OBITUARIES

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Sandra Fowler

Sandra Fowler

Feb 16, 2025

Sandra Lee Fowler, 86, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix, with her family at her side. She was born on July 28, 1938, in Carson City, MI, the daughter of Degoler and Dorothy (Brice) Straight.

Sandra moved to Charlevoix in 1975 and has lived in Northern Michigan ever since. She enjoyed...

Donald K. Miller

Donald K. Miller

Feb 15, 2025

KALKASKA — Donald Kerwin Miller, 91, of Blue Lake Township, Michigan passed away peacefully February 15, 2025, at his home. Don was born on April 25, 1933, in Mancelona, Michigan, to the late Gurden and Bertha (Webster) Miller.

Don attended Mancelona schools before moving to Detroit with his family. He worked beside his father at Goddard & Goddard and later was...

Sharon Matthew

Sharon Matthew

Feb 13, 2025

Sharon Louise Matthew, age 85, a resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, in Daphne, Alabama. She was born on October 8, 1939, in Central Lake, Michigan to Carroll A. James and Wanetta Mae (Harrington) James. She was an avid decorator and organizer who took pride in her home. She studied the scriptures and loved...

Ronald "Ron" Finch Jr.

Ronald "Ron" Finch Jr.

Feb 13, 2025

Ronald Lee Finch Jr., 61, of Mancelona, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital with his loving family at his side. He was born on May 17, 1963, in Hastings, MI, the son of Ronald Sr. and Linda (Miller) Finch.

Ron was a skilled craftsman often working with wood to create beautiful bowls, boxes, and...

Duncan MacEachern

Duncan MacEachern

Feb 12, 2025

Duncan Charles MacEachern, 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  He was born on June 25, 1947, in Chicago, the son of Duncan B. and Eileen (Carter) MacEachern.

His family has chosen to celebrate his life privately at this time.

Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.  Please...

Peter John Grody Jr.

Peter John Grody Jr.

Feb 7, 2025

Peter John Grody Jr., 35, of Mancelona, suddenly passed away on February 7, 2025.  He was born on July 3, 1989, in Petoskey.

Pete graduated from Mancelona High School in 2007.  Everyone who knew him, knew he was the life of the party.  He loved listening to music, playing guitar & piano, and fishing.  Most of all, he loved being with...

Elnor Louise LaPeer

Elnor Louise LaPeer

Feb 6, 2025

Elnor L LaPeer 92 of Bellaire and formerly of East Jordan passed way February 6, 2025 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. She was born September 6, 1932 in Traverse City the daughter of Charles and Lillian (Lytle) Rose.

 Elnor was a dedicated mother and grandmother. She loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed going to musicals and was an...

Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Feb 4, 2025

Eric was born and raised in Charlevoix. For the past twenty years, he lived in the very neighborhood he grew up in. He was the guy you called when you needed something fixed, the handyman of the block. He was a friend to all that lived in his neighborhood whether lifelong friends or new to the area. He was the...

Janet Jean Williams

Janet Jean Williams

Feb 3, 2025

Janet Jean Williams, 91 of Mesick, passed away peacefully February 3, 2025 at her daughter's home.  She was born February 1, 1934 in Suttons Bay the daughter of Floyd and Vivian (Fruin) Belcher.

Janet enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  She loved her social life, especially playing cards and listening to music.  She enjoyed being in nature, listening and...

Betty Jean (BJ) Holton

Betty Jean (BJ) Holton

Feb 2, 2025

Betty Jean (BJ) Holton was born July 14, 1941, in Bellaire, Michigan and died February 2, 2025 in her home town of Bellaire.

BJ grew up with her parents, William J. Brake and Lenore Brake, and her siblings Mary Buhland, Jim Brake, and Cathy Henton. This is where she learned to love cooking and sewing. BJ loved music and sang in...

Laura Jean Jurden

Laura Jean Jurden

Feb 2, 2025

Laura Jean Jurden, 62 of Mancelona, passed away, February 2, 2025 at Munson Hospice House.  She was born July 10, 1962 in Grand Rapids the daughter of John and Yvonne (Scott) Howard. 

