OBITUARIES

OBITUARIES


Gary Armstrong Sr.

Gary Armstrong Sr.

Jun 30, 2024

It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of our beloved Gary Clayton Armstrong Sr. At the age of 82. He was born to Leo and Hazel Armstrong on Halloween day 1941. 

Gary was a graduate of Clarkston high school in 1959. He joined the coast guard with his brother Ronald and served 4 years. He was...

Geraldine "Gerri" Bean

Geraldine "Gerri" Bean

Jun 29, 2024

Geraldine (Gerri) Bean went to be with our Lord and Savior on June 29, 2024. She is survived by her husband Stan and her children Daniel Bean (Robin), Suzanne Bean Smith, David Bean (Lori) and Molly Grabowski (Ron). She is also survived by three siblings Phyllis Pawelski, Lee Daniel and Linda Daniel Torr and predeceased by her father Gerald W...

James "Joe" Kilmartin

James "Joe" Kilmartin

Jun 26, 2024

James Joseph “Joe” Kilmartin, 97, of Charlevoix Michigan passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 26th 2024 at Boulder Park Terrace. Joe was born in Caledonia, Michigan on June 22nd 1927 to Helen and Edmond Kilmartin. 

He was the middle of three brothers. Joe left home to join the Navy in May 1945. He spent a large portion of his Naval career...

Doyle Warner

Doyle Warner

Jun 26, 2024

Doyle Everet Warner, Jr., aged 74, passed away on June 26, 2024 at his home in Boyne City. He was born on February 8th, 1950 to Doyle L. and Bernice (Stone) Warner and was the oldest of nine children. He graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1968 and resided in northern Michigan for the majority of his life where he...

Ramona Gates

Ramona Gates

Jun 26, 2024

Ramona Dawn Gates, 69, of Elmira, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 26 at home. Ramona was born May 26, 1955 in Pontiac, MI to James and Grace (Williams) McGinnis. 

Ramona was a people person with a great personality. She loved animals and enjoyed having pets and hunting. In her younger years she liked going to the casino,...

Avis Steil "Frye"

Avis Steil "Frye"

Jun 24, 2024

Avis Marie Steil "Frye", 83, formerly of Central Lake, passed away on June 24, 2024. She was born on March 29, 1941, in Echo Township, the daughter of Edwin and Mildred (Toby) LaVanway. 

No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements are in the care of the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com

Marvin "Jim" Elzinga Jr.

Marvin "Jim" Elzinga Jr.

Jun 21, 2024

PETOSKEY- Marvin James “Jim” Elzinga, 88, died Friday, June 21st, in Petoskey. He was born December 9th, 1935, in Ellsworth, the son of Marvin and Isabel Elzinga. He graduated from Ellsworth high school in 1952 and subsequently received a degree in accounting from Michigan State in 1956.

Jim Elzinga was defined by his career as an accountant, wedding photographer, and runner....

Joyce Marcotte

Joyce Marcotte

Jun 21, 2024

Joyce Ann Marcotte, 83 of East Jordan, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024 at McLaren Northern Michigan. She was born January 2, 1941 in Detroit, the daughter of Arnold and Violet (Groesbeck) Kliener.

Joyce loved the outdoors. She enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time in her garden too. She also liked going to lunch with her friends and swimming. Once the...

Aaron L. Coleman

Aaron L. Coleman

Jun 20, 2024

Aaron L. Coleman, 86, of Kewadin, passed away on June 20, 2024 at his home.

 He was born on December 17, 1937, in Central Lake, the son of Aaron S. and Dorothy B. (Zimmerman) Coleman.

 Aaron was the head baseball coach at Elk Rapids High School for 23 years, earning multiple coaching honors. He enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing, and making maple syrup.

 He...

Gerald Lee Frimodt

Gerald Lee Frimodt

Jun 20, 2024

Gerald Lee Frimodt, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully on June 20, 2024, in Lansing, MI. He was surrounded by his loving family during his final moments.

