Oct 4, 2013

Betty Jo Hudson passed away peacefully on October 4, 2013 at the age of 82. Born in Muncie, Indiana she was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Lottie Hudson, her brother, Bob and sister-in-law, Wilma. She is survived by her life partner, Barbara Young, nephew, Jim (Louise) Hudson, nieces Ruth Ann (Jim) Upchurch, Patricia (Dave) Causemaker, Cynthia...

Oct 4, 2013

Theola Elzinga, 88, of Atwood died Friday, October 4, 2013, at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix. She was born March 7, 1925 in Banks Township to Wesley and Hattie (Zylstra) Veenstra. On August 10, 1968 she married Henry A "Hank" Elzinga in Atwood where they made their home. Hank died in 2005. Theola taught first grade at Ellsworth Community...

Sep 29, 2013

James A. Nevers Sr., 77, of Elmira, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2013 at his home. Jim was born July 3, 1936 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Arthur and Helen Nevers. Jim retired as a Setup Man from General Motors in Toledo, Ohio for 34 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Most of all, his pride and joy...

Sep 27, 2013

MaryAnn Maddison, 89, of Central Lake, died peacefully, Fri. Sept. 28, 2013 at Highland Hospice House. She was born Sept. 17, 1924 in Doniphan, MO, the third of seven children to Dolly (McKinney) and Emmett Trowbridge. MaryAnn grew up on various farms in Southfield. In 1942 she went to San Antonio, TX to marry Carlton Everett. After the war...

Sep 24, 2013

Russell C. Graves, 81, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Central Lake, died Tuesday, September 24, 2013. He was born Feb. 2, 1932, in Ann Arbor, the son of Ralph and Jean (Wallace) Graves. Russ was a 1950 graduate of Albion High School. On Aug. 17, 1952, in Albion, he married Jean Marie Ford, who preceded him in death....

Sep 22, 2013

Omer L. Foret, 90, of Williamsburg, died Sunday, September 22, 2013 at Munson Medical Center. He was born April 5, 1923 in River Rouge, the son of Julius and Emma (VanMaele) Foret. Omer proudly served in the US Army during World War II. He was a graduate of the University of Detroit and Wayne State where he earned his...

Sep 20, 2013

June A. Griffore, 79, of Mancelona, passed away September 20, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on June 15, 1934 in Mancelona, the daughter of Lloyd and Marion Lockman.

June was a blessing to her family as well as to many in her community. She was gifted with a variety of artistic...

Sep 17, 2013

Douglas G. Sexton, 59, of Bellaire died peacefully, Sept. 17, 2013 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. He was born May 19, 1954 in Bellaire the son of Eugene and Nancy (Blasidell) Sexton. Doug lived life to the fullest and was always a very kind and generous person. He loved kids and always had time to share with them....

Sep 14, 2013

Earl N. Beckner Sr., 75, of Mancelona passed away September 14, 2013 at his home. Earl was born in Trout Lake, MI on June 30, 1938, the son of Roy and Hilda Beckner. He had such a big heart. He was such a giver and enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by four sons, Daniel Beckner...

Sep 13, 2013

Patricia L. Saganek 76, of East Jordan died Friday, September 13, 2013 at her home. She was born January 26, 1937 in South Arm Twp. to Charles and Ruth (Hammond) Looze. On December 26, 1981 she married Donald Saganek in East Jordan where they made their home. Mr Saganek died June 4, 2011. Mrs Saganek enjoyed geneology, bingo, bowling,...

Sep 11, 2013

Kenneth Forster, 62, of Central Lake, passed away on September 11, 2013 at his home. Memorial services will take place on Friday, September 13, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Interment will be in Southern Cemetery, Central Lake Township. Arrangements are being handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes....

Sep 10, 2013

Jennie L. White, 48, of Texas, formerly of Kewadin, passed away on September 10, 2013. Jennie was a commercial airline pilot, she enjoyed Kravmagaw self defense classes, shooting pistols and four-wheeling in Texas. She is survived by her husband Keener White, her parents Robert (Emma) Meyland of Orlando, Fla., and a sister Mary (Richard) Mason of College Station, TX....

Sep 10, 2013

Geraldine M. Powell, 90, of Mancelona, passed away September 10, 2013 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. A Memorial service will be Monday, September 23, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at the Antrim Church of Christ. The Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral is handling the arrangements.

Sep 10, 2013

Herbert Lee Hoose Jr., 56, of Rapid City, passed away September 10, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born September 2, 1957 in Bellaire, the son of Herbert Sr and Carroll Hoose. Herbert worked as a truck driver for many years. He enjoyed spending time with family, horseback riding, fishing, hunting and anything outdoors. On...

Sep 10, 2013

MaryBeth Hubert, 70, of Mancelona, passed away September 10, 2013 at Munson Medical Center. MaryBeth was born April 2, 1943 in Chanhassen, Minnesota, the daughter of William and Henrietta Hullsiek. She is survived by her husband, Alan Hubert; children, Marna (Kevin) Robertson, Karen (Milo) Tobias and Dana (Brian) O'Dell all of Mancelona; step-son, Shawn Hubert of Kalkaska; sister, Gretchen...

Sep 4, 2013

Daniel L. Atkinson, 72, of Mancelona, passed away September 4, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 20, 1941 in Mancelona, the son of Arley and Melvena Atkinson. He enjoyed snowmobiling and spending time outdoors with family and friends. He and his wife attended St. Anthony Catholic Church for many years. On September 3,...

Sep 4, 2013

Robert E. Hoeksema Robert E. Hoeksema, 69, of Kalkaska, died Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born May 3, 1944 in Banks Township to Gerrit and Henrietta (Potter) Hoeksema. Bob worked at the East Jordan Iron Works throughout his working years. He lived in East Jordan and Charlevoix before moving to Kalkaska....

Sep 4, 2013

Richard J. Fyan, 75, of Central Lake, passed away on September 4, 2013 at his home. Dick was a Central Lake resident most of his life and was a long-time member of the Grace Community Church. He was employed by DE-STA-CO in Central Lake for 30 years and would often be found going on walks around town and talking...

Sep 1, 2013

Florence DeWitt, 87, of Bellaire, died at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility, Sun. Sept. 1, 2013. She was born Sept. 2, 1925 in Central Lake, the daughter of Charlie and Blanche (Rodgers) Brown. Florence lived and worked in the Detroit area most of her life. She loved to do crafts and has helped many others learn her special skills...

Aug 30, 2013

Lloyd G. Berriman Sr., 93, of Bellaire, passed away on August 30, 2013 at his home. Lloyd was born on December 12, 1919, the son of Peter and Ann (Stevens) Berriman. Lloyd grew up in Calumet, MI., in the Upper Peninsula, then went on to serve in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was employed by the...