John "Doc" Tschudy
Oct 23, 2024
John Anthony Tschudy, known around Elk Rapids as “Doc”, passed away at home after a lengthy battle with bladder cancer. At 88 years old, he lived a much longer and fuller life than he ever thought he would. John was born in Viroqua, Wisconsin, but soon moved to Milwaukee and later to the Panama Canal Zone where his father worked...
Joseph Cosgro
Oct 22, 2024
Joseph Leonard Cosgro, 74, of Alba, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on October 5, 1950, in Wyandotte, MI.
A full obituary will be posted in the near future.
Joe's family has chosen to celebrate his life privately.
Arrangements are in the care of the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please...
John Litwaitis Jr.
Oct 20, 2024
John Litwaitis Jr., 94, of Central Lake, passed away on October 20, 2024 at his home.
John was born on April 29, 1930, in Detroit, the son of John and Anna (Warwick) Litwaitis.
He was a carpenter for many years then went on to work as custodian for the Central Lake Public Schools.
John was a proud member of the U.S. Army serving...
Eugene Drenth
Oct 17, 2024
Eugene Ray Drenth, 74, of Ellsworth, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 17, 2024, with his loving family beside him. He was born on June 13, 1950, in Charlevoix, the son of Gerrit and Wilma (Heeres) Drenth.
Gene graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1968, and went on to attend Grand Valley for two years before enlisting in the United States...
Bonnie Moore
Oct 15, 2024
Bonnie Sue Moore passed away peacefully on October 15, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Bonnie was a woman of immense love and compassion. Her life's work was as a social worker where she touched countless lives in immeasurable ways. Bonnie dedicated herself to helping those in need and advocating for all members of society. Bonnie’s impact extended far beyond...
Colette Reynolds
Oct 15, 2024
Colette Barbara Reynolds, 68, of Charlevoix passed away on October 15, 2024. She was born on June 10, 1956, in Petoskey, the daughter of Jacob and Mary (Slocum) Deschermeier.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 26, from 11am until 1pm, at the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix...
Larry Levengood
Oct 13, 2024
We sadly announce the passing of Larry Levengood; the Man, the Myth, the "Earl of Everywhere". Larry was a devoted environmentalist, iconic community volunteer, and lawn chair aficionado. He left us on October 13, 2024, after a hard fought battle with Parkinson’s disease.
A lifelong Michigander, Larry was born in Jackson and raised in Hastings. A Biological Sciences graduate from Michigan...
Doris Shuman
Oct 13, 2024
Doris Jean Shuman, 96, of Charlevoix, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024.
Doris was born on April 7, 1928, in Romulus, Michigan, and grew up in Wayne, MI. Doris graduated from Wayne High School. On October 8th, 1955, she married the love of her life, Richard T. Shuman, and together they raised two children. Doris dedicated herself to caring for...
Deanna White
Oct 10, 2024
Deanna Judith White, 65, of Central Lake, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the Villa at Traverse Point in Traverse City, MI. She was born on April 24, 1959, in Seattle, WA, the daughter of Donald and Maureen (Smith) Leech.
Deanna graduated from Sacajawea High School in Auburn, Washington in 1977. She lived most of her adult life...
Gerald Lent "G"
Oct 7, 2024
Gerald Robert Lent "G", 40, of East Jordan, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 7, 2024, at his home. He was born on December 12, 1983, in Charlevoix, the son of Rick “Richard” Lent and Cathy Russell.
Gerald was a skilled tradesman and knew how to do just about anything; from drywall, to framing, to finish work, to painting, he did...
Donna Kohs
Oct 6, 2024
Donna Joy Kohs, 89, of Charlevoix, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at home. She was born December 26, 1934, in Lincoln Park, Michigan during a snowstorm by her Grandmother. She was baptized one month later and became a lifetime Child of God. Donna was the daughter of Leroy and Viola (Schwartz) Bondie.
Donna graduated from Lincoln Park High School,...
James Leo McIntire
Oct 5, 2024
James Leo McIntire, 83, of Mancelona, MI passed away on October 5, 2024.
He was born in Atlanta, MI on August 12, 1941, son of the late Leo and Elizabeth McIntire. He is survived by his two sons, Michael (Jerlin) McIntire and Matthew (Elizabeth) McIntire. Grandchildren, Nathan (Amanda) McIntire, Courtney (Patrick) Vela, Mark, Mary, and Luke McIntire, as well as three...
Barbara Tranberg
Oct 4, 2024
Barbara Marie Tranberg, 71, of Bellaire, formerly of East Lansing, passed away unexpectedly on October 4, 2024, at her home. She was born on October 28, 1952, in Warren, MN, the daughter of Marvin and Maxine (Engen) Eukel.
Barb graduated from Kennedy High School in 1970. She went on to earn her nursing diploma at St. Luke’s School of Nursing in...
Florine Engelhardt
Oct 2, 2024
Florine Esther Engelhardt, 86, of Torch Lake, Clearwater Twp., passed away unexpectedly on October 2, 2024, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. She was born on November 1, 1937, in Bay City, the daughter of John and Christina (Helmreich) Engelhardt.
Florine grew up on the family farm in Bay City, the youngest of four children. She left the farm to...
Danny Joe Mobbs Jr.
Oct 1, 2024
Danny Joe Mobbs Jr. of Kalkaska, MI, Passed away on October 1, 2024. He was born on June 30, 1970, in Pontiac, MI, the son of Jo (Steve) Marks and Danny (Ann) Mobbs Sr.
Dan took pride in fixing things and helping others. He enjoyed playing with the kids, grilling outside, playing on motorized things - like go karts and dirt...
Geraldine T Carroll
Sep 30, 2024
Geraldine (Geri) Theresa Carroll, 83, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2024, in Charlevoix with family by her side. She was born on December 14, 1940, in Detroit, the daughter of Bernard and Helen Selk.
Geri graduated from Dominican High School in Detroit, and soon after began working as an administrator at AMT Corporation in Troy. On September...
Glenn Richard Snider
Sep 29, 2024
Glenn R. Snider passed away at home in Charlevoix, Michigan on September 29, 2024. Glenn was the son of Glenn B. and Constance Snider.
He graduated from Charlevoix High School and Michigan Technological University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He went directly to work for Collins Radio in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and stayed with the company through various name changes...
Robert Russell McGhee
Sep 28, 2024
Robert Russell McGhee, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully at home on September 28, 2024. He was born on May 10, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan.
Robert was married to Liane Evens on April 1, 1994, in Charlevoix, Michigan. Their union was a testament to love and partnership that lasted a lifetime. Robert dedicated twenty years of his...
Stephen Smith
Sep 25, 2024
Stephen Schaefer Smith, 77, of Charlevoix, MI, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on February 18, 1947, in Chicago, the son of Verne R. and Mary Jane (Schaefer) Smith.
Steve graduated from Notre Dame High School in Niles, IL, and went on to attend Southern Illinois University for his undergrad before ultimately obtaining...
Jack M Patterson
Sep 23, 2024
Jack M. Patterson, 92 of Mancelona passed away peacefully on Sept. 23, 2024 at Eastport Village Care Home.
He was born Aug. 1, 1932 in Monoville, TN the son of Ernest and Ollie (Dickerson) Patterson and proudly served in the US Army during the Korean era.
Jack was a hardworking employee of General Motors and retired after many years of...
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