Obituaries
Herbert "Jim" James Risteau
Sep 29, 2023
Herbert James Risteau, 77 of Central Lake, died September 29, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. He was born September 9, 1946 in Central Lake, the son of Arnold and Bernice (Hyde) Risteau and graduated from Central Lake High School in 1964.
Jim was a 25 year, dedicated employee of Golf Western. He also worked for 8...
Jerry Allen Troyer
Sep 27, 2023
Pastor Jerry Allen Troyer, age 66, of Central Lake, Michigan, won his battle with cancer when he went home to be with his savior on September 27th, 2023, with his family lovingly by his side. He lived a life that tasted and saw that the Lord was good and was blessed because he took refuge in him (Ps. 34:8). This...
Margaret Ann Rogel
Sep 26, 2023
Margaret Ann Rogel, 92, of Torch Lake Township, Kewadin Michigan, also formerly of Watervliet, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home, Tuesday, September 26, 2023.
Margaret’s life began September 12, 1931, in Bainbridge Township, Michigan, to parents Carl R & Emma (Behnke) Skibbe. The first born of six siblings. Margaret met the love of her life, Alex V Rogel,...
Dennis "Mike" Peters
Sep 26, 2023
Dennis "Mike" Peters, 74, of Mancelona, passed away September 26, 2023 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. He was born on January 14, 1949 in Olney, Illinois, the son of Damon and Charlene (Brookfield) Peters.
In the book Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Willy asks little Charlie Buckett how he likes his beloved Chocolate Factory. Charlie emphatically replies...
Charlotte Marie Wheeler
Sep 26, 2023
Charlotte Marie Wheeler, 89 of Harrisville, passed away peacefully, September 26, 2023 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland. She was born on July 24, 1934 in Detroit, the daughter of Patrick and Agnes (Trumpe) Mahon.
Charlotte enjoyed sewing and working with stained glass. She loved her family too.
On August 20, 1953 she married Glenn R. Wheeler who survives....
Gerald "Jerry" Evans
Sep 25, 2023
Gerald "Jerry" Ernest Evans, 89, of Ellsworth, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 25, 2023, at Medilodge of Grand Blanc. He was born on July 27, 1934 to Helen Frencko as Gerald Eugene Frencko in Detroit, MI. He was eagerly adopted by Ernest Evans and J. Alice Evans January 30, 1936 when he became Gerald Ernest Evans in Detroit then...
Martha Mary Dunning
Sep 25, 2023
Martha Dunning, 88, of Mancelona, passed away on September 25, 2023 at Kalkaska Memorial Assisted Living under Promedica Hospice Care. She was born on February 3, 1935 in Flint, the daughter of Wallace and Winifred (Smith) Isbell.
Martha spent her childhood days in Flint, MI. While in high school, she would meet the love of her life, Eugene. She would...
Dorothy "Dottie" Ernest
Sep 25, 2023
Dorothy “Dottie” Louise Ernest, 82, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 25, 2023, at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. She was born on October 13, 1940, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Finis and Dorothy (Weber) Ernest.
Dottie lived at the Devereux Foundation in Pennsylvania for 38 before moving to Charlevoix permanently in 1994. She enjoyed her years...
Mary Durcynski
Sep 24, 2023
Mary Stella Durcynski passed away on September 24, 2023 at her home.
She was a loving wife and loving mother with a kind heart. She loved her family, friends, and her pets very much. Her family, friends, and pets loved her the same. Nature and animals both were things she enjoyed. Looking at the positive of things and had...
Paul Jolliffe
Sep 22, 2023
Paul Andrew Jolliffe, 54, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix with his family at his side as he left his earthly body and ascended to heaven. He was born on December 3, 1968, in Kalamazoo, the son of Robert and Noreen (Essenberg) Jolliffe.
Paul delighted in taking care of animals,...
James "Jimmy" Russell
Sep 21, 2023
James “Jimmy” Lee Russell, 65, of Charlevoix, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Villa at The Bay in Petoskey. He was born on October 10, 1957, in Charlevoix, the son of Robert Waffle and Linda (Frye) Potter.
Jimmy graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1975, and would go on to work in the area at several different establishments. ...
Sara Jean Bruce
Sep 21, 2023
Sara Jean Bruce, 35, of Central Lake, passed away on September 21, 2023.
Sara was born on November 15, 1987, in Pontiac, MI, the daughter of Robert and Cynthia (Giles) Bruce.
A true "Redneck Woman who loved the outdoors, especially campfires and star gazing. She also played board games, doing beauty days with her nieces, watching scary movies,...
Ann Puffpaff
Sep 20, 2023
Ann LaRue Puffpaff passed away peacefully at the age of ninety, surrounded by her family Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Charlevoix Area Hospital in Charlevoix. Ann was born November 6, 1932, to Alfred A. and LaRue Gill.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, her husband Fritz Puffpaff, Daughter Colleen Puffpaff, Sister Katherine E. Donaldson, and grandson,...
Barbara Bodziak
Sep 19, 2023
Barbara Bodziak, 88, of Mancelona passed away September 19, 2023. Barbara was born July 18, 1935, in Pennsylvania.
Surviving is her son Dave Bodziak.
Services will be planned for a later date.
Arrangements are under the care of the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
Patricia Ann Bowman
Sep 19, 2023
Patricia Bowman, 79, of East Jordan passed away September 19, 2023 at her home. Patricia was born September 16, 1944, in Lakeland Florida, the daughter of Bevins and Rose (Asbury) Surrency.
Patricia enjoyed a variety of things such as horseback riding, gardening and making dream catchers. She also enjoyed playing cards with her grandchildren, and shopping of any and...
Daniel Charles Avery
Sep 18, 2023
Dan Avery passed away on September 18, 2023 at his home. He was born on September 3, 1949 in Brown City, MI. His parents were De and Aldine Avery, deceased and he has 1 sibling, Gwen Avery Alley from Tulsa, OK. He grew up in Imlay City, MI and worked for his Dad and Grandfather at their car dealership,...
Beverly Edgington
Sep 17, 2023
Beverly “Bev” Edgington was a beloved mother, wife, sister, grandmother, great and great-great grandmother during her incredible 94 ½ years of life. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 17, 2023.
We (her family) will remember Bev for her loving nature, her playfulness, smart and sassy spirit, and her occasional, endearing stubbornness.
Beverly had a long and full life. She...
James Glime
Sep 16, 2023
James (Jim) Aaron Glime: Born July 26th, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan. Died September 16th, 2023 in Traverse City, Michigan after a brief illness. Loving husband to Ann of 55 years. Father to Jason (Tiffany), Andy (Stacie), and Ben (Amy) Glime. Proud Grandfather to Nathan, Ryan, Brady, Tyler, Ashley, Mary, and Charlie. Uncle “UJ” to many nieces and nephews. Cherished brother-in-law...
Donna Russell
Sep 14, 2023
Donna L. Guild Paul Russell, 84, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix. She was born on February 7, 1939, in Charlevoix, the daughter of Jule and Lillian Guild.
Donna was employed at Charlevoix Elementary School for 26 years before her retirement in 1999.
She is survived by her beloved husband,...
John D Czarnecki
Sep 12, 2023
John Czarnecki, 69, of Kewadin, passed away on September 12, 2023. He was born on April 29, 1954, in Macomb County, the son of Joseph and Elva (Churchill) Czarnecki.
John was always a family man and was interested in family history. He continued on the family legacy of serving his country in the United States Navy. John was kind, helpful,...
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