OBITUARIES

OBITUARIES


Sherrie Whitaker

Sherrie Whitaker

Feb 25, 2014

Sherrie M. Whitaker, 53 of Mancelona passed away February 25, 2014 at home surrounded by her family. Sherrie had a heart bigger than life itself. Death may leave a heartache no one can heal, but love leaves a memory no one can steal as Sherrie would like it. She is survived by four children, Jessica Agrusa, Stephanie Huffman, Shawn...

James Bacon

James Bacon

Feb 25, 2014

James Bacon, 80 of Petoskey and formerly of Central Lake, died Tues., Feb. 25, 2014 at Bortz Health Care. Jim spent many years in Central Lake working for Bill's Auto & Towing. He was an avid Detroit Tigers Fan and enjoyed umpiring games at Craven Park for over 25 years. Jim was also an MSU Spartan fan. He liked...

Robin Henderson

Robin Henderson

Feb 22, 2014

Robin G. Henderson March 13, 1943 - February 22, 2014 Rob's spirit left us the evening of February 22, 2014 - he went home to his Lord. Our memories of him will live on in each of us whose lives he touched. Rob had a quiet humility coupled with a brash and goofy sense of humor. The ways that...

Robert Swerdan

Robert Swerdan

Feb 21, 2014

Robert A. Swerdan, 72 of Mancelona passed away February 21, 2014 at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, Long Term Care. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place. No services are planned at this time. The Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes is handling the arrangements.

Robert Page, Jr

Robert Page, Jr

Feb 18, 2014

Robert Lee Page Jr., of Kalkaska passed away February 18, 2014 at his home. No services are planned at this time. The Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes is handling the arrangements. Please sign his guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com

Stanley Derenzy

Stanley Derenzy

Feb 17, 2014

Stanley K. Derenzy walked into the loving arms of his Lord on Monday, February 17, 2014 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born July 29, 1954 at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire, Michigan to Karl and Helen (Oliver) Derenzy. He resided in Bellaire and Central Lake all his life. Stanley attended school at the Bergmann...

Joseph Sewell

Joseph Sewell

Feb 17, 2014

Joseph H. Sewell 45, of East Jordan died unexpectedly Monday, February 17, 2014 in Ellsworth. He was born July 2, 1968 in Charlevoix the son of Floyd and Shirley (Duhoskey) Sewell. He made his home in Ellsworth and later East Jordan. Joe enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving are his children: Amanda (Steve) Hawkins of Petoskey, Joseph Steven Sewell, Thomas...

Barbara Miller

Barbara Miller

Feb 10, 2014

Barbara I. Miller, 63, of Bellaire, passed away on February 10, 2014 at her home. Barb was born on December 5, 1950, in Detroit, the daughter of William Sr. and Irena (Clark) Franklin. Barb drove school bus for the Forest Area Schools for several years and attended New Hope Church in Bellaire. She enjoyed writing, cooking, listening to oldies...

Herman Hopp

Herman Hopp

Feb 9, 2014

Herman D. Hopp, 93, of Alba passed away February 9, 2014 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. Herman was born on April 30, 1920 in Oakland County to Herman and Pearl (Baker) Hopp. Herman was a Dairy Farmer for most of his life and then owned and operated the Green Lantern Bar. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and spending time...

Therese Hiester

Therese Hiester

Feb 9, 2014

Therese Ann Hiester, 89, of Mancelona passed away February 9, 2014 at Munson Medical Center. Per her wishes cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be at a later date. The Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes is handling the arrangements.

Mary Krall

Mary Krall

Feb 6, 2014

Mary Wrenn Krall, born August 15, 1924, passed away February 6, 2014 in Bellaire, MI at the age of 89. Mary spent her youth in Pontiac, attended Michigan State University and Wayne State University and was a long time resident of Bloomfield Hills. She was a teacher in the Detroit Public School system for several years and enjoyed a...

Johanna Doctor

Johanna Doctor

Feb 6, 2014

Johanna Doctor, 97, of Ellsworth died Thursday, February 6, 2014 at the home of her son in East Jordan. She was born December 5, 1916 in Banks Twp. the daughter of John and Wilhelmina (VanderHeide) Veenstra. On July 3, 1936 she married Silas Doctor in Banks Twp. where they made their home. Mr Doctor died in 1993. Mrs Doctor...

Margaret Hopper

Margaret Hopper

Feb 4, 2014

Margaret Mary Hopper, 99, of Bellaire, died peacefully at home, Tues. Feb. 4, 2014. She was born Oct. 17, 1914, in Bangor, Maine the daughter of John and Mary (Devala) Seman. Growing up in a poor family non-English speaking family, Margaret was determined to learn English and educate herself. She learned to read at the age of 6, opening...

Anneliese Bausch

Anneliese Bausch

Feb 3, 2014

Anneliese Bausch, 93 of Mancelona passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2014 at Crestmont Nursing Care Center in Fenton. She was born October 6, 1920 in Wilhelmhaven, Germany. In 1937 Anneliese move to the United States and has resided in the states since then. She was a beautician for many years. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, bowling, fishing and swimming. She...

Michael Musser, Sr

Michael Musser, Sr

Feb 1, 2014

Michael W. Musser Sr. 53 of Mancelona was called by God to his heavenly home on Saturday February 1, 2014. He was born on April 16, 1960 to the late William James Musser Sr. And Dorothy Irene Belanger. Papa is survived by 4 children, Micheal W. (Jamie) Musser Jr, Matthew P. Musser, Iean J. (Amanda) Musser, and Cody E....

Rosemary Rowley

Rosemary Rowley

Jan 31, 2014

Rosemary May Rowley, 81, of Kalkaska, passed away Friday, January 31, 2014. Rosemary was born May 21, 1932 in Dewitt Township, the daughter of Albert and Esther Hurlbut. On July 6, 1957 she married Claude E. Rowley Jr. in Charlotte, Michigan. Rosemary enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and friends. She loved sewing, crocheting and making a house...

Marion Conrad

Marion Conrad

Jan 31, 2014

Marion Joan Harris Conrad, 83, of Bellaire passed away January 31, 2014 at Heritage Haus. She was born April 8, 1930 in Royal Oak, the Daughter of Wayne and Lillian (Clark) Harris. Marion graduated from Royal Oak High School in 1948. On August 6, 1949, she married Robert C. Conrad, at the First United Methodist Church in Royal Oak,...

Dianna Rusnell

Dianna Rusnell

Jan 29, 2014

Dianna L. Rusnell, 74, of Alba passed away January 29, 2014 at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. Dianna was born February 17, 1939 in Paducah, Kentucky, the daughter of Charles and Pauline Walker. She enjoyed crocheting, camping and traveling. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by four children, Perry (Jeanette) Rusnell, Cynthia (Thomas) Puckett, Ron Rusnell and Gina...

Elizabeth Schuckel

Elizabeth Schuckel

Jan 28, 2014

Elizabeth "Betty" Schuckel, 83, of Bellaire, passed away on January 28, 2014 at Munson Medical Center. Betty was born on July 21, 1930, in Detroit, the daughter of George and Margaret (Tobin) Renkes. Betty was a Bellaire resident since 1988 where she moved from Dearborn. While living in Bellaire, she was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church where...

Paul Lahti

Paul Lahti

Jan 28, 2014

No services are planned at this time.

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