Jerald "Jerry" Farough
Nov 3, 2023
Jerald Thomas Farough “Jerry”, 82, of Mancelona, passed away on Friday November 3, 2023 at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. Jerry was born on October 9, 1941, in Detroit, the son of Alvin and Anna (Barkala) Farough.
Jerry lived in Royal Oak for many years and was employed at Ford Motor Company prior to moving to Mancelona in 2000. He enjoyed...
Betty "B.J." Wills
Nov 2, 2023
Betty Jane "B.J." Wills, 96, of Alden, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at the Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. She was born on February 10, 1927 in Detroit, the daughter of Harold and Esther (Craven) Wills.
A celebration of her life will be held in the summer of 2024.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to...
Kenneth Biddick
Oct 31, 2023
Kenneth Lloyd Biddick, 68, of Charlevoix, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. He was born on March 29, 1955, in Detroit, MI, the son of Clifford R. and Mary (Rowland) Biddick.
Ken graduated from Lindbergh High School in St. Louis, MO. He began an apprenticeship as a cabinet maker near St. Louis,...
Leslie "Lucky" Ernest Spires Jr.
Oct 29, 2023
Leslie “Lucky” Ernest Spires Jr., 74, of Alden passed away October 29, 2023, at his home. He was born February 19, 1949, in Mancelona to parents Leslie Sr. and Vivian (Stratton) Spires.
Lucky was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and poppa. He spent many years supporting his children and grandchildren by attending their sporting events. His voice could be...
Gerald "Jack" Mahoney
Oct 28, 2023
Gerald “Jack” Mahoney, 82, of Bellaire, passed away October 28, 2023 at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility. He was born October 13, 1941 in Detroit to Lloyd and Hazel (Carson) Mahoney.
Jack moved to Bellaire around age 12 when his parents purchased a local resort on Intermediate Lake called “Recreation Point” where he helped his dad tear down and rebuild several...
Jessica Scott
Oct 28, 2023
Jessica Lea Scott, 50, of Mancelona, passed away October 28 in Traverse City. Jessica was born July 21, 1973 in Traverse city to James L. Youmans and Alice E. (Horner) Watrous.
Jessica enjoyed gardening, especially her rose gardens, as well as butterflies. She loved her pets, art, kayaking, and spending time around the lake. But most of all, Jessica loved...
Anthony Caposieno
Oct 25, 2023
Anthony James Caposieno, 87, of Inerness, FL, formerly of Chicago, MI, passed away on October 25, 2023 at his home. He was born on June 17, 1936, in Chicago, IL, the son of Vito and Antoinette (DiBenedetto) Caposieno.
A funeral Mass will be held Monday, November 20th at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Charlevoix. Interment with military...
Joli Mabry
Oct 25, 2023
Joli Grace Mabry, age 56, a resident of Bellaire, passed away at Munson Medical Center on October 25, 2023, due to complications from COVID. She was born on July 22, 1967, at Kalkaska Hospital and was raised in Bellaire by her mother, Sally Ann Corner.
Throughout her life, she had the opportunity to live in various places, including Alaska,...
Marcia Mae Passinault
Oct 25, 2023
Marcia Mae Passinault, 72, of East Jordan and formerly Lynwood, passed away October 25, 2023 at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital. She was born May 11, 1951 in Birch Run, MI to Harold and Delores (Meyers) Jokat.
Marcia was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish in Elmira. She enjoyed making floral arrangements and planting flowers, gardening, and mowing the...
Martha Allen Volante
Oct 23, 2023
Martha Allen Volante, 67, of Ellsworth, Michigan passed away October 23, 2023. She was born on May 31, 1956 in LaGrange, Kentucky, the daughter of James Allen Brown and Martha.
She married her husband John Volante in Bellaire, Michigan on January 18, 1990. Martha had a love for flower gardening, feeding animals, and watching "Sci-Fi" television. She loved animals...
George "Satch" Wierenga
Oct 23, 2023
George C. Wierenga, 86, of Beaver Island, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 23, 2023 at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital. He was born on April 16, 1937, in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of George and Thelma (Warners) Wierenga.
A full obituary will be posted in the near future.
Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen...
Bonnie Lou Marie Bills
Oct 23, 2023
Bonnie Lou Marie Bills, 84, of Bellaire, Michigan passed away peacefully on Monday, October 23, 2023 at Green Acres Retirement Living in Fremont, Michigan. Bonnie was born on August 20, 1939 in Charlevoix County, the daughter of Gerald and Winifred (Zoulek) Hawley. She graduated from East Jordan High School in 1957 and went on to complete her education at North...
Sharon Ann Crossman
Oct 22, 2023
Sharon Ann Crossman, of Grayling, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023. She was born on September 30, 1941.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements are in the care of the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
Leshia Rollins
Oct 20, 2023
BELLAIRE - Leshia Fay Rollins, 61, of Bellaire, passed away at home on Friday, October 20, 2023, after a four-year battle with liver disease. Leshia was born on October 23, 1961 in Trenton, Michigan. She was the daughter of William Admiral Rollins and Violet Sue (Russell) Rollins who preceded her in death.
Surviving Leshia is her wife, Deb Larson from...
Martha Shelby
Oct 19, 2023
Martha Langley Shelby, 86, of Eastport, MI passed away on October 19, 2023 at The Birches Assisted Living in Clarendon Hills, IL after a year of declining health.
Martha was born on February 22, 1937, coinciding with George Washington’s birthday. This inspired her parents to name her Martha, in honor of George Washington’s wife. She was born in Staley, North Carolina,...
Harbert Thompson
Oct 19, 2023
Harbert Garner Thompson, 79, of Bellaire, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023. He was born on October 26, 1943.
He will be laid to rest with his late wife, Pennie Thompson, at Lakeview Cemetery in Bellaire. His family will celebrate his life privately.
Arrangements are in the care of the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign his...
Louise Richey
Oct 19, 2023
Louise May Richey, 85, of Mancelona, passed away on October 19, 2023, at home. She was born on July 14, 1938, in Troy, MI, the daughter of William and Ruth (Casebier) Armbrecht.
Louise was a very caring person. In her free time, she enjoyed crafting, gardening, and putting puzzles together. Louise liked to travel when she had the chance and...
Nola Belle Dawson
Oct 19, 2023
Nola B. Dawson, 96, of Kewadin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 19, 2023, in her home with her 2 daughters by her side.
She was born on July 21, 1927, in Banks Township, MI, the daughter of Charles and Bernice (Miller) Bennett.
Nola loved camping and fishing in Canada, crocheting, and gardening.
Surviving are 3 children,...
Walter A. Wojan
Oct 17, 2023
Walter A. Wojan, 99 years and 10 months, passed away peacefully at his home on Burt Lake near Alanson on October 17, 2023. He went to be, once again, with his wife, Vera, and daughters, Caroline and Ann.
Walter was born December 18th 1923 in the Polish community known as Lark’s Lake near Pellston, Michigan, to his parents, Anthony (Tony)...
Joseph 'Joe' Moore
Oct 16, 2023
On Monday, October 16, 2023, a true servant of the community, Joseph (Joe) Antone Moore, passed away in his home on Beaver Island at the age of 73.
Joe was born August 10, 1950. Despite hardships in his home, Joe was able to work during his high school years while attending night school. His remarkable efforts led him to graduate...
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