Patricia "Pat" Shapton
Feb 7, 2026
Patricia Jo Chapman Shapton, 84, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility of East Jordan, surrounded by the love of family and friends. She was born on December 17, 1941, in Goshen, Indiana, the daughter of Vernell and Helen (Phebus) Chapman.
Pat graduated in 1960 from Lansing Eastern High School where she edited the yearbook, traveled...
Mark Polzin
Feb 5, 2026
Mark Lewis Polzin, 96, of Bellaire, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. He was born on September 7, 1929, in Saginaw, MI, the son of Lewis and Ruth (Tanner) Polzin.
On October 1, 1949, Mark married Beulah Azelton in Birch Run, MI. They moved to Bellaire in 1960 and had called it home...
Rudolph Wagner
Feb 3, 2026
Rudolph Daniel Wagner, 99, of Bellaire, formerly of Dowagiac, Mi, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. He was born on May 23, 1926, in Detroit, Mi, the son of Rudolph and Bertha (Miller) Wagner.
Rudolph graduated from St. Stephanus Lutheran High School in Detroit and enlisted in the United States Navy at 17 years old. He was enrolled at Tufts...
Lance James Roger Hibbard
Feb 3, 2026
Lance Hibbard, 39, of Central Lake, passed away on February 3, 2026.
He was born on September 18, 1986 in Traverse City, the son of Roger and Kathleen (Dinsmore) Hibbard.
Lance was employed as a Senior Program Tech at the East Jordan Iron Works for the past 13 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and was known as...
Raymond Kirkwood Vivyan Jr
Feb 3, 2026
Raymond Kirkwood Vivyan Jr went to God Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026. He was 87 years old.
In 1996 he moved to Kewadin and together with his wife of 30 years, Paula Loveless Vivyan, they bought and operated the Elk Lake Market. They moved to Central Lake in 2005 and retired in 2006. Ray stayed active in the community. He volunteered for...
Sally Jane Dunson
Feb 2, 2026
Sally J. Dunson, 86, of Central Lake, passed away on February 2, 2026. She was born on March 31, 1939, in Grayling, the daughter of Herbert “Peanut” and Agnes (Henderson) Van.
Sally was raised in Rapid City surrounded by a large family. She attended the Traverse City Academy of Cosmetology becoming a cosmetologist for many years. Her and her husband owned...
Antoinette “Toni” Marie Talik
Feb 1, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Antoinette "Toni" Marie Talik
Antoinette "Toni" Marie Talik, 80, passed away February 1, 2026. Born in Saginaw, Michigan, on January 15, 1946, she was the daughter of Dominic and Clementine (Napolitano) Rocchio. Toni is leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and support to her family and friends. As a lifelong caregiver and supporter, she found her...
Elwyn M. “Al” Burnett
Jan 31, 2026
Elwyn M. “Al” Burnett, 89, of Central Lake, passed away on January 31, 2026 in South Carolina.
A celebration of his life will take place this summer, and will be announced when plans are finalized.
A full obituary will be posted in the future.
Arrangements are in the care of the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Online guestbook...
John Smith
Jan 30, 2026
John Avery Smith, age 66, of Boyne City, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, surrounded by family after a hard-fought one-week battle with aggressive cancer. He was born on June 28, 1959, to Jack and Maxine (Boone) Smith. He married the love of his life, Tami, on May 23, 1981.
John was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather....
Drusilla "Skip" Daniel
Jan 28, 2026
Drusilla “Skip” Daniel, 97, of Dearborn and Charlevoix, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Delores and Richard Brightwell in September 1928.
Skip was always known for her devotion to her family, and loyalty to her friends. Skip married the love of her life, Ray, in 1952 and had four wonderful children:...
Rose Ann Broome
Jan 22, 2026
Rose Ann Broome, age 77, of Central Lake, Michigan, passed away on January 22, 2026, at French Manor Terra in Traverse City.
Rose was born on August, 14th 1948 in Munich, Germany to Father: Herzhal Milligan / Mother: Geneva Francis Miller. She graduated from Fort Knox High School, 1966. On September, 22nd 1990, she married the love of her life James...
Beverly Sue Evans
Jan 22, 2026
Beverly S. Evans, 77, of Central Lake, passed away on January 22, 2026.
She was born on February 23, 1948 in Cadillac, MI, the daughter of Rheo and Mary Gillmore.
She was employed with Texas Instruments and Armor Express in Central Lake for several years, and loved flower gardening, baking and fishing.
In 1971, she married Robert A. Evans who...
Kenneth Bronson
Jan 22, 2026
Kenneth John Bronson, 80, of Mancelona, passed away on January 22, 2026. He was born on January 29, 1945, in Standish, the son of Kenneth and Ethel (Akey) Bronson.
Ken enjoyed the outdoors, specifically being at the lake fishing. When he was not fishing, he had a passion for woodworking and reading. He was a man of God who dedicated many...
Candy J. Bishaw
Jan 21, 2026
Candy J. Bishaw, 59, of Central Lake, passed away on January 21, 2026.
She was born on November 16, 1966, in Petoskey, the daughter of John and Irene (Pruitt) Bishaw.
Candy was in restaurant serving, and management, for many years. Sylvesters in Bellaire, Antrim Dells and Points North Inn to name a few. She enjoyed keeping in touch...
Sara Anne Cherven
Jan 21, 2026
Sara Anne Cherven, 83, of Mancelona, formerly of Roscommon, passed away on January 21, 2026. She was born on December 1, 1942, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of William G. Ingleson and Margaret DeWaele Ingleson.
Sara retired as a public librarian from Roscommon and Interlochen Schools. She enjoyed reading, being outdoors, rock hunting, bird watching, and spending time at her favorite...
Glen Taylor
Jan 21, 2026
Glen Loren Taylor, 88, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on June 13, 1937, in Banks Township, MI, the son of Lewis and Edith (Leigh) Taylor.
Glen graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1955 and went on to obtain a master’s degree in education from Central Michigan University. He began...
Albert "Al" Hurd
Jan 18, 2026
Albert Edward Hurd, 85, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire with his beloved wife at his side. He was born on December 12, 1940, in Goodrich, MI, the son of Edward and Marjorie (Campbell) Hurd.
Al graduated from Davison High School in 1958 and went on to attend Michigan State...
Carolynn Jean Chapman-Freeman
Jan 17, 2026
Carolynn “ Lynne” Freeman a Paramedic passed away on January 17, 2026 at the age of 44. She was a beloved mother, sister and friend. She took immense pride in being a mother. Lynne was born August 25,1981 in Holland Michigan. She graduated from Hartford High School in Hartford Michigan in 1999. Lynne always wanted to work for Pixar so...
Vanessa McCallister
Jan 13, 2026
Vanessa Jean McCallister, 67, of Charlevoix, passed away on January 13, 2026. She was born on February 4, 1958, in Grand Junction, CO, the daughter of Francis and Wilma (Ipock) McCallister.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
Robert "Bob" Simpson
Jan 12, 2026
Robert “Bob” D. Simpson, age 93, of Beaver Island, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12, 2026, in Petoskey.
Bob was born in Nelson Township, Michigan on August 29th, 1932. The son of Rufus and Dorothy (Huckleberry) Simpson. Bob proudly served in the United States Army and after his service he earned his master’s degree in biological science from Central...
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