Obituaries
Janet Hilliker
Feb 27, 2024
On a beautiful day in June 1942 Janet Mildred Hilliker was born to Harvey and Audry Hilliker in the Toledo Women’s Hospital. She was their only child and she loved to say she was “Daddys little Girl”. Her family was from the Charlevoix area and will be buried in the Family Plot in Brookside Cemetery on Monday, May 6, at...
Aaron Dishong
Feb 27, 2024
Aaron Scott Dishong, 58, of Charlevoix, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on July 3, 1965, in Lakeview, MI, the son of Herbert and Gloria (Abbey) Dishong.
A full obituary will be posted in the near future.
Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please...
Judith Melke
Feb 27, 2024
Judith Jean (Hoag) Melke was called home to eternal life in heaven on February 27, 2024, with her family by her side following a brief illness. She was born on October 28, 1938 to James and Jean Hoag in Detroit, Michigan. She was united in Holy Matrimony to George August Melke on August 3, 1957, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church...
Sandra S. Rohde
Feb 26, 2024
Sandra S. Rohde, 82, of Mancelona, passed away on February 26, 2024 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.
She was born on June 15, 1941, in Mancelona, the daughter of Albert and Mary (Orman) St. John.
Sandy loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren and her late husband Wink. She was a longtime teachers aide with the Mancelona...
Deborah DeRosia
Feb 22, 2024
Deborah Sue DeRosia (Blazer) of Central Lake, MI, passed away February 22, 2024 after a 35 year battle with multiple sclerosis (MS) at Munson Medical Center.
Deborah was a strong woman who fought a valiant fight with this disease with uncommon courage and strength. She enjoyed collecting various trinket boxes as a hobby, gaming, and most of all her family and...
Thelma Drenth
Feb 22, 2024
Thelma Drenth, 94, of Ellsworth, went Home to the Savior she loved on Thursday, February 22, 2024.
She was born on May 2, 1929, in Rudyard, Michigan, to Dutch immigrant parents Anna (Folkersma) and Andrew Ploegstra.
As a child, she was a shy, athletic tomboy who loved playing baseball, helping her dad on the farm, climbing anything and everything, running across the barn beams, and exploring the countryside with her favorite cousin.
She graduated at the...
Audrey Glander
Feb 22, 2024
Audrey Joyce (Dewitt-Stead) Glander, 91, of Bellaire passed away February 22, 2024, in Eastport. She was born on April 8, 1932, in Buffalo, N.Y., to Martin and Marietta (Graeser) DeWitt.
Audrey ice skated for T.B. Royals in Detroit as a teen and won many awards for speed skating events in Michigan, Minnesota, and Illinois. She also enjoyed drawing and...
Kalli Stephens
Feb 21, 2024
Kalli Lynn Stephens, age 42, of Boyne Falls passed away Wednesday, February 21st, 2024. She was born on April 10th, 1981, in Alma, daughter of the late Edward and Monica (Miller) Stephens. She will be remembered for her cheerleading, pom squad, excellence in academics, avid reading, love of gourmet food, fashion, and makeup. Kalli loved going on summer vacation with her...
Michael Left
Feb 20, 2024
Michael Gerald Left, 66, of Charlevoix, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. He was born on August 10, 1957, in Mt. Pleasant, the oldest son of Gerald and Kathleen “Kate” (Lawless) Left.
Mike is survived by his mother, Kathleen “Kate” Left; and two brothers, Thomas Left of Charlevoix, and Joseph (Debbie) Left of Charlevoix.
He was preceded in death by...
Fran A. Vanniman
Feb 20, 2024
Fran A. Vanniman, 59 of Bellaire passed away February 20, 2024 at home. She was born March 31, 1964 in Charlevoix the daughter of William and Emma (Brooks) Carpenter.
Fran grew up in Ellsworth where she graduated from High School. She began her career as a hair dresser in 1982 and continued cutting, curling, and styling hair for...
Hazel Marie Moon
Feb 19, 2024
Hazel M. Moon, 75, of Bellaire, passed away on February 19, 2024 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.
She was born on November 28, 1948, in Clayton, MI, the daughter of Robert and Florence (Cheney) Skaggs.
She enjoyed going on long walks and spending time with her beloved dog "Windy".
Surviving are 2 sisters, Lila Mott of Mancelona, Sally Ann...
Donald Richard Frost
Feb 18, 2024
Donald R. Frost, 90 of Alden, passed away February 18, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born May 26, 1933 in Flint the son of Nathan and Beatrice (Cook) Frost.
Don was extremely independent and moved out on his own at the young age of 12. After high school he served in the United States Army. He was...
Donald F. Jeakle
Feb 16, 2024
Don Jeakle, 92, of Charlevoix, Michigan, passed away on February 16, 2024, with family by his side. He was born on February 28, 1931, to Louise and William Jeakle in Detroit, Michigan. He grew up in Detroit with three brothers and attended U of D High School and University of Detroit before serving in the army during the Korean War.
He...
Sylvia Ann Read
Feb 16, 2024
Sylvia A. Read, 81, of Echo Township, passed away on February 16, 2024.
She was born on January 4, 1943, in Port Huron, MI, the daughter of Eugene and Anna (Dorward) Hancock.
Sylvia was a longtime member of the American Legion Auxiliary, a charter member of the Ellsworth Lioness Club and loved crocheting, reading and watching soaps.
Surviving are 2...
Philip "Bookin" Morrison
Feb 13, 2024
Philip Raymond "Bookin" Morrison, 63, of Charlevoix, passed away at his home February 13, 2024. He was born December 2, 1960, the son of Thomas Jr. and Donna (Armstrong) Morrison.
He graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1980. Phil worked at Lexalite for many years. He loved dancing, roller blading, and spent summers at the beach.
Phil is survived by three brothers,...
Raymond Burk
Feb 13, 2024
Raymond Leonard Burk, 80, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 4, 1943, in Dearborn, MI, the son of David and Imogene (Werton) Burk.
Ray graduated from Lansing Eastern High School, and went on to attend the Michigan State Police Academy. He began his career with the State Police in...
Edna Fales
Feb 12, 2024
Edna Rodell Fales, 88, of Charlevoix, went home to be with her savior on Monday, February 12, 2024. She was born on October 1, 1935, in Hazel Park, MI, the daughter of Thaddeus and Mildred (Moorman) Brown.
Edna moved to Charlevoix in 1969 where she would raise six children as a single mother. She also worked at several local businesses over...
Thomas Pratley II
Feb 10, 2024
Thomas Pratley II, 62, of Bellaire, passed away on February 10, 2024. He was born on April 28, 1961, the son of Thomas and Marilyn Pratley.
He is survived by his wife, Cathy, one daughter, Rachel Pratley of San Francisco, CA, one brother, Jimmy Pratley of New Orleans, LA, one sister, Diana Pratley of CA.
Arrangements are in the care of the...
James "Jim" Parrish
Feb 10, 2024
James Clyde Parrish, 68, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 10, 2024 with his wife and two sons at his side. He was born on November 8, 1955, in Norfolk, VA, the son of Thomas and Bertha Mae (Brown) Parrish.
As a boy, Jim moved around to many different areas as his dad was relocated in the Coast Guard....
Desmond E. Milligan
Feb 9, 2024
Our beautiful earthly father, Desmond E. Milligan, was called home on February 9, 2024 at 3:33 p.m. He was born on January 16, 1931, in Bayshore, NY, the son of Edward and Dorothy (Black) Milligan.
Desmond started coming to Charlevoix when he was 10 or 11 years old. He attended Charlevoix High School as a freshman, but returned home when his...
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