Michael S Bashaw
Nov 10, 2024
Michael Scott Bashaw, 38, of Banks Township, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 10, 2024. He was born on October 22, 1986, in Newburyport, MA, the son of Charles and Jean (Jancewicz) Bashaw.
Mike graduated from high school in Massachusetts and enlisted in the United States Navy, ultimately serving for six years, as a Naval Air Crewman...
Bruce R Chellis
Nov 10, 2024
Bruce Raymond Chellis, 74 of Central Lake, passed away November 10, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones after a valiant health battle with cancer. He was born January 12, 1950 in Charlevoix the son of Walter and Goldie (Wiltse) Chellis.
Bruce was a dedicated volunteer for the Banks and Central Lake Townships Fire and Rescue Departments for over 44 years. He...
Boyd L Baumgartner
Nov 9, 2024
Boyd Louis Baumgartner, 82, of Mancelona, passed away November 9, 2024. He was born July 3, 1942 in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Lewis and Ruth (Hammond) Baumgartner.
Boyd was married to Judith (Smith) Baumgartner and together they brought 3 wonderful children into the world. Boyd was a machinist by trade and worked his way up to Foreman until his retirement....
Judy Beth Jahnke
Nov 9, 2024
Judy Beth Jahnke, 77, of Mancelona, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024. She was born November 11, 1946 in Jackson, Michigan, the daughter of John and Florence (Williams) Jahnke.
Judy originally grew up in Jackson, Michigan and then moved to beautiful Northern Michigan to live with her brother Jim and his wife, Deloris. Judy was a very social person and...
Char Lynn Smith
Nov 8, 2024
Char Lynn Smith, 80, bid farewell to her worldly body on November 8, 2024 after a sudden illness. She was surrounded by her beloved family. Char was born in Dearborn on March 31, 1944 to Charlotte and Stanley Smith.
Stanley, ever the entrepreneur and explorer, discovered a swampy swath of land along Lake Michigan, near Atwood and began bringing his family...
Dale A. Butcher
Nov 7, 2024
Dale A. Butcher, at the age of 73, passed away November 7, 2024, in his home at Mancelona, MI. Born May 18, 1951, to his parents Violet and Roy Butcher. Survived by his sister Robin and his 3 sons Jamie, Brad, and Bruce. Dale will be dearly missed by his grandchildren and family.
Dale by trade was a landscape Architect, receiving...
Carol Ann Heeres
Nov 7, 2024
Carol Ann Heeres, 79 of Ellsworth, passed away peacefully, Thursday, November 7, 2024. She was born July 22, 1945 in Adrian, the daughter of Richard and Twilla (Crane) Kayner.
Carol was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She enjoyed taking care of people, especially those she loved. She was passionate about healthcare and worked for over ten years as...
Gerald Lee Evans
Nov 5, 2024
Gerald Lee "Jerry" Evans, 89, of Charlevoix, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. He was born on March 29, 1935, in Kingston Twp, MI.
He was married to his wife Barbara for 69 years and she survives. Also surviving are his children Steve (Pat) and Terry (Michelle), seven grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his...
Suzanne Duby
Nov 4, 2024
Suzanne Mae Duby, 76, of Charlevoix, passed away November 4, 2024. She was born March 18, 1948, in Saginaw, the daughter of Charles and Laura Mae (McFadden) Berthume.
She received an associates degree in accounting from North Central Michigan College and worked for many years at McDonalds. She was a hard working employee and eventually transitioned to Burger King for several...
James R Allen
Nov 3, 2024
James Robert Allen, 73, of Eastport, Michigan, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024. Born on February 3, 1951, Jim was a beloved husband father, poppy, and friend who dedicated much of his life to serving others and bringing joy to those around him.
A proud veteran, Jim served his country honorably in the Vietnam War. Following his service, Jim moved...
David Donald Herboldsheimer Sr
Nov 2, 2024
David Donald Herboldsheimer Sr, 90 of Charlevoix, passed away November 2, 2024, at Munson Hospital in Charlevoix. David has joined his loving wife, and they have left behind his daughter, Linda (Gary) Jakielek: son, David Jr (Lisa Kuebler); and daughter Laura Herboldsheimer; grandchildren, Alyssa, Lane, and Derek Jakielek; Hannah, and Sophia Herboldsheimer. David was preceded in death by his wife...
Jeffry Riley
Nov 1, 2024
Jeffry Lee Riley, 69, of Horton Bay, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 1, 2024. He was born on August 8, 1955, in Petoskey, the son of Carl and Charlotte (Chapin) Riley.
Jeff graduated from Petoskey High School in 1974. He enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 21, and served in Germany as a military policeman for...
Tamera "Tammy" Johnson
Oct 31, 2024
Tamera Kay (Heffner) Johnson, 64, of Mancelona, MI, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Tammy was born on October 26, 1960, to Duane and Betty Lou (Keck) Heffner in Flint, MI. Tammy grew up in Burton, MI and graduated from Bendle High School in 1978. Tammy moved to Oklahoma when she was 21 years old, and...
Constance Long
Oct 30, 2024
Constance Long, 96, of Charlevoix, passed away on October 30, 2024, at home. She was born on February 8, 1928, in Detroit.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
Robert A Kenwabikise
Oct 29, 2024
Robert A Kenwabikise, affectionately known as Bobby, was born on May 17, 1978, in Petoskey, Michigan, and entered eternal rest on October 29, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona. He was 46 years old. Bobby was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, whose laughter and warmth touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Bobby was the son of Robert Allen...
Gloria Weiss
Oct 29, 2024
Gloria Jean (Whittenberg) Weiss, born August 6, 1934, died October 29, 2024.
Gloria earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Toledo, class of 1957, and a master’s degree from the University of Dayton. She was a teacher of junior high school and high school, a job she loved. She was also the Dean of Students at Springfield North High School...
Cynthia "Cindy" Bellenbaum
Oct 29, 2024
Cynthia Renee Bellenbaum, 57, of Bellaire, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October29, 2024, at her home. She was born on October 18, 1967, in Charlevoix.
Cindy graduated Summa Cum Laude from Central Lake High School in 1985. She was an extremely hard-working woman and held many jobs in the area over the years. She was a waitress at the Bellaire Bar,...
Alice Elaine Watrous
Oct 29, 2024
Alice Elaine Watrous, 71, of Bellaire, passed away on October 29, 2024 at home. Alice was born in Cass City, Michigan on November 11, 1952 the daughter of Robert Horner and Betty "DeForest" Horner.
She resided in Antrim county for many years following her graduation from high school. On May 19, 2001 Alice married Russell Watrous in Bellaire, Michigan. Alice took...
Paul Dean McDowell
Oct 28, 2024
Paul Dean McDowell, 82, of Central Lake, Michigan and The Villages, Florida went to be with the Lord October 28th, 2024 at his home surrounded by family and friends.
Paul was a loving husband, father, friend, farmer, rancher, and Poppy. Originally from Central Lake, Paul planted his roots there with his wife, their three sons, and many friends along the way....
Gale Mulka
Oct 26, 2024
Gale "Lewis" Mulka, 90, of Charlevoix, passed away on October 26, 2024 at McClaren Hospital in Michigan. Gale was born in Capac, Michigan on April 27, 1934 the daughter of the late Earland Susan Lewis.
In March of 1955 Gale married Ken Mulka who passed away in February, 2017 and they celebrated 61 years of marriage in March of 2016. Her...
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