Nov 4, 2020

Mavis E. Johnson,  96, of Mancelona, passed away on November 4, 2020 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

Mavis was born on January 5, 1924, in Newberry, MI, the daughter of Arlington and Faith (Gurd) Robb.

She was a very faithful woman and taught Sunday School in Mancelona for many years at several churches.

Nov 3, 2020

Kenneth R. Childers,  55, of Mancelona, passed away on November 3, 2020 at his home.

He was born on August 21, 1965, in Lapeer, MI, the son of Rollie and Lillian (Case) Childers.

Ken was an electrician by trade and was an avid University of Michigan fan.   He enjoyed hunting, golf, football and NACSAR.

Nov 1, 2020

Andrew Michael Priess, 24, of Eastport, passed away on November 1, 2020.

He was born on April 4, 1996, in Lapeer, MI, the son of Wayne Priess Jr. and Sarah (Cain) Priess.

Andrew was employed as a line cook for the Riverwalk Grill and Taproom in Elk Rapids.  In addition to his love for cooking, he...

Nov 1, 2020

Nevada Dave Harvey, the “ Hucka Mucka Man”, 75, joined many loved ones in Heaven November 2nd, 2020,  while surrounded by his family. Despite fighting Alzheimers, Nevada cherished life until the end.

Born in San Jose, California, He was a “traveler” from birth. Nevada visited each of the continental United States. Growing up surrounded by other traveling...

Nov 1, 2020

Daniel Jesse Moore, 70, of Alba, courageously accepted a diagnosis of Leukemia in July, and although his body was too weak to win the earthly battle, Dan won the war and was reunited with his Creator, and several predeceased family and friends on November 1, 2020. Dan was born in Bellaire on what is now known as the Rielly...

Oct 29, 2020

Theresa Louise Van Houten, 88, of Central Lake died October 29, 2020 at Medilodge in Traverse City.  She was born April 17, 1932 in Bellaire the daughter of Rolland and Sarah (Berg) Lessard.

Theresa Louise “Pepper” graduated from Bellaire High School in 1949 as class Valedictorian.  She was very proud that several of her children and grandchildren followed...

Oct 28, 2020

Merib R. Kruger,  86, of Charlevoix, passed away on October 28, 2020 at her home.  No services are planned.    Arrangements are being handled by the Winchester Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Oct 28, 2020

Bonnie Jeanne (Betts) Staffel, 98

Sculptor, potter, painter, teacher, and longtime local resident Bonnie Staffel passed away Oct. 28, 2020, in Charlevoix, Michigan, at the age of 98.

Bonnie was born Dec. 16, 1921 in Toledo, Ohio, to Dr. Charles T. and Mary Emma (Jones) Betts. Bonnie grew up in Maumee, Ohio, along with her...

Oct 27, 2020

Carol Ann Koehler, 77, of Mancelona, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire.  She was born on June 23, 1943 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Leo and Julia (Lorentz) Vahovick.

Carol graduated from Mancelona High School in 1961 and has been a resident of the area ever since. ...

Oct 26, 2020

Jim Charles Brooks, 69 of Central Lake, Michigan passed away at his home on October 25, 2020.  He was born August 31, 1952 in Union Lake, Michigan to Howard L Brooks and Audrey M. (Sutherland) Brooks.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Val Joe Brooks, brother Jack Leo Brooks and sister Phyllis Ann Hopps....

Oct 25, 2020

Ronald R. Marcoux, age 61, suddenly and unexpectedly died of a heart attack on October 25, 2020 in his home in Central Lake Michigan. He was a jack of all trades, able to do anything he set his mind to. He was particularly focused on his faith, which included teaching Bible studies and discussing theology with anyone. He enjoyed using his skills in sound, lighting,...

Oct 24, 2020

Rosemary Lane Prochaska's Obituary

 

Rosemary was born February 18, 1931 to Austrian immigrants Frank and Mary Fuik Wilfinger, who grew up 10 miles apart in Austria and met and married in Detroit. Rosemary attended Catholic school and studied in the convent for two years in high school.

 

Rosemary met and married Francis “Bud” Lane through her sister Pauline...

Oct 24, 2020

Angela J. Bingman (Martinchek), 37, formerly of Charlevoix, passed away October 24, 2020. She was born on September 22, 1983 in Charlevoix, the daughter of Moira (Wilson) and David Martinchek.

Angela’s bubbly personality could light up any room.  She loved her children dearly and was very loyal.  An animal lover, she participated in 4H as a young...

Oct 23, 2020

Phyllis Marie Smith Crawford, 93, of Bellaire, left the earth to begin her next great adventure, as she often called it, on Friday morning, October 23, 2020, from Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. She even managed (during COVID) to begin her exit in time to allow her Bellaire daughters to be with her in person the last week of...

Oct 23, 2020

Virginia Marie Mosley, 97, formerly of Bellaire, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Fox Run Senior Living Community in Novi, MI.  She was born on March 4, 1923 in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of John and Anna May (Musser) Ketchum.

On January 31, 1943, Virginia married Donald Mosley in Keokuk.  Together they raised three children. ...

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...