Dec 17, 2020

Robert R. Gieseck 84 of Mancelona passed away on December 17, 2020, at Munson Medical Center.  Bob was born on August 5, 1936, in Licking County, OH, the son of Russell and Janice (Herb) Gieseck.

He enjoyed outdoor activities, especially snowmobiling, four wheeling and boating.  He was an avid NASCAR fan and was a long time member...

Dec 16, 2020

MaeZella Potter, a woman of gentle sweetness and golden heart, passed away on December 16, 2020.  Mazie was born May 9, 1930 to Albert and Bernice Shaw in Charlevoix, Michigan in their fieldstone home.  She grew up roaming the countryside with her siblings, Mary, George, and twin sister Marcella. Encircled by faith and family, she attended the Nowland country...

Dec 15, 2020

Dwight F. Leeth,  71, of Mancelona, passed away on December 15, 2020 at Munson Medical Center.

He was born on May 16, 1949, in Mt. Pleasant, MI, the son of Forrest and Eila (Kistler) Leeth.

He was a welder by trade, and owned and operated Dwight's Welding Service in Mancelona for 43 years.

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Dec 12, 2020

Robert J. " Bob" Rowe Jr, 65 of Charlevoix, passed away December 12, 2020 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.   He was born February 22, 1955 in Toledo, OH the son of Robert J. Rowe Sr. and Marjory Retherford.  He graduated from Ottawa Hills and went on to study Art at University of Toledo. "Bobby" spent the summers of...

Dec 12, 2020

Woodrow B. Wilson, 101 of Charlevoix, passed away at his home.  Woodrow was born April 6, 1919 in Lake Lynn, Pennsylvania, to parents William B. Wilson and Myrtle Franks.

No services are planned.

A full obituary will be posted in the near future.

Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen...

Dec 11, 2020

Michelle N. Morey, 35, of Petoskey, formerly of DeWitt, MI, passed away December 11, 2020.  Michelle was born August 4, 1985 in Southfield, MI to parents Michael Morey and Carrie Barton.

Michelle loved her two children intensely.  She was a spiritual woman who was happy, open, fun-loving, and someone that everyone wanted to be around.  Michelle enjoyed...

Dec 11, 2020

Geraldine "Gerrie" Sanders,  81, of Bellaire, passed away on December 11, 2020 at her home.

Gerrie was born on October 13, 1939 in Pontiac, MI,  the daughter of Gerald and Marjorie (Thyme) Safford.

She enjoyed playing the piano, drawing,  outdoor activities like gardening and flowers, loved animals and was an avid Detroit Tigers Baseball fan.   She was...

Dec 10, 2020

STEVEN HUMPHREY SCHAEFER of Lansing and Charlevoix

Died December 10, 2020 after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family and, in spirit, by all of those who loved him.  Steven’s parents, Richard Schaefer (Valerie) and Patricia Runquist (Jon), his siblings Ricky Schaefer, Stacey Gasior (Marc Swoish), and Patrick Schaefer (Gwen), and his nieces and nephews Adam, Andrew,...

Dec 10, 2020

Carrie Sue Donald 52, of Mancelona passed away suddenly in her home, Thursday December  10, 2020. She was born February 11, 1968 in Kalkaska, the daughter of Walter “Wink” Rohde  and Sandra (St. John) Rohde.

On July 15, 2006 at the Free Methodist Church in Mancelona, two hearts would forever beat as  one, as Carrie married the...

Dec 9, 2020

On Tuesday, December 9, 2020, Bonnie Kay (Fox) Lenhart of Charlevoix peacefully passed away in her home surrounded by her family.

Bonnie was born in Detroit on October 20, 1942, to Howard and Mary Fox, graduating from Royal Oak Dondero High School in 1960. On August 20, 1960, she married Robert Lenhart. During the early years of...

Dec 8, 2020

Annette Marie Wojciehowski, 64, of Mancelona, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  She was born on October 22, 1956 in Ferndale, MI, the daughter of Frank and Irene (Cooper) Stanton.

Annette graduated from Warren Woods High School, and shortly thereafter enlisted in the United States Army.  On October 6,...

Dec 8, 2020

Steven Gene Douglas 66 of Bellaire died December 8, 2020 peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. He was born November 13, 1954 in Paducah, KY the son of Carlos and Helen (Crawford) Douglas.

Steve loved spending time with his kids and grandkids.  He loved to hunt and fish with them and watch them play sport too.  He...

Dec 8, 2020

Virginia Ellen Lacy, born February 10, 1933 passed away at 4:15 pm Tuesday December 8, 2020 at Munson Hospital in Traverse City, MI.

She was proceeded in death by her parents Dorthy and Alonzo “Pete” Marshall, brothers Virgil Marshall of Scottsdale, AZ,  Frank Marshall and Donald Marshall and Harold”Bill” Marshall of Bellaire, MI  as well as her...

Dec 8, 2020

Rebecca G.  Roth (1959-2020) Beloved mother, sister, Bubbé, aunt, and niece. Born in Lawrenceville, Illinois. Raised by her parents Richard G. Wright and Mary  Brown (Wright). Rebecca spent most of her childhood growing up in lovely Webster Groves, Missouri. Rebecca is survived by her children; Sally deTar (Hilton), Paul Roth, and Sloane Solomon, Grandchildren; Abigail R., and Orion deTar....

Dec 7, 2020

Ziba “Uncle Pete” Bertram DeForest 93 of Central Lake died December 7, 2020.  He was born May 28, 1927 in Central Lake, the son of Clarence and Electa (Barnes) DeForest.

Ziba retired after 20 years of service in the United States Air Force.  He served during World War II, the Korean War and also the Vietnam War. ...

Dec 6, 2020

Ruth Glaser, 70, of Mancelona, Michigan, passed away peacefully from surgical complications on December 6th, 2020.

Visitation will be from 12pm to 2pm on Friday, December 11th at Mortensen’s Funeral Home, Mancelona.

Funeral services will be held at 2pm, Friday, December 11th at Mortensen’s Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Helena Township Cemetery, Alden, Michigan....

Dec 6, 2020

Geraldine T. Knoechel, 89, better known as Jeri, of Eastport passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of December 6, 2020 after spending Saturday surrounded by her loving family.  She was born June 27, 1931 in Plymouth, WI, the daughter of Roland and Eva (Schroeder) Tiedjens.

Jeri graduated from Wisconsin State College (now...

Dec 6, 2020

Thomas Joseph Danowski Sr., 66 of Charlevoix, passed away December 6, 2020 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. Thomas was born July 19, 1954 on the Hamilton Air Force base in California, to Thomas R. Danowski and Dora M. (Bills) Danowski.

Tom was a Tool and Die maker for Ford Motor Company for over 30 years.  He worked...

Dec 5, 2020

Edwin Lewis Knoechel, 89 of Eastport, better known to friends and family as Ed, passed away quietly in the early morning hours of December 5, 2020 with family at his side. He was born June 15, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI the son of Edwin and Rebecca (Watson) Knoechel. He was an only child.

On August 22, 1953...

Dec 4, 2020

Grace May (Douglas) Van 71 of Williamsburg, passed away December 4, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at Munson Medical Center.  She was born January 21, 1949 in Central Lake the daughter of Harold and Florence (Potter) Douglas.

Grace worked for many years at the Grand Traverse Resort and most recently as the manager of housekeeping at...