May 10, 2019

Delma I. Charbonneau,  95, of Bellaire, formerly of Central Lake, passed away on May 10, 2019 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility.

Delma was born on January 25, 1924, in Bay City, MI, the daughter of Raymond and Mabel (LeClair) Lauria.

Delma was raised in Kawkawlin, MI, with a large, devout Catholic family.  She then married...

May 10, 2019

Joseph D. Variot, 91, of Mancelona, passed away on May 10, 2019 at his home.

Joe was born on November 22, 1927, in Detroit, the son of Joseph and Elcie (Gossett) Variot.

Joe served in the U.S. Navy for 13 years and was former commander of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets.  He served in World...

May 9, 2019

Baby Lilly Lee Browe, of Petoskey, beloved first daughter of Joshua Browe and Amanda (Beal) Browe, was born sleeping on May 9, 2019, at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital.  Lilly Lee will forever be remembered and cherished as the sweet angel of the Browe family.  No services have been planned at this time.  Arrangements have been handled by the Winchester Chapel...

May 9, 2019

Baby Lilly Lee Browe, of Petoskey, beloved first daughter of Joshua Browe and Amanda (Beal) Browe, was born sleeping on May 9, 2019, at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital.  Lilly Lee will forever be remembered and cherished as the sweet angel of the Browe family.  No services have been planned at this time.  Arrangements have been handled by the Charlevoix...

May 8, 2019

Sandra Jean (Van Dorn) Baker, 76 of Bellaire went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 08, 2019.  Sandra (Sandy to her friends and Sis to her family) was born on July 23, 1942 to Ralph Arthur Van Dorn and Beulah Catherine Ford (Floyd) Lajiness.

Sandy loved to spend time with her family especially...

May 7, 2019

Randy Scott Metcalf, 54, of Bellaire, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 7, 2019.  There are no services planned at this time.  Arrangements have been handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

May 6, 2019

Marie E. McSawby, 86, of Charlevoix, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019.

She was born May 12, 1932 in Charlevoix, the daughter of William Sands and Anna (Enos) Sands.

Marie was a proud member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.  She greatly enjoyed the outdoors, including biking and taking in nature,...

May 6, 2019

Jeremy L. Ballentine,  44, of Echo Township, passed away on May 6, 2019 at his home.

Jeremy was born on May 23, 1974, in Petoskey, the son of Francis “Frank” Ballentine and Linda Bennett.

Jeremy worked in construction and enjoyed the outdoors of northern Michigan.  He especially enjoyed canoeing down the Jordan River.

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May 5, 2019

Janice Louise Massey, 58 of Bellaire, died Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by her loved ones, with no coincidence that it was Cinco De Mayo, a day to celebrate and be with her family.

She was born January 10, 1961 in Dearborn the daughter of Robert and Audrey (LaBarre) Egler.  She graduated from...

May 5, 2019

Jacqueline Jean Morrison was born on January 24, 1930 in Traverse City, Michigan, the daughter of Andrew and Evelyn Popa.  On September 30, 1950 she married the love of her life, Bruce D. Morrison and they made their home on the Morrison family farm in Yuba.  Jackie graduated form Traverse City High School and worked for the Parson's Company for...

May 1, 2019

Penny S. Baldwin, 55, of Charlevoix, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019, with her loving brother by her side.

No services have been planned at this time.

Arrangements have been handled by the Winchester Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com

May 1, 2019

Beverly C. Barrett, 87, of Charlevoix, passed away Wednesday May 1, 2019.

No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements have been handled by the Winchester Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com

Apr 29, 2019

Bruce Kim Shanahan, 85, of Charlevoix, MI died Monday April 29, 2019. Bruce was born in Charlevoix on July 26, 1933 to parents Phila and Edward. As a military child, Bruce spent much of his childhood in various places across the country, but attended high school in Charlevoix.

After graduating high school in 1950 Bruce attended the...

Apr 26, 2019

James G. Fiedler, 87, of Charlevoix, passed away on April 26, 2019, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility, surrounded by his family.

Jim was born on January 14, 1932, in Holt, MI, the son of Carroll and Cleo Jane (Swagart) Fiedler. At the age of 12, he moved with his family to Charlevoix.

After graduating from...

Apr 25, 2019

Lenette Kunkle, 47, of Charlevoix, passed away on April 25, 2019 in Washington state.

Lenette was born on May 11, 1971, in Mobile, AL, the daughter of Kenneth and June (Kearley) Kunkle.

Lenette was a 1990 graduate of Charlevoix High School.

She enjoyed listening to music, bowling, dancing, animals, and going to the...

Apr 22, 2019

Louanne Marie Bronkhorst, 80 of Central Lake died Tuesday, April 22, 2019 at Hiland Cottage Hospice House in Petoskey.  She was born June 24, 1938 in Detroit the daughter of William and Louise (Beaudoin) Bronkhorst.

Luanne loved the Lord and was an active member of Bible Baptist Church in Central Lake.  She also loved animals especially cats...

Apr 22, 2019

Esther Lodema Murden, 92 of Bellaire, died April 22, 2019 at Munson Medical Center.  She was born March 28, 1927 in Pontiac, the daughter of Austin and Lelah Lilly.

Esther was kind and caring.  She volunteered for many years at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility and was also a member of the Clam Lake Ladies Aid Society....

Apr 21, 2019

Betty J. Riddle,  66, of Mancelona, passed away on April 21, 2019 at Munson Medical Center.

Betty was born on August 7, 1952, in Bellaire, the daughter of Robert and Frances (Dalton) Ellsworth.

Betty was a lifelong resident of Mancelona and was employed by Gulf and Western, Wicks, and Dura for close to 30 years....

Apr 21, 2019

Marquita L. Bowen,  85, of Mancelona, passed away on April 21, 2019 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  She was born on June 28, 1933 in Star Township, the daughter of Erford and Iola (Park) Rusnell.

Marquita was a school teacher and middle school counselor for the Bridgeport Public Schools for 35 years.  Following retirement she returned to...

Apr 21, 2019

Carolyn “Big Momma” Williams,  65, of Charlevoix, passed away on April 21, 2019 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix.

Carolyn was born on May 9, 1953, in Jackson, MS.

Carolyn was a Petoskey Club member for several years where she served on the Board.  She enjoyed blues music, cooking and most importantly spending time with...