Mary Waller LaPointe
Aug 15, 2025
Mary DeTar Waller LaPointe, born June 22, 1959 in Ann Arbor to David & Mary Louise (Mar) DeTar, died peacefully at home surrounded by her adoring family on August 15, 2025.
Mary attended most of her schooling in Ann Arbor, MI and moved “up north” in her late teens where she developed close bonds with her cousins Tracy Dadeo (Rick), Mark...
Walter Langley
Sep 16, 2025
Walter Allen Langley, 71, of Bellaire, passed away on September 16, 2025. He was born on August 8, 1954. Walter was a beloved husband, father and friend. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Walter was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.
Arrangements are in the care of the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
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Margaret M. Dennis
Sep 14, 2025
Margaret M. Dennis, 84, of Central Lake, passed away on September 14, 2025.
Marge was born on December 9, 1940, in Detroit, the daughter of Joseph and Mildred (Jablonski) Ferguson.
Prior to retirement, she worked at General Motors, Fisher Body as well as the General Motors Tech Center.
Upon moving to Northern Michigan, she became a member of St. Luke...
Scott Morse Muma
Sep 12, 2025
Scott Morse Muma
Born in Petoskey, Michigan on February 18, 1968, Scott Morse Muma of Ellsworth entered eternal rest on September 12, 2025.
Scott was the beloved son of Nancy Muma (Higbee) and Jessie Muma. At just 17 years old he met the love of his life, Celest and from that moment on, they shared a beautiful journey together. Their hearts were...
Robert T. Meggison
Sep 10, 2025
Robert T. Meggison, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend, went to his heavenly home September 10, 2025 at 93 years of age. He was born October 17, 1931 in Central Lake the son of Carlton and Edna (McDowell) Meggison.
Bob graduated from Central Lake High School and joined the US Navy. Upon his return he went to work...
John Earl Haggard Sr.
Sep 10, 2025
John Earl Haggard Sr., age 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 29, 1941 in Charlevoix the Beautiful, the place he loved above all others (with the possible exception of Beaver Island). He was the Son of George O. Haggard Sr. and Pauline V. (Kolar) Haggard Shadko.
John graduated...
Mary Jane Delo
Sep 9, 2025
Mary Jane Delo
July 9, 1961 – July 9, 2025
Mary Jane Delo, age 64, of Alba, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 9, 2025.
Mary was born on July 9, 1961, in Alma, Michigan, to Wendell and Rose (Williams) Delo. She grew up in Alma and for many years worked at Ashcraft’s grocery store, where she was known for her kindness...
Shirley Jean Frost
Sep 5, 2025
Shirley Jean Frost, 89, of Alden, passed away at home in her bed on September 5, 2025. She was born on May 6, 1936, in Newberry, the daughter of Leonard and Vera (Brooks) Vargason.
Shirley loved crocheting and quilting; she would generously share her creations with her family and friends. Along with this, she enjoyed diamond painting, bowling, and spending time...
James "Jim" Ney
Sep 4, 2025
James Ronald “Jim” Ney, 86, of Kewadin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Munson Hospice House in Traverse City, with his beloved wife at his side. He was born on June 16, 1939, in Minersville, Pennsylvania, the son of Rufus and Verna Ney.
Jim graduated from Minersville High School in 1957 and enlisted in the United States...
Bryan Foli
Sep 3, 2025
Bryan Lee Foli, 62, of Beaver Island, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at his home. He was born on April 2, 1963, in Panama City, FL, the son of William and Sandra (Otto) Foli.
A funeral mass will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Holy Cross Catholic Church on Beaver Island. Visitation will be...
Anne-Marie Rock
Aug 31, 2025
Anne-Marie Rock was born on January 20, 1947 to parents Sture Sjögårdhe and Margit Pettersson. Growing up in Sweden, spending summers in the Stockholm archipelago and on a beloved family farm, she developed a love for waterways and nature.
Anne-Marie ultimately moved to Michigan, where she met the love of her life Peter Rock. Settling on Grosse Ile, she helped raise...
Gordon Duane Strauss
Aug 25, 2025
Gordon (Gordie) D Strauss, 89 of Bellaire, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at home. He was born on January 17, 1936 in Grand Rapids, MI to son of William and Rose Strauss. He lived in Wyoming MI until he moved to Bellaire in 1994 to enjoy retirement, family and the lake. He served in the Army and was...
Robin Ann Stanley
Aug 25, 2025
Robin Ann Stanley, 64 of Echo Township, passed away peacefully, August 25, 2025. She was born May 19, 1961 in Detroit, the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth (VanAtter) Gaubis.
Robin was a proud graduate of the University of Michigan and a dedicated employee of Industrial Magnetics before retiring after 30 years of exemplary service. She valued her coworkers and often said...
Ronald E. Sowers
Aug 21, 2025
Ronald E. Sowers, 94, of Ellsworth, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Ron was born on April 20, 1931, in Lansing, Michigan to Orla and Weltha (McCabe) Sowers.
On October 29, 1955, He married Kathryn Hoag from Springport, Michigan. They lived in Lansing, moving to Ellsworth in 1974 to own and operate the Country Kitchen, later...
Robert "Bob" Lee Manchester
Aug 20, 2025
Robert "Bob" Lee Manchester, 90 of Bellaire, passed away August 20, 2025 at his home. Bob was born on February 10, 1935 in Muskegon, MI to Lester and Adele (Rinnie) Manchester.
Bob is survived by his wife Alice (Wheeler) Manchester of Bellaire.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements are under the care of the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes....
Harry Hibbler Jr.
Aug 19, 2025
Harry Vernon Hibbler Jr., 65, of Petoskey, passed away peacefully with loved ones around him on August 19, 2025.
2025. He was born on June 8, 1960, in Petoskey, the son of Harry and Lucia (Mills) Hibbler.
Harry graduated from Petoskey High School in 1979. He was the definition of a family man; he loved nothing more than spending time with his...
John "Doc" Edleman
Aug 18, 2025
Doctor John Kallman Edleman Sr., known as “Doc” to his friends and “Papa” to his grandchildren, passed away surrounded by family and friends on August 18, 2025. His last view was of his beloved Lake Bellaire, with a Michigan flag blowing in the breeze. Born on August 21, 1935 in Davenport, Iowa, to Maury and Helen (Jacobsen) Edleman, John moved...
Emelie Braun
Aug 18, 2025
Emelie Lorene Braun, 80, of East Jordan, Michigan passed away on August 18, 2025.
Emelie was born on January 31, 1945, in Louisville, KY, the daughter of Coleman and Charlene (Miles) Noble. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Ron, sons Roger (Beth), Jeff (Heather), Greg (Sarah) and Steve (Amber), and grandchildren Sarah, Finn, Daphne and Oriah.
She was raised...
Alma Schlabach
Aug 17, 2025
Alma Schlabach, 90, of Traverse City, Michigan, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at her home.
She was born on August 29, 1934, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, to William and Fannie (Stutzman) Weaver. On November 7, 1954, she married the love of her life, Lewis Schlabach, in Hartville, Ohio. In 1979, they made...
George H. Stroyan Jr.
Aug 17, 2025
George H. Stroyan Jr., 77, of Boyne City, passed away on August 17, 2025 at Munson Medical Center.
George was born on July 16, 1948, in Detroit, the son of George and Jean (Knepp) Stroyan.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War where he earned a Bronze Star. He was also an active member of...
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