Hazel Dickson

Nov 22, 2012

Hazel M. Dickson, 100, of Alden died peacefully, Thurs. Nov. 22, 2012 at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, Long Term Care. She was born June 1, 1912, in Comfort, the daughter of Charles and Louisa (Breece) Smith. Hazel was an active lifelong member of the Alden United Methodist Church. She enjoyed spending her time helping and volunteering there. She was...

Marguerite Stokes

Nov 22, 2012

Marguerite Stokes, 103, of East Jordan, died on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22, 2012 at her home, the same address where she was born. She was born October 1, 1909 in South Arm Township, the daughter of Samuel E. and Maggie Ann (Waggoner) Rogers. She graduated from East Jordan High School in 1926. She took two years of college...

Roger Crawford

Nov 21, 2012

Roger W. Crawford, 68, of Mancelona, died on Nov. 21, 2012 at Lakes of the North, Mancelona. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. A full obituary will be posted in the near future.

Pamela Knorr

Nov 21, 2012

Pamela Lee Knorr, 59, of Alba, died peacefully, Wed. Nov. 21, 2012 at home. She was born May 2, 1953 in Alma, the daughter of James and Ramona (LaCross) Huntoon. Pam loved spending time with her grandkids and family. She enjoyed going to the casino and playing the lottery. Pam also enjoyed crafts and talking to everyone. On July...

Laverne Pulsipher

Nov 16, 2012

Laverne O. Pulsipher, 77, of Mancelona, passed away November 16, 2012 at his home.

No services are planned at this time. The Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes is handling the arrangements.

Ronald Conway

Nov 15, 2012

Ronald Russell Conway, aged 68, of Mancelona, died November 15, 2012 at home. He was born March 17, 1944 to the late John L. and Margaret E. (Boroff) Conway. He married Diane DePeel, also of Mancelona, on December 16, 1971. Ron loved his vegetable garden, evenings spent at the restaurant with friends, and annual trips to Wakami Lake in...

Charles Bushard

Nov 14, 2012

Charles E. Bushard, 87, of Mancelona, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at Munson Medical Center. He was born May 11, 1925 in Elmira, the son of Leon and Alice (Lair) Bushard. Charles is survived by his daughter, Delores Braman; three grandchildren, Biff Braman, Rick Braman and Deana Bushard; six great-grandchildren, Matt, Miranda, Charlie, Ricky, Jennifer, Martin Braman and...

Joyce Woods

Nov 13, 2012

Joyce L. Woods, 73, of Mancelona, passed away November 13, 2012 at Tendercare in Gaylord. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes is serving the family.

David Swikoski

Nov 13, 2012

David J. Swikoski, 64, of Mancelona, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Munson Hospice House. David was born March 18, 1948 in St. Joseph, the son of John and Loretta Swikoski. David proudly served his country in the United States Army and then the United States Navy for several years. He enjoyed woodworking and having coffee with his...

Marc Woltzen

Nov 11, 2012

Marc C. Woltzen, 62, died at home on Nov. 11, 2012. He was born May 17, 1950, in Peoria Il. to Marcia (Thummel) and Herschel Woltzen, (Chesterfield, MO). He received a doctorate of Psychology from Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Marc spent many years helping people in his profession and was very passionate about his job. He was most...

Donna Lee

Nov 10, 2012

Donna M. Lee, 88, of Mancelona, passed away November 10, 2012 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. Donna was born May 5, 1924 in Mancelona, the daughter of Harley and Luella Holderman. Donna attended St. Anthony Catholic Church for many years. She proudly was a "Rosie the Riveter" in WWII as she was married for three days before her...

Z. Smyth

Nov 8, 2012

Z. Katherine Smyth, 93, of Mancelona, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Cherry Hill Haven of Kalkaska. Katherine was born February 17, 1919 in Kalkaska, the daughter of Arthur and Ina Carlisle. Katherine graduated from Mancelona High School in 1936. She then went to college for a teaching degree. She was a teacher for 32 years in Michigan,...

Mary Yettaw

Nov 8, 2012

Mary Wilma Watrous Yettaw passed away Nov. 8, 2012 at the age of 91. Wilma was born Jan. 27, 1921 in Alden the daughter of Lois and Floyd Slocum. She resided in Antrim County for most of her life. Wilma was born into a family that helped settle Antrim County in the 1800's. At the age of 13 Wilma...

Irene Wildfong

Nov 8, 2012

Irene Effie Wildfong, 93, of Mancelona passed away peacefully Thursday, November 8, 2012 surrounded by her family. She was born o January 11, 1919 in Carter County, Kentucky to Louis Archie and Ethel G. Alexander. The family moved to Mancelona when she was 11 years old. She married Harold E. Wildfong November 10, 1945 after his duty in the...

Melvin Straight

Nov 5, 2012

Melvin Roy Straight, 63, of Mancelona, passed away November 5, 2012 at his home. Melvin was born October 11, 1949 in Chipley, Florida, the son of Wesley and Rose Straight. Melvin graduated from Mancelona High School in 1968. Soon after graduating, he started his career with the Antrim County Road Commission and retired with 37 years of service. He...

Roy Rains

Nov 1, 2012

Roy L. Rains, 83, of Ellsworth, died Thurs. Nov. 1, 2012 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. No services are planned at this time. Arrangments have been handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Judy Sanders-Todd

Oct 27, 2012

Judith K. Sanders-Todd, 65, of Fife Lake, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Munson Medical Center. Judy was born May 3, 1947 in Pontiac, the daughter of Gordon and Charlotte (Miller) Blanchard. Judy retired from Mancelona Public Schools as a Secretary for the Superintendent and from the Grand Traverse Courthouse Juvenile Division. She was involved with the Voting...

M. Plichta

Oct 22, 2012

M. ELLA PLICHTA, 85, of Petoskey, formerly of Bellaire, passed away on October 22, 2012 at Sunnybank in Petoskey. Ella was born on November 14, 1926, in Northeast, Maryland, the daughter of John and Laura (Chandley) Wigton. Ella had lived in Farmington for 28 years before moving to Bellaire upon her retirement. She had resided in Bellaire for 30...

Sally Skinkle

Oct 20, 2012

SALLY J. SKINKLE, 77, of Bellaire and Florida, passed away on October 20, 2012 at her home. Sally was born on March 21, 1935 in Southfield, MI., the daughter of Edward and Cecilia (Horvath) McMahon. Sally was a resident of Bellaire and Florida for many years. Proir to retirement, she owned and operated Dels Landscaping/Irrigation along with her husband...

Russell Mikesell

Oct 19, 2012

Russell T. Mikesell, 66 of Central Lake died Friday, October 19, 2012 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 10:00 AM at Hastings Funeral Home in Ellsworth. A full obituary will follow.