Feb 5, 2012

Dorothy "Dotty" Warsow, of Vanderbilt, MI passed away peacefully in her sleep of natural causes, Sun. Feb. 5, 2012, at the age of 89. She was born June 17, 1922, in Detroit, the daughter of Russell and Gladys (Watkinson) Watrous. Dotty was an accomplished musician. She played the organ, piano and accordion. She shared her passion for music with...

Feb 5, 2012

Francis (Frank) Joseph Kern Sr., age 89, passed away Feb. 5, 2012 at his winter home in Palm Springs, CA. He was born in Detroit and graduated with honors from Catholic Central H.S. where he was also captain of the football team. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.S. and Masters in Education and played Center...

Feb 3, 2012

Barbara Jo Moore, 48, of Mancelona, passed away February 3, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. Barbara was born June 12, 1963 in Bellaire, the daughter of Francis and Arlene (Muma) Moore. She loved the outdoors and spending time with her family. On September 17, 2011, in Mancelona, she married Richard Kler who survives her. Also surviving...

Jan 28, 2012

BETTY "FOLSOM" THORNBURG, 85, of Echo Township, died on January 28, 2012 at Munson Medical Center. Betty was born on October 9, 1926 in Echo Township, the daughter of Russell and Cecile (Bradshaw) Fisher. Betty was a lifelong resident of Echo Township and was an active, lifetime member of the Pleasant Valley Free Methodist Church. She worked at Meadow...

Jan 24, 2012

Betty Lou Murray, 81 of Echo Township, died peacefully at her daughter's home in Gaylord, Tues. Jan. 24, 2012. She was born Jan. 6, 1931, in South Arm Township, the daughter of Harry and Nellie (Brooks) Dougherty. Betty was a founding member of the Central Lake VFW Post #6985 Ladies Auxiliary and retired from Texas Instruments after 20 years...

Jan 23, 2012

Lynne B. Schauer, 72, of Kalkaska, formerly of Central Lake and Bellaire, died on January 23, 2012 at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center Long Term Care. No services are planned. Private burial will take place in Southern Cemetery, Central Lake Township next to her late husband Jeffrey Schauer. Arrangements are being handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral...

Jan 23, 2012

SCOTT D. BATTERBEE, 51, of Kalkaska, died on January 23, 2012 at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. No services are planned. Arrangements are being handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Jan 22, 2012

THEODORE SCHNITZ, 86, of Derwood, MD., formerly of Central Lake, died on Jan. 22, 2012 in Derwood, Maryland. He was born Oct. 6, 1925, in Pasadena, California. Ted and his wife Evelyn owned and operated Bass Cove Cabins in Central Lake for many years and had been permanent residents for 20 years in Central Lake until Evelyn's passing in...

Jan 22, 2012

Richard Charles Laney of Bellaire, Michigan passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan. Richard "Dick" Laney was born October 23, 1923 in Little Falls, Minnesota. After an honorable discharge from the Navy, Dick pursued a long distinguished career as a real estate broker.

Dick married Rose Gackle August 8th 1970 in...

Jan 21, 2012

MABLE L. WATKINS, 85, of Central Lake, died on January 21, 2012 at Grand Traverse Pavilions. Mable was born on October 27, 1926, in Central Lake, the daughter of Clarence "Sid" and Martha (DeForest) Patton. Mable was a lifelong resident of Central Lake and was employed by Bachmann's Store, Shanty Creek and was a waitress at Helen's CafAC. in...

Jan 16, 2012

JACK "JACKIE" BEDELL CLARK, 41, of Bellaire, passed away Monday, January 16 at home with his mother at his side. Jackie was born February 11, 1970 in Traverse City, Michigan, he was adopted 3 days later by Jere and Ruth Clark. Jackie started to attend school in Traverse City at a young age and because of this, Ruthie started...

Jan 11, 2012

Eugene W. Dunning, 77, of Mancelona, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, Memory Care Unit. Gene was born February 5, 1934 in Flint, MI., the son of Elmer and Ruby Dunning. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Martha Dunning. He is also survived by two daughters, Pamela (Rod) Vesey of Mancelona...

Jan 11, 2012

Donald E. Marsh Jr., 73, of Pullman, formerly of Stevensville, MI died peacefully, Wed. Jan. 11, 2012 with his wife at his side. He was born July 27, 1938 in Royal Oak, the son of Donald E. Sr. and Annabelle (Farnwalt) Marsh. The family moved to Central Lake when Don was young where he lived until his early twenties....

Dec 22, 2011

DONNA J. LOCKMAN, 69, of Bellaire, died on December 22, 2011 at her home.

Donna was born on January 24, 1942, in Bellaire, the daughter of Lloyd and Esther (Umlor) Holton.

Donna was a lifelong resident of Bellaire and enjoyed gardening, boating and riding in her "old car".

Her greatest love was her grandchildren, she enjoyed...

Dec 20, 2011

Darline Youmans, 82, of Central Lake, died Tues. Dec. 20, 2011 at Munson Medical Center, Traverse City. She was born Mar. 5, 1929 in Central Lake the daughter of Orson and Eva Mae (McDowell) Barber. Darlene lived most of her life in Central Lake and worked for Central Lake Industries for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her...

Dec 20, 2011

Ruth H. Bainum, 82, lifelong resident of Central Lake, died peacefully Tues. Dec. 20, 2011 at Bortz Health Care in Petoskey. She was born Aug. 26, 1929 in Pontiac, the daughter of John and Josephine (Kortanek) Rogers. Ruth enjoyed and was very knowledgeable in vintage clothing from the 1800's, 1900's, 1920's, & 1930's. She was proud to share that...

Dec 17, 2011

Muriel Jean McClelland, 78, of Bellaire, passed away December 17, 2011 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. Muriel was born February 23, 1933 in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, to John and Mable (Gilchrist) Dickson. Muriel and her husband Bob, who met in Bellaire in 1941 were members at Church in the Hills for 11 years. Muriel was very active in...

Dec 14, 2011

Andy Lynn Shepard, 36, of Mancelona, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2011. Andy was born in Traverse City, Michigan, the son of Bonnie and Ted Shepard. Andy is survived by his loving son River Shepard of Central Lake; mother Bonnie Shepard of Mancelona; sister Shawna Shepard of Mancelona; brother Ted Shepard of Munising; grandmother Arvilla Shepard of Alba; niece...

Dec 11, 2011

Pamela Jean Allen, 49, of Mancelona, died December 11, 2011. She is survived by three children Brandon (Jessica) Pechette of Fayetville, NC., Neil Allen Pechette of Toledo, OH., and Kaysi Lee Allen of Oklahoma. Also surviving are two grandchildren; her mother and step father Barbara and Bill Conway of Mancelona, MI; two brothers Kurt and Dave; and friends. Funeral...

Dec 9, 2011

Mary Kay McDuffie, nee Unger, 76, went home to be with our Lord on December 9, 2011 at home surrounded by her family. Born October 17, 1935 in Detroit, to Jack and Katherine (McCutcheon) Unger, Mary Kay moved to Bellaire as a young child and graduated from Bellaire High School in 1954. She then attended Michigan State University. She...