Marvin Day of Gaylord on July 1, 1987. She primarily worked in Gaylord for Tendercare and the...
Joseph Stanish
Jul 10, 2026
Joseph Peter Stanish, 87, of Bellaire, MI, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Medilodge of GTC. He was born on March 14, 1939, in Detroit, the son of Joseph and Helen (Dostert) Stanish.
After graduating from Servite High School in Detroit, Joseph enlisted in the United States Navy serving from December 1958 until 1962. He participated in the...
Emma Lee Ellison
Jul 10, 2026
Emma Lee Ellison, 82, of Central Lake, died peacefully July 10, 2026, at home surrounded by the family she loved so dearly.
She was born December 26, 1943, in Ann Arbor, the daughter of Paul and Marion (Smith) Kleinschmidt.
After losing her mother at the young age of 16, Emma learned the importance of caring for others in thoughtful and meaningful ways....
Jose Inman
Jul 9, 2026
Jose Inman, 77, of Novi, MI, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, on Beaver Island, MI. She was born on September 22, 1948, in Bandung, Indonesia, the daughter of Cornelis and Blanca Mathilde Anna Ockerse) van Spronsen.
Her family has chosen to celebrate her life privately.
Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign...
Dominick M Ritchie
Jul 9, 2026
Dominick M. Ritchie, age 56, of Bellaire, passed away on July 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and children.
Dominick was born on November 30, 1969, in Lansing. He will be remembered for the love he shared with his family and the lasting presence he leaves in the hearts of those who knew him.
The most important part of Dominick’s life...
Charles "Chuck" Carpenter
Jul 8, 2026
Charles "Chuck" Arthur Carpenter, 62, of Beaver Island, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. He was born on April 7, 1964, in Holland, MI, the son of Charles Ira Jr. and Ethel (Van Dragt) Carpenter.
A complete obituary will be posted.
Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign his online guestbook at...
Christopher "CJ" Kunkle
Jul 8, 2026
Christopher James Kunkle, 33, of Charlevoix, passed away on July 8, 2026.
Christopher was born on July 17, 1992, in Petoskey, Michigan, to Kenneth and June (Kearley) Kunkle.
Christopher enjoyed spending his time playing baseball, video games, and collecting and watching movies. He was a devoted fan of professional wrestling and found great joy in spending time playing with his nephew Wyatt.
He...
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