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...

Dec 3, 2020

Wesley Patrick Bernier, 64 of Boyne City, passed away suddenly, December 3, 2020.  He was born November 15, 1956 in Detroit the son of Frederick and Sandra (Burke) Bernier.

Wes was a kind, compassionate, life loving man.  He was funny and a friend to everyone he met.  He enjoyed being outside, hunting, fishing, camping, and cutting wood. ...

Dec 2, 2020

Andrew Huppé Kadish (41) passed away suddenly as a result of a car accident on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 in Charlevoix, Michigan. The shock of his passing echoed through his friends and family members. To be fair, Andrew had been shocking everyone since his birth at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City on November 14, 1979. Such a...

Dec 2, 2020

Sonya Maria Fortin, 57 of Elk Rapids, passed away December 2, 2020 as the result of an automobile accident.  She was born November 21, 1963 in Traverse City the daughter of David and Joan (Peterson) Fortin.

Sonya graduated from Traverse City High School in 1982 and from Ferris State University with her Bachelor’s degree in Education.  She...

Dec 2, 2020

Gerald W. Huffman, 79 of Elmira passed away on December 2, 2020 at his home.

Jerry was born on January 7, 1941 in Newberry, MI the son of Dennis and Blossom (Berry) Huffman.

He was a very faithful man who put God and his family first in life.  He had an amazing sense of humor...

Dec 2, 2020

Jessie Marie Cunningham (Potter), 98, of Charlevoix, passed away surrounded by her family on December 2, 2020. Jessie was born October 3, 1922, in South Barnard, Charlevoix.  She was the daughter of John and Jennie Potter (Klooster), who immigrated to the United States from the Netherlands. She attended the Barnard and Charlevoix Schools, graduating in 1941. She went on...

Nov 30, 2020

“I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the community, and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can.  Life is…a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for a moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on...

Nov 28, 2020

Denise Lorraine Shooks, 68 of Central Lake, passed away November 28, 2020 at Munson. She was born March 18, 1952 in Detroit the daughter of Robert and Marilyn (Grabe) Cary.

She graduated from Redford High School in 1970 and worked at S. S. Kresge.  She also worked at Antrim County Community Mental Health, Central Lake Public Schools and...

Nov 27, 2020

Rosemary Ryll Robinson 83 of East Jordan passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at home.  She was born January 28, 1937 to Dorthy (Finney) and John Robinson.

Rosemary loved to garden and paint.  She also loved to go to garage sales and bird watch.

Rosemary was married to Grant Fuller for 39 years who survives. ...

Nov 26, 2020

Barbara Anne Jean Dowty (Anderson), loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, passed away on November 26, 2020.

Barbara was born on March 10, 1932 to parents Joseph and Una Anderson in Detroit, MI. She grew up alongside her older brother, Robert Anderson, in Detroit and attended Mackenzie High School. Barbara married her high school sweetheart, Lavern Dowty, on...

Nov 25, 2020

Joseph E. McCleese Jr,  54, of Bellaire, formerly of Boyne City, passed away on November 25, 2020 at home.   No services are planned at this time.   Arrangements are being handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Nov 24, 2020

Paula "Patsy" Patricia Burnett, 85 of Central Lake, died November 24, 2020 at Medilodge of Grand Traverse County.  She was born August 12, 1935 in Central Lake the daughter of Paul and "Billie" (Wilda Moore) Burnett and graduated from Central Lake High School in 1955.

Paula lived several years in Gaylord and Kalkaska but always referred to Central...

Nov 22, 2020

Deanne Bartlett Balch passed away on November 22, 2020 at Midmichigan Midland Hospital.  She was born in Charlevoix, Michigan on June 20, 1942, to Luella “Tut” (Cunningham) and Gordon Bartlett.

On April 15, 1961, Deanne married Ronald “Bud” Balch.  They continued to make Charlevoix their home throughout their fifty-three years of married life and passed their love...

Nov 21, 2020

Patricia Ann Jones-Colvin, 80, formerly of Traverse City, passed away on November 21, 2020 at Byron Center Manor.  She was born on March 17, 1940 in Bellaire, MI the daughter of Louise (Hysell) and Charles Erickson.

Pat graduated from high school and spent most of her life in Alba.  She then moved to Torch Lake when she...