Doris Ann Day
Jul 12, 2026
Doris Ann Vandergriff Day, 68, of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026 at her home. Born in Gaylord on July 1, 1958, she was the daughter of James and Nancy (Jewell) Vandergriff.
Doris grew up in Mancelona before moving to Gaylord. She married Marvin Day of Gaylord on July 1, 1987. She primarily worked in Gaylord for Tendercare and the...
Joseph Stanish
Jul 10, 2026
Joseph Peter Stanish, 87, of Bellaire, MI, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Medilodge of GTC. He was born on March 14, 1939, in Detroit, the son of Joseph and Helen (Dostert) Stanish.
After graduating from Servite High School in Detroit, Joseph enlisted in the United States Navy serving from December 1958 until 1962. He participated in the...
Emma Lee Ellison
Jul 10, 2026
Emma Lee Ellison, 82, of Central Lake, died peacefully July 10, 2026, at home surrounded by the family she loved so dearly.
She was born December 26, 1943, in Ann Arbor, the daughter of Paul and Marion (Smith) Kleinschmidt.
After losing her mother at the young age of 16, Emma learned the importance of caring for others in thoughtful and meaningful ways....
Jose Inman
Jul 9, 2026
Jose Inman, 77, of Novi, MI, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, on Beaver Island, MI. She was born on September 22, 1948, in Bandung, Indonesia, the daughter of Cornelis and Blanca Mathilde Anna Ockerse) van Spronsen.
Her family has chosen to celebrate her life privately.
Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign...
Dominick M Ritchie
Jul 9, 2026
Dominick M. Ritchie, age 56, of Bellaire, passed away on July 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and children.
Dominick was born on November 30, 1969, in Lansing. He will be remembered for the love he shared with his family and the lasting presence he leaves in the hearts of those who knew him.
The most important part of Dominick’s life...
Charles "Chuck" Carpenter
Jul 8, 2026
Charles "Chuck" Arthur Carpenter, 62, of Beaver Island, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. He was born on April 7, 1964, in Holland, MI, the son of Charles Ira Jr. and Ethel (Van Dragt) Carpenter.
A complete obituary will be posted.
Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign his online guestbook at...
Christopher "CJ" Kunkle
Jul 8, 2026
Christopher James Kunkle, 33, of Charlevoix, passed away on July 8, 2026.
Christopher was born on July 17, 1992, in Petoskey, Michigan, to Kenneth and June (Kearley) Kunkle.
Christopher enjoyed spending his time playing baseball, video games, and collecting and watching movies. He was a devoted fan of professional wrestling and found great joy in spending time playing with his nephew Wyatt.
He...
Matthew "Matty" Teuscher
Jul 6, 2026
A Tribute to Matty
Matthew Ryan Teuscher, lovingly known as “Matty,” passed away unexpectedly on July 6, 2026, at the age of 38.
Matthew, the youngest son of Michael Lee and Elisabeth Joanne (Graudin) Teuscher, was born on April 19, 1988, in Akron, Ohio. From the very beginning, he brought joy to those around him. Throughout his life, that joy became a...
Thomas Ziembo
Jul 6, 2026
Thomas Ziembo
Thomas (Tom) Anthony Ziembo, 72, of Charlevoix, passed away on July 6, 2026. He was born on February 16, 1954, in Saginaw, the son of Harry and Virginia (Brasseur) Ziembo.
Tom was a recently retired machinist from Moeller Aerospace in Harbor Springs. An avid sportsman, he enjoyed fishing and hunting from his youth and never missed an opportunity to deer...
Scott Alan Wyatt
Jul 1, 2026
Scott Allen Wyatt, 67, of Charlevoix, MI, passed away quietly at home. He was born and raised in suburban Detroit, graduating from Birmingham Groves High School. His vocational training in Machine Repair enabled him to work in the auto industry as a Journeyman over the next 20 years.
Scott loved cars, especially his 1969 Camaro. He also loved fishing and watching...
Robert Wantz
Jul 1, 2026
Robert Vernon Wantz, 94, of Saginaw, MI, passed away on July 1, 2026. Born in Baltimore, MD, to Sherman and Marie Wantz, Bob was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving as a Navy radio-telegrapher aboard the USS Coral Sea.
A serial entrepreneur, Bob’s career notably served the people in public safety. He founded Maryland Police Supply and later moved to...
Karen Lee Vasher
Jun 30, 2026
Karen Lee Vasher, 66, of Central Lake, passed away on June 30, 2026.
Born on September 11, 1959, in Detroit, Michigan, Karen was the beloved daughter of George and Virginia (Lee) Noller. She lived a life centered on family and found great joy in the people she loved most.
Karen enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. She was a devoted fan of...
Flora Wynsma
Jun 30, 2026
Flora Wynsma, 96, of Atwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at her home with her family at her side. She was born on April 8, 1930, the daughter of Jacob and Engberdena (VanderHeide) Veenstra.
Flora graduated from Ellsworth High School and then attended Calvin College for a short time before moving back home. On August 21, 1953, at...
Margaret Belmore
Jun 28, 2026
Margaret Ann Belmore, 70, of Charlevoix, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital. She was born on November 4, 1955, in Marquette, MI.
Her family will celebrate her life privately.
Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
Bernice Warner
Jun 24, 2026
Bernice Elizabeth Warner, 95, of Charlevoix, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan. She was born on October 21, 1930, in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Joseph Stone and Beatrice (Osier) Checque.
On May 3, 1949, Bernice married Doyle Lewis Warner, and they settled down on the old Charles and Emma (Brown) Warner...
Patricia "Pam" Weatherholt
Jun 24, 2026
Patricia (Pam) Ann Allen Weatherholt was born on April 24, 1955. She passed gently into her Lords hands on June 24th 2026 at the Munson Hospice House in Traverse City surrounded by family. Pam had been struggling with a broken back and recently diagnosed with cancer of the kidney which spread to her spinal column making surgery impossible.
She was a...
TJ Christiansen
Jun 23, 2026
TJ Christiansen will be remembered for the light he brought into the lives of those who knew and loved him. His presence, kindness, and unique spirit left a lasting impression on family, friends, and all who had the privilege of sharing in his life.
TJ passed from this life into the next on June 23, 2026 in Durham, North Carolina. He...
Daniel Berry
Jun 23, 2026
Daniel "Dan" Berry, age 65, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, at his home overlooking Torch Lake, surrounded by his beloved family. His life revolved around family and friends, and he was known for his gentle, kind, and humorous spirit.
Dan was born on January 15, 1961, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the eighth of twelve children born to loving parents Jeanne...
Andre R Dalton
Jun 22, 2026
Andre Robert Dalton, a.k.a Bubs, Buckshot, My Boy, Andre Padre’, or Pod, son of Diane Wildfong and Dave Dalton, passed unexpectedly in the early morning on June 22, 2026 at his home in Burton, Michigan. He joins his brother Derek Dalton, Grandparents Bob and Dorothy Wildfong, Grandparents Ted and Barb Dalton, Uncle Bobby Wildfong, and Uncle Bob Dalton in heaven....
Thomas “T Moore” Moore
Jun 20, 2026
Thomas Allen Moore “T Moore”, 74, of Charlevoix, Michigan, passed away on June 20, 2026.
Born on July 8, 1951, Thomas was known for his generous spirit, extraordinary work ethic, and larger-than-life personality. A skilled stone mason and jack of all trades, he spent his life creating lasting works with his hands, leaving behind a legacy of one-of-a-kind artwork that will...
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