Aric McCarthy
Jun 30, 2025
Aric Flint McCarthy, 48, of Mancelona, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 30, 2025.
He was born on July 1, 1976, in Marquette, MI, the son of David and Susan (Nicholson) McCarthy.
Aric was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
He loved spending time with his family and cooking for them. He enjoyed many outdoor activities, especially fishing...
Errik J Cornell
Jun 30, 2025
Errik J. Cornell, 55 of Bellaire died June 30, 2025 at home. He was born June 14, 1970 in Owosso, the son of Danny J. and Denise M. (Hendershot) Lucas.
Errik graduated with his Associates Degree in Culinary Arts and truly enjoyed cooking. He also enjoyed reading and listening to good music.
He is survived by his father Danny (Debbie)...
Glenn Dockery
Jun 29, 2025
Glenn Ray Dockery, 90, of Mancelona, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at the Eden Center in Kalkaska with his family at his side. He was born on April 2, 1935, in Polk County, TN, the son of William and Sarah (Lingerfelt) Dockery.
Glenn grew up in Tennessee but eventually made his way to Detroit to work as a...
Devynor "Dev" R Marshall
Jun 28, 2025
Devynor "Dev" R. Marshall 88 of Central Lake, passed away June 28, 2025 at home with his wife at his side. He was born Oct. 26, 1936 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania the son of Earl and Elizabeth (Leggin) Marshall.
Dev loved his family and survived by his wife Patricia (Dunlop) Marshall, children Dave and Rosie, Ken and Deb, Dan and Mounika,...
Amanda M. LaVanway
Jun 27, 2025
Amanda M. Lavanway, 39, of Ellsworth, passed away on June 27, 2025 at Munson Medical Center.
She was born on November 12, 1985, in Wyandotte, MI, the daughter of Jacqueline St. Amour.
Amanda was a caring mother and was described as an “old soul”. She enjoyed music, drawing and traveling but most of all taking care of others and...
Antoinette Peters
Jun 26, 2025
Antoinette "Toni" Peters passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on June 26, 2025. She was 83 years old.
Born on April 13, 1942, in Alpena, Michigan, Toni was the eldest of four daughters to Julia (Wilemski) Gierszewski and her husband. Her family moved to Detroit when she was a child, where she attended St. Stanislaus Catholic High School, graduating in 1960....
LeRoy S. Clark
Jun 26, 2025
LeRoy S. Clark, 76, of East Jordan, passed away on June 26, 2025 at Munson Medical Center.
LeRoy was born on September 11, 1948, in Gladstone, MI, the son of David and Betty (Metcalf) Clark.
Surviving are 2 sons, William Clark of East Jordan, LeRoy Clark Jr. of Kalkaska, 4 grandchildren, Lisa, Angel, William, Daisy, 5 great-grandchildren Gracelyn, Kayson, Jacqueline,...
Nettie A. Hamilton
Jun 26, 2025
Nettie A. Hamilton, 87, of Bellaire, passed away on June 26, 2025.
No services are planned.
Arrangements are in the care of the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.
Theresa Evelyn Peterson
Jun 24, 2025
Theresa E. Peterson, 95, of Mancelona, passed away on June 24, 2025 at the Eden Center in Kalkaska.
She was born on July 6, 1929, in Mancelona, the daughter of Emil and Rebecca (Ball) Peterson.
Theresa was a Mancelona resident for many years but spent some of her working years in Grand Rapids where she was employed at Dexter Lock.
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Mary Barton
Jun 23, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Andrea Peabody Barton on June 23, 2025, at the age of 80 in Bellaire, MI. Mary was born on May 20, 1945 in Detroit to Ellwood and Nora Mae Peabody. She grew up in Grosse Pointe, where she spent most of her adult life, as well as living...
Francis "Mike" Themm
Jun 22, 2025
Francis Michael “Mike” Themm, 64, of Charlevoix, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at his home. He was born on February 5, 1961, in Romeo, MI, the son of Francis R. and Sandra (Lichter) Themm.
Mike grew up working on the family dairy farm, New Horizons, in Charlevoix with his dad and brothers. He graduated from Charlevoix High School in...
Jerry Puhl
Jun 17, 2025
Jerry Puhl, 83, Beloved Fisherman and Family Man
Jerry passed away on June 17th surrounded by loved ones. A devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He is survived by his loving wife, Iva Puhl, his children, David Puhl and Jennifer Reedy, and his grandchildren, Charlie Puhl and Carson Puhl.
Jerry wished to have “he lived to fish” engraved on his tombstone as...
Cindy Trowbridge
Jun 16, 2025
Cindy Sue Trowbridge, 69, of Bellaire, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, with her family at her side. She was born on February 24, 1956, in Saginaw, the daughter of ArVe and Temperance (Phillips) Sheppard.
A celebration of her life will take place at a later date.
Arrangements are in the care of the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please...
James R Zeilinger
Jun 14, 2025
James R. Zeilinger 54 of Gaylord passed away Saturday June 14, 2025 as a result of an ATV accident. He lived his life to the fullest; laughing, cracking jokes, making everyone feel important and included, and always had a smile on his face. James was a friend to all!
James joined this world on June 23, 1970 as the oldest son...
Karen Wagner Herczak
Jun 13, 2025
Karen Marie Wagner Herczak, 65, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025, with her family at her side. She was born on August 18, 1959, in Ottawa, IL, the daughter of Garey and Nancy (Daugherty) Wagner.
Karen graduated from Princeton High School in Illinois. Shortly after, she ventured to New Orleans where she began her career in bartending....
Mary Ellen Morgridge
Jun 13, 2025
Mary Ellen Morgridge, 87, of Charlevoix, passed away on June 13, 2025. She was born on April 27, 1938, in Portland, MI, the daughter of William and Dorothy (Werner) Stump. She would go on to be a lifelong educator.
Mary Ellen attended St. Patrick's School in Portland before studying education at Michigan State University. She had a passion for teaching which...
Kymberlee Rogers
Jun 10, 2025
Kymberlee Sue Rogers, 46, of Mancelona, passed away on June 10, 2025. She was born on February 27,1979, in Reed City, the daughter Jerry and Connie (Smith) Cowley.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements are in the care of the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
Marianne Geiger
Jun 10, 2025
Marianne T. Geiger, 67, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 10, 2025, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. She was born on July 25, 1957, in Pottstown, PA.
There are no services planned at this time.
Arrangements are in the care of the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
Charles "Charlie" Elzinga
Jun 8, 2025
Charles Albert Elzinga, age 94, of Charlevoix, MI, joined his dear friends and family in heaven on Sunday, June 8, 2025. He was a devoted family man best known for his winning smile, boisterous laughter, and genuine interest in others. He met people with ease, listened intently to their life stories, the details about their family and hobbies, and what...
Edward "Ed" Holm
Jun 6, 2025
Edward Leslie Holm, 78, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2025, at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. He was born on November 18, 1946, in Charlevoix, the son of Harold and Evelyn "Peg" (Gibbard) Holm.
Ed graduated from Charlevoix High School and then attended Northern Michigan College in Traverse City. In February of 1967, he enlisted in...
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