Feb 2, 2015

Susan "Susie" Hutchings, 80, of Bellaire, passed away on February 2, 2015 at Munson Medical Center. Susie was born on March 25, 1934 in Middletown, OH, the daughter of Chester and Helen (Laut) Hagen. Susie was a member of the Church in the Hills in Bellaire and enjoyed riding motorcycles, snowmobiling, boating and golfing with her best friend and...

Feb 2, 2015

The Reverend Jeffrey Kurt Londgren passed from this life into the presence of his Savior Jesus on February 2, 2015, at the age of 59 in Charlevoix, Michigan. Pastor Londgren was born July 29, 1955, in Marshall, Minnesota where he also grew up and attended school. He attended Southwest State University (B.A. voice) in Marshall, Minn; Bethany Lutheran College...

Jan 31, 2015

A. Brian Webb, 79, of Mancelona, passed away on January 31, 2015 at his home. Brian was born on August 16, 1935, in Grandville, MI, the son of Lloyd and Catherine (Bowhuis) Webb. Brian was a longtime resident of Mancelona where he owned and operated Cedar Valley Tile. He loved the outdoors, especially riding motorcycles, fly fishing, and collecting...

Jan 30, 2015

Wilma J. Hughes, 86, of Mancelona, died Friday, January 30, 2015 at Kalkaska Long Term Care. She was born April 20, 1928 to William and Bernice (Stout) Morningstar in Cedar Springs. She lived most of her life in Mancelona but as a child moved with her family to many lumber camps following her father's employment. On August 8 1947...

Jan 28, 2015

Marta Burksaitis, 94, of Bellaire, passed away on January 28, 2015 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. Spring burial services will take place May 23, 2015 at 1 pm in Greenwood Cemetery, IL. Arrangements are being handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Jan 28, 2015

Sally Dian Wynkoop, 76, of Charlevoix, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. She was born July 17, 1938, in Port Huron, the daughter of Weston and Virginia (Munro) Jury. She grew up in Port Huron, graduated from Port Huron High School then graduated from Saint Clair County Community College. On April 7, 1955,...

Jan 26, 2015

Theodore A. Spires, 89, of Kalkaska, passed away on January 26, 2015 at Grayling Mercy Manor. Ted was born on March 31, 1925 in Mancelona Township, Michigan, the son of Cassie and Cecelia Spires. Ted was employed by General Motors, Willow Run Plant in Ypsilanti for 15 years. He enjoyed gardening and helping his daughter on her dairy farm....

Jan 25, 2015

Phyllis J. Gates, 84, of Traverse City, formerly of Alba, passed away on January 25, 2015 at her daughter's home surrounded by her loving family. Phyllis was born at Wildcat Corners in Hayes Township, Otsego County, MI, the daughter of Peter and Mildred (Schlemmer)Babcock. Phyllis was a long time resident of Alba where she was co-owner with her husband...

Jan 24, 2015

Bernice Ella Biehl

May 3, 1917 - January 24, 2015

Bernice Ella Biehl, age 97, long time resident of Bellaire, Michigan died peacefully, Saturday January 24, 2015 at The Heritage Haus, located in Bellaire. Bernice was the daughter of the late Frank and Elsie (Brunkow) Hintz, born May 3, 1917 in Western, Nebraska. She graduated from Western...

Jan 22, 2015

Dana L. Dennis,68, of Mancelona, passed away on January 22, 2015 at her home. No services are planned. Arrangements were handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Jan 22, 2015

Charlotte B. Kler, 72, of Mancelona, passed away on January 22, 2015 at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center Long Term Care. Charlotte was born on December 16, 1942, in Dundee, MI, the daughter of Paul and Eileen (Salo) Windish. Charlotte was a lifelong resident of Mancelona where she was an active member of the Mancelona Free Methodist Church as well...

Jan 15, 2015

Peter D. Stephenson, 59, of Rapid City, passed away on January 15, 2015 at Munson Medical Center. Pete was born on August 23, 1955, in Flint, the son of Clair "Douglas" and Patricia (McGovern) Stephenson. Pete was a graduate of Flushing High School then went on to Culinary School in Wisconsin. Pete was a longtime Rapid City resident and...

Jan 13, 2015

Douglas W. Finch, 53, of Mancelona, passed away on January 13, 2015 at his home. Doug was born on February 15, 1961, in Kalkaska, the son of David and Clara (Cushaway) Finch. Doug was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed racing at Northern Michigan Speedway. He also loved cutting wood. On March 19, 1984, in Kalkaska, he married Sherrie...

Jan 10, 2015

Richard Crowe, 94 of NE Torch Lake Dr., Central Lake, died Sat. Jan. 10, 2015 at Boulder Park Terrace, Charlevoix.

He was an avid sailor and sailed in 14 Chicago to Mackinaw races, and 2 Detroit to Mackinaw races. He also enjoyed playing golf.

Richard graduated from Central High School, Grand Rapids in 1939, earned his degree...

Jan 9, 2015

Jean B. (Bugai) Muha Jean B. Muha, 93, of Ellsworth, passed away on January 9, 2015 at Providence Park Hospital in Novi, Michigan. Born January 5, 1922 in Big Rapids, Michigan to Joseph Bugai and Louise Larsen, Jean grew up in East Jordan. She graduated from Michigan State University with a major in journalism and was the associate editor...

Jan 8, 2015

Edward L. Davis, 84, of Bellaire, passed away on January 8, 2015 at Mease Continuing Care in Dunedin, FL. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Jan 7, 2015

Damien Brandon Smith, 37, of Central Lake, left his earthly home and entered paradise on Wednesday, January 7, 2015. He was born on December 9, 1977, in Portsmouth, Virginia, the son of Don Smith and Robin Sommer. Damien was a lifelong resident of Central Lake, graduating from Central Lake High School in 1996. He enjoyed playing basketball, football, and...

Jan 7, 2015

Carl V. Dewey, 85, of Alden, passed away on January 7, 2015. Carl was born on August 29, 1929 in Helena Township, the son of Marshall and Lavina (Steiner) Dewey. Carl was a lifelong resident of Alden and began working on the family farm at a young age and continued working on the farm for many years. Carl didn't...

Jan 4, 2015

George Balon, 86 of Bellaire died Sun. Jan. 4, 2015 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. He was born Apr. 14, 1928, in Bonne Madone, Saskatchewan, Canada the son of John and Mary Balon. George was a well known cabinet maker by trade. He worked for several years in Detroit in the business and then moved his family...

Jan 4, 2015

Timothy P. Barnier, 58, of Mancelona, passed away on January 4, 2014 at home. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are being handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.