Kai Erickson

Aug 10, 2016

Kai Erickson, 87, of Grand Rapids and Bellaire, passed away on August 10, 2016. Kai was born in Mt. Pleasant, MI, and was married in Bellaire. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War then went on to earn a B.S. at CMU, his MS at U of M, and his Doctorate at MSU. He went on...

Doris Ferris

Aug 4, 2016

Doris Leona Bassage Ferris was born in Sayre, PA on May 18, 1926 to Albert and Leona Bassage. She graduated from Athens, PA High School as Salutatorian in 1944. In September 1944 she entered nurses training at the Robert Packer Nursing School in Sayre, PA graduating with an RN degree in 1947. She married Duane E. Ferris on June...

Patrick Fox

Aug 2, 2016

Patrick Fox, 58 of Custer Township passed away suddenly on August 2, 2016. He is survived by his wife Gina Fox, his step children Jennifer Vesco and Matt Killebrew. His mother Francis L. Fox and his sister Patricia Michelak (Fox), his nephews Michael and Jacques Dompierre, Forrest Fox and his niece Maddy Fox.

Patrick had many passions, he...

David Novotny

Jul 30, 2016

David Jeffrey Novotny, 70, of Charlevoix, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016 peacefully at his home.

Dave truly loved Charlevoix and was a selfless community leader.  He was always committed to the betterment of the City of Charlevoix. He was very active in local politics for many years. He was the Mayor of Charlevoix from 1990 through...

Scott Schauer

Jul 30, 2016

Scott F. Schauer, 68, of Mancelona, passed away on July 30, 2016 at his home. No services are planned. Arrangements are being handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Robert Millington

Jul 30, 2016

Robert Millington, 64, died Saturday, July 30, 2016, at his home in Charlevoix.  No services will be held. Arrangements by the Winchester Funeral Home in Charlevoix.

Robert Miller

Jul 28, 2016

Robert L. Miller, 84, of Central Lake, passed away on July 28, 2016 at his home. Private family services will take place. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements are being handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

James May

Jul 28, 2016

James McHatton May, 90, died peacefully at home on Grand Traverse Bay in Eastport, Michigan, just before dawn, on July 28, 2016, surrounded by his adoring family.

Born in Detroit on May 13, 1926, to Robert O. and Gertrude May, Jim attended Detroit University School (now University Liggett) on a full scholarship. Upon graduation, he served in the...

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...