OBITUARIES

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Nancy Ann Mannausa

Nancy Ann Mannausa

Jan 20, 2025

Nancy Ann Mannausa was born on June 8, 1932. She was born and raised in Ecorse, and throughout her life lived in Chicago, Trenton and Woodhaven, and settled in Elk Rapids after retiring from teaching. Nancy took great pride in the village of Elk Rapids and was regularly involved with her church, Sacred Heart. She actively supported local businesses and...

Reinhard Matye

Reinhard Matye

Jan 20, 2025

Reinhard Matye, 72, of Charlevoix, MI, passed away on January 20, 2025.

Born on March 20, 1952, in Hof, Germany, Reinhard immigrated to the United States in the mid 1950s with his parents, where he built a fulfilling life surrounded by family, friends, and the community he deeply cherished. In his early life he met and married Lilly Matye and had...

Heather DuBey

Heather DuBey

Jan 20, 2025

Heather Marie DuBey age 49, of Boyne City, MI passed away on January 20, 2025 as the result of a traffic accident.

Heather was born on October 17, 1975 to Lawrence and Cynthia DuBey. She graduated from Lake City High School in 1994 and went on to earn a Bachelor degree from Saginaw Valley State University in 2000. 

Heather was a lifetime...

Frances "Fran" Barber

Frances "Fran" Barber

Jan 18, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frances Ann Barber on January 18th, 2025 in Traverse City, MI. Frances “Fran” Barber was born June 7th,1942 in Detroit, MI. 

Fran resided in Alden, MI and was a retired Cardiac Sonographer who enjoyed genealogy research and camping with her family and friends. 

Fran was a loving wife, mother and grandmother...

Sandra Schrader

Sandra Schrader

Jan 18, 2025

Sandra Lynn Schrader, 74, of Central Lake, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2024, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. She was born on August 12, 1950, in Wayne, MI, the daughter of Victor and Betty (Teter) Kaercher.

Sandra graduated from Wayne Memorial High School, and moved to Northern Michigan over 50 years ago, spending the last 20 years in...

John James Witherspoon

John James Witherspoon

Jan 17, 2025

John James Witherspoon of Charlevoix, Michigan was killed in action on January 17th, 2025, near the village of Vozvyzhenka in Donetsk Oblast, eastern Ukraine. He was an infantry platoon of the second battalion of the International Legion. John was respectfully given the name of Geronimo as his battlefield code name. He was so proud to fulfill his greatest heart’s desire...

Richard S. Satterlee

Richard S. Satterlee

Jan 17, 2025

Richard S. Satterlee, 60 of Alba, passed away at home after a brief illness on January 17, 2025. He was born January 26, 1964 in Ionia, the son of Richard and Beverly (Moore) Satterlee.

Rich graduated from Central Michigan University with his Bachelor’s degree. As a lifelong learner, he also earned his Master’s degree and was currently working on his Doctorate...

Peter H Balestrieri

Peter H Balestrieri

Jan 15, 2025

Peter H. Balestrieri, 85 of Bellaire, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025.  He was born September 9, 1939 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Joseph and Eunice (Humphrey) Balestrieri.

There are no services planned at this time and a full obituary will appear soon.

Please sign his online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.

James "Jim" Kowal

James "Jim" Kowal

Jan 12, 2025

James A. Kowal, 71, of Bellaire, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 after a brief illness.

He was the owner of Echo Quality Grinding in Central Lake for 47 years.

Jim was married to his wife Barb who survives. He is also survived by his daughter Arielle Kowal (Zak Scott), step sons Rob (Amy) Case, Corey (Tina) Case, 10 grandchildren; Kaylyn,...

Marilyn J. White

Marilyn J. White

Jan 11, 2025

Marilyn J. White,  88, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. 

   She was born on September 19, 1936, in Bellaire, the daughter of Floyd and Lucile (Olds) Gregory.

     Marilyn was an amazing woman and a lifelong resident of Bellaire where she worked as a teachers aid for 24 years and was...

Nicholas "Nic" W. Wilson

Nicholas "Nic" W. Wilson

Jan 10, 2025

Nicholas "Nic" William Wilson, 79, of Bellaire, passed away January 10, 2025 in Bellaire. He was born March 2, 1945 the son of Earl and Daisy (Lambert) Wilson. 

