Elizabeth ”Liz” Owens
Nov 21, 2025
Elizabeth “Liz” Wallace-Owens, 68, of Alba, passed away on November 21, 2025.
Liz was born on June 4, 1957, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Edward and Shirley (Demeter) Wallace.
She volunteered for the Star Township Food Pantry and was an auxiliary member of the Star Township Fire Department.
She enjoyed sewing, camping, tending to her plants, and feeding all...
W. Jean Pfeiffer
Nov 20, 2025
Wilma Jean Pfeiffer quietly left us to be with her Creator on November 20, 2025. Jean was 86 years old and lived for 20 years in Lake Placid, Florida.
She was born on February 4, 1939 in Kenton, Ohio. Her parents were Vernon Pfeiffer and Eva Lenora Sloan also of Kenton. Jean grew up with two brothers, William and Larry and...
George Pierson
Nov 19, 2025
George James Pierson, 82, of Fort Pierce, FL, formerly of Novi, MI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Cherry Hill Haven in Kalkaska. He was born on September 13, 1943, in Detroit, the son of George and Marie (Crowley) Pierson.
George graduated from Redford Union High School and went on to attend college in Texas. While he was...
Laurita Hodge
Nov 18, 2025
Laurita Teresa Hodge, 97, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025 at the American House in Charlevoix, Michigan. She was born on January 11, 1928, in Sanilac County, MI, the daughter of James and Fleeta (Harris) Ross.
Laurita married Herbert Hodge of Snover, MI on April 18, 1953 in Marlette. They eventually moved to northern Michigan and raised 5...
Charles "Chuck" G Shumaker
Nov 17, 2025
Charles “Chuck” G. Shumaker, longtime Bellaire Fire Chief, passed away at home, Monday, November 17, 2025. He was a dedicated husband, father, friend, and humble hero to many.
Chuck was born August 12, 1956 in Bellaire, the son of Arthur and Auda (Handy) Shumaker. He was a graduate of Bellaire High School and received his Associates Degree in Automotive Technologies from...
Kay Archey
Nov 15, 2025
Kay Karen Archey, 83, of Charlevoix, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, with her beloved family at her side. She was born on August 24, 1942, in Bay City, MI, the daughter of Elmer and Gwendolyn (Miller) Kreger.
Kay grew up on a dairy farm in Conway, MI, and was the oldest of six children so there was never a...
Linda "Lynn" S Samuel
Nov 13, 2025
Linda “Lynn” Samuel, 78 of Central Lake and formerly of Hemlock, passed away at home with her husband at her side on November 13, 2025. She was born March 25, 1947 in Mt. Pleasant, the daughter of Carl Sr. and Wanda Roberts
Lynn graduated from Central Michigan University with her Bachelor’s degree in education. She was the art teacher in the...
Josephine Zerilli
Nov 13, 2025
Josephine Zerilli 98 of Alden passed away on November 13, 2025 at Munson Hospice House.
A funeral mass will be held Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 11 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church with Fr. Rolando Silva officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service. She will be laid to rest at Helena Township...
Velma Spence
Nov 12, 2025
Velma Spence, 103, of Lake George, MI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at her home with her beloved family at her side. She was born on September 4, 1922, in East Jordan, MI, the daughter of Clifford and Alma (Henderson) Justice.
On February 10, 1938 in East Jordan, Velma married Robert Henry Spence. Together they enjoyed the outdoors...
Denise Spehar
Nov 11, 2025
Denise Cathleen Spehar, 75, passed away surrounded by family and very dear friends, in her peaceful home in Mancelona on Nov. 11, 2025.
Born on November 2, 1950 to Isabelle (Ferguson) and Dell Collins, in Detroit, Denise graduated in 1968 from Stevenson High School in Livonia. In 1980, Denise moved to Mancelona, where she built her own home. Working with the...
Therese Battah
Nov 10, 2025
Therese Battah, age 98, peacefully entered the loving arms of Jesus on November 10, 2025 at her home in Central Lake in the presence of family, leaving an enduring legacy of love, kindness, and grace. Born May 7, 1927 in Montreal, Canada, the beloved daughter of Joseph and Aurora (Hachey) Gagne.
Besides her unwavering devotion to God and family, Therese had...
Carlettie (Sue) McCown
Nov 9, 2025
Carlettie (Sue) Elizabeth McCown, age 74, of Bellaire, Michigan unexpectedly passed away November 9, 2025 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City following complications from a recent car accident. Sue was born in Detroit on November 23, 1950 to her parents, Carl and Helen Oswald and grew up with 5 siblings. After graduating high school, she attended Elim Bible Institute...
Raymond A Weisler
Nov 5, 2025
Raymond A. Weisler 87 of Ellsworth passed away November 5, 2025 at home with his family by his side. He was born June 11, 1938 in Bellaire, the son of Charles and Henrietta (Russell) Weisler.
Ray grew up in Norwood on a dairy farm, and in his youth hunted the Norwood swamps and fished Whiskey Creek. He helped with making the...
Jack Niswander
Nov 2, 2025
Jack Duane Niswander, 90 of Charlevoix, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Jack was born on October 22, 1935, to Melvey and Fern (Durham) Niswander of Charlevoix, Michigan.
Jack attended and graduated from Charlevoix Schools. On August 21,1954, Jack married Rachel A. Pardee of Charlevoix. They made their home in Charlevoix where they raised their four children, Jack B., Becky,...
Vera Biehl
Nov 2, 2025
Vera Elizabeth Biehl, 93, of Mancelona, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the Autumn House in Williamsburg, MI, surrounded by family. She was born on November 12, 1931, in Mancelona, the daughter of George and Ada (Spires) Reffitt.
Vera graduated from Mancelona High School and shortly after, she married Gerald Biehl in Mancelona. Together they...
Ross Warren Winters
Nov 1, 2025
Ross Warren Winters January 11, 1925 - November 1. 2025
"Well done thou good and faithful servant enter thou into the joy of thy Lord. "Matthew 25:21
Ross passed peacefully away on November 1'' at the remarkable age of 100.
He was a humble, kind, disciplined, loving, funny and faithful husband, father, and friend. He enjoyed life, especially gardening, fishing, tinkering, socializing...
Sherrie Finch
Oct 31, 2025
Sherrie Lee Finch, 64, of Mancelona, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
Sherrie's family has chosen to celebrate her life privately.
Arrangements are in the care of the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
Marcia Ann Taylor
Oct 29, 2025
Marcia Ann Taylor, 89, passed away on October 29, 2025. She was born on February 20, 1936, in Marlette, Michigan, the daughter of Robert M. and Eleanor (Philpot) Kirkpatrick.
Marica graduated from Deckerville High School in 1954. She graduated from Port Huron Junior College in 1956 and then received her Elementary Education degree from CMU in 1958. After graduating from CMU,...
Dale D. Musser
Oct 26, 2025
Dale D. Musser, 83, of Central Lake, passed away on October 26, 2025.
Dale was born on February 3, 1942, in Mancelona, the son of Raymond and Vera (Keil) Musser.
He was employed by Faas Foods for several years, then worked at Harbor Industries for over 40 years. He enjoyed camping, off road racing and woodworking.
On June 15,...
Howard Konetchy
Oct 26, 2025
Howard Arthur Konetchy passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the American House in Charlevoix, MI. He was born September 18, 1927, in Roslindale, Massachusetts (a suburb of Boston) to Edith (Shepperson) and Edward Konetchy. In July of 1946, he met Barbara Mae Urlass and they were married on August 25, 1950. They had 3 children, Douglas Alan,...
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