Joyce E. Tessmer
Oct 14, 2023
Joyce E. Tessmer, 89 of Bellaire and formerly of Central Lake, passed away on October 14, 2023 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. She was born April 29, 1934 in Sault Ste. Marie, the daughter of Sedjwick and Blanche (Secord) Comstock.
Joyce was a dedicated mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending as much time as possible with her...
Onalee Mariah Gildas
Oct 13, 2023
Onalee Mariah (Polly) Gildas, 92, of Alden, left this world peacefully at home on October 13, 2023 to enter her forever home with her Lord and Savior.
Polly was born April 30, 1931 to Blanche M. (Long) and Marrell E. Sherman in Mancelona.
She attended Mancelona High School where she played basketball for the Lady Ironmen She graduated in 1949....
Mary Schwartz
Oct 13, 2023
Mary Jean Schwartz passed away at the age of 92 on October 13, 2023. She was a beloved wife, mother, and friend who will be deeply missed. Mary was born on December 7, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan to William and Theresa Arthurs.
She later moved to Livonia and attended Plymouth High School. Her love of flowers brought her to...
Reva Florence Heinze
Oct 11, 2023
Reva Florence Heinze (Gearhart), 68, of Mancelona and Grayling, was the daughter of Kenneth and Danni (Sullivan) Gearhart. She was born on October 7, 1955, in El Paso, TX. Reva passed away on October 11, 2023, peacefully in her sleep. Her son Joey and his daughters mother Joleen were right by her side.
Reva did in home health care for...
Angela Renee Whitinger
Oct 10, 2023
Angela R. Whitinger, 57, of Mancelona, passed away October 10, 2023 at her home. Angela was born November 5, 1965 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Richard Covert and Jane Briggs.
Angela enjoyed boating, walking outdoors, and sitting outside watching the birds. She always wanted to go to Europe, but never got the time to go.
On May 11,...
Michael Watters
Oct 8, 2023
Michael Watters, 73 of Central Lake passed away October 8, 2023 at Munson Medical Center, with family and friends surrounding him. Michael was born in Saginaw to Melvin and Frances Watters.
Mike was fondly remembered as Iron Mike, Big Mike, Pizza Mike, and Grandpa Treats, to name a few nicknames he had over the years. He had many...
Michael David Hosler
Oct 8, 2023
Michael D. Hosler, 52, of Mancelona, passed away on October 8, 2023.
She was born on January 9, 1971, in Traverse City, the daughter of Jack and Myrtle (Fyan) Hosler.
Survived by a son Dalton Hosler of Bellaire, parents Jack and Myrtle Hosler of Bellaire, a brother Jack Hosler Jr. of Burt, MI, and many aunts, uncles, cousins...
James Nicholas Ellavich
Oct 7, 2023
James N. Ellavich, 81, of Bellaire, passed away on October 7, 2023 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.
James was born on July 28, 1942, in Detroit, the son of Nicholas and Mary Ann (Hettel) Ellavich.
He was a long time employee of General Motors where he began his career as a draftsman and working his way up to...
Donelda Scott Wandoff
Oct 6, 2023
Donelda Louise Scott Wandoff, 80, of East Jordan, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. She was born on January 7, 1943, in Charlevoix, MI, the daughter of Ronald and Eleanor (Matchett) Scott.
There are no services planed at this time.
Arrangements are in the care of the Ellsworth Chapel of Mortensen Funeral...
Philip Smith
Oct 5, 2023
Philip Donald Smith, 72, passed away October 5th at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. Phil was born at Meadow Brook March 20, 1951, and lived most of his life in Bellaire. After graduating from Bellaire Public Schools, he attended Albion College and Michigan State University.
His love of the outdoors led him to help his parents operate the Bel-Aire Golf...
Lois Kent
Oct 4, 2023
Lois Elaine Kent (Mills) was born on October 26th 1933 in Lansing, MI. She married the love of her life, Fred Kent, in 1953. She was the proud parent of Roger (Theresa) Kent, Shelley (John) Fredrickson, & Sharon ‘Sherry’ Kent, a prouder grandparent of Timothy, Shawn, Andrew, Carrie, & Kathleen, and the proudest great grandma to 11 great grandchildren.
Lois was...
Marvin F. VanBrande
Oct 2, 2023
Marvin F. VanBrande, 54 of Bellaire died October 2, 2023. He was born December 13, 1968 in Yale, the son of Marvin VanBrande and Lois Dowling.
Marvin enjoyed working on cars and many things mechanical. He was a collector of many things, just like his mother, and he enjoyed helping people in need. Most of all Marvin enjoyed...
John "Jack" Matthew
Oct 1, 2023
John “Jack” Matthew went to be with his Lord October 1, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born November 28, 1932 in Bellaire to Ira and Margaret Matthew.
Jack attended Bellaire High School and participated in multiple sports. After high school Jack went to MAC (now known as Michigan State University). During this time, he...
David H. Roberts
Sep 29, 2023
David H. Roberts 90 of Bellaire, passed peacefully away on September 29th in his home at Shanty Creek. He joins his beloved wife of 59 years and high school sweetheart, Barbara L Roberts. David grew up in Huntington Woods across from the Zoo and loved hearing the lions or a seeing an escaped monkey on his garage. He attended Royal...
Herbert "Jim" James Risteau
Sep 29, 2023
Herbert James Risteau, 77 of Central Lake, died September 29, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. He was born September 9, 1946 in Central Lake, the son of Arnold and Bernice (Hyde) Risteau and graduated from Central Lake High School in 1964.
Jim was a 25 year, dedicated employee of Golf Western. He also worked for 8...
Jerry Allen Troyer
Sep 27, 2023
Pastor Jerry Allen Troyer, age 66, of Central Lake, Michigan, won his battle with cancer when he went home to be with his savior on September 27th, 2023, with his family lovingly by his side. He lived a life that tasted and saw that the Lord was good and was blessed because he took refuge in him (Ps. 34:8). This...
Margaret Ann Rogel
Sep 26, 2023
Margaret Ann Rogel, 92, of Torch Lake Township, Kewadin Michigan, also formerly of Watervliet, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home, Tuesday, September 26, 2023.
Margaret’s life began September 12, 1931, in Bainbridge Township, Michigan, to parents Carl R & Emma (Behnke) Skibbe. The first born of six siblings. Margaret met the love of her life, Alex V Rogel,...
Dennis "Mike" Peters
Sep 26, 2023
Dennis "Mike" Peters, 74, of Mancelona, passed away September 26, 2023 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. He was born on January 14, 1949 in Olney, Illinois, the son of Damon and Charlene (Brookfield) Peters.
In the book Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Willy asks little Charlie Buckett how he likes his beloved Chocolate Factory. Charlie emphatically replies...
Charlotte Marie Wheeler
Sep 26, 2023
Charlotte Marie Wheeler, 89 of Harrisville, passed away peacefully, September 26, 2023 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland. She was born on July 24, 1934 in Detroit, the daughter of Patrick and Agnes (Trumpe) Mahon.
Charlotte enjoyed sewing and working with stained glass. She loved her family too.
On August 20, 1953 she married Glenn R. Wheeler who survives....
Gerald "Jerry" Evans
Sep 25, 2023
Gerald "Jerry" Ernest Evans, 89, of Ellsworth, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 25, 2023, at Medilodge of Grand Blanc. He was born on July 27, 1934 to Helen Frencko as Gerald Eugene Frencko in Detroit, MI. He was eagerly adopted by Ernest Evans and J. Alice Evans January 30, 1936 when he became Gerald Ernest Evans in Detroit then...
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