Antoinette Peters
Jun 26, 2025
Antoinette "Toni" Peters passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on June 26, 2025. She was 83 years old.
Born on April 13, 1942, in Alpena, Michigan, Toni was the eldest of four daughters to Julia (Wilemski) Gierszewski and her husband. Her family moved to Detroit when she was a child, where she attended St. Stanislaus Catholic High School, graduating in 1960....
LeRoy S. Clark
Jun 26, 2025
LeRoy S. Clark, 76, of East Jordan, passed away on June 26, 2025 at Munson Medical Center.
LeRoy was born on September 11, 1948, in Gladstone, MI, the son of David and Betty (Metcalf) Clark.
Surviving are 2 sons, William Clark of East Jordan, LeRoy Clark Jr. of Kalkaska, 4 grandchildren, Lisa, Angel, William, Daisy, 5 great-grandchildren Gracelyn, Kayson, Jacqueline,...
Nettie A. Hamilton
Jun 26, 2025
Nettie A. Hamilton, 87, of Bellaire, passed away on June 26, 2025.
No services are planned.
Arrangements are in the care of the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.
Theresa Evelyn Peterson
Jun 24, 2025
Theresa E. Peterson, 95, of Mancelona, passed away on June 24, 2025 at the Eden Center in Kalkaska.
She was born on July 6, 1929, in Mancelona, the daughter of Emil and Rebecca (Ball) Peterson.
Theresa was a Mancelona resident for many years but spent some of her working years in Grand Rapids where she was employed at Dexter Lock.
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Mary Barton
Jun 23, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Andrea Peabody Barton on June 23, 2025, at the age of 80 in Bellaire, MI. Mary was born on May 20, 1945 in Detroit to Ellwood and Nora Mae Peabody. She grew up in Grosse Pointe, where she spent most of her adult life, as well as living...
Francis "Mike" Themm
Jun 22, 2025
Francis Michael “Mike” Themm, 64, of Charlevoix, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at his home. He was born on February 5, 1961, in Romeo, MI, the son of Francis R. and Sandra (Lichter) Themm.
Mike grew up working on the family dairy farm, New Horizons, in Charlevoix with his dad and brothers. He graduated from Charlevoix High School in...
Jerry Puhl
Jun 17, 2025
Jerry Puhl, 83, Beloved Fisherman and Family Man
Jerry passed away on June 17th surrounded by loved ones. A devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He is survived by his loving wife, Iva Puhl, his children, David Puhl and Jennifer Reedy, and his grandchildren, Charlie Puhl and Carson Puhl.
Jerry wished to have “he lived to fish” engraved on his tombstone as...
Cindy Trowbridge
Jun 16, 2025
Cindy Sue Trowbridge, 69, of Bellaire, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, with her family at her side. She was born on February 24, 1956, in Saginaw, the daughter of ArVe and Temperance (Phillips) Sheppard.
A celebration of her life will take place at a later date.
Arrangements are in the care of the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please...
James R Zeilinger
Jun 14, 2025
James R. Zeilinger 54 of Gaylord passed away Saturday June 14, 2025 as a result of an ATV accident. He lived his life to the fullest; laughing, cracking jokes, making everyone feel important and included, and always had a smile on his face. James was a friend to all!
James joined this world on June 23, 1970 as the oldest son...
Karen Wagner Herczak
Jun 13, 2025
Karen Marie Wagner Herczak, 65, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025, with her family at her side. She was born on August 18, 1959, in Ottawa, IL, the daughter of Garey and Nancy (Daugherty) Wagner.
Karen graduated from Princeton High School in Illinois. Shortly after, she ventured to New Orleans where she began her career in bartending....
Mary Ellen Morgridge
Jun 13, 2025
Mary Ellen Morgridge, 87, of Charlevoix, passed away on June 13, 2025. She was born on April 27, 1938, in Portland, MI, the daughter of William and Dorothy (Werner) Stump. She would go on to be a lifelong educator.
Mary Ellen attended St. Patrick's School in Portland before studying education at Michigan State University. She had a passion for teaching which...
Kymberlee Rogers
Jun 10, 2025
Kymberlee Sue Rogers, 46, of Mancelona, passed away on June 10, 2025. She was born on February 27,1979, in Reed City, the daughter Jerry and Connie (Smith) Cowley.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements are in the care of the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
Marianne Geiger
Jun 10, 2025
Marianne T. Geiger, 67, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 10, 2025, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. She was born on July 25, 1957, in Pottstown, PA.
There are no services planned at this time.
Arrangements are in the care of the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
Charles "Charlie" Elzinga
Jun 8, 2025
Charles Albert Elzinga, age 94, of Charlevoix, MI, joined his dear friends and family in heaven on Sunday, June 8, 2025. He was a devoted family man best known for his winning smile, boisterous laughter, and genuine interest in others. He met people with ease, listened intently to their life stories, the details about their family and hobbies, and what...
Edward "Ed" Holm
Jun 6, 2025
Edward Leslie Holm, 78, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2025, at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. He was born on November 18, 1946, in Charlevoix, the son of Harold and Evelyn "Peg" (Gibbard) Holm.
Ed graduated from Charlevoix High School and then attended Northern Michigan College in Traverse City. In February of 1967, he enlisted in...
Judith Ann Vollmer
Jun 6, 2025
Judith Ann Vollmer 82 of Ellsworth joined her beloved husband, Bob, in Heaven, Friday, June 6, 2025. She was born April 17, 1943 in Charlevoix. Judie was the daughter of Hans and Geneva (Ruis) DeYoung.
Left to cherish her memories are the most important people of her life, her four boys and grandchildren. Her sons Jeff (Renea) of South Lyon and...
James "Jim" Aikin
Jun 4, 2025
With great sadness, we share news of the transition of James Russell Aikin, of Charlevoix. Jim passed peacefully in his sleep at the age of 88, on June 4, 2025, after a long decline in health. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 2, 1936. Jim grew up in Huntington Woods, where he attended Berkeley High School. There he...
Susan E. Johnson
Jun 2, 2025
March 6, 1947 was definitely a day of infamy for the George and Betty Washburn family. It was on that date, that Susan Elizabeth (Washburn) Johnson entered the world. After 78 years of great adventures, Sue left her earthly life on June 2, 2025, succumbing to accidental injuries she suffered at her home.
Even from the start, it was clear Sue...
Yvonne Wendt
Jun 1, 2025
Yvonne Wendt, devoted wife of Richard Wendt, passed away on June 1, 2025. She was a loving sister and leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and cherished friends.
Yvonne was the High School French teacher for many years and will be remembered for her love of language, her passion for teaching and class trips to France. In her later years, she enjoyed...
Karen Kelly-LaVanway
May 31, 2025
Karen K. Kelly-LaVanway, 66 of Charlevoix, passed away after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born May 12, 1959 in Jackson the daughter of Gerald and Dorothy (Johnson) Kelly.
Karen was an eternal optimist in the face of (much) adversity. She began her cancer journey early at the young age of 31 and never gave up hope. She was a...
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