Gerald led a remarkable life full of dedication and service. He graduated from Bradley University in Peoria, IL with a Bachelor Degree, and he embarked on a distinguished 22-year career...

Peter Ance

Peter Ance

Jun 20, 2024

Peter D. “Lightning” Ance, 78, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Boulder Park Terrace. He was born on June 16, 1946, in Charlevoix, the son of Norman and Ruth (Hansen) Ance.

Peter graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1964 where he participated in basketball, football, ski club, varsity club, and Spanish club. He went on to...

Beatrice Chandler

Beatrice Chandler

Jun 18, 2024

Beatrice “Trisha” Chandler, 67, of Beaver Island, formerly of Gaylord, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, on Beaver Island. She was born on October 20, 1956, in Aarau, Switzerland, the daughter of Eugen and Dora (Stirnemann) WÓ“lti and the youngest sister to her brothers Eugen and Urs WÓ“lti. 

Trisha grew up in a single family home in GrÓ“nichen, Switzerland and...

Brian Russell

Brian Russell

Jun 17, 2024

Brian Keith Russell, 56, of Mancelona, passed away on June 17, 2024. He was born on September 8, 1967, in Ypsilanti, MI, the son of Elzie and Lynnette (Smulterowicz) Russell.

No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements are in the care of the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Sign his online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com

Gregory Jahnke

Gregory Jahnke

Jun 16, 2024

GREGORY JAMES JAHNKE 

October 12,1963 – June 16,2024 

In the evening on Father’s Day June 16, 2024, Greg Jahnke passed away peacefully at Mclaren Hospital in Petoskey MI, surrounded by family and love. Greg was diagnosed with terminal metastatic lung cancer in 2022, he fought as long as he could, until his body had nothing left to give, but he never lost...

Quintin Walker

Quintin Walker

Jun 14, 2024

Quintin Allen Walker, "Gookoosh" in Ojibwe, passed away June 14th, 2024. He was born in Charlevoix MI on April 16, 1937. He graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1956 where he excelled in football, basketball, and track. He loved all kinds of sports, fishing and the game of golf. His bucket list of The Old Course was crossed off with...

Michael Allen Kurburski

Michael Allen Kurburski

Jun 13, 2024

Michael Allen Kurburski, 69, of Central Lake, passed away June 13, 2024, at his home. Michael was born January 18, 1955 in Petoskey to George and Shirley (McDonald) Kurburski. 

 Michael enjoyed working on cars and going to the races. He worked at Parks Auto in Charlevoix for many years. 

 Surviving are his children Jessica Kurburski of Central Lake and Alan M. Kurburski...

Shelley Ann DeYoung

Shelley Ann DeYoung

Jun 12, 2024

Shelley Ann DeYoung, a cherished wife, mother, Mimi, and pillar of her community, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 12, 2024, in Coopersville, MI, at the age of 60. She was born on December 17, 1963, in Holland, MI, to Ron and Helen Bakker.

Shelley leaves behind her loving husband, Tim DeYoung, and their children: Jordan (Michael Lamoreaux), Morgan...

Mary Renee Shelson

Mary Renee Shelson

Jun 12, 2024

Mary R. Shelson, 69 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at home.  She was born August 27, 1954 on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the daughter of Robert and Margery (Parr) Shelson. 

For many years she delivered the newspaper in Gaylord and the surrounding areas.  Mary enjoyed working in her garden and also camping in her younger years.  

She is...

Roger Postmus

Roger Postmus

Jun 11, 2024

Roger Wendell Postmus, 92, of Charlevoix, passed away on June 11, 2024. He was born on December 30, 1931, in Plainwell, MI. He was a proud veteran and served his country in the U.S. Navy.A full obituary will be posted in the near future.Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.Sign his online guestbook at...

Barbara E Tyle

Barbara E Tyle

Jun 10, 2024

Barbara Ellen Tyle passed away with loving family at her side on June 10th. Joining the love of her life, Dave, who she has desperately missed for 16 years and is now most definitely at peace with. 

 She was a force to be reckoned with, and lived and loved “her way” right up to the very end. Barbara, also known as...

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