Mar 13, 2015

Fern E. Dewey, 83, of Bellaire, lived from 1932 until March 13, 2015. She and her husband Bud ran off to Indiana to get married in 1949 and never looked back. Surviving are her husband Bud Dewey of Bellaire, their 2 adopted children, Beth Dewey (Jeff Stewart) of Seattle, WA, Don (Darcy) Dewey of Grand Haven, MI, a brother...

Mar 10, 2015

Philip A. Ritt, 54, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and loved ones on March 10, 2015 at Munson Medical Center. Phil was born on November 22, 1960 in Bellaire, the son of Danny and Maudie (Smith) Ritt. A lifelong resident of Bellaire, Phil was an accomplished finish carpenter for several years then went on to...

Mar 6, 2015

Gary F. Lakies, 76, of Bellaire, passed away on March 6, 2015 at his home. Gary was born on October 3, 1938, in Custer Township, MI, the son of Howard and Mary (Ogden) Lakies. Gary resided in Antrim County his entire life and was employed for Lamina Bronze for 36 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding snowmobiles as well...

Mar 2, 2015

Walter A. Farmer, 60, of Bellaire, passed away on March 2, 2015 at Covenant Health Care in Saginaw. Memorial services will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Pleasant Valley Free Methodist Church. Arrangements were handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Feb 26, 2015

Fritz J. Hizelberger, 97, of Ellsworth, died Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire where he was lovingly cared for. He was born August 31, 1917 in Mannheim, Germany to Karl and Elizabeth (Ochsmen) Hizelberger. The family came to the United States in 1922. On December 7, 1946 he married Carol Jean Everett in...

Feb 26, 2015

Bernard "Bernie" Blackmore, 65, of Mancelona, passed away on February 26, 2015 at his home. Bernie was born on September 24, 1949, in Traverse City to Betty (VanBrocklin) Blackmore. Bernie grew up in Copemish in his early years then was a Traverse City resident graduating from Traverse City Public Schools. In 1980, he and his wife Sue started the...

Feb 26, 2015

Charles L. Belanger, 83, a lifelong resident of Bellaire, died peacefully, Thurs. Feb. 26, 2015 at McLaren Northern Michigan. He was born Nov. 5, 1931, in Detroit the son of Joseph and Julia (Waite) Belanger. He proudly served in the US Army and Navy during the Korean War, receiving 2 purple hearts for his bravery and injury. Charles was...

Feb 22, 2015

Bernice M. Oliver, 91, of Central Lake died Sunday, February 22, 2015 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. She was born July 2, 1923 in Detroit to Walter and Violet (Howell) Bolser. She moved to Central Lake in the early 1940's where she owned and operated Bernice's Beauty Shop. Bernice enjoyed line dancing and was an instructor. She also...

Feb 21, 2015

Nora Marie Metz, 98, of Eastport, passed away February 21, 2015 at Munson Hospice House after a stroke. Nora was born on October 19, 1916 in Planter, Michigan to the late Joseph and Maude (Evans) Ayotte.

She spent her early life between the Upper Peninsula, where her father worked in lumber camps, and Eastport, where she would stay...

Feb 21, 2015

Donald B. Jocks, 90, of Bellaire, passed away on February 21, 2015. There are no arrangements planned at this time. Arrangements are being handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Feb 17, 2015

Mary Ann Cikity, 76, of Central Lake and formerly of Las Vegas, died peacefully Feb. 17, 2015, at home with her son by her side. She is survived by her son Eric (April) Cikity of Elk Rapids, and son Joseph (Sandy) Cikity of Las Vegas, 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved...

Feb 13, 2015

Larry P. Rusnell, 77, of Alba, died peacefully, Fri. Feb. 13, 2015, surrounded by his loving family at Charlevoix Area Hospital. He was born Mar. 19, 1937, in Petoskey, the son of Erford and Iola (Park) Rusnell. Larry graduated from Alba High School in 1955 and proudly served in the US Army. He happily retired from the Antrim County...

Feb 13, 2015

Lucy T. Biel, 88, of Bellaire, passed away on February 13, 2015 at home. Lucy was born on April 6, 1926, in Detroit, the daughter of Joseph and Wanda (Rozmierska) Lipin. Lucy was a police officer for the City of Detroit for several years and was a substitute teacher. She resided in Deckerville and Oak Park for many years...

Feb 12, 2015

Harry Schepperley, 88, of Mancelona, died peacefully, Feb. 12, 2015 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. He was born Nov. 6, 1926, the son of Jim and Verna (Bonner) Schepperley. Buster, the name he was best known by, had many changes in the years of 1944 and 1945. He graduated from Mancelona High School and then was drafted into...

Feb 12, 2015

Lucian Keil, 69 of Mancelona, was called by the Lord to his eternal home on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at McLaren Northern Michigan Regional Hospital. Lucian was born on August 5, 1945, in Hamtramck, MI, the son of Elton and Helen (Flasinski) Keil. Lucian graduated from Redford High School in 1964 and received a Bachelor of Science degree from...

Feb 10, 2015

Keith H. Warner, 59, of Kewadin, passed away on February 10, 2015 at his home. Keith was born on July 31, 1955 in Traverse City, the son of Fredrick and Hilda (McLain) Warner. Keith loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He enjoyed spending time at Roger Swanson's Camp in the UP with his brothers Fred and Neil. He...

Feb 7, 2015

Ilah M. McCulloch, of Kalkaska, was 95 years wise when our Lord called her home. She passed peacefully on February 7, 2015 at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. Ilah was born on September 16, 1919, in Flint, MI, the daughter of Eber and Bertha (Schreiter) Burley. Ilah was from the Flint area, where she and her loving husband Mac raised...

Feb 4, 2015

Alice M. Mathews, 85, of Banks Township, died Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan. She was born February 20, 1929 in Detroit to Rouben and Catherine (Colby) Karagozian. She spent her early years in various foster homes. A friend suggested that Alice write her brother Lyman Mathews who was in military service. They...

Feb 4, 2015

Katherine L. Faries, 55, of Central Lake, passed away on February 4, 2015 at her home. A graveside service will take place in Southern Cemetery, Central Lake Township at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Feb 3, 2015

Stephen James Byard SR, of Kalkaska, passed away on February 3, 2015 at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center long term care Stephen was born on June 9, 1942 in Central Lake, son of Ernest and Beatrice ( Davis / Welch ) Byard. Stephen served his country honorably in the US Army. He was known for his mechanic work and loved...