Jul 1, 2015

Frank P. Dudley, 69, of Mancelona, passed away on July 1, 2015 at Munson Medical Center. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Jun 29, 2015

William “Bud” Cruickshank, 87, of Beaver Island, died Monday, June 29, 2015, at Grandvue medical Care Facility in East Jordan. He was born February 25, 1928, in Port Huron to Arthur and Mary M. (Willey) Cruickshank. He graduated from Port Huron High School in 1946, and earned a Bachelor's degree from Wayne State University.

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Jun 29, 2015

Evelyn A. Furlong, 83, of Bellaire, passed away on June 29, 2015 at her home. Evelyn was born in Korea on June 3, 1932. Evelyn was a Bellaire resident for the past 37 years where she moved from Farmington Hills, MI. She enjoyed fishing, especially with her grandchildren, gardening and most of all feeding any family or friends that...

Jun 28, 2015

Lucile Evelyn (Shisler) Sandeen, 88, of Mancelona, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. Lucy was born on July 6, 1926 to Lew and Eunice Evelyn (Gates) Shisler who preceded her in death along with her 2 sisters Mary Adams, Emilie Pernell, a brother Nelson (Gus) Shisler, her husband Robert Sandeen as well...

Jun 28, 2015

Clayton Arthur Smith, November 7, 1915-June 28, 2015. At 98 Clayton could still tell you where the biggest trout are caught and where the best beaver he ever trapped was caught. Clayton went home to be with the Lord at 99 years of age. Born in the Barnard section of Charlevoix, to Clyde and Vera Vance Smith, he came...

Jun 28, 2015

Aaron Lew Brock, 66, a life-long Charlevoix resident went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 28, 2015, after fighting a brief but brave battle with cancer. He was a gentle giant and loving family man. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Kim (Ransom) Brock; daughters, Kayla Brock and Trista (Edward) Schwager; step-daughters, Monica...

Jun 27, 2015

Barbara Louise Varnum-Schwartzfisher, 55, of Beaver Island, Michigan passed away Saturday, June 27, 2015 at her home on Beaver Island. She was born October 24, 1959 in Manistique, Michigan the daughter of Charles and P. Sharon (McNally) Varnum and attended Manistique area schools.  She was a graduate of Manistique High School with the Class of 1977.  She continued her education at...

Jun 26, 2015

Richard John Wynkoop, 78, of Charlevoix, passed away Friday, June 26, 2015, at his home. He was born March 29, 1937, in Shelvin, Minn. to Chellas and Helen (Bauman) Wynkoop. In 1950, Dick moved to Port Huron and in 1954 was welter weight champion of the Blue Water Golden Gloves. On April 7, 1955, he married Sally D. Minor...

Jun 21, 2015

Lillian Ruth Sias, born October 26, 1920, in Kalkaska, died June 21, 2015, at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. Lillian leaves behind her children Ruth Marie (Jim) Gajeski and Ivan C. Sias (Cathy Harden), many grandchildren great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She married Carl Sias of Mancelona who preceded her in death. She was also preceded by her...

Jun 20, 2015

JoAnn Geer, 74, of Charlevoix, died Saturday, June 20, 2015, at Grand Traverse Pavilions. She was born April 16, 1941, in Charlevoix to Arthur Ruben and Evelyn Merle (Struthers) Geer. JoAnn graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1959, and from the University of Michigan in 1964. She taught school in Unionville for a short time, then moved home to...

Jun 20, 2015

Alex Reese Williams, 21, of Dexter, passed away on June 20, 2015. He was born March 2, 1994, in Russia and came to America, being adopted July 4, 2000. He graduated from Dexter High School in 2012, and had a deep Christian faith, attending Dexter United Methodist Church. Alex began playing soccer at age six and it was one...

Jun 19, 2015

Robert Lewis Sr., 80, of Mancelona, passed away on June 19, 2015 at Kalkaska Long Term Care. Robert was born on August 18, 1934, in Detroit, the son of Maurice and Vesta (Dalton) Lewis. Robert married Florence Jean Justice in 1962 and they resided on Pontiac Lake until moving to Mancelona in 1968 where they raised their family. Bob...

Jun 18, 2015

Elden R. Moore, 84, of Bellaire, passed away on June 18, 2015 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. No services are planned. Arrangements are being handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Jun 18, 2015

Robert "Bob" Louis Anderson, 79, of Elk Rapids, died at Munson Medical Center after a short illness surrounded by his loved ones. Bob was born on June 20, 1935 in Elk Rapids the son of Percy Sr. and Louisa (Williams) Anderson. He was a lifelong resident of Elk Rapids. Bob loved going to casino, doing puzzles, joining in elder...

Jun 17, 2015

Pauline Morris (Reibel), 76, of Ellsworth, passed away on June 17, 2015. Pauline will be lovingly missed by Art, her husband of 30 years; sons Keith (Dianne) Stewart of Ellsworth; Kevin (Julie) Stewart of Ocala, Florida; daughter-in-law Maryse Stewart of Sorel, Quebec, Canada; step-sons Chris (Kelly) Morris of Charlevoix; Craig (Jennie) Morris of Plymouth, Wisconsin; step-daughters Michelle Morris of...

Jun 14, 2015

Betty J. White, 83, of Charlevoix, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015, at Bethany in Jackson. Born July 3, 1931, in Central Lake to Theodore and Ruth (Wilson) Browe. She grew up in Central Lake, then attended and graduated from Charlevoix High School. Betty loved to sew and enjoyed crafts. She and eleven other women created a co-op and...

Jun 11, 2015

Darwin D. Morris, 83, of East Jordan died June 11, 2015 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born February 20, 1932 in Elmira, Michigan, to Artie Darwin and Rena Morris. In the Fall of 1954 Darwin was asked to the Sadie Hawkins dance by the love of his life, Mary Lou Nyland. On...

Jun 11, 2015

Brandon Ray Herbert Magee, 17, of Alden, passed away on June 11, 2015 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility following a long battle. Brandon was born on September 28, 1997 in Traverse City. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. He mostly enjoyed spending time with family and friends and "muddin" and "wheeling" with his buddies. Brandon...

Jun 9, 2015

Romayne Lila Chouinard Wilkerson, 81 of Houghton Lake, passed away peacefully, June 9, 2015, as she slept with her family by her side. Romayne was born July 22, 1933 to Emil and Christina Wolfgram in Staples, Minnesota. She was the eldest of 5 siblings and a loving grandmother to 33 grandchildren who in turn have blessed her with 75...

Jun 7, 2015

Gene Alan Veliquette, 67, went to be with his Heavenly Father, Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by his family. Gene was the son of the late Beverly C. (Bev) and Marie Veliquette, the third of twelve children, born August 19, 1947. He graduated from Elk Rapids High School in 1965 and Michigan State University in...