Sep 12, 2019

John David Rousseau Jr., 84, of Mancelona passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019.  He was born in Detroit, MI on February 12, 1935, the son of John David Sr. and Eleanor (Koss) Rousseau.

John migrated to Mancelona after retiring from the Ford Motor Company in Sterling Heights, MI.

He is survived by five children,...

Sep 11, 2019

Kenneth Roy Wojan Jr., 56, of East Jordan, Michigan, passed away on September 11, 2019.

Kenneth was born on January 7, 1963 in Charlevoix, Michigan, to Kenneth Roy Sr. and Julia Schofield.

On August 20, 1994, Kenneth married Christine Nietupski in Charlevoix, Michigan.

Kenneth was a hard worker, who owned and operated Charlevoix...

Sep 11, 2019

Thomas Michael Poley, 66, of Alba, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  He was born on August 29, 1953 in Toledo, OH, the son of Howard and Viola (Curtiss) Poley.

Thomas lived for the thrills in life.  He loved Harleys—from riding them to fixing them (or fixing anything at all)—he...

Sep 5, 2019

Steven J. Dawson,  65, of Kewadin, passed away on September 5, 2019.  No services are planned at this time.  Arrangements are being handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Sep 4, 2019

Robert Lewis Bell, 67, of Echo Township, passed away on September 4, 2019.  He was born on March 11, 1952 in Ann Arbor, MI.

No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements are in the care of the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Sep 4, 2019

Corey Theron Lauwers, 26, of Mancelona passed away on September 4, 2019. Corey was born on May 28, 1993 in Traverse City, Michigan. The son of Robert (Julie) Lauwers & Christine (Danny Mobbs) Finch.

Corey's Interests were Astronomy, Astrology, Psychology and Landscaping. His Hobbies were Skateboarding, Drawing, Writing Poems, Camping, Canoeing/Kayaking/Tubbing, and Cage Fighting with Family Fun...

Sep 2, 2019

Etta Christine (Ruttan) Smith, 74, passed away unexpectedly September 2, 2019 in Sarasota, FL.  She was born August 6, 1945 in Detroit, MI to J. Emerson and Jean (Needham) Ruttan of Northville.

Etta Christine (Chris) is survived by her two children, Stephanie Smith and Ryan Smith, sister Barbara Faas, and nieces and nephews Darcy Babcock, Dirk Faas,...

Sep 1, 2019

Nancy Lou (Mott) Hanson of Alden, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away on September 1, 2019. She died at home on Torch Lake as dawn was breaking over the shore, with the call of loons serenading her as she passed.

Nancy will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 58 years, Dale; her children...

Aug 31, 2019

Jeffery Lynn Ferrell, born October 5th, 1956 in Yale Michigan to Harold Dean Ferrell and Ella Marie (Mandeville) Ferrell, passed away at his home in Bellaire Michigan on August 31st, 2019.

Jeffery grew up in Grand Blanc Michigan, but loved visiting Antrim County as a young man, and in 1987 he moved to Bellaire where he raised...

Aug 30, 2019

Helen Marcile Nothstine, 83, of Mancelona, passed away on Friday August 30, 2019 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire, MI.  She was born on January 13, 1936 in Vanwert, OH, the daughter of Clark and Ruth (Davis) Reichard.

Helen loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She was an...

Aug 30, 2019

Richard Lee Smith 84 of Elk Rapids, died Friday, August 30, 2019 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  He was born June 14, 1935 in Lansing the son of Ford and Irene (Walkington) Smith.

Richard was a long time member of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Elk Rapids.  He was on the Central Lake School Board, a...

Aug 30, 2019

Chris LeRoy Kunkle, 66, of Charlevoix, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019.  He was born on December 29, 1952 in Charlevoix.

There are no services planned at this time.

Please sign his online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Aug 30, 2019

Delaney “Jodie” Givens,  69, of Charlevoix , left this world peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on August 30, 2019.

Jodie was born on March 21, 1950, in Lafayette, GA, the son of Joe and Hilda (Skaggs) Givens.

Jodie was a kind and loving soul, always willing to help anyone in need.  His...

Aug 27, 2019

Christine Macomb Brodhead-Smith, 70, of Harbor Springs, Michigan (formerly of Algonac, Michigan), passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019 surrounded by her family.

Chris was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 23, 1948, a daughter of Nancy G. Allen and Richard T. Brodhead Jr.

Chris is survived by her children, Dana VanAssche and Peter (Katie) Smith;...

Aug 26, 2019

Veronica Centeno, 32, of East Jordan, MI, passed away on August 26, 2019, at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital.

Veronica was born on May 31, 1987 in Harlingen, Texas, to Abundio Gonzalez and Martha Cortina.

Funeral services will take place at a later date in Texas. More information will be added as soon as possible.

Aug 19, 2019

Kenneth A. Heininger, 100, of Charlevoix passed away on August 19, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Ken was born on June 4, 1919 in Saline, MI to Arthur and Esther (Rentschler) Heininger.

No services are planned.

A full obituary will appear soon.

Arrangements have been handled by...

Aug 19, 2019

Roger Sloan Pirtle, 76, of Mancelona, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at his home on Rainbow Lake with his family at his side.  He was born on March 11, 1943 in Flint, MI, the son of Arthur and Myrtle "Bobbie" (Robertson) Pirtle.

Roger was raised in Mt. Morris, MI, before leaving high school early to...

Aug 19, 2019

Ronald William Davis Jr passed away on August 19th, 2019 at his home in Mancelona, MI after a 5 year battle with cancer.

Ron was born to Ronald and Sandra (Ridenour) Davis in Aberdeen, MD on November 10th, 1953.  They moved to Lansing in 1954 and eventually settled in Laingsburg. Ron attended St Thomas Catholic School then...

Aug 18, 2019

Dennis Leonard Hittle Sr., 72, of Alden, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  He was born on August 18, 1947 in Kalkaska, MI, the son of Eli Ford and Donna (Angel) Hittle.

Dennis loved his family above everything else, especially when he got to hold babies, of which there...

Aug 18, 2019

Bernard Elvin Conway, 84, of Mancelona, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Munson Health Center in Kalkaska, MI.  He was born on July 22, 1935 in Mancelona, the son of John and Margaret (Boroff) Conway.

Bernie served in the United States Army during the Korean War as a mechanic.  He worked at DURA for many...