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Vernard Williams

Vernard Williams

Oct 24, 2011

Vernard W. Williams, 84, of Bellaire, died Mon. Oct. 24, 2011 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. He was born Mar. 29, 1927, in Bellaire, the son of Charles Andrew and Ermine Edna (Wright) Williams. Vern attended Bellaire High School thru 10th grade and then went into the U.S. Navy. After 8yrs of service including WWII, he was honorably...

Lyman Siboloski

Lyman Siboloski

Oct 24, 2011

Lyman H. Siboloski, 71, of Mancelona passed away October 24, 2011. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. The funeral will be held at the Rupp Funeral Home in Monroe Michigan. Please sign Lymans guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com

Steven Klersy

Steven Klersy

Oct 22, 2011

Steven E. Klersy, 57, of Mancelona, passed away October 22, 2011. Steven was born in Dearborn, Michigan on August 23, 1954 to the son of Edward and Ann Marie Klersy. Steven worked for MICHCON for many years. He enjoyed shooting guns, boating, camping, and the outdoors. He resided in Mancelona for the past 18 years. On September 29, 1997,...

Darlene Schneider

Darlene Schneider

Oct 17, 2011

Darlene P. Schneider, 79, of Gaylord, passed away October 17, 2011. The burial will be in Grand Rapids held privately.

R. Williamson

R. Williamson

Oct 13, 2011

Richard "Dale" Williamson, 76 of Bellaire, died peacefully, Thurs. Oct. 13, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 14, 1935 in Stoddard County, Missouri, the son of Herma Barker. At 15 yrs of age Dale joined the U.S. Army. Two years later upon learning that he was so young he was asked to leave but walked...

Laurene Tomczak

Laurene Tomczak

Oct 7, 2011

Laurene Therese Tomczak, 50, of East Jordan, died Friday, October 7, 2011 at Hiland Cottages in Petoskey. She was born September 30, 1961 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Joseph and Dolores (Hartman) Tomczak. Laurene was a waitress at Mountain Jacks in Farmington Hills and was employed for Cherry Lanes in Dearborn Heights for many years. She attended Holy...

Donald Williams, Sr

Donald Williams, Sr

Oct 7, 2011

Donald E. Williams, Sr., 81, of Mancelona, passed away Friday, October 7, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family. Donald was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 30, 1929, the son of George and Julia Williams. Don was the Scout Master of the Boy Scouts, on the board of the Mancelona Health Clinic and the Parent Teachers Organizers....

Frank Jankowski

Frank Jankowski

Oct 6, 2011

Frank Jankowski, age 62, died October 6, 2011. He was born November 17, 1948. Loving husband of Janis. Dear father of Jeffrey (Nicole) Jankowski, John (Renee) Neuman and Joseph (Kara) Neuman. Cherished grandfather of Joshua Jankowski, Jacob Neuman, Jesse Neuman, Jenna Jankowski, Taylor Neuman and Aubree Neuman. He is survived by siblings, David Jankowski, Sherry Motto, Richard Brown, Robert...

Norman Wilks

Norman Wilks

Oct 2, 2011

Norman D. Wilks, 77, lifelong resident of Mancelona, completed his journey here on earth and went to spend eternity with his Savior, Sunday, October 2, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 31, 1934 in Mancelona the son of Homer D. and Edith E. (Peterson) Wilks. Norm graduated from Mancelona High School in 1952 and proudly...

Dorothy Peebles

Dorothy Peebles

Sep 29, 2011

Dorothy May "Dottie" Peebles, 73 of Bellaire, formerly of Ellsworth, was taken suddenly from her loved ones, Thurs. Sept. 29, 2011. She was born May 23, 1938, in Flint, the daughter of Gilbert A. and Margaret L. (Comstock) Fisher. Dottie loved spending time with her family. They were the most important people in her life. She enjoyed bingo, going...

Shawn Day

Shawn Day

Sep 27, 2011

Shawn L. Day, 43, of Kalkaska, died Tues. Sept. 27, 2011 at home. A memorial service will be held Sat. Oct. 8, at 2 pm at the Torch Lake Assembley of God Church, in Rapid City.

Perry Mills

Perry Mills

Sep 25, 2011

Perry V. Mills, 90, of Bellaire, died Sept. 25, 2011 at home. He was born Oct. 16, 1920, in Manvel, ND, the son of Francis J. Sr. and Mary M. (Peterson)Mills. Perry was a prominate business man. When asked what he did he'd reply "hard work". He owned 3 redimix plants; "Mills Concrete Products" in Bellaire, Mancelona, and Kalkaska....

Paul Kresnak

Paul Kresnak

Sep 25, 2011

Paul J. Kresnak, 92, of Mancelona, passed away September 25, 2011, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. He was born on July 1, 1919, in Mancelona, MI, the son of Michael and Mary Kresnak. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and then worked as a builder for many years. He was a lifelong member at...

David Huysen

David Huysen

Sep 24, 2011

On September 24, 2011, David Carl Van Huysen passed away in Central Lake, Michigan, surrounded by his adoring family. David died from a cancer called Mesothelioma. David lived with his wife and two daughters in Kentwood, Michigan from 1970-2004. He worked at Pine Rest Christian Hospital as a Rehabilitation Counselor for 23 years, enhancing the quality of life for...

Harry Eckler

Harry Eckler

Sep 23, 2011

Harry "Bud" Herbert Eckler, 85, of Mancelona, went home to be with the Lord September 23, 2011. Bud was a member of the American Legion and Veterans Council along with serving in World War II. He was a Decon at the Church of Christ, worked for the Antrim County Road Commission for 33 years and was an avid sportsman....

Logan McDonough

Logan McDonough

Sep 20, 2011

Logan Marie McDonough, 15, of Cedar, died unexpectedly Tues. Sept. 20, 2011. She was born Oct. 5, 1995 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Todd J. and Julie C. (Jarvie) McDonough. Logan was an extremely smart and friendly sophomore at Glen Lake High School. She enjoyed playing soccer and spending time with her friends. She also enjoyed babysitting and...

Nancy Oliverius

Nancy Oliverius

Sep 20, 2011

Nancy E. Oliverius, 86, of Central Lake, died Tues. Sept. 20, 2011 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. She was born June 27, 1925, in Greenup County, KY, the daughter of Joseph and Sarah Anne (McDowell) Payton. Nancy worked for many years at Ward Baking Company in Detroit. Upon moving to Central Lake she started working as a matron at...

Marie Evans

Marie Evans

Sep 19, 2011

Marie Charle Evans of Bellaire, Michigan, formerly of Largo, Florida and Ann Arbor, Michigan, aged 85, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of September 19, 2011. She lives on in the loving memories of all who knew her as a kind and gentle soul. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melville B. Evans, her...

Irene Miller

Irene Miller

Sep 18, 2011

Irene K. Miller, 86, of Bellaire, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2011 surrounded by her family. Irene was born May 6, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Chas and Ida Kemp. Irene and her husband Keith were active at Hope Lutheran Church in Bellaire for many years. She enjoyed spending time at Lake Superior and camping. Most of...

Darrell Shattuck

Darrell Shattuck

Sep 11, 2011

Darrell E. Shattuck, 73, of Alba, passed away September 11, 2011. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes is handling the arrangements.

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