Obituaries
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...
Michael David Hosler
Oct 8, 2023
Michael D. Hosler, 52, of Mancelona, passed away on October 8, 2023.
She was born on January 9, 1971, in Traverse City, the daughter of Jack and Myrtle (Fyan) Hosler.
Survived by a son Dalton Hosler of Bellaire, parents Jack and Myrtle Hosler of Bellaire, a brother Jack Hosler Jr. of Burt, MI, and many aunts, uncles, cousins...
James Nicholas Ellavich
Oct 7, 2023
James N. Ellavich, 81, of Bellaire, passed away on October 7, 2023 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.
James was born on July 28, 1942, in Detroit, the son of Nicholas and Mary Ann (Hettel) Ellavich.
He was a long time employee of General Motors where he began his career as a draftsman and working his way up to...
Donelda Scott Wandoff
Oct 6, 2023
Donelda Louise Scott Wandoff, 80, of East Jordan, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. She was born on January 7, 1943, in Charlevoix, MI, the daughter of Ronald and Eleanor (Matchett) Scott.
There are no services planed at this time.
Arrangements are in the care of the Ellsworth Chapel of Mortensen Funeral...
Philip Smith
Oct 5, 2023
Philip Donald Smith, 72, passed away October 5th at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. Phil was born at Meadow Brook March 20, 1951, and lived most of his life in Bellaire. After graduating from Bellaire Public Schools, he attended Albion College and Michigan State University.
His love of the outdoors led him to help his parents operate the Bel-Aire Golf...
Lois Kent
Oct 4, 2023
Lois Elaine Kent (Mills) was born on October 26th 1933 in Lansing, MI. She married the love of her life, Fred Kent, in 1953. She was the proud parent of Roger (Theresa) Kent, Shelley (John) Fredrickson, & Sharon ‘Sherry’ Kent, a prouder grandparent of Timothy, Shawn, Andrew, Carrie, & Kathleen, and the proudest great grandma to 11 great grandchildren.
Lois was...
Marvin F. VanBrande
Oct 2, 2023
Marvin F. VanBrande, 54 of Bellaire died October 2, 2023. He was born December 13, 1968 in Yale, the son of Marvin VanBrande and Lois Dowling.
Marvin enjoyed working on cars and many things mechanical. He was a collector of many things, just like his mother, and he enjoyed helping people in need. Most of all Marvin enjoyed...
John "Jack" Matthew
Oct 1, 2023
John “Jack” Matthew went to be with his Lord October 1, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born November 28, 1932 in Bellaire to Ira and Margaret Matthew.
Jack attended Bellaire High School and participated in multiple sports. After high school Jack went to MAC (now known as Michigan State University). During this time, he...
David H. Roberts
Sep 29, 2023
David H. Roberts 90 of Bellaire, passed peacefully away on September 29th in his home at Shanty Creek. He joins his beloved wife of 59 years and high school sweetheart, Barbara L Roberts. David grew up in Huntington Woods across from the Zoo and loved hearing the lions or a seeing an escaped monkey on his garage. He attended Royal...
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