Jul 29, 2019

Kenneth Joseph Kamp, 63, of Kewadin, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2019.  He was born on May 29, 1956 in Detroit, MI, the son of Dr. Robert and Mary (Kuhn) Kamp.

Ken has been a cherry farmer in Kewadin since 1982, and he loved every minute of it.  When he wasn’t on the farm, he enjoyed...

Jul 28, 2019

LaVerne C. Sheneman, 95, of Bellaire passed away on July 28, 2019 on her farm in Bellaire.

She was born on January 26, 1924, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Arthur and Mary (Clayton) Delle.

LaVerne was a resident of Bellaire since 1945.  She was an active member of St. Luke Catholic Church and was...

Jul 25, 2019

Sandra L. Sneathen, 67, passed away on July 25, 2019, at her home, after a long battle with health issues.  She is now at peace for eternity.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Robert Sneathen.  Along with many siblings and family members.

No services have been planned.

Arrangements have been...

Jul 25, 2019

Robert B. Honer, 93 of Bellaire, died July 25, 2019 at home.  He was born January 8, 1926 in Chicago, the son of William and Mathilda (Bertrams) Honer.

Robert joined the United States Navy immediately after graduation from High School.  He served in the Navy and spent 1 year at the University of Virginia for training to...

Jul 22, 2019

Norine Montgomery-Robbins,  93, of Mancelona, passed away on July 22, 2019.

Norine was born on November 7, 1925, in Flint, the daughter of William and Zella (Ash) Burgess.

Norine resided in Mancelona most of her life.  She was employed  at Dura Automotive for many years and was a long time member of the Antrim Church...

Jul 21, 2019

Robert Eric (Rick) Newberry, age 67, of Ellsworth, Michigan passed away at his home on July 21, 2019. He was a kind and loving man and an inspirational environmentalist, adventurer and social worker. He left a substantial impact on the organizations and people he served during his long career. He became the Executive Director of the West Michigan Environmental...

Jul 18, 2019

William “Bill” Charles Curtis, 68, of Petoskey passed away on Thursday July 18, 2019.  He was born on January 11, 1951 in Bellaire, MI, the son of William and Roberta (Clark) Curtis.

On March 20, 1971, Bill married the love of his life, Diana Malak.  They have spent the last 48 years together in Northern Michigan raising...

Jul 17, 2019

MarJean Iser, 71, of Mancelona, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 17, 2019.  She was born on July 22, 1947 in Charlevoix, MI, the daughter of Grover and Nida (Graves) Geneit.

MarJean worked for many years at Honeywell Aerospace in Boyne City, MI.  She married the love of her life, Richard Iser, on June...

Jul 15, 2019

James J. Robbins, 72, of Mancelona, passed away on July 15, 2019 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility.

James was born on March 13, 1947, the son of Edgar and Marian (Hulbert) Robbins.

James was a lifelong resident of Mancelona and was employed by Dura Automotive for many years.

He loved spending time with...

Jul 10, 2019

Lois M. Lomas,  89, of Bellaire, passed away on July 10, 2019 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City.

Lois was born on December 4, 1929, in Detroit, the daughter of Frederick and Lenor (Barrington) Dane.

Lois lived in Bellaire for many years and enjoyed gardening, boating and traveling to Florida in the winters to...

Jul 10, 2019

Meri Lyn (Edwards) Bennett, 70, of Charlevoix, passed away on July 10, 2019, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire, MI.

Meri Lyn was born on September 23, 1948 in Charlevoix, MI, to Richard and Eileen (Anderson) Edwards.  On May 24, 1998, she married Martin Bennett who survives.

She spent many years working at...

Jul 3, 2019

Dee Ann Rothenberger, 79, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully at home on July 3, 2019.

Dee Ann was born on July 13, 1939, in Charlevoix, MI, to Dan Geneit and Beth Heise.  She was born and raised in Charlevoix.  On August 27, 1960, she married the love of her life, Carl Rothenberger, in Charlevoix, MI, and they...

Jul 3, 2019

Duane S. Lamoreaux,  62, of Central Lake, passed away on July 3, 2019 at his home.  No services are planned at this time.  He will be buried alongside his family in Lakeview Cemetery, Torch Lake Township at a later date.  Arrangements are being handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Jul 2, 2019

Tonda JoAnn Watrous, 55, of Mancelona, passed away on Tuesday July 2, 2019 at her home surrounded by loved ones.  She was born on July 16, 1963 in Traverse City, MI.

She married the love of her life, Andrew Watrous, on August 18, 2001 in Alden, MI.  The most important thing in Tonda’s life was her family,...

Jul 1, 2019

Michael E. Mackiewicz,  70, of Central Lake, passed away on July 1, 2019 at his home.  No services are planned at this time.  A full obituary will be posted in the near future.  Arrangements are being handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Jul 1, 2019

Gerald “Gerry” Marvin Torsch, of Lakes of the North, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019 at his home surrounded by loved ones.  He was born on June 15, 1940 in Ann Arbor, MI, the son of Marvin and Katherine (Mueller) Torsch.

In the summer of 1961, he met a young woman named Janet Swope.  Two months...

Jun 27, 2019

Carol J. Myers, 90, of Beaver Island, passed away June 27, 2019, in Charlevoix, Michigan.

Carol was born on July 2, 1928, in Elkhart, Indiana.

No services have been planned.

Arrangements have been handled by the Winchester Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.  Sign her online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com

Jun 25, 2019

Paula J. Miller, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2019, at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family. She was 92.

Paula grew up in Providence, Rhode Island, the daughter of Harold and Emeline Ballou. At the age of 21, she married A. Richard Swenson and moved to Syracuse, NY, and then to Detroit....

Jun 24, 2019

Debra Jean Smith, 59, of Bellaire, passed away on Monday June 24, 2019 at the Munson Hospice House in Traverse City.  She was born on November 20, 1959 in Bellaire, MI, the daughter of Dorr and Betty (Martin) Mason.

On August 18, 1989, she married her husband Arion Smith in Severna Park, MD.  They raised their three...

Jun 24, 2019

Edward J. Watrous,  71, of Bellaire, passed away on June 24, 2019 at his home.

Ed was born on June 11, 1948, in Charlevoix, the son of Earl and Bernice (Thomas) Watrous.

Ed grew up in Bellaire where he graduated High School.  Then he went on to serve in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam...