Emelie Braun
Aug 18, 2025
Emelie Lorene Braun, 80, of East Jordan, Michigan passed away on August 18, 2025.
Emelie was born on January 31, 1945, in Louisville, KY, the daughter of Coleman and Charlene (Miles) Noble. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Ron, sons Roger (Beth), Jeff (Heather), Greg (Sarah) and Steve (Amber), and grandchildren Sarah, Finn, Daphne and Oriah.
She was raised...
Alma Schlabach
Aug 17, 2025
Alma Schlabach, 90, of Traverse City, Michigan, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at her home.
She was born on August 29, 1934, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, to William and Fannie (Stutzman) Weaver. On November 7, 1954, she married the love of her life, Lewis Schlabach, in Hartville, Ohio. In 1979, they made...
George H. Stroyan Jr.
Aug 17, 2025
George H. Stroyan Jr., 77, of Boyne City, passed away on August 17, 2025 at Munson Medical Center.
George was born on July 16, 1948, in Detroit, the son of George and Jean (Knepp) Stroyan.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War where he earned a Bronze Star. He was also an active member of...
Donna Jean Bekkering
Aug 16, 2025
August 18, 1940 – August 16, 2025
Donna Jean Bekkering, was greeted by heavens angels, August 16, 2025, 2 days shy of her 85th birthday. She was born the daughter of Henry and Ann (Heemstra) Muilenburg, in Grand Rapids.
She married Don J Bekkering (who entered heaven July 10, 2013) on August 7, 1959 and they raised 3 sons, Gary (Pam; 2...
Harold E. Watson
Aug 16, 2025
Harold E. Watson, 72, of Mancelona, passed away on August 16, 2025 at Munson Medical Center.
He was born on October 7, 1952, in Gaylord, the son of William and Deloris (Martin) Watson.
Harold loved vehicles and animals, especially wolves and horses and in his younger years he enjoyed fishing.
Surviving are his daughter Darcy (Jamie) Novak of Stoneville, NC,...
John I. Grocholski III
Aug 12, 2025
John Ignatius Grocholski III, 75, of Mancelona, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City with his family at his side. He was born on July 28, 1950, in Detroit, MI, the son of John I. II and Margaret (Schwartz) Grocholski.
A full obituary with service information will be posted in the near future.
Arrangements are...
Ruth Ann Belfi
Aug 11, 2025
Ruth Ann Belfi, 84, of Rapid City, MI, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025. She was born on June 8, 1941, in Detroit, Ml.
She was preceded in death by her loving parents Arthur and Grace (Steffes) Belfi. She is survived by her brother David (Carleen) Belfi, nieces Christine (Joel) Lightfoot, Sharon (Lee) Kramer, great nieces Alliah, Julia, and her...
Jeffry T Lundeen
Aug 8, 2025
Jeffry Todd Lundeen, age 62, of Central Lake, MI (formerly of Charlotte, MI) was called home by our Lord on Friday, August 8, 2025. He passed at home with his loving mother at his side. He “Went All In” while playing his final hand and got busted on the river with cancer and he was a warrior until the very...
Tim Coen
Aug 8, 2025
Timothy Jay Coen, 67, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 8, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on November 19, 1957, in Manitowoc, WI, the son of Kenneth and Gladys “Dolly” (Pech) Coen.
Tim graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1976 and earned an associate’s degree from Ferris State College afterwards. He worked for many...
Lorraine Arlt
Aug 7, 2025
Lorraine Virginia Arlt, 92, of Charlevoix, formerly of Saginaw, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the American House in Charlevoix. She was born on April 5, 1933, in Saginaw, MI, the daughter of Gerald and Elizabeth (Pribel) Sak.
On July 27, 1963, she married John “Sonny” Arlt in Saginaw. Lorraine worked for GM for fifteen years before settling...
Susan Pyke
Aug 6, 2025
Susan Elizabeth Pyke, age 83, of Charlevoix, Michigan and Naples, Florida passed away peacefully August 6, 2025 as the sun was rising over her beloved Lake Charlevoix home. Her loving daughters and sister were at her side.
Susan was preceded in death by her parents William M. and Lois E. Pontz of Kalamazoo, MI, sister Lucinda K. Talbot of St. George,...
Robert G. Dajnowicz
Aug 6, 2025
Robert (“Bob”) Dajnowicz passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 7, 2025. He was the son of William and Irene Dajnowicz and was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 1, 1943.
He attended secondary schools at Cranbrook Schools and Bloomfield Hills High School and received degrees from University of Michigan (BA), Wayne State University (MA) and University of Detroit...
Nancy "Sam" Tisch
Aug 3, 2025
Mrs. Nancy Lynn "Sam" Tisch (Elenbaum), of Alden, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on August 3, 2025, at the age of 82. Her passing followed a courageous and graceful battle with late-stage lung cancer, during which she was cared for by Munson Hospice.
Born on December 28, 1942, in Sebewaing, Michigan, Nancy is survived by her husband, John Daniel Tisch;...
David Immonen
Jul 31, 2025
David John Immonen, age 89, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025, surrounded by his immediate family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, he leaves behind a legacy of love, service, and spirited storytelling.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Patricia J. (Hilligan) Immonen; his children, Katherine A. Immonen and David L. Immonen; his daughter-in-law,...
Martha D Ayers
Jul 31, 2025
Martha “Marty” D. Ayers, 81, of Kalkaska went to the be with the lord on July 31, 2025.She was born on March 25, 1944 in Dowagiac, the daughter of the late Clyde P and Betty L. (Whitmyer) Ayers.Marty graduated high school from Kalkaska High School. She was a loving mother, grandmother, Gigi , sister and friend. Marty always found the...
Carol Ochs
Jul 30, 2025
Carol Ann Ochs, 57, of Charlevoix, passed away on July 30, 2025. She was born on June 13, 1968, in Charlevoix, the daughter of Bill and Shirley (Pahl) Ormsby.
Visitation will take place on Friday, October 10 from 5-7 P.M.
Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
Russell Isham
Jul 26, 2025
Russell E. Isham 88 of Flint, passed away July 26, 2025 at McLaren Hospital. He was born December 7, 1936 in Flint the son of Russell and Susie "Maureen" (Beatty) Isham.
Russell was a dedicated employee of General Motors for over 30 years before retiring. In his younger years he enjoyed boating, fishing, and being on the lake. He also loved...
William Michael Coaster
Jul 25, 2025
William “Bill” Coaster, age 78, of Central Lake, MI passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, July 25th, 2025.
Bill was born July 10, 1947, to Francis and Evelyn Coaster of Ubly, MI.
Bill married the love of his life and best friend Ella Dawson on July 19th, 1985, and together they created an amazing, blended family. The last text...
Mark W Gardner
Jul 22, 2025
Mark W Gardner June 10, 1953 – July 22, 2025
Mark W Gardner died at home in Bellaire, Michigan, on July 22, 2025, after nearly eight years of living with metastatic prostate cancer – a fight he met with quiet grit, his signature sense of humor and an unwavering love for his family. He was 72.
Born on June 10, 1953, in...
Robert H. Felton
Jul 22, 2025
Robert H. Felton, 57, of Bellaire, passed away on July 22, 2025 at his home.
Bob was born on August 25, 1967, in Gary, IN, the son of George Jr. and Judith (Smith) Felton.
He was raised in Grand Rapids, MI, where he graduated from Calvin Christian High School, then he went on to earn his Associate of Arts...
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