Chester "Chet" Long
Apr 25, 2025
Chester “Chet” Boyd Long, 77, of Mancelona, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center with his loving family at his side. He was born on April 21, 1948, in Antrim, the son of Howard and Pauline (Alexander) Long.
Chet graduated from Mancelona High School in 1966, and shortly after he enlisted in the United States Army during...
Peggy Bisard
Apr 23, 2025
Peggy Jean Bisard, 82, of Mancelona, formerly of Virginia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on December 10, 1942, in Lexington, TN.
Peggy's family has chosen to celebrate her life privately at this time.
Arrangements are in the care of the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign her online...
Laura Belle Evans
Apr 23, 2025
Laura Belle Evans, 83 of Central Lake passed away April 23, 2025 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. She was fortunate to spend Easter Sunday at her sister's home, surrounded by her family just a few days before her passing.
Laura was born September 25, 1941 in Kearney Township the daughter of Herman and Nora (Allers) Evans. She is survived by...
James "Jim" J. Sebright
Apr 22, 2025
James J. Sebright, 83, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at his home in Plainwell, MI. Prior to passing, Vicki leaned in and whispered, “Jim, hold a spot for me.” A precious moment and testament of their love for one another. While in her grief, Vicki did her best to incorporate Jim’s vibrant sense of humor.
Jim was born...
Eileen Wallick
Apr 22, 2025
Eileen Ruth Wallick, 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Courtyard Manor in Farmington Hills. She was born on March 12, 1953, in Holland, Michigan, the daughter of Raymond and Ruth (VanAnrooy) Wallick.
When Eileen was 2, she & her family moved from Holland to Bellaire before purchasing what would become the family farm in Ellsworth in 1956.
They...
Martha Trubilowicz
Apr 22, 2025
Martha Ann Beach Trubilowicz passed peacefully at home with her family on April 22, 2025, following a brief illness.
Marty will be deeply missed by her husband, Bill, of Charlevoix; children Dr. Joel Trubilowicz (Amy Thompson) of Calgary, AB, Canada and Anna-Kate (Greg) Cole of Chicago, IL; beloved sisters-in-law, Mary (Bob) Kasprzyk and Nancy (Barry) Moore; dearest friend Mary Harger (Clare...
Cecile Woodward
Apr 22, 2025
Cecile Ila Woodward, 95, of Elmira, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. She was born on January 23, 1930, in Star Township, MI, the daughter of Carl and Virgie (Shoup) Olds.
Cecile graduated from Alba High School in 1948, and on March 6, 1953, in Fenton, MI, she married Orrin Woodward. They settled on the...
Janet Sapatka
Apr 20, 2025
Janet Mary (Crump) Sapatka, passed away quietly on April 20, 2025, at the age of 86. Janet was born August 11, 1938, one minute ahead of her twin sister Susan.
Proud parents Randall and Lillian Crump lived in Royal Oak, MI, at the time. After moving to Charlevoix in 1948, she graduated from CHS in 1956. Janet attended Davenport College in...
Tamara G Valenzuela
Apr 17, 2025
Tamy Valenzuela passed away peacefully on April 17th, 2025 at the age of 71.
Tamy was born on July 7th, 1953 in Garden City Michigan to Joyce and Norbert Abram.
She worked for many years in hospitality services and enjoying volunteering for several of the local organizations. She was a beautiful and giving person whom will be greatly missed.
Tamy is survived by...
Henry C Zimmerman Jr
Apr 7, 2025
Henry Clifford Zimmerman Jr., 82, of Gaylord and formally of Mancelona passed away peacefully at home on April 7, 2025 with his wife Alice by his side. He was born on February 1, 1943 in Boyne City MI and was the son of Henry and Mary (Merbs) Zimmerman. He attended school in Boyne City before being drafted into the military.
A...
Walter G. Ransom
Apr 6, 2025
Walter G. Ransom
Of Central Lake, formerly of Lansing, Michigan, passed away on April 6th, 2025 at the age of 77. Walt retired from the city of Lansing after many faithful years of service. He was a life time member of AmVets, being a Vietnam War Veteran. He enjoyed traveling, golfing, horseshoes and bowling, being active in several different leagues. He...
Sally A. Moore
Apr 6, 2025
Sally A. Moore, 78, of Kalkaska, passed away on April 6, 2025 at the Eden Center.
Sally was born on January 28, 1947, in Lewiston, MI the daughter of Robert and Florence (Cheney) Skaggs.
She was a lifelong resident of the Antrim and Kalkaska area and enjoyed cooking, crocheting, bingo, puzzles as well as trips to the casino.
She worked...
Bruce Dickinson
Apr 5, 2025
Bruce C. Dickinson passed away quietly on April 5, 2025, at the age of 90. He was born on August 31, 1934, to Carlton (Dick) and Bermah (Bea) Dickinson in Cadillac MI and was raised between Cadillac and Bellaire all of his life. He graduated from Cadillac High School and went on to attend Michigan State University.
While he was a...
Eleanor Jean Dewey
Apr 5, 2025
*** Please Note: Memorial Luncheon for Jean Dewey will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025 from Noon to 4 p.m. at the Antrim Seniors, Inc. (ASI) Community Center; 102 Maple Street; Bellaire, MI 49615 (Located behind the Bellaire Senior Center). Light refreshments and sandwiches will be served. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, May 24, 2025 between...
Helen Richards
Apr 4, 2025
Helen Marguerite Richards of Bellaire passed away peacefully at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility on Friday, April 4, 2025. She was 96 years old.
Helen was born on May 30, 1928, in Northville, Michigan, daughter of Norman S, and Eva Merle (Greenman) Schoof. Having grown up in Plymouth, Michigan, Helen's family eventually moved to the Bellaire area during her high school years....
Tina Andrews
Apr 3, 2025
Tina Marie Andrews, 56, of Mancelona, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at her home surrounded by family, friends and her fur babies she loved very much. She was born on June 6, 1968, in Pontiac, MI, the daughter of Leslie and Mable (Palmer) Andrews.
Tina graduated from Bad Axe High School and lived downstate for several years with...
Fredrick "Fred" Gulick
2025
Fredrick Dale Gulick, Senior, died April 2nd, 2025, in his home with his family. Born in 1941 in Owosso, he lived his life in Michigan, settling for good in his dream home on Elk Lake in 1987.
Known for being a hard worker, as a kid Fred worked on his grandpa’s farm in Bancroft, folded boxes for a dress shop, and...
Dennis R Lanning
Apr 2, 2025
Dennis R. Lanning 74 of Mancelona, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025 after a courageous health battle. He was born June 30, 1950 in Bellaire the son of Ward and Betty (Borst) Lanning.
Denny was a lifelong resident of Mancelona, graduating from Mancelona High School in 1968. He owned and operated Denny’s Small Engine Repair for years. He loved to tinker...
Jere W Clark
Apr 2, 2025
Jere W. Clark, 83 of Bellaire, passed away on April 2, 2025. He was born Aug. 8, 1941 in Lansing the son of John and Virginia (Hagerman) Clark.
Jere was a lifelong resident of Bellaire, graduating from Bellaire High School in 1960. He worked for many years at Lamina and also owned Ruthie’s Dairy Twist with his beloved wife. He had...
Steven Wilson
Apr 1, 2025
Steven Brent Wilson, 79, passed away on April 1, 2025. He was born on September 26, 1945 in Napa, California, to parents Woodrow and Margaret (Houze) Wilson.
Steven graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1964. He served our great nation by enlisting in the Army in February of 1966. He also earned the Purple Heart award.
Steven Worked for Hayes Township for...
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