Marilyn Ann Henderson
May 5, 2023
Marilyn A. Henderson, age 93, of Bellaire, MI passed away peacefully on May 5, 2023 with her two daughters by her side. She was born on April 13, 1930 in Rochester, IN and considered herself a true “Hoosier.”
She is survived in death by her daughters Tami (Darrin) Hoffman and Lisa (John) Maznio; and her Granddaughter Jacqueline Maznio.
Preceded...
Ronald G. Brooks
May 1, 2023
Ronald G. Brooks, 75 of Lakeland, FL (formerly of Central Lake and East Jordan, MI passed away in his home with both of his children by his side on May 1, 2023. He was born June 21, 1947 in Sheridan, MI. He was the son of Asa L. & Francis (Sower) Brooks.
Ronald turned 18 in bootcamp, while serving in...
Steven E Michael
May 1, 2023
Steven Esford Michael, 65, of Charlevoix passed away Monday May 1, 2023 in Traverse City after battling brain cancer; a Glioblastoma. He had his loving family at his side until the very end.
Steven was born in Detroit, MI to the late John and Jeanne (Esford) Michael. The family moved to Charlevoix and that’s where he grew up. In...
Marcella Ann Murdick
Apr 29, 2023
Marcella Ann Murdick (Marci), 93, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix, Michigan. She was born Marcella Ann Hanselman on February 07, 1930 in Cannelton, Indiana to Henry and Floretta Hanselman. Her family moved to Detroit, Michigan when she was young and she graduated in 1948 from St. Ambrose High School in Grosse Pointe...
Alice Reisig
Apr 27, 2023
Alice Marie Reisig, 92, of Grosse Pointe, died peacefully Thursday, April 27, 2023 at her cottage on Oden Island in Petoskey, with her family by her side.
Alice was born March 8, 1931, in Detroit, to Dr. Donald and Mrs. Marie McLean. After graduating from St. Mary's Catholic School in Windsor, Ontario, and inspired by her father's love of medicine,...
Kathleen M Gosselin
Apr 27, 2023
Kathleen Marie Gosselin, 77 of Kalkaska, MIchigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in the early morning hours of April 27th, 2023.
Kathleen was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 10th, 1949 to Francis K. Ferland and Margaret T. Ferland. She was married to the love of her life, Clarence Edward Gosselin for 31 years until his passing...
Morris Alfred Bates
Apr 27, 2023
Morris A. Bates, 84, of Bellaire, passed away on April 27, 2023, at his home.
He was born on October 4, 1938, in Springfield Township, Kalkaska County, the son of Frederick and Florence (Perkins) Bates.
Morris worked for the Bellaire D.P.W. for many years prior to retiring in 2004. He also worked as a bar tender at...
Alice M Shreve
Apr 26, 2023
Alice Mary Shreve, 87 of Bellaire, passed away peacefully, April 26, 2023. She was born June 3, 1935 in Detroit the daughter of Vernus and Blanche (Reaume) Weot.
Alice graduated from Grosse Pointe High and worked for the National Bank of Detroit for several years. On July 11, 1975, in Detroit, she married Keith Shreve. Alice was a loving...
Rose Barazsu
Apr 25, 2023
Rose Marie Barazsu, 92, of Charlevoix, formerly of Allen Park, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix. She was born on September 29, 1930, in Detroit, the daughter of John and Irene (Kondakor) Kosa.
Rose is survived by her daughter, Gayle (John) Konik; two grandsons, Andrew (Meredith) Konik, Bradley (Salome) Konik; and...
William M. "Bill" Hughes
Apr 24, 2023
William M. “Bill” Hughes, age 73, of Mancelona passed away April 24, 2023, surrounded by family.
He was born the son of Junior and Wilma (Morningstar) Hughes, on June 17, 1949, in Petoskey, Michigan.
Bill was an all-around family man who loved spending time with children and grandchildren. He cherished the time he was able to spend with his wife...
Ellen E. Clark
Apr 22, 2023
Ellen E. Clark, 76, of Echo Township, passed away on April 22, 2023 at Munson Medical Center.
She was born on December 24, 1946 the daughter of Ira and Ruth (Mettert) Bell.
Ellen was a kind hearted woman always willing to help friends and family. She volunteered for the Sacred Heart school in Ellsworth for many years,...
Joyce Ann Boss
Apr 20, 2023
Joyce A. Boss, 76, of Charlevoix, passed away on April 20, 2023 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.
Joyce was born on March 9, 1947, in Wilmore, KY, the daughter of William B. and Eleanor L. (Minton) Holcomb. She graduated from Jessamine County High School in 1965, where she excelled in Glee Club, and was a member of...
Diana Higginson
Apr 19, 2023
Diana Lynn Higginson, 70, of Charlevoix, formerly of Allen Park, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. She was born on September 5, 1952 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Charles and Tillie (Nycz) Higginson.
Diana graduated from Allen Park High School, and went on to work at several law offices as a legal secretary in the greater Detroit...
Cindy Sue Vanniman
Apr 18, 2023
Cindy S. Vanniman, 65, of Kalkaska, passed away on April 18, 2023, at Munson Medical Center.
Cindy was born on March 26, 1958, in Banks Township, the daughter of Robert and Lois (Finch) Vanniman.
Although recently residing in Kalkaska, she was from Ellsworth where she went to grade school all the way through high school graduation. She was in...
Mary Jacqueline "Jackie" Meier
Apr 18, 2023
Mary Jacqueline “Jackie” Meier, 96, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2023, at the American House in Charlevoix. She was born on November 28, 1926, in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of John and Mary (Kolar) Lucas.
Jackie was raised in Bedford, OH, and graduated from Beaumont High School in Cleveland. She attended Ursuline College in Ohio for several...
Sharlene Joan Hintz
Apr 17, 2023
Sharlene Joan Hintz, 87, of Elmira passed away April 17, 2023 at the age of 87.
She was born to Kenneth and Helen (Waite) Spies on March 5, 1936, in Lake Orion, Michigan.
Sharlene is survived by her son, Shawn (Kelly) Hintz, her granddaughter Stephanie (Andrew) Pica, her grandson Ethan, several dear sister and brother-in-laws, and many nieces and nephews....
Kathleen Smith
Apr 15, 2023
Kathleen Ann (Fessenden) Smith (83), of Charlevoix, passed away on April 15th, 2023 at home with her husband, Vane, and her daughter, Becky, at her side, following a courageous battle of cancer with the kind support of hospice. Kathleen was born on November 19th, 1939 to the late William and Eileen (O'Brien) Fessenden, of Charlevoix. She was a member of...
Denise Doyle
Apr 14, 2023
Denise Lynn (Krause) Doyle, 70, died April 14, 2023, at her home in Charlevoix, Mich., after fighting ovarian cancer for over two years.
Denise was born May 10, 1952--on her mother’s birthday--as the third daughter of Jeanne V. (Schultz) Krause and Robert C. Krause in Muskegon, Mich. She graduated from St. Joseph Elementary School in 1966, and then Catholic Central...
Doyle "Wayne" Horner
Apr 13, 2023
Doyle "Wayne" Horner, 76, of Bellaire, passed away on April 13, 2023, at Munson Medical Center. He was born March 26, 1947 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, the son of Andy and Gladys (Mobley) Horner.
Wayne proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was an active member in both the VFW and the American Legion for many years....
Ward Allen Skiver II
Apr 10, 2023
Ward Allen Skiver II, 62 of Mancelona passed away April 10, 2023.
The family has chosen to remember him privately at this time.
Arrangements are in the care of the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Please sign his online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
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