David Taylor

Jul 26, 2016

David Edward Taylor, Jr., resident of Boston Massachusetts (formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio), died in a motor vehicle accident on July 26, 2016 while vacationing with family in northern Michigan. He was born April 26, 1961 in Cincinnati. David was a graduate of McCallie in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1979, and then attended Stetson University and the University of Cincinnati, from...

Susan (Potts)

Jul 24, 2016

Susan J. Henry (Potts), 58, of Ypsilanti, formerly of Eastport and Central Lake, passed away on July 24, 2016. Sue was born on September 18, 1957, in Chicago, IL. Sue was a longtime resident of Eastport and Central Lake, prior to moving to Ypsilanti. She was employed by Barnes Park in Eastport as well as Shanty Creek Resort. She...

Ada Dohm

Jul 20, 2016

Ada Jean Dohm, 90, of Charlevoix, went to her Heavenly home on July 20, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was born November 12, 1925, in Blissfield, Mich., to Harlow and Mabel (Traxler) Bettis. Jean grew up in Blissfield and moved to Pioneer, Ohio when she was a senior in high school. It was there she met Russel F....

Betty Ryan (Olach)

Jul 20, 2016

Betty June Ryan (Olach), 94, of Charlevoix, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at her home. She was born August 5, 1921, in Detroit, to Achiel and Florence Irene (Tossy) DeWolf.

On September 27, 1942, she married James Edwin Ryan in Dorchester, Mass., Betty and Jim had five children, and in retirement made their home...

Diane Stevens

Jul 19, 2016

The world lost an amazing woman with the sudden passing of Diane M. Stevens, 78, of Mancelona on July 19, 2016.

Known for her sense of justice, passionate beliefs, unique and "unconventional" path of life, Diane created a lifetime of memories for all that knew her. She could talk to anyone, anywhere (often causing her loved ones to...

Catherine Everett

Jul 19, 2016

Catherine A. Everett, 70, of East Jordan died Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at home. She was born May 31, 1946 in Charlevoix to Walter and Delores (Sheridan) Goebel. On August 9, 1969 she married Dale Everett in East Jordan. They lived in East Jordan where she worked at Burnett Foods. She enjoyed fishing, camping, playing Bingo and spending time...

Andrew Meadows

Jul 18, 2016

Andrew S. Meadows, 33, of Mancelona, passed away on July 18, 2016. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, July 30, 11:00 a.m. at the Nazarine Church in Mancelona. Arrangements were handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Memorial contributions may be directed to his family.

Isabel Peterson

Jul 15, 2016

Isabel A. Peterson, 93, of Ellsworth died Friday, July 15, 2016 in Charlevoix. She was born December 1, 1922 in Ellsworth to Charles and Hazel (Jolliffe) Edson. On October 19, 1952 she married Okey Peterson in Lansing. They lived in Lansing until 1966, then in Ionia until 1972 when they moved to Ellsworth. Okey died in 2001. Issy worked...

Charles Dewey

Jul 14, 2016

Charles D. Dewey April 16, 1942 - July 14, 2016

On July 14, 2016, Charles Douglas Dewey of Bellaire, Michigan, met his loving Father & Maker at heaven's gate. Through the acceptance of Christ's salvation, Charlie is reunited with his family preceding him in death; parent's Lewis & Pearl Dewey, brother William Dewey, twin daughters Brenda & baby...

James Owens

Jul 13, 2016

James K. Owens, 66, of Alden, passed away peacefully at his home on July 13, 2016. A memorial dinner will take place on Sunday, August 7 from 2-6 p.m. at the Helena Township Hall in Alden. Arrangements are being handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Esther Novotny

Jul 13, 2016

Esther May Novotny, 87, of Bellaire, passed away on July 13, 2016 at Heritage Haus in Bellaire. Esther was born on June 24, 1929, in Central Lake, the daughter of Duane and Corene (Rushton) Johnson. Esther was a longtime member of the Waldo Chapter #180 Eastern Stars in Bellaire as well as the Central Lake First Congregational Church. Esther...

Bernice "Bunnie" Goss

Jul 12, 2016

Bernice "Bunnie" Watson Goss 90

Bunnie Goss passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016, surrounded by family at the American House in Charlevoix. Bunnie was born April 12, 1926, to Charles and Grace (Kimball) Watson in Flint, Michigan, the third of four girls. Growing up, her family was very involved in the Salvation Army Church and Bunnie played...

Gerald Girdley

Jul 12, 2016

Gerald Gene Girdley age 82, of Rapid City, passed away on July 12, 2016. He was the loving husband of Rollene Annette Girdley, whom he shared 52 wonderful years of marriage with. He was the cherished father of Nikki Abaldo of Birmingham, Ronni Melvin of Grosse Pointe, Kimberley Chapman of Spring Hill, TN and Lisa Nurenberg (Tim Nurenberg ,...

Elsa Rosenthal

Jul 12, 2016

Elsa Rosenthal, 89, of Ellsworth, died Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Petoskey. She was born in Josefin, Poland on March 3, 1927 to Ferdinand and Martha (Rosenthal) Friske. She lived in East and West Germany, coming to the United States in 1952. She lived in Gaylord and Racine, Wisconsin. She moved to Ellsworth in 1995 where she married David...

Charley Barrett

Jul 11, 2016

Charley C. Barrett, 78, of Alba, passed away on July 11, 2016 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. Charley was born on August 27, 1937, in Flint, the son of Stanley and Rosetta (Patterson) Barrett. Charley enjoyed hunting and fishing. Prior to moving to Alba, he was employed by General Motors in Flint for 30 years. He is survived...

Stephen Carpenter

Jul 11, 2016

Stephen N. Carpenter, 75, of Central Lake, passed away on July 11, 2016 at home.

A Masonic Service will be held Saturday, July 16, at 11 a.m. at the Central Lake Masonic Lodge. A luncheon will follow.

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

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Sawyer Fleet

Jul 9, 2016

Sawyer Garrison Fleet, 22, of Traverse City passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 9, 2016.

Sawyer was born on November 2, 1993 in Petoskey to parents Erik Michael Fleet and Elizabeth Jane (Wininger) Fleet. He enjoyed a full and happy childhood and graduated from Traverse City Central in 2012. He was a student at NMC and was currently...

Marion Parker

Jul 9, 2016

Marion Katherine Florence Kleve Parker joined her Lord and Savior in heaven on Saturday, July 9, 2016 in Charlevoix, Mich. She passed of stroke complications after a life well-lived. Born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1929 to Carl and Mabel Kleve, she was 86.

Marion, Kay and their six children were long-time resorters in Charlevoix, renting homes in...

JoAnn McCulloch

Jul 8, 2016

JoAnn McCulloch, 80, of Alden, passed away on July 8, 2016 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. JoAnn was born on June 19, 1936, in Beaverton, MI, the daughter of Adrian and Velma (Onweller) Blades. JoAnn enjoyed birdwatching, traveling and NASCAR. She is survived by four children, Gregory McCulloch of Alden, Kathy (Bob) Killian of Beaverton, Sheryl (Charlie) Eagle...

Margie Johnson

Jul 8, 2016

Margie Renee Johnson, 54 of Lansing, died peacefully, surrounded by her family after a valiant battle with Lou Gehrig's disease.

Services will be held at a later date.