Obituaries
Jessica Scott
Oct 28, 2023
Jessica Lea Scott, 50, of Mancelona, passed away October 28 in Traverse City. Jessica was born July 21, 1973 in Traverse city to James L. Youmans and Alice E. (Horner) Watrous.
Jessica enjoyed gardening, especially her rose gardens, as well as butterflies. She loved her pets, art, kayaking, and spending time around the lake. But most of all, Jessica loved...
Anthony Caposieno
Oct 25, 2023
Anthony James Caposieno, 87, of Inerness, FL, formerly of Chicago, MI, passed away on October 25, 2023 at his home. He was born on June 17, 1936, in Chicago, IL, the son of Vito and Antoinette (DiBenedetto) Caposieno.
A funeral Mass will be held Monday, November 20th at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Charlevoix. Interment with military...
Joli Mabry
Oct 25, 2023
Joli Grace Mabry, age 56, a resident of Bellaire, passed away at Munson Medical Center on October 25, 2023, due to complications from COVID. She was born on July 22, 1967, at Kalkaska Hospital and was raised in Bellaire by her mother, Sally Ann Corner.
Throughout her life, she had the opportunity to live in various places, including Alaska,...
Marcia Mae Passinault
Oct 25, 2023
Marcia Mae Passinault, 72, of East Jordan and formerly Lynwood, passed away October 25, 2023 at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital. She was born May 11, 1951 in Birch Run, MI to Harold and Delores (Meyers) Jokat.
Marcia was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish in Elmira. She enjoyed making floral arrangements and planting flowers, gardening, and mowing the...
Martha Allen Volante
Oct 23, 2023
Martha Allen Volante, 67, of Ellsworth, Michigan passed away October 23, 2023. She was born on May 31, 1956 in LaGrange, Kentucky, the daughter of James Allen Brown and Martha.
She married her husband John Volante in Bellaire, Michigan on January 18, 1990. Martha had a love for flower gardening, feeding animals, and watching "Sci-Fi" television. She loved animals...
George "Satch" Wierenga
Oct 23, 2023
George C. Wierenga, 86, of Beaver Island, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 23, 2023 at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital. He was born on April 16, 1937, in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of George and Thelma (Warners) Wierenga.
A full obituary will be posted in the near future.
Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen...
Bonnie Lou Marie Bills
Oct 23, 2023
Bonnie Lou Marie Bills, 84, of Bellaire, Michigan passed away peacefully on Monday, October 23, 2023 at Green Acres Retirement Living in Fremont, Michigan. Bonnie was born on August 20, 1939 in Charlevoix County, the daughter of Gerald and Winifred (Zoulek) Hawley. She graduated from East Jordan High School in 1957 and went on to complete her education at North...
Sharon Ann Crossman
Oct 22, 2023
Sharon Ann Crossman, of Grayling, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023. She was born on September 30, 1941.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements are in the care of the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
Leshia Rollins
Oct 20, 2023
BELLAIRE - Leshia Fay Rollins, 61, of Bellaire, passed away at home on Friday, October 20, 2023, after a four-year battle with liver disease. Leshia was born on October 23, 1961 in Trenton, Michigan. She was the daughter of William Admiral Rollins and Violet Sue (Russell) Rollins who preceded her in death.
Surviving Leshia is her wife, Deb Larson from...
Harbert Thompson
Oct 19, 2023
Harbert Garner Thompson, 79, of Bellaire, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023. He was born on October 26, 1943.
He will be laid to rest with his late wife, Pennie Thompson, at Lakeview Cemetery in Bellaire. His family will celebrate his life privately.
Arrangements are in the care of the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign his...
Louise Richey
Oct 19, 2023
Louise May Richey, 85, of Mancelona, passed away on October 19, 2023, at home. She was born on July 14, 1938, in Troy, MI, the daughter of William and Ruth (Casebier) Armbrecht.
Louise was a very caring person. In her free time, she enjoyed crafting, gardening, and putting puzzles together. Louise liked to travel when she had the chance and...
Nola Belle Dawson
Oct 19, 2023
Nola B. Dawson, 96, of Kewadin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 19, 2023, in her home with her 2 daughters by her side.
She was born on July 21, 1927, in Banks Township, MI, the daughter of Charles and Bernice (Miller) Bennett.
Nola loved camping and fishing in Canada, crocheting, and gardening.
Surviving are 3 children,...
Walter A. Wojan
Oct 17, 2023
Walter A. Wojan, 99 years and 10 months, passed away peacefully at his home on Burt Lake near Alanson on October 17, 2023. He went to be, once again, with his wife, Vera, and daughters, Caroline and Ann.
Walter was born December 18th 1923 in the Polish community known as Lark’s Lake near Pellston, Michigan, to his parents, Anthony (Tony)...
Joseph 'Joe' Moore
Oct 16, 2023
On Monday, October 16, 2023, a true servant of the community, Joseph (Joe) Antone Moore, passed away in his home on Beaver Island at the age of 73.
Joe was born August 10, 1950. Despite hardships in his home, Joe was able to work during his high school years while attending night school. His remarkable efforts led him to graduate...
Joyce E. Tessmer
Oct 14, 2023
Joyce E. Tessmer, 89 of Bellaire and formerly of Central Lake, passed away on October 14, 2023 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. She was born April 29, 1934 in Sault Ste. Marie, the daughter of Sedjwick and Blanche (Secord) Comstock.
Joyce was a dedicated mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending as much time as possible with her...
Onalee Mariah Gildas
Oct 13, 2023
Onalee Mariah (Polly) Gildas, 92, of Alden, left this world peacefully at home on October 13, 2023 to enter her forever home with her Lord and Savior.
Polly was born April 30, 1931 to Blanche M. (Long) and Marrell E. Sherman in Mancelona.
She attended Mancelona High School where she played basketball for the Lady Ironmen She graduated in 1949....
Mary Schwartz
Oct 13, 2023
Mary Jean Schwartz passed away at the age of 92 on October 13, 2023. She was a beloved wife, mother, and friend who will be deeply missed. Mary was born on December 7, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan to William and Theresa Arthurs.
She later moved to Livonia and attended Plymouth High School. Her love of flowers brought her to...
Reva Florence Heinze
Oct 11, 2023
Reva Florence Heinze (Gearhart), 68, of Mancelona and Grayling, was the daughter of Kenneth and Danni (Sullivan) Gearhart. She was born on October 7, 1955, in El Paso, TX. Reva passed away on October 11, 2023, peacefully in her sleep. Her son Joey and his daughters mother Joleen were right by her side.
Reva did in home health care for...
Angela Renee Whitinger
Oct 10, 2023
Angela R. Whitinger, 57, of Mancelona, passed away October 10, 2023 at her home. Angela was born November 5, 1965 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Richard Covert and Jane Briggs.
Angela enjoyed boating, walking outdoors, and sitting outside watching the birds. She always wanted to go to Europe, but never got the time to go.
On May 11,...
Michael Watters
Oct 8, 2023
Michael Watters, 73 of Central Lake passed away October 8, 2023 at Munson Medical Center, with family and friends surrounding him. Michael was born in Saginaw to Melvin and Frances Watters.
Mike was fondly remembered as Iron Mike, Big Mike, Pizza Mike, and Grandpa Treats, to name a few nicknames he had over the years. He had many...
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