Melvin L. McDonald
Aug 31, 2026
Melvin L. McDonald, 59, of the Bellaire and Mancelona areas, passed away on August 31, 2026.
Mel was born on October 27, 1966, in Traverse City, the son of Clayton and Grace (Moore) McDonald.
He enjoyed fishing, working on cars, cooking, animals and most of all spending time with his family.
Surviving are his significant other Rebecca Francis of Mancelona,...
Linda Knoop Smith
Aug 31, 2026
Linda Knoop Smith, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, passed away on August 31, 2026, at the age of 86.
Linda was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of Robert F. Knoop and Ruth Hund. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati, where she began a life that would remain closely connected to the Cincinnati community for many...
Patti Jo Resch
Aug 31, 2026
Patti Jo Resch, of Charlevoix, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026, surrounded by love and leaving behind a lifetime of memories that will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew her.
Born on August 24, 1955, in Cheboygan, Michigan, she was the daughter of Jim Marsh and Mary Marsh. She spent much of her life in...
Mary A. Richards
Aug 27, 2026
Longtime Antrim County resident Mary Anna (Dreyer) Richards passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026. Mary grew up in the Detroit area, where she helped raise her siblings and nephews and enjoyed Campfire Girls activities. She graduated from Michigan State University where she met and married Donald Hale Richards.
After a brief time together as part of the U.S. Army post-WWII...
Neva Ann Marconeri
Aug 25, 2026
Neva Ann Marconeri
June 27, 1941 – August 25, 2026
Neva Ann Marconeri, 85, of St. James City, FL, formerly from Mancelona, MI passed away on August 25, 2026, at Health Park Medical Center, Fort Myers, FL.
Neva was born and raised in Mancelona Michigan and graduated from Mancelona High School in 1959. After graduation, Neva worked as a secretary for Harry T....
Catherine Elizabeth Allegrina
Aug 25, 2026
Catherine (Yuchasz) Allegrina
As an artist with a sense of wonder and a personal philosophy of love, service, and — above all — faith, Catherine (Yuchasz) Allegrina touched many lives. She died at 83, surrounded by family in her home on August 25 after an extended illness.
Catherine was born in Detroit on December 3, 1942. Her family relocated to Kewadin in...
Andrew Tytar
Aug 24, 2026
Andrew Tytar, 61, passed away on August 24, 2026. He was born on November 28, 1964, in Flint, the son of John and Anna (Godsey) Tytar.
A full obituary will be posted in the near future.
Arrangements are in the care of the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Please sign his online guestbook below.
E. Kay Mason
Aug 20, 2026
Evangeline Kay “Bubba” Mason, 79, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. Kay was born on April 18, 1947, on the Mason farm in Bellaire, the daughter of Dorr and Betty (Martin) Mason.
Kay attended Bellaire Public Schools from kindergarten through 12th grade. In junior high and high school, she...
Michael Doherty
Aug 19, 2026
Michael S. Doherty passed away on August 19, 2026, at the age of 47. He was a loving father of a beautiful young boy, Maverick Chase; the dedicated son of Mike and Sharon; the caring brother of sisters Nicole (Jason) Jarrad and Amber (Brett) Harte; the fun loving uncle of a niece Makayla and four nephews Jaxon, Bodhi, Haydn and...
Sheila Paradis
Aug 19, 2026
Sheila Marie Paradis, 78 of Kewadin, passed away peacefully at her home on August 19. Sheila was born March 29, 1948, in Lansing to Kenneth and Ruby (French) Crowe.
Above all, Sheila was a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother who took great pride in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren—often traveling several hundred miles in a single day to attend their events. Those trips...
Edwin Robert Giddings
Aug 19, 2026
Edwin Robert “Bob” Giddings passed away peacefully on August 19, 2026 in Charlevoix Township, Charlevoix County, Michigan. He was born to George and Marianna Giddings on January 7, 1938, the fifth of eight children. Edwin is survived by two brothers: Hon. James R. (Julie) Giddings and Michael H. (Louise) Giddings, and his sister-in-law, Judy Giddings. He is also survived by...
Judith "Judy" Plunkett
Aug 17, 2026
Judith Ann Plunkett, 74 of Mancelona passed away peacefully at home on, Monday, August 17, 2026. She was born on November 21st, 1951, in Detroit, the daughter of Earl and Jeanne Jeska.
Judy was a strong bible reading Christian who enjoyed reading and watching her favorite preachers. But also, loved spending time with her family and kitties.
Surviving is her husband of...
Laura Rainey
Aug 15, 2026
Laura Jean Rainey, 62, of Bellaire, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 16, 1963, in Mt. Clemens, MI, the daughter of Charles and Carol (Dougherty) Edgecomb.
After moving to Northern Michigan before her junior year, Laura graduated from Kalkaska High School and went on to attend NMC in Traverse City for...
Gwen Rakunas
Aug 15, 2026
Gwen M. Rakunas, 85, passed away on August 15, 2026.
Gwen was born to Estelle and Ernest Rubas at Holy Cross Hospital in Chicago, Illinois on September 26, 1940. She attended nativity B.V.M. School in Chicago, Saint Elizabeth Elementary, and Saint Elizabeth High School in Wilmington, Delaware. She moved back to Chicago and attended Maria High School, Chicago Teachers College, University...
Marilyn J Barber
Aug 15, 2026
Marilyn J. Barber, 85 of Central Lake died Saturday, August 15, 2026 after a brief illness. She was born Feb. 18, 1941 in Central Lake the daughter of Rance and Opal (DeForest) Halladay.
In 1990, Marilyn married Jim Barber. They enjoyed spending their lives together driving around the area and going out to eat, especially at the Front Porch in...
William Mosher III
Aug 12, 2026
William Edwin Mosher III died peacefully in his sleep early Wednesday morning, August 12, 2026. Bill fought valiantly against Parkinson’s disease for many years.
Bill was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 19, 1942 to Ed and Jane Mosher. He attended Cranbrook schools where he excelled academically and during which time he decided to become a doctor. He was also athletically...
Jennifer Anne Stone
Aug 12, 2026
Jennifer Anne Stone, 63, of The Woodlands, Texas, passed away on August 12, 2026.She was born on December 24, 1962, in Detroit, Michigan, to David and Carolyn (Shaw) Waschull.
Jennifer was a talented and creative woman who had a gift for making things beautiful and making people feel cared for. She was an exceptional cook, and some of her happiest moments...
Harriet G Hilden
Aug 11, 2026
Harriet Georgia Hilden, 86, of East Jordan, MI, passed away peacefully on August 11th, 2026. She was born on November 19th, 1939, in Charlevoix, MI, to John and Betty (Ballard) James, who she now has reunited with in Heaven.
A longtime Ellsworth resident, Harriet married William B. Hilden in 1958. They were married for 40 years before his passing on July...
Bryan Keith Perrine
Aug 11, 2026
Bryan Keith Perrine, born September 16, 1954, passed away peacefully at home on August 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Bryan was the son of Robert and Agnes (Young) Perrine. On August 16, 1975, in Central Lake, he married the love of his life, Joan Marie Moffat. Together they shared a life rooted in love, family, and many cherished memories.
Bryan...
Phyllis D. Hoogerhyde
Aug 9, 2026
Phyllis D. Hoogerhyde, 57, of Alba, passed away on August 9, 2026.
She was born on September 17, 1968, in Sterling Heights, MI, the daughter of John and Marilee (Hein) Patson.
While growing up, Phyllis played basketball and graduated from Johannesburg-Lewiston HIgh School. She also enjoyed spending time with her father, hunting, fishing and even helping him at work.
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