May 7, 2015

Linda M. McCarthy, 58, of Bellaire, passed away on May 7, 2015 at her residence in Bellaire. Linda is survived by 5 of her siblings, Kathy (Tim) McCarthy, Dan (Karen) McCarthy, Mary (Keith) Moody, Joe (Terri) McCarthy, Michael (Valerie) McCarthy, a brother-in-law Phil Nickerson and many nieces and nephews. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and...

May 2, 2015

Doris E. Bravence, 94 of Bellaire, died peacefully Sat. May 2, 2015 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

She is survived by her son Bruce (Millie) Johnson of Bellaire, daughter in-laws Carol and Patti Johnson, many grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sons Kenneth, Lowell, and Dennis Johnson, her husband and her parents,...

May 1, 2015

James Edward Rogers, 88 of Manton and formerly of Mancelona, died Fri. May 1, 2015 at Munson Medical Center. He was born Dec. 9, 1926, in Detroit, the son of Bert A. and Grace Francis (Patton) Rogers. Jim proudly joined the US Army upon turning 18 and served during World War II. He worked for the City of Royal...

Apr 25, 2015

Karen I. Campbell, 72, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. She was born February 4, 1943, on Beaver Island to Willard H. and Mary E. (Boyle) Pischner. She graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1961. On December 28, 1962, she married Gabriel M. Campbell at Saint Mary's Church in Charlevoix. Karen was...

Apr 23, 2015

Sherbarth, Gordon Dennis "Cork"; 57; of Charlevoix; passed away Thursday, April 23, 2015 at his home. A Viewing for Gordon will be held at The Winchester Funeral Home in Charlevoix from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 28, 2015. Per Gordon's wishes, he will be cremated and his ashes will be interred in Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant....

Apr 22, 2015

LaVonia Solomon DeYoung, 92, of Charlevoix, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at her home. She was born December 24, 1922, in Charlevoix to George and Anna (Orsak) Krchak, and grew up in Charlevoix. In 1946, she married Donald J. Solomon, and he preceded her in death in 1957. During WWII, she worked in the factories near Detroit for the...

Apr 20, 2015

Joseph P. Patrell, 90, of Bellaire, passed away on April 20, 2015 at his home. Joe was born on March 5, 1925, in Highland Park, MI, the son of Vincent and Dora (Adasavage) Patarello. Joe served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Joe was employed as a police officer for the City of Detroit from 1949-1976 where...

Apr 20, 2015

Louis E. Shafer, 85, of Traverse City, formerly of Lansing, Bellaire, and Mason, died peacefully, Monday, April 20, 2015 at Munson Hospice House surrounded by his three youngest children. He was born January 16, 1930, in Lansing, the son of Russell J. and LoDema N. (Welch) Shafer. Louie proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. Before...

Apr 18, 2015

Jeremy John Moses, 37, of Charlevoix, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2015, at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was born December 21, 1977, in Port Huron to Terrance and Vicki L. (Wynkoop) Moses. Jeremy grew up in Charlevoix and was a graduate of Charlevoix Public Schools. A self taught mechanic, he earned his Master Mechanic...

Apr 18, 2015

Richard J. Murringer, 71, of Mancelona, passed away on April 18, 2015 at his home. Private family services are taking place. Arrangements are being handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Apr 16, 2015

Kenneth D. Brueggeman, 58, of Mancelona, passed away on April 16, 2015 at his home. No formal services are planned at this time. Arrangements are being handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Apr 15, 2015

Marvin H. Ruis, 67, of Beaver Island and Pensacola, Fla, formerly of Ellsworth, died April 15, 2015 in Pensacola. Born December 4, 1947 in Charlevoix to Henry and Bernice (Nelson) Ruis, Marv graduated from Ellsworth Community School in 1966, obtained a bachelors degree from Michigan State University in 1970 and master's degree in school administration from Central Michigan University...

Apr 13, 2015

Stephen E. McCondra, 61 of Mancelona, joined our heavenly Father, Monday, April 13, 2015 at Munson Medical Center after a valiant battle with congestive heart failure. He was born November 25, 1953 in Detroit, the son of Donald and Joyce (Clegg) McCondra. Steve honorably served in the National Guard and was a proud member of the Forgotten Eagles of...

Apr 13, 2015

Steven H. Hoalt, 62, of Bellaire, passed away on April 13, 2015 at his home. Steve was born on December 24, 1952, in Melrose Park, IL, the son of Emil and Lorraine (Runnion) Hoalt. Steve resided in Bellaire most of his life where he graduated from Bellaire High School. He then went on to graduate from Northern Michigan University...

Apr 13, 2015

Geneva M. 'Dot' Waller, of Central Lake, our dearest mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 13, 2015. She loved her daily visits with her friend and minister Ken Ernst. She so loved all the family gatherings with the grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Dot (Mom) loved her...

Apr 12, 2015

Charles W. King, 80, of Bellaire, passed away on April 12, 2015 at his home. Chuck was born on October 15, 1934, in Dearborn, MI, the son of Ferdinand and Henrietta (Vasher) King. Chuck grew up in Detroit and Chicago, IL and vacationed in the Bellaire area. He moved permanently to Bellaire in 1971 and taught judo and law...

Apr 11, 2015

Chad Michael Wood,  Age 48, of Lawton and Beaver Island, formerly of Lakeview, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2015. He was born June 30, 1966, in Alma, and grew up in Lakeview, graduating from Lakeview High School in 1984. In 1989, he received a Bachelor of Computer Science degree from Michigan Technological University in Houghton. Chad was a Senior Network...

Apr 11, 2015

Ernest R. Jones, 62, of Mancelona, passed away on April 11, 2015 at his home. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are being handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Apr 10, 2015

Robert (Bob) G. Lessard, 91, of Bellaire, passed away on April 10th at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. Bob was born May 19th, 1923 in Bellaire to Roland and Sarah (Berg) Lessard. He grew up on the family farm on Steiner Road, attended Clam Lake School and graduated from Bellaire High School in 1941. Following graduation he worked at...

Apr 9, 2015

Wilda May Hollenbeck, 85, of Kewadin, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2015 while resting comfortably in her home. Wilda was born on June 11, 1929, in Central Lake to the late Roland and Gladys (Metty)Hayes. She married the love of her life, Marlen Hollenbeck of Kewadin, on Aug.24, 1949, in Angola, Indiana. Wilda, also known as "Grandma H", was...