Maxwell Lawrence Ostrum
May 21, 2026
Maxwell Lawrence Ostrum, 22, of Charlevoix, Michigan went to the arms of our Lord on Thursday May 21st in his home. Max was the consummate son, brother, friend, helping hand and teammate and he will be deeply missed by so many people that he graced his presence with.
Max was born in Charlevoix, Michigan on October 11th, 2003, to Melissa and...
Robert "Bobby" R Patton
May 20, 2026
Robert R. “Bobby” Patton, lifelong resident of Bellaire passed away, Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at home. Born on July 29, 1960, to Robert and Joyce (Hill), he was a dedicated son, brother, uncle, and friend to all.
Bobby was known by most as a farmer. It was his way of life. He grew up farming, worked at Lamina Bronze for 20...
Nancy G Raby
May 15, 2026
Nancy Gene Raby (September 14, 1941 - May 15, 2026)
Well, 86 Granny. The OG Crazy Cat Lady crossed the Rainbow Bridge on May 15. For all her 84 years, she was the cat’s pajamas. She found her purr-pose in teaching, her family, and her fur babies. She was litter-ally the best. Purr-fectly paw-some. Her paws-itive outlook left us feline fine....
William “Bill” Eaton III
May 15, 2026
William Edward “Bill” Eaton III went to be with the Lord on May 15th, 2026. He was born July, 5th, 1947 in Petoskey, Michigan. Bill was the first of four sons born to William Edward Jr and Winifred Eaton (Ulrich).
Bill attended St. Francis Xavier School in Petoskey through the 8th grade and then went on to Petoskey High School where...
Lyle N. McFarren
May 14, 2026
Lyle N. McFarren, 97, of Mancelona, passed away on May 14, 2026.
He was born on June 8, 1928, in Traverse City, the son of John and Florence (Hubbel) McFarren.
For many years he delivered milk, then went on to sell Aflac Insurance until his retirement. He was a longtime member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Mancelona, and was known for...
Delwin Morris
May 11, 2026
Delwin L. Morris, 94, passed away peacefully at his home on May 11, 2026.
He was born February 20, 1932 in Elmira, Michigan to Artie and Rena Morris.
Delwin is survived by his wife of 66 years, Gloria (Richards) and his children Kim (Paul) Steffen of Port Washington, WI, Randy (Michelle) Morris of East Jordan, Dave Morris of East Jordan, and Tracy...
Stephanie Lynn Hudson
May 7, 2026
Stephanie HudsonApril 1, 1953 – May 7, 2026Stephanie Hudson, age 73, passed away on May 7, 2026. Born on April 1, 1953, Stephanie was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and cherished family member whose kindness and love touched those around her.She was the beloved wife of James R. Hudson Jr. and proud mother of Ryan (Meghan) Hudson of Dexter,...
Bernadette Peterson
May 6, 2026
Bernadette (Smigelski) Peterson passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, beginning her eternal rest.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Peterson; her parents, Phillip and Esther Smigelski; and her brother, Philip Smigelski.
She is survived by her sons, Philip Peterson Sr. and Michael (Amy) Glass; her grandchildren, Kathryn (Ethan) Linebarger, Philip Peterson Jr., Michaela (Shaun) LeJeune,...
Timothy John Clegg
May 3, 2026
In Loving Memory of Tim Clegg
On May 3, 2026, Timothy (Tim) John Clegg, DDS, passed away in his Charlevoix, MI home at age 74, with his wife, family and faithful dog, Riley, close at his side.
Born May 28,1951 in Lansing, Mi, he was the 3rd son of Earle and Margaret (Mahan) Clegg.He graduated from Lansing Sexton High School in 1969...
George McConnell
May 3, 2026
George David McConnell, 74, of Elmira, passed away on May 3, 2026.
Born on January 13, 1952, in Sarnia, Ontario, George was the son of George and Pansy (Huffman) McConnell.
George was a man who appreciated simple pleasures and the satisfaction of working with his hands. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and he had a natural talent for tinkering and fixing things....
Judy Ann Day
May 3, 2026
Judy Day passed away on May 3 at the age of 90 (though she did not believe she was “that old”).
Judy was born on 4/15/36, in Kalamazoo, MI to the late Gil and Louise Hays.
In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her brother/hero Bill, her husband (the love of her life), Charles Day, her daughter, Darci, and her...
Michael D. Walker
May 2, 2026
Michael D. Walker, 74, of Elmira, passed away on May 2, 2026.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements are in the care of the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
Thomas Jay Dodge Jr
May 1, 2026
Thomas Jay Dodge Jr., age 68, passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2026.Born on November 6, 1957, Tom was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend who was deeply loved by everyone who knew him. He enjoyed spending time with his family, was a passionate NASCAR fan and fishing enthusiast, and took great pride in his years working in the...
Mark Allen Louis
Apr 29, 2026
Mark Louis, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 29, 2026, leaving behind a legacy rooted in love, family, and a deep appreciation for life’s simplest and most meaningful moments.
He was known for his warm and welcoming spirit, bringing people together for cherished family gatherings, Christmases, weddings and summer barbecues. His...
John "Jack" Bergmann
Apr 29, 2026
Jack Bergmann, 77, of Charlevoix died peacefully at his home in Ironton on Wednesday, April 29, following a seven month battle with cancer and liver disease. He lived a purpose driven life that included family, career, friends, sports, travel, and belief in God. He shared his many talents and skills with local organizations and projects. As a student and 1967...
Mary Jane Tipton
Apr 29, 2026
Mary Jane Tipton, 82 of Mancelona passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026 after a brief illness.
She was born July 20, 1943 in Cramerton, North Carolina, the daughter of John and Thelma (Robinson) Rigler and spent many happy years growing up there. Once she had her own family, she continued to take them back "home" every other summer as she raised...
Joseph P Renner
Apr 21, 2026
Joseph Patrick Renner, 77, of Hudsonville and formerly of Central Lake, passed away peacefully at home on April 21, 2026, from progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare form of Parkinsonism. He was lovingly surrounded by his wife of over 55 years and his two children.
Joe was born on December 9, 1948, in Washington, Pennsylvania, to John and Rita (Risbin) Renner....
Brian "Vern" David
Apr 19, 2026
Brian “Vern” David, 66, of Charlevoix passed away on April 19, 2026.
He was born on May 13, 1959, in Petoskey, Michigan. Following his graduation from high school, Brian served in the U.S. Army, from which he received an honorable discharge. After his military service, he held various jobs before opening his own carpet store that he operated for several years.
Brian...
Allen Stanley Habel
Apr 18, 2026
Allen Stanley Habel, 65, of Petoskey, passed away on April 18, 2026. He was born on November 26, 1960, the son of William Habell Sr. and Leona Warner.
Allen is survived by his two children, Allen Habel Jr. of Petoskey and Tyler (Rachael) Habel of Petoskey. He is also survived by his brother, James (Tosca) Habel of Charlevoix, and his sister,...
James "Jim" Zeitler Sr.
Apr 18, 2026
James (Jim) Lee Zeitler Sr., 82, of Charlevoix, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026 in the comfort of his home.
He was born January 23, 1944, in Charlevoix, Michigan the son of Robert and Helen Zeitler. After attending Charlevoix Public Schools, Jim worked at various manufacturing jobs until he landed his career at Medusa Cement of Charlevoix where he...
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