Elsa Guidi
Jan 5, 2026
Elsa Guidi was born Elsa Chemello on December 18, 1940 in Casoni, Vincenza, Italy, to Bernardina and Giuseppe Chemello. She was the youngest of seven children. Her childhood was not an easy one, born during WWII years, and her father died unexpectedly when she was only six months old.
After the premature death of her father, Elsa's mother struggled to support...
Margarita D. Oviedo
Jan 4, 2026
Life Tribute for Margarita Oviedo Delgado
Margarita Oviedo Delgado was born on April 1, 1958, in the small community of Candelas, within the municipality of Jerécuaro, in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. She was the beloved daughter of Juan Delgado and Juana Mondragón, who raised her with deep family values, faith, and a resilient spirit.
Margarita’s life was rooted in love—love for...
Patricia L Tadian
Jan 3, 2026
Patricia Loretta Tadian, 85, of Bellaire, passed away on January 3, 2026. She was born on December 9, 1940, in Detroit, the daughter of Boleslaus and Adeline (Bochenek) Niemiec.
Patricia had numerous hobbies throughout her life. She had a green thumb and was passionate about gardening; she loved seeing the beautiful results of her hard work. When she was not gardening,...
Gary D Greenman
Jan 3, 2026
Gary D Greenman April 7 1940- January 3 2026
Gary was born to Bertha and Milan Greenman in Ellsworth, MI. He is survived by his sister, Kathleen, and brother, Kenneth. He was preceded in death by his sisters Eloise and Jo, and by his brothers, Milan and Chet.
Gary enlisted into the US Navy in 1958, with his friend, Norm Shaw. He...
Michael A. Barger
Dec 30, 2025
Michael A. Barger, 64 of Charlevoix, passed away on December 30, 2025.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
Erin Pecotte
Dec 28, 2025
Erin Christian Pecotte, 56, was born at St. Luke’s Hospital, Marquette, on April 29,1969. Erin peacefully passed away at Grand Traverse Pavilions, Traverse City where he had resided for nearly two years. His mother was at his side.
Prior to that Erin resided at Springridge residential group home in Boyne City for 32 years making the staff and residents part of...
Carol Campbell
Dec 28, 2025
Carol Anne Campbell, aged 80, of Jackson, Michigan, passed away peacefully in Charlevoix, Michigan, on December 28, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.
Carol was known for her generous heart and caring nature, which she brought to the Jackson health care community with over a decade of service in local hospitals.
Carol is survived by her son, John...
Douglas "Geno" Sheffield
Dec 28, 2025
Douglas Eugene Sheffield, 55, of Charlevoix, passed away on December 28, 2025. He was born on September 8, 1970, in Austell, GA, the son of Douglas and Sandra (Thurman) Sheffield.
Geno as he was known to many, enjoyed camping and hiking around, going to concerts in his younger days, and collecting old signs. He was an avid reader and loved metal...
John Carlo Ketola
Dec 27, 2025
John Carlo Ketola, 77, of Bellaire, Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025. He is now reunited in Heaven with the love of his life of 52 years, Jeanette Ketola.
John spent most of his life in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in Gwinn, a place that shaped who he was and always held his heart. He was proud to...
Linus "Clinton" Etienne
Dec 25, 2025
Linus “Clinton” Etienne, lovingly known as Clint, passed peacefully on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, after a brief illness, surrounded by the family he so dearly loved. He was born on September 6, 1932, in Ohio.
Clint is survived by his beloved wife, Audrey; his children, Mike (Marcy), Matt, Greg (Chris), and Leslie (Scott); his grandchildren, Billy (Danielle), Tommy, Joey (Audrey),...
Darrell "Bud" Dewey
Dec 25, 2025
Darrell (Bud) Dewey was born Oct 6, 1924 in Ellsworth, and died Dec 25, 2026 in Bellaire. His dear friend Janet helped him meet his goal of staying home until just a few days before death.
He was preceded in death by his mother Hettie, his father Forrest, sister Aggie, wife Fern and his son Don.
He is survived by his daughter...
Joan Hochstein
Dec 24, 2025
Joan F. Hochstein, 91, of Charlevoix, passed away on December 24, 2025. Joan was born on December 14, 1934, in Detroit, the daughter of John and Eugenia (Pawlicki) Lewandowski.
She worked as a secretary for the Chrysler Corporation then as an antique dealer.
She had an antique shop on Intermediate Lake from 1983-1995 then went on to an antique mall in Traverse...
Timothy J. Shafer
Dec 23, 2025
Timothy J. Shafer Sr., 78, of Central Lake, passed away on December 23, 2025.
Tim was born on October 31, 1947 in Ypsilanti, MI the son of Earl and Lucille (Towler) Shafer.
He was a carpenter most of his life and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Tim served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
On December 17,...
Steven Dean
Dec 19, 2025
Steven Brooke Dean, 70 of Charlevoix, Michigan passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at his home amongst his loving family.
Steven was born on December 26th, 1954, in Oakland, California, the middle child of five siblings. He graduated from Menomonie High School in Wisconsin in 1973, where he met his future wife, Janet. Steven married Janet Alseth on May 14th,...
Jeffrey Logee
Dec 19, 2025
Jeffrey Owen Logee, 54, of Alden, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 19, 2025. He was born on March 31, 1971, in Wooster, OH, the son of Owen and Barbara (Green) Logee.
Jeff graduated from Wooster High School and attended Bowling Green University for a short time. He lived in both the Bowling Green and Wooster areas for several years before...
Clifford P. Napont
Dec 19, 2025
Clifford P. Napont, 89, of Charlevoix, passed away on December 19, 2025.
Clifford was born on November 19, 1936, on Beaver Island, the son of Bernard and Agnes (Nanigaw) Napont.
He was raised with strong Catholic values which he holds to this day. He was a member of the Knight of Columbus and attended St. Mary Catholic Church in...
Thomas "Tom" Spearing
Dec 17, 2025
Thomas L. Spearing, 83, of Ellsworth, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 17th, with his family by his side.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 47 years, Lynn Aldrich Spearing, his son Charlie Spearing (wife Jing) and daughter Jen Schaub (Bill). Tom was honored to have four amazing grandchildren: Harrison Schaub, Gaby Spearing, Cece Schaub and Isabel Spearing.
He...
Glen Berger
Dec 15, 2025
Glen’s parents, Henry and Elfriede Berger were born in Wolfsburg, Germany and kept close connections with relatives and friends there after immigrating to the United States in the 1950’s. Their son, Glen, was born here in 1952, and attended Edsel Ford high school in Dearborn Michigan. He later took classes at a community college, where he enjoyed and excelled at...
Marilyn A. Schrock
Dec 14, 2025
Marilyn A. Schrock, 88, of Mancelona, passed away on December 14, 2025.
Funeral services will take place on Friday, May 15, 2026, 1:00 p.m. at the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes with visitation from 12:30 until beginning of services.
Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Mancelona.
A full obituary will be posted in the near future.
Arrangements are...
Patricia Gaylord
Dec 14, 2025
Patricia Marie Gaylord, 96, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 14, 2025. She was born December 24, 1928 in Indian River, Michigan to Irish parents, Ernest and Kathryn (Mitchell) Coy. Patricia was the youngest of 7, raised in Alden, Michigan along Torch Lake where she and her siblings spent their time.
Patricia graduated from Elk Rapids High School....
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