He lived the majority of his life in Bellaire, was a 1964 graduate of Bellaire High School, and graduate of Michigan State University. In recent years, he especially pursued his interest in flowers,...

James "Jim" Burk

James "Jim" Burk

Jan 9, 2025

James Walter Burk, 80, of Charlevoix, formerly of Saginaw, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born on August 23, 1944, in Saginaw, the son of Walter and Leona (Datte) Burk. 

Jim graduated from Arthur Hill High School in Saginaw, and went on to earn an Associates Degree from...

Gary J. Wight

Gary J. Wight

Jan 8, 2025

Gary J. Wight, 84, of Central Lake, MI, and Bonita Springs, FL, passed away on January 8, 2025 at his home in Florida.

 Gary was born on April 16, 1940, in Dearborn, MI, the son of Arthur and Jane (Sherman) Wight.

 He was a long-time executive engineer at Ford Motor Company, where he was proud to be a part of many innovations...

George A Anthony

George A Anthony

Jan 8, 2025

George Albert Anthony, 81 of Traverse City died peacefully surrounded by his family on January 8, 2025. He was born November 2, 21943 in Manistique, the son of Amos and Eva (Gemmel) Anthony.

 Surviving is his wife of 55 years, Pauline Mae (Kenwabikise) Anthony, children Andrew John (Catherine) Anthony, Amrena Eva (Karl) Kitchen, Angeline S. (David) Avis, Alec George (Katrina) Anthony,...

Richard Jolliffe

Richard Jolliffe

Jan 8, 2025

Richard L. Jolliffe, 94, of Ellsworth, passed away on January 8, 2025 at the American House in Charlevoix. He was born on October 4, 1930, in Charlevoix, the son of William and Frances (Lord) Jolliffe.

Richard served his country during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1953.

In his younger years, he enjoyed camping, going on motorcycle trips with his...

Janet Sara Kadlec

Janet Sara Kadlec

Jan 7, 2025

Janet Sara Kadlec 81 of Bellaire passed away Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. She was born on March 7, 1943, in Iron River, the daughter of Richard and Jennie Marie (Havelin) Erickson.

 Janet graduated from Iron River High School and St. Joseph in Hancock, MI where she earned a degree as a Registered Nurse. She dedicated...

Lavona "Bonnie" Lillian Disbrow Lewis

Lavona "Bonnie" Lillian Disbrow Lewis

Jan 6, 2025

Lavona (Bonnie) Disbrow Lewis, 105 of Central Lake, peacefully passed away, January 6, 2025 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. Lavona was born April 7, 1919 in Central Lake, Michigan to Emil and Inez Corner. 

 She is survived by her brother Victor Corner, son Wallace (Susan) Disbrow, daughter Mary Ellen Parker, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in...

Myrna Curtis

Myrna Curtis

Jan 4, 2025

Myrna Ann (DeYoung) Curtis, 83, died peacefully January 4, 2025, at Munson Medical Center. The oldest of seven children, she was born June 25, 1941, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, to Oliver and Lottie DeYoung. She met the love of her life, Tracy Curtis, when she was fourteen. The couple married in June 1959. After brief periods living in Oakland,...

John Calvin Lamoreaux

John Calvin Lamoreaux

Dec 31, 2024

John Calvin Lamoreaux – 88 – Charlevoix

John Calvin Lamoreaux passed away quietly in the comfort of his home December 31, 2024 surrounded by his wife and daughters. 

Born October 6, 1936 in Banks Township, Michigan, he grew up on the family farm. John was the fourth oldest child of Raymond and Hazel (Arnold)Lamoreaux. When it was time to attend school he...

Louise Bergmann

Louise Bergmann

Dec 31, 2024

Louise Ann Bergmann, 81, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at her home surrounded by her husband of 57 years and loving family. She was born on November 19, 1943, in Central Lake, MI, the daughter of Christopher and Catherine (Weisler) Hebden.

Louise graduated from Central Lake High School in 1962, where she passionately participated in basketball,...

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