Donald Lee Heeres
Jan 21, 2024
Donald Lee Heeres, 86 of Bryan, OH, went to be with the Lord on January 21, 2024. He was born April 23, 1937, in Grand Rapids, the son of James and Hattie (Visser) Heeres.
Don was an outstanding tool and die maker by trade and a dedicated employee of Dura Automotive in Mancelona, MI before retiring. He also built homes in...
Marvin V. LaPeer
Jan 21, 2024
Marvin V. LaPeer, 89, of Echo Township, passed away on January 21, 2024 at McLaren Northern Michigan.
Marvin was born on July 6, 1934, in Echo Township, the son of Clyde and Harriet (Smith) LaPeer.
He loved fishing, especially spearing, watching old westerns, listening to old country music and was an avid Detroit Tiger and Lion fan.
He retired out...
Virginia "Gale" White
Jan 20, 2024
Virginia “Gale” White of Kewadin, was born September 1, 1940, to Robert F. White and Byrnece M. Nelson White.
She died peacefully on January 20, 2024, at home with family.
Gale was a gifted artist and had a recognizable, eccentric flare for fashion. The brighter
the better! She loved and cared for many animals and had a heart for any in need....
Michael Murden
Jan 20, 2024
Michael James Murden, 74, of Bellaire, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born on September 13, 1949, in Lansing, MI, the son of Dale and Esther (Lilly) Murden.
Mike graduated from Bellaire High School in 1968, and shortly thereafter, he moved to Lansing. He worked for many years setting up...
Robert "Bob" Vollmer
Jan 20, 2024
Robert "Bob" Vollmer, 84 of Ellsworth passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. He was born August 22, 1939 in Detroit the son of Robert Vollmer and Violet Gentz.
Family, friends, smiles, jokes, candy, and cars are just a few words that may come to mind when you hear Bob Vollmer’s name. Bob was so much...
Julia Caroline LaBeau
Jan 19, 2024
Julia C. LaBeau, 100 of Mancelona passed away peacefully, January 19, 2024 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. She was born January 28, 1923 in Flint the youngest daughter of Frank and Katherine (Drap) Kielian.
She enjoyed living many years on Big Twin Lake in Kalkaska County and all it had to offer. She also enjoyed working outside gardening and sewing...
Melvin Andrew Wolgamott
Jan 18, 2024
Melvin Andrew Wolgamott, 52, of Boyne City, passed away on January 18, 2024.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements are in the care of the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
Melvin George Winstone
Jan 18, 2024
Melvin G. Winstone, 75, of East Jordan, passed away on January 18, 2024 at McLaren Hospital in Flint.
He was born on June 29, 1948, in Charlevoix, the son of George W. Winstone and Jean Esther Case.
Melvin's first love was fishing. Not only did he enjoy it as a hobby but he was a commercial fisherman for many...
Isabell Ruby May LaPeer
Jan 16, 2024
Isabell Ruby May LaPeer, 93 of East Jordan, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at home with her family by her side. She was born July 13, 1930 in Farwell, MI, the daughter of Quincey and Ruby (Hosler) Fuller.
On September 20, 1947 in East Jordan, she married August LaPeer. Together they enjoyed 54 years of marriage. ...
Steven Wayne Gorshe
Jan 15, 2024
Steven Wayne Gorshe, 54, of Central Lake, Michigan, passed away on January 15, 2024 surrounded by his family after a lifelong battle with cerebral palsy.
Steven was born on June 27,1969 to Donald and Patricia Gorshe in Detroit Michigan.
A service will be held in his honor to celebrate his vibrant spirit on Saturday the 10th of February at Bellaire Community United...
Jean A. Loper
Jan 15, 2024
Jean A. Loper, 93 of Charlevoix passed away peacefully, January 15, 2024 at her daughter’s home. She was born September 26, 1930 in Charleston, West Virginia the daughter of Delmar and V. Blanch (Workman) Keeling and graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1948 before moving to Charlevoix, Michigan.
Jean worked for many years as a bus driver for...
Gloria Dawn Whan
Jan 13, 2024
Gloria (Glo) Dawn Whan, 97, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2024 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire, MI. She was born in Detroit on September 6, 1926.
Gloria was preceded in death by her parents Pauline and Robert Kerr, husband Robert Whan, and sister Janet Watkins.
She is survived by daughters Linda L. Whan of California, Barbara...
Angel Bearss
Jan 13, 2024
Angel Louise Bearss, 84, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 13, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born December 29, 1939, in Mount Pleasant, MI, the daughter of Allen and Fern (Black) Pease.
When Angel was young, her parents moved their family to the Charlevoix area to raise their children. She attended Charlevoix High School, and was wed to James Bearss when the two were still...
Doris Ann Hamlin
Jan 13, 2024
Doris Ann Hamlin, age 83, of Charlevoix, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 13, 2024 following a tough battle with illnesses. Doris was the oldest of two daughters of Clark and Veleta (Montgomery) Wright from Vanderbilt.
She enjoyed baking, gardening, and crafting- especially candle making and knitting.
George preceded Doris after 43 years of marriage. She was also preceded by...
Larry D Smith
Jan 12, 2024
Larry D. Smith, 85 of Bellaire passed away January 12, 2024 at McLaren Northern Michigan. He was born April 16, 1938 in Saskatchewan, Canada, the son of Cecil and Bessie Smith.
A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, May 5th from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Bellaire Senior Center.
A full obituary will appear soon.
Megan Elizabeth Lewis
Jan 10, 2024
Megan Elizabeth Lewis, 39 of Elk Rapids, died suddenly at home, January 10, 2024. She was born November 22, 1984 in Traverse City, the daughter of Jordan Lewis and Kimberly Gregory.
Megan graduated from Bellaire High School in 2003, attended Davenport University, and worked for Merrill Lynch in Traverse City. Megan’s greatest joy was spending time with her...
Jacob Dennis Jensen
Jan 10, 2024
Jacob Dennis Jensen, age 50, of Charlevoix, passed away January 10, 2024. He was born August 20, 1973, in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Dennis Jensen and Geneva (Thayer) Jensen.
Jacob loved spending time outdoors; hunting, camping, fishing, motorsports…he did it all. His favorite thing to do was ride snowmobiles, whether it was just a quick trip, or a...
Daniel Brian Rahilly
Jan 9, 2024
Daniel Brian Rahilly, 82, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 9 at home with his loving wife and trusty hound, Moon Shadow, by his side. Daniel was born in Charlevoix, Michigan on January 11, 1941 as the only child of Dr. Daniel and Genevieve Rahilly of Mancelona.On October 24, 1970, he married the love of his life, Sharon Kay (Woodbury)...
David Earl Halladay
Jan 9, 2024
David E. Halladay, 80 of Central Lake died January 9, 2024 at McLaren Northern Michigan. He was born November 26, 1943 in Detroit, the son of Rance and Opal (DeForest) Halladay.
Dave retired after many years of dedicated service working for East Jordan Iron Works and was a faithful member of Grace Community Church. He enjoyed hunting, bird...
Shirley Stoel
Jan 9, 2024
Shirley Ann Stoel, 86 of Central Lake, passed away on January 9, 2024, in her
home in Charlevoix, MI. She was born on July 3, 1937, the daughter of Leon and Lavonna
(Corner) Disbrow. Preceding her in death was her husband David Daniel Stoel, father Leon
Disbrow and younger sister Shelby Elggleston. Shirley and David were united in marriage...
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