Apr 15, 2014

Michael A. LaPeer, 61, of East Jordan, passed away on April 15, 2014 at his home.

Mike was born on November 29, 1952, in Petoskey, the son of August and Isabell (Fuller) LaPeer.

Mike enjoyed many outdoor activities, especially, fishing, hunting, camping and mushroom hunting.

He was a member of the Boyne...

Apr 15, 2014

Carol L. Alspaugh, 77, of Alden passed away April 15, 2014 at her home. She was born November 22, 1936 in Eau Clare, to Donald and Irene (Ostrum) Kendall. On May 28, 1955 in Otsego she married Donald Alspaugh. Also surviving are Rex (Sharon) Alspaugh of Mancelona, Pam Linderleaf of Alden and Alec Alspaugh of Grand Rapids; two...

Apr 14, 2014

Earl I. Shafer, Jr., 69 of Central Lake, died April 14, 2014 at Munson Medical Care Center in Traverse City.

He was born March 17, 1945 in Ypsilanti, the son of Earl and Lucille (Towler) Shafer Sr. Earl served in the US Army, 1st Infantry at Ft. Riley, KS and also spent time stationed in Germany....

Apr 11, 2014

Virginia Brett Vogt Vance, 91, long-time resident of East Jordan, died Friday, April 11, 2014 at Autumn Joy Assisted Living Facility in Hayes Township.

She was born August 3, 1922 in Grand Ledge to Harrison and Blanche (Brett) Vogt.

She graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1939 and from Michigan State College in 1943...

Apr 9, 2014

Carol Rae McPherson, 77, of Traverse City, passed away April 9, 2014, at Munson Medical Center, with her loving family at her side. Carol was born February 9, 1937, in Yuma, Michigan to Ernest and Blanche (Voorheis) Paul. The family lived in Pompeii, Ithaca, Ashley, and Elsie before moving to Charlevoix in 1946. Carol graduated from Charlevoix High School...

Apr 8, 2014

Henry (Hank) Joseph Colombo, 29, of Bellaire, Michigan died April 8, 2014 at his home. He was born January 17, 1985 in Jackson, Wyoming. Henry is survived by his parents, Jim and Therry Colombo of Bellaire, his older brother, Tony (Rapid City) and his younger sister, Margaret (Sandy, Utah). Henry is also survived by his grandparents, Joe and Gerry...

Apr 7, 2014

Helen I. Hughey, 87, of Bellaire, passed away on April 7, 2014 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. Helen was born on October 14, 1926, in Gladwin, MI, the daughter of Benjamin and Eunice (Heller) Ottgen. Helen was an Antrim County resident most of her life. She was a past member of the Antrim Church of Christ in Mancelona...

Apr 7, 2014

Samuel C. Burnell Jr, 86, of Grayling passed away April 7, 2014 at his home. A Celebration of Life Service will be at a later date in Florida. The Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes is serving the family.

Apr 6, 2014

Wilma W. Penfold, 91, of Atwood, died Sunday, April 6, 2014 at her daughter's home in Norwood Township.

She was born September 12, 1922 in Banks Township to Jacob and Engberdena (VanderHeide) Veenstra

On September 4, 1944 she married Darwin P. Penfold in Banks Township where they made their home. Mr. Penfold died in 2001....

Apr 5, 2014

Ida Fisher Caldemeyer, 96, of Bellaire, passed away on April 5, 2014 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

Ida was born on April 22, 1917, in Wenatchee, Washington, the daughter of Durward and Alida (Dearborn) Fisher.

Ida earned a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from the University of Maryland in 1938 and a Master...

Apr 5, 2014

James L. Oaklief, 91, of Bellaire, passed away on April 5, 2014 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

Jim was born in Bloomington, IL, to E.A. Oaklief and Besse Birch... ..which starts a great "family tree"! He was the second youngest of five children. He had three older sisters, two of which were twins and one...

Mar 23, 2014

CaSandra “Sandy” Hill, 66, of Bellaire, passed away on March 23, 2014 at her home.

Sandy was born on July 16, 1947 in Wyandotte, MI, the daughter of Don Sr. and Elizabeth (Imel) Ottgen.

Sandy was a resident of Bellaire for many years, was a member of the Antrim Community Church and had a...

Mar 22, 2014

Sadie N. Brooks, 95, of Sugar Land, TX, formerly of Ellsworth, passed away on March 22, 2014 at her home in Sugar Land.

Sadie was born on November 4, 1918, in Banks Township, MI, the daughter of Gerritt and Ida (VanderVeen) Nicola.

Sadie was a long time resident of Ellsworth then moved to Charlevoix...

Mar 15, 2014

Rosa Violet Klooster, 85, of Eastport died Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Eastport Village Care Home.

She was born July 13, 1928 in Bay City to Walter and Josephine (Clark) Ross.

On September 20, 1947 she married Henry E. ‘Bud’ Klooster in Norwood. They lived in Norwood, moving to Eastport in 1974. Henry died in...

Mar 15, 2014

Catherine D. Person, 97, of Eastport, formerly of Dearborn, passed away on March 15, 2014 at the Eastport Village Care Home. Catherine was born on October 8, 1916, in Albion, NE, the daughter of John and Eunice (Fusselman) Engelbert.

Catherine loved making doll clothes, cooking and playing bingo and cards. She had been a resident of...

Mar 14, 2014

Joyce H. Lenz, 82 of Bellaire formerly of Kaleva passed away March 14, 2014 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. Per her wishes, cremation will take place. No services are planned at this time. The Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes is handling the arrangements.

Mar 14, 2014

James L. Holton, 65, of Bellaire, passed away on March 14, 2014 at Munson Medical Center.

James was born on April 4, 1948, in Charlevoix, the son of Lloyd and Esther (Umlor) Holton.

James was a lifelong resident of Bellaire and was employed by Lamina Bronze for over 30 years. He drove school bus...

Mar 13, 2014

Donna M. Baibak, 87, of Bellaire, passed away on March 13, 2014 at her home. No services are planned. Arrangements are being handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Mar 12, 2014

June M. Berglund, 87, of Mancelona passed away March 12, 2014 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. June was born on May 22, 1926 in Fowlerville to Don and Hazel Johnson. She graduated from Howell High School in 1945. She worked at a dentist office and then was a seamstress in Howell. She married Harold Berglund in 1946...

Mar 8, 2014

Judith Ruth Flisnik, 71, of Central Lake, formerly of East Detroit, passed away on March 8, 2014 at her home with her family by her side. Judie was born on December 23, 1942, in Detroit, the daughter of Fredrick and Irene (McMorran) Stage. Judie was an avid Detroit Tigers fan as well as a life long Elvis fan. She...