Laura is survived by her husband Michael Jurden, daughter Allison Middleton of Westchester, PA, brothers Ron Howard of Alba, Brian Howard of East Jordan, and Glenn Howard of Kent...

Robert 'Bob' Welch

Robert 'Bob' Welch

Feb 1, 2025

Robert (Bob) James Welch, 81, of Central Lake, passed away on February 1, 2025, at McLaren of Northern Michigan in Petoskey, MI. He was born on September 19, 1943, in Central Lake. He was the son of William and Treva (Peterson) Welch.

Bob in his earlier years worked for Bellaire Log Cabin in Bellaire. He retired from Harbour Industries after 45...

Bernard "Ben" J. Walters

Bernard "Ben" J. Walters

Jan 30, 2025

Bernard J Walters (Ben) entered the gates of heaven, joining his beloved wife Daralinea, on January 30, 2025. He was surrounded with love by his family and his dog, lady.

Born October 13, 1936 in Suttons Bay, Michigan, the son of Herman and Barbara (Linguar) Walters. Ben is survived by sister, Leona Kalchick and brother Patrick (Myra) Walters. He is proceeded...

Raymond Lee Gildner

Raymond Lee Gildner

Jan 29, 2025

Raymond Lee Gildner, 96 of Charlevoix passed away January 29, 2025 at the American House.  He was born November 19, 1928 in Elkhart, Indiana the son of Charles and Bertha (Walters) Gildner.

No services are planned at this time.  

Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. 

Delva Stewart

Delva Stewart

Jan 29, 2025

Delva Joyce Stewart, 84, of Rapid City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at her home with her beloved family at her side. She was born on January 27, 1941, in Monclo, West Virginia, the daughter of Walter and Virginia (Adkins) Dickerson.

Delva graduated from Wayne High School in Wayne, West Virginia. She was a devoted homemaker as her...

Charles G Grimes

Charles G Grimes

Jan 27, 2025

Charles Gregory Grimes

May 14, 1945 – January 27, 2025

 Charles Gregory Grimes (known to his friends and family as Charley, Chas or Chuck), 79, of Waterford, MI and residing in Byron Center, MI, passed away as a result of Lewy Body Dementia on January 27, 2025, while surrounded by his family. 

 He was born on May 14, 1945, the son of Clarence...

Verna Miller

Verna Miller

Jan 27, 2025

Verna (Swanson) Miller passed away Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 in Charlevoix, MI. Verna was born to George and Julia (Weeks) Williams in Mancelona, MI on June 27, 1936. She was the seventh of 10 children and enjoyed a happy childhood in a large family that remained close throughout their lives.

Verna graduated from Alba High School as the class valedictorian in...

Richard Marshall Hodgson

Richard Marshall Hodgson

Jan 25, 2025

“The loss is immeasurable, but so is the love left behind.” ~ unknown

Richard Marshall Hodgson, 85, of Charlevoix, MI, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025, surrounded by his family.  Born on July 1, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, Richard lived an amazingly multi-faceted and abundantly fulfilling life, filled with family, friends, and a community of people he loved. 

In his early...

Andrew Veenstra

Andrew Veenstra

Jan 24, 2025

Andrew John Veenstra was born in his home in Atwood, November 18, 1937 to Jacob & Engberdena (VanderHeide) Veenstra. He was welcomed to his Heavenly home on January 24, 2025 at 87 years old on the same property as his birthplace. 

During his life, he graduated from Ellsworth High school in 1955 and worked for several local farmers, including his father...

Bonnie Voorhees

Bonnie Voorhees

Jan 22, 2025

Bonnie Voorhees,  88, of Charlevoix, passed away on January 22, 2025 at Boulder Park Terrace. She was born on January 15, 1937, in Charlevoix, the daughter of Clayton and Dorothy (Beardsley) Brown. 

Bonnie had attended the Bible Baptist Church in Charlevoix for the past 11 years.  

Arrangements are currently pending and will be announced in the near future by the Charlevoix...

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