Martha Mary Dunning
Sep 25, 2023
Martha Dunning, 88, of Mancelona, passed away on September 25, 2023 at Kalkaska Memorial Assisted Living under Promedica Hospice Care. She was born on February 3, 1935 in Flint, the daughter of Wallace and Winifred (Smith) Isbell.
Martha spent her childhood days in Flint, MI. While in high school, she would meet the love of her life, Eugene. She would...
Dorothy "Dottie" Ernest
Sep 25, 2023
Dorothy “Dottie” Louise Ernest, 82, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 25, 2023, at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. She was born on October 13, 1940, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Finis and Dorothy (Weber) Ernest.
Dottie lived at the Devereux Foundation in Pennsylvania for 38 before moving to Charlevoix permanently in 1994. She enjoyed her years...
Mary Durcynski
Sep 24, 2023
Mary Stella Durcynski passed away on September 24, 2023 at her home.
She was a loving wife and loving mother with a kind heart. She loved her family, friends, and her pets very much. Her family, friends, and pets loved her the same. Nature and animals both were things she enjoyed. Looking at the positive of things and had...
Paul Jolliffe
Sep 22, 2023
Paul Andrew Jolliffe, 54, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix with his family at his side as he left his earthly body and ascended to heaven. He was born on December 3, 1968, in Kalamazoo, the son of Robert and Noreen (Essenberg) Jolliffe.
Paul delighted in taking care of animals,...
James "Jimmy" Russell
Sep 21, 2023
James “Jimmy” Lee Russell, 65, of Charlevoix, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Villa at The Bay in Petoskey. He was born on October 10, 1957, in Charlevoix, the son of Robert Waffle and Linda (Frye) Potter.
Jimmy graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1975, and would go on to work in the area at several different establishments. He...
Sara Jean Bruce
Sep 21, 2023
Sara Jean Bruce, 35, of Central Lake, passed away on September 21, 2023.
Sara was born on November 15, 1987, in Pontiac, MI, the daughter of Robert and Cynthia (Giles) Bruce.
A true "Redneck Woman who loved the outdoors, especially campfires and star gazing. She also played board games, doing beauty days with her nieces, watching scary movies,...
Ann Puffpaff
Sep 20, 2023
Ann LaRue Puffpaff passed away peacefully at the age of ninety, surrounded by her family Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Charlevoix Area Hospital in Charlevoix. Ann was born November 6, 1932, to Alfred A. and LaRue Gill.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, her husband Fritz Puffpaff, Daughter Colleen Puffpaff, Sister Katherine E. Donaldson, and grandson,...
Barbara Bodziak
Sep 19, 2023
Barbara Bodziak, 88, of Mancelona passed away September 19, 2023. Barbara was born July 18, 1935, in Pennsylvania.
Surviving is her son Dave Bodziak.
Services will be planned for a later date.
Arrangements are under the care of the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
Patricia Ann Bowman
Sep 19, 2023
Patricia Bowman, 79, of East Jordan passed away September 19, 2023 at her home. Patricia was born September 16, 1944, in Lakeland Florida, the daughter of Bevins and Rose (Asbury) Surrency.
Patricia enjoyed a variety of things such as horseback riding, gardening and making dream catchers. She also enjoyed playing cards with her grandchildren, and shopping of any and...
Daniel Charles Avery
Sep 18, 2023
Dan Avery passed away on September 18, 2023 at his home. He was born on September 3, 1949 in Brown City, MI. His parents were De and Aldine Avery, deceased and he has 1 sibling, Gwen Avery Alley from Tulsa, OK. He grew up in Imlay City, MI and worked for his Dad and Grandfather at their car dealership,...
Beverly Edgington
Sep 17, 2023
Beverly “Bev” Edgington was a beloved mother, wife, sister, grandmother, great and great-great grandmother during her incredible 94 ½ years of life. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 17, 2023.
We (her family) will remember Bev for her loving nature, her playfulness, smart and sassy spirit, and her occasional, endearing stubbornness.
Beverly had a long and full life. She...
James Glime
Sep 16, 2023
James (Jim) Aaron Glime: Born July 26th, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan. Died September 16th, 2023 in Traverse City, Michigan after a brief illness. Loving husband to Ann of 55 years. Father to Jason (Tiffany), Andy (Stacie), and Ben (Amy) Glime. Proud Grandfather to Nathan, Ryan, Brady, Tyler, Ashley, Mary, and Charlie. Uncle “UJ” to many nieces and nephews. Cherished brother-in-law...
Donna Russell
Sep 14, 2023
Donna L. Guild Paul Russell, 84, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix. She was born on February 7, 1939, in Charlevoix, the daughter of Jule and Lillian Guild.
Donna was employed at Charlevoix Elementary School for 26 years before her retirement in 1999.
She is survived by her beloved husband,...
John D Czarnecki
Sep 12, 2023
John Czarnecki, 69, of Kewadin, passed away on September 12, 2023. He was born on April 29, 1954, in Macomb County, the son of Joseph and Elva (Churchill) Czarnecki.
John was always a family man and was interested in family history. He continued on the family legacy of serving his country in the United States Navy. John was kind, helpful,...
Adam D. Glaser
Sep 10, 2023
Adam D. Glaser, 45, of Mancelona, passed away on September 10, 2023 at his home.
He was born on August 6, 1978, in Traverse City, the son of James and Ruth Ann (Crandall) Glaser.
Adam was a family man, and loved spending time with the light of his life, his grandson Bentley. He also loved his Harley Davidson,...
Richard Harold Plumb
Sep 9, 2023
Richard Harold Plumb, 83, of Elmira, passed away September 9, 2023 at his home. Richard was born November 15, 1939 to Edward and Isabel (Roy) Plumb.
In 1958 he graduated from Dundee High School.
Rich was a dedicated employee at Ford Motor Company in Rawsonville, MI. He worked hard for over 30 years until his medical retirement.
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Adam Lockwood
Sep 6, 2023
Adam Patrick-Kinery LockwoodDec. 13, 1987 - Sept. 6, 2023
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our Beloved Son, Brother,Husband, Grandson, Nephew, Cousin, and Friend, Adam P. Lockwood, 35.
On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, God took Adam to his eternal home,blessing him with peace & joy beyond our understanding.
Though we are left behind to navigate...
Eric L. Madagame
Sep 3, 2023
Eric L. Madagame, 59, of Bellaire, passed away following his battle with lung cancer with his wife Jill and beloved dog Keya by his side.
Eric was born on August 1, 1964, in Bellaire, the son of Leonard and Georgina (Kidder) Madagame.
His first love was being with his wife Jill. No matter what they did...
Harvey G. Allison
Sep 3, 2023
Harvey G. Allison Jr., 91 years old, died peacefully on September 3, 2023 at the Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire, Michigan. Harvey was born January 27, 1932 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, the son of Virgie (Smith) and Harvey G. Allison, Sr.
Harvey married the love of his life and high school sweetheart Marion (Coulter) and they began their journey...
Tori Inglis
Aug 30, 2023
Tori Lynn Inglis (Alger) of Drummond Island formerly from Charlevoix, passed away August 30, 2023, at Pineview Cottages in Harbor Springs following a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
Tori was born November 6, 1956, in Charlevoix, Michigan to Jim and Faye Alger. During her years at Charlevoix High School, Tori excelled in volleyball, basketball, cheerleading and track. Tori was the valedictorian...
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