Marilyn Welch
Jul 11, 2024
Marilyn Jo Welch, 71, of Alanson, formerly of Elyria, OH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on November 19, 1952, in Elyria, the daughter of Paul and Jeanne (Elbert) Scholtz.
Marilyn attended Elyria High School and graduated in 1970. The following year, she married the love of her life,...
Allan Webster
Jul 7, 2024
Allan Harry Webster, 70, of Royal Oak, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 7, 1953, in Detroit, the son of Allan and Dolores (Grzenkowicz) Webster.
Allan grew up in Royal Oak, and spent his summers working on the family farm in Charlevoix. From a young age, he had...
Adam Jones
Jul 2, 2024
Adam Wayne Jones, 35, of Flushing, passed away on July 2, 2024, at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital. He was born on September 21, 1988, in Flint, the son of Mike Jones and Lynnette Day.
Adam grew up in the flushing area and remained there most of his life. He worked various jobs over the years, but most recently, he had settled...
Joyce A. Tharp
Jul 1, 2024
Joyce A. Tharp, 92, of Central Lake, MI, passed into the loving embrace of our Savior on July 1, 2024, and entered into Heaven, where we believe she is reunited with our loved ones waiting there for her.
Born on May 31, 1932, she was the daughter of Gerald A. and Marion G. (Johnston) Telgenhof.
Joyce lived nearly her entire life in...
Guy Eldon Molby
Jul 1, 2024
Guy Eldon Molby was Born in Detroit, Michigan on September 22, 1936. His boyhood home was in Dearborn, MI. The family moved to Thayer Lake in Alden, MI in 1946. He graduated from Bellaire High School in 1954. Guy went on to college at Sault Saint Marie and Houghton to study Electrical Engineering. He then worked for General Telephone Electric...
Donald Seifried
Jun 30, 2024
Donald E. Seifried, 97 of Fruitland Park, FL and formerly of Central Lake, MI, died peacefully, June 30, 2024. He was born July 21, 1926 in North Gage, NY the son of Ernest and Mabel (Brucker) Seifried.
Don proudly served his country as a Staff Sergeant in World War II with the United States Army. He dedicated his life to serving...
Catherine Novotny
Jun 30, 2024
Catherine J. Novotny, 85, of Charlevoix, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. She was born April 19, 1939, to Ellen (Hartlep) and Frank Steffel. She attended St. Francis Xavier High School and graduated in June of 1957. Growing up, she was involved in Girl Scouts, 4H, and sang in the choir at...
Gary Armstrong Sr.
Jun 30, 2024
It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of our beloved Gary Clayton Armstrong Sr. At the age of 82. He was born to Leo and Hazel Armstrong on Halloween day 1941.
Gary was a graduate of Clarkston high school in 1959. He joined the coast guard with his brother Ronald and served 4 years. He was...
Geraldine "Gerri" Bean
Jun 29, 2024
Geraldine (Gerri) Bean went to be with our Lord and Savior on June 29, 2024. She is survived by her husband Stan and her children Daniel Bean (Robin), Suzanne Bean Smith, David Bean (Lori) and Molly Grabowski (Ron). She is also survived by three siblings Phyllis Pawelski, Lee Daniel and Linda Daniel Torr and predeceased by her father Gerald W...
James "Joe" Kilmartin
Jun 26, 2024
James Joseph “Joe” Kilmartin, 97, of Charlevoix Michigan passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 26th 2024 at Boulder Park Terrace. Joe was born in Caledonia, Michigan on June 22nd 1927 to Helen and Edmond Kilmartin.
He was the middle of three brothers. Joe left home to join the Navy in May 1945. He spent a large portion of his Naval career...
Doyle Warner
Jun 26, 2024
Doyle Everet Warner, Jr., aged 74, passed away on June 26, 2024 at his home in Boyne City. He was born on February 8th, 1950 to Doyle L. and Bernice (Stone) Warner and was the oldest of nine children. He graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1968 and resided in northern Michigan for the majority of his life where he...
Ramona Gates
Jun 26, 2024
Ramona Dawn Gates, 69, of Elmira, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 26 at home. Ramona was born May 26, 1955 in Pontiac, MI to James and Grace (Williams) McGinnis.
Ramona was a people person with a great personality. She loved animals and enjoyed having pets and hunting. In her younger years she liked going to the casino,...
Avis Steil "Frye"
Jun 24, 2024
Avis Marie Steil "Frye", 83, formerly of Central Lake, passed away on June 24, 2024. She was born on March 29, 1941, in Echo Township, the daughter of Edwin and Mildred (Toby) LaVanway.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements are in the care of the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
Marvin "Jim" Elzinga Jr.
Jun 21, 2024
PETOSKEY- Marvin James “Jim” Elzinga, 88, died Friday, June 21st, in Petoskey. He was born December 9th, 1935, in Ellsworth, the son of Marvin and Isabel Elzinga. He graduated from Ellsworth high school in 1952 and subsequently received a degree in accounting from Michigan State in 1956.
Jim Elzinga was defined by his career as an accountant, wedding photographer, and runner....
Joyce Marcotte
Jun 21, 2024
Joyce Ann Marcotte, 83 of East Jordan, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024 at McLaren Northern Michigan. She was born January 2, 1941 in Detroit, the daughter of Arnold and Violet (Groesbeck) Kliener.
Joyce loved the outdoors. She enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time in her garden too. She also liked going to lunch with her friends and swimming. Once the...
Aaron L. Coleman
Jun 20, 2024
Aaron L. Coleman, 86, of Kewadin, passed away on June 20, 2024 at his home.
He was born on December 17, 1937, in Central Lake, the son of Aaron S. and Dorothy B. (Zimmerman) Coleman.
Aaron was the head baseball coach at Elk Rapids High School for 23 years, earning multiple coaching honors. He enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing, and making maple syrup.
He...
Gerald Lee Frimodt
Jun 20, 2024
Gerald Lee Frimodt, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully on June 20, 2024, in Lansing, MI. He was surrounded by his loving family during his final moments.
Gerald led a remarkable life full of dedication and service. He graduated from Bradley University in Peoria, IL with a Bachelor Degree, and he embarked on a distinguished 22-year career...
Peter Ance
Jun 20, 2024
Peter D. “Lightning” Ance, 78, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Boulder Park Terrace. He was born on June 16, 1946, in Charlevoix, the son of Norman and Ruth (Hansen) Ance.
Peter graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1964 where he participated in basketball, football, ski club, varsity club, and Spanish club. He went on to...
Beatrice Chandler
Jun 18, 2024
Beatrice “Trisha” Chandler, 67, of Beaver Island, formerly of Gaylord, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, on Beaver Island. She was born on October 20, 1956, in Aarau, Switzerland, the daughter of Eugen and Dora (Stirnemann) WÓ“lti and the youngest sister to her brothers Eugen and Urs WÓ“lti.
Trisha grew up in a single family home in GrÓ“nichen, Switzerland and...
Brian Russell
Jun 17, 2024
Brian Keith Russell, 56, of Mancelona, passed away on June 17, 2024. He was born on September 8, 1967, in Ypsilanti, MI, the son of Elzie and Lynnette (Smulterowicz) Russell.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements are in the care of the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Sign his online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
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