Jean Drenth
Dec 25, 2024
Jean Drenth, 98, of Ellsworth, passed away on December 25, 2024 at her home. She was born on January 24, 1926, in Charlevoix, the daughter of Floyd and Mary (Gates) Black.
Jean enjoyed gardening, baking, cooking, knitting, and crossword puzzles. She was also proud to meticulously mow her lawn with only a push mower.
She was a long-time member of the Belltower...
Nicholas Surdu
Dec 24, 2024
Nicholas O. Surdu, 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire, MI. He was born on August 23, 1932, in Dryden, MI, the son of Nick and Christine (Vasiu) Surdu.
There are no services planned at this time.
Arrangements are in the care of the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign...
Drew Porter
Dec 23, 2024
Drew Victor Porter, 37, of Bellaire, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born on December 16, 1987, in Thousand Oaks, CA, the son of Melvin and Elaine (Rogers) Porter.
Drew graduated from Bellaire High School in 2006 and went on to graduate from Ferris State University in 2011. While attending a...
Jean Swanson
Dec 22, 2024
Jean M Swanson, age 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family to join her Lord and savior on December 22, 2024. She was born on June 22, 1935, in Charlevoix, MI, the daughter of Ed and Lauretta Swanson, who preceded her in death. Also preceded her in death were her sister Roberta (Erich) Wegner, brother Guy (Patricia) Swanson, Nieces...
Jack Neill
Dec 20, 2024
Jack Michael Neill, 65, of Charlevoix, MI, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on December 20, 2024. Born on February 4, 1959, in Petoskey, MI, Jack was the beloved son of David Neill and Joyce (Houlihan) Neill, who preceded him in death. He was also predeceased by his brother-in-law, Tex Whitlock.
Jack is survived by his devoted wife, Susan (Lince) Neill, with...
Jason A. Craig
Dec 18, 2024
Jason Ashley Craig, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away in his home on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, after an accidental fall. He was 46 years old. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, on February 23, 1978, to Ann O’Malley Craig (deceased) and Jack Eugene Craig, Jason grew up in Princeton, NJ, eventually moving with his family to Atlanta in 1991. He graduated...
Alice Sanford
Dec 18, 2024
Alice Maude Sanford, 89, of Whitewater Township, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the Eden Center in Kalkaska. She was born on May 25, 1935, the daughter of Benjamin and Eunice (Heller) Ottgen.
Alice graduated from Mancelona High School in 1953, and just two years later, on June 4, 1955, she married Harold Sanford in Mancelona. She raised their...
James E. LaBrecque
Dec 15, 2024
James E. LaBrecque, 81, of Mancelona, passed away on December 15, 2024 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
James was born on May 30, 1943, in Boyne City, MI, the son of William and Edith (Grams) LaBrecque.
He enjoyed hunting, golfing, woodworking, camping and trips to the casino.
Surviving are 2 daughters, Pammy (Bill) Callesen and Jami LaBrecque...
Harrison A. Elzinga
Dec 15, 2024
Harrison Arthur Elzinga, age 97 of Charlevoix, passed away on Sunday, December 15,2024 at American House of Charlevoix. Harrison was born September 12, 1927 in Charlevoix to Harry and Esther (Beatty) Elzinga.
His wife, Shirley (Krulik) Elzinga preceded him in death in July, 2021 after over 68 years of marriage. Harrison was also preceded in death by several siblings including a...
Brad Lanning
Dec 14, 2024
Brad Lanning, 70, of Mancelona passed away peacefully in his home on December 14, 2024. He was born August 4, 1954, the son of Wayne and Shirley Lanning.
He is survived by many who loved his generous nature and fun-loving spirit, including his children and their spouses, Seth Lanning and Morgan Buscher, Laurelin and Chris Martin, and Marissa Lanning and Jarred...
Frank Cieslak Jr.
Dec 12, 2024
Frank Anthony Cieslak Jr., 76, of Mancelona, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on November 20, 1948, in Wyandotte, MI, the son of Frank Sr. and Jean (Rashch) Cieslak.
Frank graduated from Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte, MI, and shortly after enlisted in the United States Army. He...
Jack V. Pilkington
Dec 12, 2024
Jack V. Pilkington, 86, of Eastport, passed away on December 12, 2024 at his home.
Jack was born on January 17, 1938, in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Harris and Mary Wanda (Dutkiewicz) Pilkington.
He served in the U.S. Air Force and was an avid hunter and fisherman in his younger years. Most of all he loved being...
Cynthia L VandenBosch
Dec 11, 2024
Cynthia Louetta (Lawrence) VandenBosch, 58, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. She was born on November 30, 1966, in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of Alvin and Lydia (Kinney) VandenBosch.
Cynthia grew up in Otsego and lived there for a short time as an adult before moving to Mancelona in 1996. She owned Outcast Tattoo and Piercing Studio in Mancelona...
Edith “Edie” Brown
Dec 11, 2024
Edith “Edie” Brown, was born on May 2nd, 1953 in Springfield, VT. Growing up in New England she enjoyed skiing, sailing, getting into mischief, and playing practical jokes together with her brother and friends.She graduated from St. Margaret’s High School in 1972 and attended Cornell College in Mount Vernon, IA; receiving her bachelor's degree in 1976. After college she settled...
Lynn Hodgkinson
Dec 9, 2024
Lynn Kay Hodgkinson, 67, of Charlevoix, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 9, 2024. She was born on June 15, 1957, in Sandusky, OH, the daughter of Thomas Sr. and Betty Jean (Meehan) Hodgkinson.
Lynn graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1975, and shortly after began working at Charlevoix Area Hospital. She was employed there for approximately a year before taking...
Ernest Allen Pratt
Dec 7, 2024
Ernest A. Pratt, 82, of Bellaire, passed away on December 7, 2024 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. He was born on June 9, 1942, in Reed City, MI, the son of Orsemus and Cleva (Church) Pratt.
Ernest was an Osceola County resident most of his life then moved permanently to Bellaire 15 years ago. He served in the U.S. Army...
Anthony L. “Tony” Gootee
Dec 7, 2024
Anthony L. “Tony” Gootee, 54, of Kewadin, passed away on December 7, 2024.
Tony was born on December 27, 1969, in Detroit, the son of Larry and Juanita (Evitta) Gootee.
He was an avid football fan, especially University of Michigan. He enjoyed camping, watching cop shows, and just living a simple life.
Tony was employed by ALP in Charlevoix for many...
Everett Putman
Dec 6, 2024
Everett Thomas Putman, 90, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2024, at his home. He was born on November 7, 1934, in Gaylord, MI, the son of Leo and Rhoda (Peters) Putman.
Everett attended Boyne City High School, from which he left before graduating to enlist in the United States Navy. He served for four years as a...
Caren C Wagoner
Dec 5, 2024
Caren Caye (Crant) Wagoner passed away on December 5, 2024, in Draper, Utah surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born on August 23, 1949, in Niagara Falls, New York to Cecil and Adeline Crant (Sea Shell City). Raised in Gaylord, Michigan, Caren was a 1967 graduate of Gaylord St. Mary’s High School.
Caren studied business administration at Edison State...
Sharon Williams
Dec 5, 2024
Sharon Alma Williams, 71 of Mancelona, MI. passed away peacefully at her home with her loved ones by her side on December 5th, 2024. She was born on June 20th, 1953, in Bellaire MI. to the late James Vandergriff and Nancy Jewell (Brown).
Sharon grew up as what she would call a “Antrim brat.” Sharon graduated from Bellaire High School in...
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