Dec 1, 2010

On December 1, 2010, Robert A. Brauburger, Sr., was surrounded by his loving family as he passed on to his Heavenly Father. Bob was born in Elizabeth, NJ on May 31, 1922, to George P. Brauburger and Anna C. Fedden Brauburger. He graduated from Pingry School, Elizabeth, NJ, in 1940, and from Lafayette College, Easton, PA, with degrees in...

Nov 22, 2010

Dennis L. Burns, 63, of Stockton, CA., formerly of Central Lake, died on Nov. 22, 2010 in Stockton. A Graveside service will take place on Friday, May 6, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Southern Cemetery, Central Lake Township. Rev. Powers Payton will officiate. Arrangements are being handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

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Nov 21, 2010

Marilyn N. Chalmers, 69, of Mancelona, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2010 at Kalkaska Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes is serving the family.

Nov 19, 2010

Ninalu A. Darby, 56, of Mancelona, passed away Friday, November 19, 2010 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by her family. Ninalu was known as one of the hardest working women that many people knew. She committed her life to caring and supporting her three children. For the people that knew Nina, she will always be remembered for her warm...

Nov 14, 2010

Wilbur W. Walling, 94, of Alden, went to be with his heavenly father on Sunday morning, November 14, 2010. Wilbur was born on November 3, 1916 in Clair county, MI., the son of Ray and Ella (Bailiff) Walling. Wilbur and his wife, Hazel (Loose) Walling lived in Alden for 64 years. Wilbur worked as a mortician at the beginning...

Nov 11, 2010

Rosemary E. "Korky" Gould, 58, of Mancelona passed away Thursday, November 11, 2010 at Munson Medical Center. Korky was born on July 21, 1952 in Port Huron, MI., the daughter of Edward and Mary (Lorentz) Vahovick. She worked as an LPN at Meadow Brook for 15 years. She loved crocheting, but most of all her pride and joy was...

Nov 7, 2010

Michael T. Moeke, 41, of Mancelona, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2010.

Mike was born on May 9, 1969 in Kalkaska, MI, the son of Barry and Ann Moeke.

Mike was an avid outdoorsman and he loved teaching his boys about hunting, fishing and anything outdoors. He valued hard work and helping others in need. He was...

Nov 6, 2010

C. Scott Lacy, 35 of Bellaire, died Saturday, November 6, 2010 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born March 29, 1975 in Flint. He had resided in Bellaire since 1984. Scott is survived by 3 children Alexander Scott Lacy of Bellaire, Jacob Maxwell Lacy and Emily Jean Lacy both of Petoskey, his parents Charles Lacy of...

Nov 5, 2010

William R. Lambert, 60, of Bellaire, passed away November 5, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral service will be Monday, November 8, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Hope Lutheran Church in Bellaire. The family will receive friends Sunday, November 7, 2010 from 2 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. at the Bellaire Chapel of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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....

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...

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...