Nov 21, 2020

Monna Mae Kiel

(Nov. 27th, 1939 to Nov. 21, 2020)

Kalkaska – Monna Mae Kiel of Kalkaska died Peacefully Nov. 21, 2020, with family by her side.

She was born Nov. 27th, 1939 to Floyd & Nelly Hamilton, she spent most her life in Kalkaska, she married Darrell (Stub) Kiel on Aug. 16th,...

Nov 21, 2020

Mary Louise Szymanski, 71 of Gaylord entered into the arms of the angels Saturday, November 21, 2020 surrounded by her family.  She had a valiant 18 month fight with Cholangiocarcinoma, never complaining or asking “why me”.

Mary was born April 1, 1949 in Saginaw the daughter of Dominic and Clementine (Napolitano) Rocchio and she graduated in 1967...

Nov 19, 2020

Dennis E. Short,  70, of Mancelona, passed away on November 19, 2020 at Munson Medical Center.

He is survived by his wife Joanne Short, children Amy and Chris Hughes and Dennis Short.  Grandchildren, Dennis (Bridgette) Short Jr., Logan (Sara Sharp) Short, Jayden Alfred, Adrian Hughes, Jaden Hughes, Conner Hughes, Emersyn Hughes, great-grandchildren, Kayden and Baby Short, and siblings...

Nov 19, 2020

Cheryl Marie Travis, 66, formerly of Bellaire, passed away on November 19, 2020.  She was born on April 27, 1954 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, the daughter of Dale and Betty (Wojt) Beger.

She will be laid to rest next to her parents in Lakeview Cemetery, Bellaire.

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

Nov 17, 2020

Melvin “Mel” Corel Porter, 72, of Bellaire passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 17, 2020.  He was born on October 23, 1948 in Detroit, MI the son of Melvin and Martha (Pabis) Porter.

Mel attended Cass Tech and Mott Community College before beginning his successful sales career with Sony Electronics. On January 24, 1981, he married the...

Nov 16, 2020

Wayne LeRoy Hiar, 98 of Petoskey, passed away November 16, 2020 at The Villa At the Bay Senior Living facility.  He was born August 13, 1922 in Portland, MI the son of Charles and Hazel (Hayes) Hiar.

Interment will take place in Greenwood Cemetery.

A full obituary will appear soon.

Nov 15, 2020

James Morgan Dunson, 90 of Central Lake, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 15, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.  He was born August 25, 1930 in Central Lake, the son of Charles and Autie (Arbegast) Dunson.

Jim owned and operated Dunson Standard Service in Central Lake for many years.  He also was a rural route mail...

Nov 14, 2020

Mary Jane Byard, 81 of Williamsburg passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Munson Medical Center. She was born July 13, 1939 in Chestonia Township the daughter of George Hammond and Muriel Mudge.

Mary worked at a nursing home for many years. She loved her family, grandkids, and great-grandkids. Mary had a green thumb and could grow...

Nov 13, 2020

Vercil Delano Watkins, 76, of Mancelona, Michigan, passed away November 13, 2020 with his wife by his side. Born June 30, 1944, and raised in Mancelona, Michigan, Vercil “Butch” Watkins had a happy childhood, with his 10 brothers and sisters. He was an athlete and scholar during his high school years, graduating Valedictorian with honors from Mancelona High School in...

Nov 13, 2020

Lewis S. Prentice,  68, of Mancelona, passed away on November 13, 2020 at Munson Medical Center.   No services are planned.  Arrangements are being handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Nov 13, 2020

Mary Kay Clark, 78 of Mancelona, died Friday, November 13, 2020 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

No services are planned at this time.

Nov 11, 2020

Calvin Douglas Shooks, 73 of Central Lake, passed away November 11, 2020 at home.  He was born January 29, 1947 in Charlevoix the son of Versal and Christine (VanStedum) Shooks.

Cal graduated from Central Lake High School in 1965 and attended Michigan State University before entering the United States Air Force.  He was proud to work on...

Nov 9, 2020

Diana Kay Kelly, 63, of Bellaire, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 at her home surrounded by family.  She was born on December 29, 1956 in Bellaire, the daughter of Grant and Barb (Conway) Marshall.

Diana graduated from Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids and went on to obtain her Master’s Degree in Education from Central Michigan...

Nov 9, 2020

Johnny Lockard,  85, of Mancelona, passed away on November 9, 2020 at Munson Medical Center.

He was born on January 5, 1935, in Oakdale, KY, the son of James and Sally (Morris) Lockard.

He was a Mancelona resident for the past 46 years and prior to that lived in South Lyon, MI for 20 years. ...

Nov 8, 2020

Shirley A. Gordon,  85, of Bellaire, became an angel, on November 8, 2020 at her home.

Shirley was born on June 2, 1935, in Hamilton, OH the daughter of Harry and Wynona (Shoemaker) Lawson.

She graduated from Eaton High School in Ohio 1953, then went on to earn her Nursing Degree from Middleton Hospital in...

Nov 8, 2020

Scott W. Gordon, 61 of Bellaire, passed away suddenly on November 8, 2020 at his home.

Scott was born on February 13, 1959 in Dayton, OH, the son of Winston and Shirley (Lawson) Gordon.

He enjoyed golfing, boating, and fishing, especially on Torch Lake.

On July 25, 2011, he married Kathleen G. Conte...

Nov 8, 2020

Lucretia Mae Taraszkiewicz, 60, of Central Lake, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at her home surrounded by loved ones.  She was born on August 20, 1960 in California, the daughter of Harry and Ann Marie (Blake) Walker.

There are no services planned at this time.

Arrangements are in the care of the Central...

Nov 7, 2020

Daniel Jay Butler, 75 of Bellaire, died November 7, 2020 at home. He was born November 19, 1945 in Traverse City, the son of Vernon and Vivian (Bedell) Butler.

Dan was a 1964 graduate of Bellaire Public Schools and proudly served in the United States Army.  He worked as a surveyor for the State of Michigan, retiring...

Nov 6, 2020

Sarahbelle Lenore Newcomb Sievertson, 93, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020 at the Masonic Pathways in Alma, MI.

Sarah is survived by her son, Ronald T. Sievertson.  Sarah is predeceased by her son Roger B. Sievertson.

Sarah was a longtime resident of Charlevoix, MI. She was a lifelong Eastern Star, an artist, active with the...

Nov 6, 2020

Jean Louise (Bedell) Griffin, 93, of Bellaire, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Samaritas Senior Living in Williamsburg, MI.  She was born on October 29, 1927 in Flint, MI, the daughter of Lester and Lois (Hope) Bedell.

On February 14, 1947 she married the love of her life, Gene Griffin in Flint.  They raised their...