Oct 30, 2018

Byron Russell Lowrance, 89 of Central Lake passed away on October 30, 2018 at Butterworth Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids.

He was born April 2, 1929 in San Angelo, Texas to Richard Russell and Euna Lois (Hardee) Lowrance who have both preceded him in death.  He went to Lakeview Schools where he graduated high school.  He also...

Oct 28, 2018

Eunice A. Empey,  93, of Bellaire, passed away on October 28, 2018 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

Eunice was born on January 10, 1925 in Lincoln Park, MI, the daughter of Prescott and Anna (Frank) Johnston.

Eunice was a lifelong resident of Antrim County and graduated as Valedictorian of Central Lake High School in...

Oct 28, 2018

Evalyn J. Fleet, 93, of St. Johns, passed away on October 28, 2018 at Grace Haven Assisted Living.  Evalyn’s family was of German descent. She was born on December 7, 1924 at home in Volinia, MI, to Frank and Dorothy (Gray) Brown.  She and her older brother, Melvin Brown, attended country school.  Evalyn graduated from Western State Normal School in...

Oct 28, 2018

Gunnar Agrusa,  27, of Mancelona, passed away on October 28, 2018.

Gunnar was born on October 18, 1991, in Petoskey, the son of Michael and Kellie (Boyd) Agrusa.

Gunnar was a lifelong resident of Antrim County and graduated from Mancelona High School in 2010.

He loved trains and was very knowledgeable about them,...

Oct 28, 2018

Edward A. Pitcher, age 80 of Charlevoix passed away on October 28, 2018 at Boulder Park Terrace.

No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements are being handled by the Winchester Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Oct 28, 2018

Louis A. Straight,  63, of Alba, passed away on October 28, 2018 at his home.  No services are planned at this time.  Arrangements are being handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Oct 27, 2018

Mary Agnes Patton, 75 of Boyne Falls, died Saturday, October 27, 2018 from Alzheimer’s at The Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.  Mary was born in Ironton, Ohio July 6, 1943 to Arlis Benton McCall and Virginia Ruth Womack.

Mary was married to her husband Willard Eugene Patton for 51 years.

She leaves behind 4 children Dana...

Oct 26, 2018

Lucille I. Hersha, 75, of Newberry, died Friday, October 26, 2018 in Ellsworth.

She was born August 14, 1943 in Boyne City to Racil and Olive (Hubble) Mapes.

On November 14, 1964 she married Raymond Hersha in East Jordan. They lived in Ellsworth before moving to Newberry in 1975.

Lucille worked at Morweld...

Oct 26, 2018

Joyce M. Bedore, 75, of Ellsworth, died Saturday, October 27, 2018 at her home.

She was born December 8, 1942 in Detroit to Van and Virginia (Legret) Ryskewicz.

On February 11, 1967 she married Edward Bedore Jr in Highland Park, Michigan. They lived in Fraser and moved to Ellsworth in 2006.

Joyce and...

Oct 26, 2018

Lucille Ouderkirk, age 87 of Charlevoix passed away on October 26, 2018 at Boulder Park Terrace.

No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements are being handled by the Winchester Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Oct 25, 2018

Lee Ann Gilbert, 79 of Bellaire died peacefully October 25, 2018 at her daughter’s home.

She was born August 2, 1939 in Detroit, the daughter of William and Ethel (Calder) Cragg.

Lee Ann had a kind, compassionate soul.  She was a member of the Bellaire Lioness and the First Congregational Church of Central Lake.  She...

Oct 25, 2018

Patricia J. Whitley, age 82 of Charlevoix passed away on October 25, 2018 at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital.

Patricia was born on February 10, 1936 in Northport to the late John A. and Bertha O. (Hubbel) Clausen. She retired from Oleson’s Food Market after 25 years of dedicated service. Patricia loved spending time with her grandchildren, being...

Oct 24, 2018

Vivkie L Watson died Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at home.  No services are planned at this time.

Oct 21, 2018

Benny Justice Bachi, a loving husband and father 52, of Kewadin, passed away at his home on October 21, 2018. Benny was born on January 1, 1966, in Flint to Sherry L. Grider and Ronald L. Bachi.

Benny married the love of his wife Dawn Miracle on August 9, 1986.

Benny was preceded in death...

Oct 20, 2018

Stuart B. Mortensen, 70 of Rockford, died October 20, 2018.

He was born March 19, 1948 in Battle Creek, the son of Bruce and Lillian Mortensen.

Stuart graduated from Western Michigan University earning his Master’s Degree and Teaching Certificate.  He taught English in Rockford Public Schools for 32 years.  He was the head of the...

Oct 20, 2018

Doris J. Robinson, age 83 of Petoskey passed away on October 20, 2018 at McLaren Flint Hospital.

Doris was born on April 30, 1935 in Hawesville, KY, to the late John and Eurith (Henderson) Webb. She graduated from South Lake High School as the salutatorian. Doris was employed by the Friendship Center in Petoskey for many years....

Oct 19, 2018

Frederick “Fred” W. Jolliffe, age 84 of Charlevoix passed away on October 19, 2018 at Boulder Park Terrace.

Fred was born on March 28, 1934 in Charlevoix to the late William and Frances (Lord) Jolliffe. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean war. Fred retired after many years of work as a tool and...

Oct 19, 2018

Andrew J. Skoczylas, age 71 of Cross Village, passed away on October 19, 2018 at his home.

Andrew was born on November 28, 1946 in Petoskey to the late Andrew J. and Therese V. (Droszcz) Skoczylas. He graduated from Harbor Springs High School in 1965 following which he enlisted in the United States Army and served from...

Oct 18, 2018

Doris May Mason 93 of Bellaire went home to be with her Savior on October 18, 2018 at Munson Medical Center.  She was born July 28, 1925 the daughter of Deo and Ida (Baxter) Bunker.

Doris graduated from Pontiac High School in 1943 and attended Northwestern Bible College in Minneapolis, Minnesota the following fall.

She...

Oct 17, 2018

Faye Maxine Bergmann, 90, passed away October 17, 2018 at the Charlevoix Hospital following a brief illness.  Maxine was born July 24, 1928 to Oral and Lola (Hinshaw) Lewis in Charlevoix, and was a lifelong resident of Charlevoix.  Following graduation from Charlevoix High School, she attended Michigan State University and returned to marry her high school sweetheart Eugene Bergmann,...