Oct 21, 2020

Felicia L. Sabatini,  101, of Alden, passed away on October 21, 2020 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.    No services will be held.    She will be buried in the Helena Township Cemetery in Alden.  Arrangements are being handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Oct 21, 2020

Larry Thomas Leiter, 53, of Mancelona passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at his home.  He was born on December 17, 1966 in Traverse City, MI, the son of Dale and Ursula (Gross) Leiter.

A full obituary will be posted in the near future.

Arrangements are in the care of the Mancelona Chapel of...

Oct 20, 2020

Mildred M. Stall, lovingly called Polly, was the only daughter of Nellie and Gilbert Stark of Green River, MI, died Tuesday, October 20, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Nellie and Gilbert Stark, and her husband, Robert W. Stall of Mancelona.

Mildred is survived by her four daughters, Jean (Michael) Marmo, Jane...

Oct 20, 2020

Marshall E. Brownell, 64, of East Jordan, passed away October 20, 2020 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan.  Marshall was born May 7, 1956 in Bellaire, to Donald E. Brownell and Merilynn (Lewis) Brownell.

Marshall was an avid Northern Michigan hunter, fisher, and collector of various things.

Surviving Marshall are his parents Don...

Oct 19, 2020

Ruby Mae Collins, 94, of Mancelona passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. She was born on July 3, 1926 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the daughter of Paul and Anna (Schoenrock) Morrison.

Ruby enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and travelling. The Christmas candies and cookies she baked were greatly anticipated each...

Oct 19, 2020

Fredrick Bolhuis, 101, of Ellsworth, died October 19, 2020 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire, arriving at his heavenly homeland on the 75th anniversary of his return to the States after WWII when he literally kissed the ground.

Fred was born April 18, 1919 in Banks Township, the 10th of William and Tena (Drenth) Bolhuis'...

Oct 19, 2020

Thomas “Tommy” Watros,  24, of East Jordan, passed away on October 19, 2020 at his home.

Tommy was born on August 4, 1996, in Petoskey, the son of William and Veronica (Hosler) Watros.

He was a fun-loving young man with a great personality.  He enjoyed people watching, especially at carnivals.   He loved the outdoors, fishing,...

Oct 19, 2020

Dolores Cleo Steiner, 98 of Bellaire passed away peacefully Monday, October 19, 2020 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

On November 8, 1921 Jake and Bethel (Knight) Youngedike welcomed their first daughter to their farm. Born, raised and educated in Central Lake, Dolores enjoyed bobsledding down Dean Hill and sliding all the way to the river.  In...

Oct 18, 2020

Lorraine Ann “Aunt Rain” Evans, 81 of Central Lake, died Sunday, October 18, 2020 at home.  She was born June 29, 1939 in Bellaire the daughter of Herman and Nora (Allers) Evans.

Lorraine graduated from Central Lake High School in 1957 and moved out West  to live and work for several years.  She moved home eventually retiring...

Oct 16, 2020

Skip Jacob Nothstine, 88, of Mancelona, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020 at his home.  He was born on August 10, 1932 in Mancelona, the son of Samuel and Clara (Olson) Nothstine.

Skip graduated from Mancelona High School in 1950, and went to work at the A&P store for a short time before enlisting in the...

Oct 14, 2020

Francis A. Rogers, 83 of Central Lake, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020 surrounded by his family.  He was born July 17, 1937 in Bellaire the son of John and Josephine (Kortanek) Rogers.

Francis retired from Dura Automotive after 35 years of dedicated service.  He was a loving husband and father who enjoyed spending time with his family,...

Oct 14, 2020

Rodney William Forbes, 54 of Ellsworth and formerly of Caledonia, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born January 5, 1966 in Grand Rapids, the son of Harold and Maxine (Blair) Forbes.

Rodney was a 1984 graduate of Caledonia High School.

He is survived by his mother Maxine...

Oct 11, 2020

Norma Jean Anderson , 84, of Mancelona, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at her home with her children at her side.  She was born on June 23, 1936 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of George and Rose (Petix) Schmitt.

Norma loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  She enjoyed golfing, cooking, and playing...

Oct 11, 2020

Martin Rubingh, age 87, of Ellsworth went to be with his Lord on October 11, 2020.  “Precious in the sight of the Lord are the death of His saints” Ps. 116:15.

Martin was a longtime member of the Farm Bureau and Gideons International.  He was also a member of the Chain O Lakes Church.  His desire for...

Oct 10, 2020

Kenneth J. Boss, 82, of Charlevoix passed away Saturday Oct 10th, 2020 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born on October 22, 1937 in Charlevoix, MI, the son of Jack and Francis (Carpenter) Boss.

Kenneth “Ken” was a 1955 graduate of Charlevoix High School and married Myrna Rae (Veenstra) Boss on November 8, 1958...

Oct 8, 2020

On Oct 8, 2020, Joanne L. Poehler, 89, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side and was embraced by her God and loved ones gone before her. She will make her final journey back to her hometown of Indianapolis after living four years in northern Michigan near her family.

She was born in Franklin, IN,...

Oct 8, 2020

Barbara D. Denny, 92 of Ellsworth, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  She was born October 8, 1928 in Greenville, MI the daughter of D.C. and Emma (Stuckey) Williams.

On October 11, 1948 in Ellsworth she married Alvin “Pop” Denny.  Together they enjoyed many years of camping, fishing, and picking blueberries...

Oct 7, 2020

James Richard Jensen, 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 7, following a short  battle with cancer. He was a devout Christian since the age of 14, loved the Lord and was ready  to meet his Savior, Jesus.

Jim was born to Pete and Madelene Jensen on July 20, 1939 in New Paris, Indiana. In 1957, he ...

Oct 7, 2020

Daralinea Marie Walters passed away peacefully at her home on October 7, 2020 while surrounded by her loving family, after suffering from a heart attack and a stroke.

She was a devoted wife to Bernard and a dear mother to Matthew, Herman, Bernadett (Gordie) Pons and Patrick (Holly).

Daralinea was born on June 25, 1940 to...

Oct 5, 2020

Joseph Robert Clark, 96, of Eastport, Michigan, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.

He was born on April 25, 1924, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Robert and Eva (Ruggles) Clark, and grew up in Clarkston, Michigan, graduating from Pontiac Senior High School in 1942. He then joined the Army...