Hugh Rorke "Mickey" Ambler
Sep 15, 2022
Hugh Rorke “Mickey” Ambler, 86, of Kewadin, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022.
He was born to Harry and Dorothy (Rorke) Ambler on April 20, 1936 in Pontiac, Michigan.
Hugh was a fourth-grade teacher until he started working for General Motors. He spent the last 27 years at his Cottage on Grand Traverse Bay.
He was an avid outdoorsman...
Eugene "Bob" Pittman
Sep 13, 2022
Bob Pittman flew his last mission as he left this life on September 13, 2022. Bob had been an aviator most of his 100 years. He was born in Norvell, Michigan in 1922 and grew-up in Ann Arbor, graduating from Ann Arbor High School in 1940. His first encounter with airplanes was in 1942 when he helped assembled B...
Joanne Allarding
Sep 11, 2022
Joanne Maxine Allarding, 92, of Eastport, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. She was born on September 24, 1929 in Carson City, MI, the daughter of Stanley and Lamoyne (Morgan) Inman.
Joanne graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1946, and shortly thereafter married her high school sweetheart, Robert Allarding, on December 3, 1947. They...
James (Jim) Majcher
Sep 10, 2022
James (Jim) Majcher, 76, of Central Lake, passed away on September 10, 2022.
There are no services planned at this time.
Arrangements are in the care of the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Sign his online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
Pearl Aletha Peters
Sep 9, 2022
Pearl Aletha Peters, 82, of Mancelona, passed away on September 9, 2022 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Pearl was born October 17, 1939, in Rogers City, the daughter of Basil and Aletha (Howe) Kerr.
Pearl married Russell Peters on April 8, 1961 at the Mancelona United Methodist Church. They would go on to have three children and 59...
William "Bill" Ormsby
Sep 9, 2022
William “Bill” E. Ormsby, 95, of Charlevoix, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022, surrounded by loved ones at the American House in Charlevoix.
Bill was born on April 16, 1927, in Buckley MI, the son of Ida (Hankins) Ormsby Johnson and Gordon Ormsby. Bill was raised in Buckley by his mother and his stepfather, Harrison Johnson. He attended Buckley...
Francis Pike
Sep 5, 2022
Pike, Francis born June 5, 1947, passed away September 5, 2022 at the age of 75. He was born in Montague Michigan to the late John David Pike and Helen LaFreniere Pike. Fran had two brothers, George Nelson Pike and John David Pike and one sister, Elaine Pike West who all loved him dearly.
He also leaves behind his three...
Dennis Zocharski
Sep 3, 2022
Dennis Frank Zocharski, 81, died suddenly but peacefully at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan on September 3, 2022. Dennis was born March 15, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan to Lucille (Orlowski) and Frank Zocharski.
Dennis is survived by his wonderful wife, Noel (Gorski), whom he married on September 30, 1967 in Detroit, Michigan; his two sons, Philip (Lisa) and...
Frances A. Grody
Sep 3, 2022
Frances A. Grody, 93, of Mancelona, passed away on September 3, 2022 at her home.
She was born on August 9, 1929, in Kent County, MI, the daughter of Ellsworth and Clara Belle (Seabolt) Deater.
She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, baking, camping, music and dancing.
Surviving are 4 children, Bonnie (Harold) Musall of Alden, Roger Grody (Sue Luton)...
Sharon Mary Roush
Sep 3, 2022
Sharon Mary Roush (née Quarters) of Clinton Township passed away September 3, 2022 at the age of 82.
Sharon was born on April 1, 1940 to Henry and Gertrude (née Kiolbassa) Quarters. On October 14, 1978, Sharon married the love of her life, Harold Roush in Mount Clemens, Michigan.
Sharon and Harold retired to Central Lake, MI where they enjoyed...
Angela Corp
Sep 2, 2022
Angela “Ange” Joy Corp passed away on September 2nd, 2022 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. She was born in Charlevoix of Alfred and Mary Corp on Thanksgiving (Nov. 27th) 1980.
Ange spent her childhood in Ellsworth, going on extraordinary adventures with her 4 sisters and brother. She loved cooking, swimming in local lakes, and reading; especially mysteries and...
Margaret Mary Reynolds
Sep 1, 2022
Mary M. Reynolds, 83, of Mancelona, passed away on September 1, 2022 at her home.
Margaret was born on July 21, 1939, in Alpena, MI, the daughter of Arthur and Rosalie (Gouin) Reynolds.
She was a long time employee at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility where she served as Activities Director. She enjoyed oil and...
Robert Wayne Risteau
Aug 29, 2022
Robert W. Risteau, 58 of Central Lake, passed away August 29, 2022. He was born April 7, 1964 in Traverse City the son of Arnold and Lena (Alexander) Risteau.
As a lifelong resident of Central Lake, Bobby was a self-proclaimed country man. He loved being outdoors, riding his 4 wheeler, having fun, and spending time with his friends and...
Barbara Ann Smith
Aug 26, 2022
Barbara Ann Smith, 85 of Fulton, passed away peacefully, Friday, August 26, 2022. She was born August 26, 1937 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Edward and Florence (Kane) Ackerman.
Barbara was a very devout and faithful woman. She was an active member of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Vicksburg and St. Joseph Catholic Church too. While...
Bradley Waldron
Aug 26, 2022
Bradley Edward Waldron, beloved son, brother, husband, father & grandfather. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI to Julianne and Edward Waldron on November 18, 1960 and passed away on August 26, 2022 at the age of sixty-one. He is survived by his children, Edward Waldron and Amy Waldron, grandchild River Beegen, and sister Laurie Bowles (Mike Bowles). He was preceded...
Laurie Jo Raymond
Aug 24, 2022
Laurie Jo Ann Raymond (75) passed away peacefully August 24, 2022, with her sisters, Jan Andretich and Sandy Ewasek, by her side. Her beloved husband Max Raymond, parents John and Helen Weeman, and two brothers John R. Weeman Jr. and David Weeman, were waiting in heaven ready to welcome and embrace her.
She left behind four adored nieces: Jenny Bracamonte,...
Richard Torres
Aug 23, 2022
Richard Erick Torres, 74, of Charlevoix, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. He was born on February 27, 1948 in New York, NY, the son of Erick and Helen (Usefon) Torres.
Rick is survived by his loving wife, Carol Torres, and his bonus daughter, Patti Roberts.
Private burial services will be held at Brookside Cemetery.
Arrangements are in the...
Grayson James Crider
Aug 23, 2022
Grayson James Crider, was stillborn on August 23, 2022 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
He is survived by his parents, Tyler and Chelsea Crider of Mancelona, 3 siblings, Hannah E. Lang, Christopher L. Morse, Kaiden R. Crider, his paternal grandparents, Steven and Peggy Crider of Mancelona, maternal grandmother Cheryl Silva of Mancelona, maternal grandfather Andre Willemse of...
Renate Doris Hessler
Aug 22, 2022
Renate Doris Hessler, 85, of Eastport passed away Monday, August 22, 2022 in Petoskey.
Renate was born to Bernhard and Clotilde (Saladin) Rastatter on May 19, 1937, in Karlsruhe, Germany.
Renate loved to be outdoors. She enjoyed gardening and tending to her flowers. When she was not outside, you could find her spending time with her family. Renate had a...
Sherine Marie Grody
Aug 20, 2022
Sherine Marie Grody, 47, of Mancelona passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022, surrounded by her family and friends.
She was born to Donald and Sharon (Short) Grody on March 9, 1975.
Sherine loved being outdoors snowmobiling, camping, and tubing on the river. She loved spending time with her family and friends. When she had a few quiet moments to herself...
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