Alberta Cody
Nov 2, 2010
Alberta A. "Bert" Cody, 85, formerly of Traverse City but most recently of Mancelona, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, November 2, 2010 at her home in the loving arms of her daughter Sherry. Bert was born on September 20, 1925 in Bay City, MI., the daughter of John and Mary Bowden who preceded her in death. Bert attended Kalkaska...

Thomas Bacon
Oct 30, 2010
Thomas E. Bacon, 65 of Central Lake, died peacefully at home Sat. Oct. 30, 2010. He was born Feb. 21, 1945 in Traverse City, the son of Norman and Rose Ann (Passquale) Bacon. Tom enjoyed ice fishing, building rustic furniture, and making maple syrup. He also loved to read and play cards. On May 22, 1965, in Detroit, he...
Charlie Dann
Oct 28, 2010
CHARLES I. DANN, 92, of Mancelona, went to be with his Lord on October 28, 2010 at Munson Medical Center. Charlie was born on June 1, 1918 in Howard City, MI., the son of Ivan and Hilda (Johnson) Dann. Charlie and his wife Olga came to Mancelona in 1948 and have lived here ever since. Charlie was the Pastor...

Jeanne Trendle
Oct 27, 2010
Jeanne A. Trendle of Eastport, was taken by our Lord on October 27, 2010 from Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. Jeanne was born on June 30, 1928, in Ludington and was preceded in death by her parents Mabel and Erwin Koepsell and a brother Donald Koepsell. She is survived by her husband of 26, years walter trendle...
Robert Martin
Oct 25, 2010
Robert E. "Bob" Martin, 76, of Mancelona, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2010 at Munson Medical Center. Bob was born to the late James and Mildred (Mason) Martin on May 24, 1935 in Pontiac, Michigan. Bob resided in Mancelona for 12 years. He loved talking about politics and about his faith in Christ. He was an electrician for...
Marian Hocking
Oct 20, 2010
Marian R. Hocking, 76, of Central Lake, went home to be with her Lord Wed. Oct. 20, 2010. She was born Aug. 31, 1934 in Detroit, the daughter of John and Clara (Numbers) Johnson. Marian was a RNC and worked at the Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids for many years. In 1992 after moving to Central Lake she continued...

Geraldine Simunic
Oct 19, 2010
Geraldine M. Simunic, 88, of Mancelona, passed away October 19, 2010 at her home surrounded by her family. Geraldine resided in Bay City for most of her life and retired from Bay Regional Medical Center after 20 years. She is survived by her loving husband, Louis J. Simunic of 65 years; four children, John (Betty) Simunic of Mancelona, Kathleen...
Ruth Jean
Oct 18, 2010
Ruth I. Jean, 74, of Kalkaska, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2010 at her home surround by her loving family. Ruth was born on October 25, 1935 in Mancelona, the daughter of the late Gurden and Bertha (Webster) Miller. Ruth resided in Blue Lake Township since 1999 and was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Kalkaska....
Margaret Mortensen
Oct 18, 2010
Ninety-one-year-old Marg Mortensen of Alden, Michigan, affectionately known as Grandma Maudie, under gentle, loving care and the giving hands of her son, passed peacefully at her home on Monday, October 18, 2010, having fallen victim in the past few years to dementia. Those observing found comfort knowing she was unstressed and unaware of her inabilities associated with this disease....
Linda Lockhart
Oct 11, 2010
Linda S. Lockhart, 59, of Central Lake, died Monday, October 11, 2010, at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 25, 1951, the daughter of W.F. (Ham) and Eva Belle (Richards) Shiveline. Linda was a lifelong resident of Central Lake, graduating in 1969 as valedictorian. She was a loyal, dedicated employee and Director of...

Lloyd Webster
Oct 8, 2010
Lloyd F. "Pete" Webster, 92, of Bellaire, went to be with the Lord Friday, October 8, 2010 at Meadow Brook. Pete was born in Jennings, Michigan on October 6, 1918, the son of the late J.D. and Emma (Derror) Webster. In Pete's younger days he was a track star. He was a state champion in the 100 yard dash...

Richard Iser
Oct 8, 2010
Richard J. Iser, 79, of Mancelona, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2010 at Munson Medical Center. He was born on May 7, 1931 in Cumberland, Maryland, the son of the late Marshall and Eliza (Pinches) Iser. On June 23, 1951 he married Mary Ann Jones who survives. Also surviving are 3 children William Iser of Flint, Rick Iser...
Judy Root
Oct 7, 2010
Judy M. Root, 64, of Mancelona, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2010 surrounded by her family at home. Judy was born on March 26, 1946 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of late Stanley and Dorothy Minier. On March 1, 1996, she married Warren Root who survives. Also surviving are 2 children, Clint Rohde of Gaylord, Teresa (Mark) Haynes of...

Mary Toth
Oct 6, 2010
Mary Toth, 93, of Bellaire, formerly of Dearborn, died on October 6, 2010 at Munson Medical Center. Private burial will take place in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield. Arrangements are being handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Ward Cary
Oct 4, 2010
Ward Allen Cary, 73, of Central Lake passed away at home on Monday, October 4, 2010 surrounded by his family. He was born July 12, 1937 in Detroit, to the late Clarence and Eileen (Gunsolus) Cary. Ward spent his younger years in Detroit coming north to Central Lake every summer with his mother, brother Robert, and sister Doris to...
Michele Perpich
Oct 4, 2010
Michele "Mickey" Perpich, 54 of Central Lake and formerly of Traverse City, died Monday, October 4, 2010 at home after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was born May 20, 1956, in Holland, the daughter of Michael and Glenda(Plasman) Kiner. Mickey was an active member of the Resurrection Life Church in Traverse City where she donated her time...

Faye Corey
Oct 2, 2010
Faye L. Corey, 66, of Bellaire, died Saturday, October 2, 2010 at home. Cremation has taken place.

Lavon Weesner
Oct 2, 2010
Lavon Eugene Weesner, 76, of Mancelona, Michigan passed away Saturday, October 2, 2010 at Munson Medical Center. Lavon was born on October 25, 1933 in Marion, Indiana. He is survived by 8 children, Carol (Garry) Cooper of Mancelona, Steve Weesner of Muskegon, Mark Weesner of Mancelona, Tammy (Clyde) North of Alba, Sandy Stinson of Mancelona, Kimberly (Alan) Kucharek of...

Cheryl Hart
Sep 29, 2010
Cheryl A. Hart, 56, of Kalkaska Michigan, died Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at her home. Services will be held at a later date. The family is being served by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Donald Watrous
Sep 25, 2010
DONALD D. WATROUS, 70, of Bellaire, passed away on Saturday morning, Sept. 25, 2010, surrounded by his family after a very long and courageous 15 year battle with cancer. Donald was a lifelong resident of Bellaire. His family has resided in Antrim County for over 100 years, both his father and mother's side. Donald was a contractor and stone...
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