Ruby "Dee" Rainey
Mar 17, 2025
Ruby Delores “Dee” Rainey, 90, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. She was born on May 1, 1934, in Kalkaska, the daughter of Irvin and Ruby (Bennett) Lantzer.
Dee was raised in Kalkaska, delivered papers as a young girl and enjoyed playing basketball. She went on to graduate from...
Anthony Michael Albright
Mar 17, 2025
Anthony Michael Albright, 62, of Kalkaska, passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2025. He was born on July 17, 1962, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Lester Albright and Patricia (Roman) Albright.
Anthony thoroughly enjoyed working with his hands in multiple facets of his life. Things such as woodworking, craftsmanship, gardening and yard work were a few of his favorite hobbies. He...
Thomas "Tom" Evans III
Mar 16, 2025
Thomas "Tom" William Evans III, 67, of Bellaire, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at his home. He was born on June 27, 1957, in Bay City, MI.
A full obituary will be posted in the near future.
There are no services planned at this time.
Arrangements are in the care of the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign his...
Rosalynde Janet Franklin
Mar 16, 2025
Rosalynde “Janet” Franklin (Webb), 86, of East Jordan, Michigan, peacefully passed away on March 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A beloved mother, grandmother (Guppy), and friend, Janet, or “Jan,” will always be remembered for her deep love of family and friends. She was known for always answering the phone, no matter the time or circumstance, ready to offer...
Zachary John Zabawa
Mar 15, 2025
Zachary John Zabawa was reunited with the Lord on March 15th, 2025. He was the beloved son of Mark and Beverly Zabawa and the younger brother of Esme. He will be greatly missed.
Zach was born in Petoskey, Michigan on July 26th, 2000, and raised in his childhood home on May Street in Charlevoix. After being diagnosed with Autism at the...
Martha Louise Roeth
Mar 15, 2025
Martha Roeth was born on November 10, 1951 at McLaren Hospital in Flint, Michigan to Ernest Ward Clark and Virginia Inez Maier. She grew up in the Flint area and moved to Glen Arbor, Michigan at 11 and graduated from Glen Lake Community Schools in 1969 and NMC in Traverse City in 1972.
Marti married Terry Roeth from Dubuque, IA in...
Catherine LaFontaine
Mar 13, 2025
Catherine Mary LaFontaine, 66, of Central Lake, lost her battle with cancer and went home to the lord on Thursday, March 13, 2025. She passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her closest friends and beloved animals. Catherine was born on May 9, 1958, in Highland Park, MI, the daughter of Allyn and Rita (Jerome) LaFontaine.
She was preceded In...
Dennis Peters
Mar 10, 2025
Dennis Neil Peters, age 84, of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025. Born on August 9, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, Dennis was a beacon of light and laughter to all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Dennis graduated from Waterford Township High School in 1958, and his sense of duty led him to serve...
Douglas E. Shoemaker
Mar 7, 2025
It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of Douglas Edward Shoemaker. Who left us on Friday, March 7th, 2025, at the age of 67 in Leelanau County Michigan. Douglas is survived by his daughter Lindsey Carroll, his sons Joshua Shoemaker and Nathan Shoemaker, his stepson Brandon Lantz, and his six grandsons.
Douglas was born in Holland, MI on...
Brian Miller
Mar 7, 2025
Brian T. Miller, age 64, passed away peacefully on Friday March 7th, 2025, at his home in Bellaire, MI after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born December 22nd, 1960, in Royal Oak, MI to Patricia L. Miller (Walker) and James H. Miller. Brian was a wonderful loving son, father, brother, uncle, and friend.
Brian joined the Army, serving...
Judy L. Wright
Mar 7, 2025
Judy Louise Wright, 86, of Mancelona, formerly of Haslett, MI, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2025 at the Eden Center in Kalkaska.
Per Judy’s wishes, there are no services planned at this time. She will be laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery in Mancelona with her husband, Jerry Wright in the Spring of 2025.
Arrangements are in the care of...
Colin C. "Coke" Karner
Mar 6, 2025
Colin C. "Coke" Karner, 76, of Mancelona, passed away on March 6, 2025 at his home.
Coke was born on October 12, 1948, in Bay City, MI, the son of Louis and Elizabeth (Bickham) Karner.
In his younger years, he graduated from Bay City Handy High School, then earned an associate degree from Delta College and proudly served his country...
James "Jim" Visnaw
Mar 4, 2025
James Charles Visnaw passed away March 4, 2025, at the age of 83, at his home in Mancelona, Michigan. Jim was born on October 20, 1941, in Bay City, Michigan, the son of the late Leon and Mary Ann (Charlebois) Visnaw.
Upon graduation from TL Handy High School, he enlisted in the United State Navy for four years. He was a...
Marilyn Jo Malloy
Mar 2, 2025
Marilyn Jo Malloy 86 of Fife Lake, passed away peacefully, surround by her family on March 2, 2025. She was born October 10, 1938 in Ellsworth the daughter of Kenneth and Bertha (Fales) Greenman.
Marilyn was a hardworking employee of Fisher Body thru GM, retiring after many years of dedicated service.
She enjoyed sewing, gardening, playing bingo and was known as an...
Nancy Sulz
Mar 2, 2025
Nancy Jo Sulz of Central Lake passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 29, 1952, in Bellaire, Michigan, to Lynn and Suzanne (Purdy) Gibbard. A lifelong resident of Antrim County, Nancy had a heart of gold and was always devoted to helping others.
For many years, Nancy owned and operated...
Jacob Veenstra Jr.
Mar 1, 2025
Jacob Veenstra, Jr. was born at home in Atwood on September 23, 1939, to Jacob and Engberdena (VanderHeide) Veenstra. At the age of 85, with his loved ones by his side, the Lord called him home on March 1, 2025, on the same property where he was born.
Jacob attended Ebenezer Christian School through the 8th grade. He graduated from Ellsworth...
Janice Ernst
Feb 28, 2025
Janice Teddy Ernst, 83, of Charlevoix, passed away on February 28, 2025. She was born on July 3, 1941, in Los Angeles, CA, the daughter of Theodore and Murial (Long) Nelson.
Janice was born and raised in Los Angeles before moving to Charlevoix in 1970. For the duration of her working days in Charlevoix, she was employed by the Rainbow Shoppe....
James "Jim" Berlage
Feb 25, 2025
James “Jim” Berlage, 67, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025. He was born on May 29, 1957 in Toledo, OH, the son of Donald Berlage and Barbara Feldkircher. He lived a life devoted to God, learning, friendship, and music, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire those who knew him.
His faith was the foundation that...
Janet M. Skarupski
Feb 24, 2025
Janet M. Skarupski, 88, of Kewadin, passed away on February 24, 2025.
Janet was born on February 27, 1936 in Detroit, the daughter of Rue and Rose (Polance) Kohn.
She was a longtime resident of Riley Center, MI, before moving to Kewadin in 2018. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elk Rapids, enjoyed trips to the casino,...
Kathleen Weber
Feb 23, 2025
Kathleen Maria Weber, 79, of Charlevoix, passed away on February 23, 2025, at home. She was born on September 13, 1945, in Detroit, the daughter of Merrill and Evelyn (Bradford) Hayden.
Throughout her working days, Kathy was a nurse who loved her job. She was devoted to helping people and was always engaged when it came to conversation. Kathy was naturally...
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