June Cross
Apr 29, 2022
June Cross, 92, of Charlevoix, passed away on April 29, 2022, at Munson Charlevoix Area Hospital. She was born on March 9, 1930, in Thessalon, Ontario, the daughter of Stuart and Eileen McElrea.
June was a pillar in the Charlevoix community. After moving to Charlevoix in 1954 she worked as an x-ray technician at Charlevoix Hospital and later served...
Betty Bishaw
Apr 24, 2022
Betty Lee Bishaw, 76, of Charlevoix, went home to be with the Lord and be reunited with her beloved husband, James. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, April 24, 2022. She was born on December 26, 1945 in Charlevoix, the daughter of Donald and Elizabeth (Guernsey) Bogart.
Betty graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1964,...
Judy Miller
Apr 24, 2022
Judy Mae Miller, 79, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully and quietly after a battle with Alzheimer’s Dementia on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on June 11, 1942, in Bellaire, the daughter of Jacob and Luella (Thomas) Watrous.
Judy was born and raised in Bellaire, and that is where she chose to...
Arnold Eugene Beckner Sr.
Apr 23, 2022
Arnold E. Beckner Sr., 72, of Mancelona, passed away on April 23, 2022 at his home.
He was born on October 14, 1949, in Elmira, MI, the son of Roy and Hilda (Muma) Beckner.
Arnold was a liflelong resident of Antrim County. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards with his family, taking car rides around and was known to...
Wayne "Dan" Steiner
Apr 23, 2022
W. Daniel Steiner, 75 of Bellaire, died April 23, 2022 at home while preparing to enjoy another wonderful summer on the beautiful waters of Torch Lake.
Dan was born May 25, 1946 in Charlevoix the son of Wayne and Dolores (Youngedike). He was a top scholar and graduated from Bellaire High School in 1964. He excelled in football, basketball...
Melba Jean Crothers
Apr 21, 2022
Melba Jean Crothers 75 of Alden, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022 at home. She was born September 17, 1946, in Mancelona the daughter of Leathel and Marion (Bowman) McCarty.
Melba grew up in Mancelona and spent her life in the Alden area. She worked for over 25 years at Sara Lee making pies and for many years at...
Greg Anthony Thieleke
Apr 21, 2022
Greg Anthony Thieleke, 59, of Charlevoix, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 21, 2022. He was born on March 7, 1963, in Sheboygan, WI, the son of Gene and Lois (McCulloch) Thieleke.
Greg grew up in Birmingham where he graduated from Seaholm High School. He played football and ran track, and eventually went off to college at Michigan...
Donna Maxine Vincent
Apr 21, 2022
Donna M. Vincent, 78, of Mancelona, passed away on April 21, 2022.
Donna was born on August 24, 1943, in Mancelona, the daughter of Ralph and Lois (Coger) Vincent.
She was an independent woman who rarely asked for help. Gardening, canning and rescuing cats were her favorite hobbies, not to mention working hard. She was in housekeeping at...
Martha "Jane" Brauburger
Apr 19, 2022
Martha Jane (“Jane”) Brauburger (nee VanTuyle), age 90, of Bellaire, MI, peacefully passed away on April 19, 2022. She was born in 1931 in Ann Arbor, MI. and raised in Clinton, MI. She was the daughter of W.P. VanTuyle and Martha VanTuyle and the sister of David K. and Willard D. VanTuyle (all of whom have predeceased her).
After...
Lisa Irena Myas
Apr 19, 2022
Lisa Irena Myas, 51, of Bellaire, passed away on April 19, 2022.
Lisa was born on December 21, 1970, in Detroit.
She enjoyed flower gardening and had a special love for children so decided to start "Little Tykes Day Care" in Bellaire operating it for many years. She touched so many children through the years and was...
Charles Scott
Apr 19, 2022
Charles Lindsay Scott, 97, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born on December 6, 1924 in Eastriggs, Scotland, the son of William and Margaret (Duff) Scott.
His family will celebrate his life privately.
Arrangements are in the care of the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign his online...
Edith M. Beck
Apr 19, 2022
Edith M. Beck 95, passed away on April 19, 2022. She was born on January 5, 1927.
She is survived by her son, Walter Beck, wife, Georgia; daughter, Carolyn (Beck) Jennings, husband, William; four granddaughters, Wendy, Becky, Rachael and Chelsea; grandson, Dean; thirteen great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Edith was born and raised in Vienna, Austria. She was an Air Force...
Donna J. Moran
Apr 16, 2022
Donna J. Moran, 88, of Bellaire, passed away on April 16, 2022 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.
She was born on July 15, 1933, in Royal Oak, MI, the daughter of Remos and Marian (Passingham) Robinson.
Donna was a longtime member of the Wesleyan Church in Bellaire, currently known as Fresh Start Wesleyan Church.
Her...
Brennan Stewart
Apr 14, 2022
Brennan Stewart, 28, was taken from us unexpectedly on the evening of Thursday, April 14th at his home in Bellaire, Michigan. Brennan was a kind, generous soul with a big heart. He was passionate about the outdoors, including his love for deer hunting in Ohio, spearfishing in the Florida Keys, and walleye fishing in the Grass River. He was a...
Lisa Dianne Grannis
Apr 12, 2022
Lisa Dianne Grannis, 55, of Central Lake, passed away April 12, 2022 at Munson Hospital in Traverse City.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
A full obituary will be posted in the near future.
Arrangements are in the care of the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Ronald McDonald
Apr 12, 2022
Ron McDonald, 77, of Bellaire died Tuesday, April 12, at home with his family.
He is survived by Roberta (Bert) his wife of 50 years, his 3 daughters Elizabeth McDonald (Kerry Hansknecht), Sarah Sandoval (Kevin), Laura Powell (William), and 7 wonderful grandchildren. He is much loved and will be greatly missed.
There is no service planned at this time.
Memorial...
Dorothy Willis
Apr 11, 2022
Dorothy Jane Klooster Willis, age 93, of Beaver Island passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022 at her home.
Dorothy was born in Hayes Township, Charlevoix, Michigan on February 17, 1929 to Ralph J. Klooster and Frankie (Jackson) Klooster. Dorothy married James Willis Jr. on September 10, 1949 in the Charlevoix United Methodist Church.
She attended grade school Undine County School, and graduated from the...
Trudy Chappell
Apr 10, 2022
Trudy Lynne Chappell, 78, of Bellaire, passed away on April 10, 2022, from complications of Alzheimer's Disease: she died peacefully at home surrounded by family.
Trudy is survived by her husband Don with whom she spent 32 years. Their marriage brought together two families blending five children: Kelli (Michael) DeBello, Shelli (Casey) Guthrie, Jennifer (Michael) Lorenz, Scott (Kenneth Barner) Chappell,...
Erwin Gene Holecheck
Apr 9, 2022
Erwin Gene Holecheck, 86, of Charlevoix, passed away on April 9, 2022 at the Petoskey AFC Home. He was born on January 29, 1936, in Charlevoix, MI, the son of Robert and Rosemae (Welch/Henry) Holecheck.
Erwin loved NASCAR, drag racing, Fords, and anything that was fast and loud. He had a passion for John Deere tractors and loved any kind...
Herbert Hodge
Apr 8, 2022
Herbert Lee Hodge, 97, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 8, 2022 at the American House in Charlevoix. He was born on June 2, 1924, in Snover, MI, the son of Ward and Gladys (Russell) Hodge.
Herbert was raised on a small family farm in Snover, Michigan. He graduated from Marlette High School and went on to attend...
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