Jacob Veenstra Jr.
Mar 1, 2025
Jacob Veenstra, Jr. was born at home in Atwood on September 23, 1939, to Jacob and Engberdena (VanderHeide) Veenstra. At the age of 85, with his loved ones by his side, the Lord called him home on March 1, 2025, on the same property where he was born.
Jacob attended Ebenezer Christian School through the 8th grade. He graduated from Ellsworth...
Janice Ernst
Feb 28, 2025
Janice Teddy Ernst, 83, of Charlevoix, passed away on February 28, 2025. She was born on July 3, 1941, in Los Angeles, CA, the daughter of Theodore and Murial (Long) Nelson.
Janice was born and raised in Los Angeles before moving to Charlevoix in 1970. For the duration of her working days in Charlevoix, she was employed by the Rainbow Shoppe....
James "Jim" Berlage
Feb 25, 2025
James “Jim” Berlage, 67, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025. He was born on May 29, 1957 in Toledo, OH, the son of Donald Berlage and Barbara Feldkircher. He lived a life devoted to God, learning, friendship, and music, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire those who knew him.
His faith was the foundation that...
Janet M. Skarupski
Feb 24, 2025
Janet M. Skarupski, 88, of Kewadin, passed away on February 24, 2025.
Janet was born on February 27, 1936 in Detroit, the daughter of Rue and Rose (Polance) Kohn.
She was a longtime resident of Riley Center, MI, before moving to Kewadin in 2018. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elk Rapids, enjoyed trips to the casino,...
Kathleen Weber
Feb 23, 2025
Kathleen Maria Weber, 79, of Charlevoix, passed away on February 23, 2025, at home. She was born on September 13, 1945, in Detroit, the daughter of Merrill and Evelyn (Bradford) Hayden.
Throughout her working days, Kathy was a nurse who loved her job. She was devoted to helping people and was always engaged when it came to conversation. Kathy was naturally...
Dale Mroz
Feb 20, 2025
Dale Edwin Mroz, 73, of Mancelona passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at his home in Mancelona. He was born on April 8, 1951, in Detroit, MI, the son of Edwin “Pete” and Anna (Niesluchowski) Mroz.
Dale graduated from Carl Brablec High School – now Roseville High School – in Roseville, Michigan. He spent the majority of his working...
Patricia Cuadros
Feb 20, 2025
Patricia Arlene Cuadros, 83, of Alden, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on June 8, 1941, in San Pablo, CA, the daughter of John and Lola (Austin) Parks.
Patricia was born and raised in Northern California. She worked for many years as a book binder at the University of...
Steven Cressy
Feb 19, 2025
Steven James Cressy, 67, of Bellaire, passed away on February 19, 2025, at home, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 1, 1958, in Detroit, the son of Wallace and Agnes (Hanson) Cressy.
Steve loved having family and friends come to his home on the river. He had a passion for boating, navigating Intermediate River and pulling his kids...
Richard "Richie" O'Donnell
Feb 18, 2025
Richard Daniel O’Donnell, 91, passed away February 18, 2025 in Wyoming, Michigan. Richie O was surrounded by his family, listening to “Green Green Grass of Home”. Richie was born on August 27, 1933 to parents Frank and Helen “Nellie” O’Donnell. He has gone to join his wife of 56 years, Teresa Janet (Gallagher), who preceded him in death.
He was raised...
Margot Kane
Feb 18, 2025
Margot Lucille Kane, 87, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 23, 1937, in St. Louis, MI, the daughter of Royal and Margaret (Birmingham) Lewis.
Margot will be remembered by many for her kind heart and her cheerful personality. She was constantly taking care of...
Deanna "Dee" Ten Brink
Feb 17, 2025
Deanna Jane Ten Brink, 82, of Elk Rapids, MI, and Gulfport, FL, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at her home in Elk Rapids. She was born on July 9, 1942, in Detroit, MI.
Dee was part of the first graduating class at Osborn High School in Detroit, and went on to attend Michigan State University. She didn’t finish at...
Sandra Fowler
Feb 16, 2025
Sandra Lee Fowler, 86, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix, with her family at her side. She was born on July 28, 1938, in Carson City, MI, the daughter of Degoler and Dorothy (Brice) Straight.
Sandra moved to Charlevoix in 1975 and has lived in Northern Michigan ever since. She enjoyed...
Donald K. Miller
Feb 15, 2025
KALKASKA — Donald Kerwin Miller, 91, of Blue Lake Township, Michigan passed away peacefully February 15, 2025, at his home. Don was born on April 25, 1933, in Mancelona, Michigan, to the late Gurden and Bertha (Webster) Miller.
Don attended Mancelona schools before moving to Detroit with his family. He worked beside his father at Goddard & Goddard and later was...
Sharon Matthew
Feb 13, 2025
Sharon Louise Matthew, age 85, a resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, in Daphne, Alabama. She was born on October 8, 1939, in Central Lake, Michigan to Carroll A. James and Wanetta Mae (Harrington) James. She was an avid decorator and organizer who took pride in her home. She studied the scriptures and loved...
Ronald "Ron" Finch Jr.
Feb 13, 2025
Ronald Lee Finch Jr., 61, of Mancelona, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital with his loving family at his side. He was born on May 17, 1963, in Hastings, MI, the son of Ronald Sr. and Linda (Miller) Finch.
Ron was a skilled craftsman often working with wood to create beautiful bowls, boxes, and...
Duncan MacEachern
Feb 12, 2025
Duncan Charles MacEachern, 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. He was born on June 25, 1947, in Chicago, the son of Duncan B. and Eileen (Carter) MacEachern.
His family has chosen to celebrate his life privately at this time.
Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please...
Peter John Grody Jr.
Feb 7, 2025
Peter John Grody Jr., 35, of Mancelona, suddenly passed away on February 7, 2025. He was born on July 3, 1989, in Petoskey.
Pete graduated from Mancelona High School in 2007. Everyone who knew him, knew he was the life of the party. He loved listening to music, playing guitar & piano, and fishing. Most of all, he loved being with...
Elnor Louise LaPeer
Feb 6, 2025
Elnor L LaPeer 92 of Bellaire and formerly of East Jordan passed way February 6, 2025 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. She was born September 6, 1932 in Traverse City the daughter of Charles and Lillian (Lytle) Rose.
Elnor was a dedicated mother and grandmother. She loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed going to musicals and was an...
Eric Johnson
Feb 4, 2025
Eric was born and raised in Charlevoix. For the past twenty years, he lived in the very neighborhood he grew up in. He was the guy you called when you needed something fixed, the handyman of the block. He was a friend to all that lived in his neighborhood whether lifelong friends or new to the area. He was the...
Janet Jean Williams
Feb 3, 2025
Janet Jean Williams, 91 of Mesick, passed away peacefully February 3, 2025 at her daughter's home. She was born February 1, 1934 in Suttons Bay the daughter of Floyd and Vivian (Fruin) Belcher.
Janet enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved her social life, especially playing cards and listening to music. She enjoyed being in nature, listening and...
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