Myrna Curtis
Jan 4, 2025
Myrna Ann (DeYoung) Curtis, 83, died peacefully January 4, 2025, at Munson Medical Center. The oldest of seven children, she was born June 25, 1941, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, to Oliver and Lottie DeYoung. She met the love of her life, Tracy Curtis, when she was fourteen. The couple married in June 1959. After brief periods living in Oakland,...
John Calvin Lamoreaux
Dec 31, 2024
John Calvin Lamoreaux – 88 – Charlevoix
John Calvin Lamoreaux passed away quietly in the comfort of his home December 31, 2024 surrounded by his wife and daughters.
Born October 6, 1936 in Banks Township, Michigan, he grew up on the family farm. John was the fourth oldest child of Raymond and Hazel (Arnold)Lamoreaux. When it was time to attend school he...
Louise Bergmann
Dec 31, 2024
Louise Ann Bergmann, 81, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at her home surrounded by her husband of 57 years and loving family. She was born on November 19, 1943, in Central Lake, MI, the daughter of Christopher and Catherine (Weisler) Hebden.
Louise graduated from Central Lake High School in 1962, where she passionately participated in basketball,...
Jeanne A. Barrett
Dec 28, 2024
Jeanne A. Barrett, 58, of Mancelona, passed away on December 28, 2024 at Munson Medical Center.
Jeanne was born on February 18, 1966, in Royal Oak, MI, the daughter of Marvin and Vera (York) Barrett.
She was a very generous person and always helped anyone in need. She loved going to yard sales and shopping deals on the...
Anne Fiedler
Dec 28, 2024
Anne Fiedler, 88, a longtime Charlevoix Township resident, was released to the arms of her Lord and Savior on Dec. 28 at Charlevoix’s American House.
She was born July 22, 1936, to Elmer and Signa (Anderson) Johnson at the family’s home in Mancelona.
She graduated in 1954 from Mancelona High School as valedictorian. On Sept. 1, 1956, she married James Fiedler, of...
Irene "Jean" Schoof
Dec 28, 2024
Irene Jean Schoof, 95, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Autumn House Senior Living in Williamsburg, with her loving family at her side. She was born on April 15, 1929, in Bellaire, the daughter of William and Maude (Lingle) Steiner .
Jean graduated from Bellaire High School in 1947 and went on to attend Central Michigan...
David Dickinson
Dec 27, 2024
David Earl Dickinson, 78, of Charlevoix, Michigan, passed away from his earthly home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 27, 2024.
David was born on May 6, 1946 in Grand Rapids, the son of Ray and Mildred (Barnes) Dickinson and grew up in Lyons, Michigan until the age of fifteen when the family moved to Charlevoix....
Larry J. Robison
Dec 26, 2024
Larry J. Robison, 81, of Central Lake and Suttons Bay, passed peacefully with family by his side on December 26, 2024, and is now rejoicing in heaven.
Born on March 21, 1943, Larry was the second of three boys welcomed by Walter and Hazel (Rayburn) Robison in South Bend, Indiana. Larry learned the value and reward of work at an early...
Jean Drenth
Dec 25, 2024
Jean Drenth, 98, of Ellsworth, passed away on December 25, 2024 at her home. She was born on January 24, 1926, in Charlevoix, the daughter of Floyd and Mary (Gates) Black.
Jean enjoyed gardening, baking, cooking, knitting, and crossword puzzles. She was also proud to meticulously mow her lawn with only a push mower.
She was a long-time member of the Belltower...
Nicholas Surdu
Dec 24, 2024
Nicholas O. Surdu, 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire, MI. He was born on August 23, 1932, in Dryden, MI, the son of Nick and Christine (Vasiu) Surdu.
There are no services planned at this time.
Arrangements are in the care of the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign...
Drew Porter
Dec 23, 2024
Drew Victor Porter, 37, of Bellaire, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born on December 16, 1987, in Thousand Oaks, CA, the son of Melvin and Elaine (Rogers) Porter.
Drew graduated from Bellaire High School in 2006 and went on to graduate from Ferris State University in 2011. While attending a...
Jean Swanson
Dec 22, 2024
Jean M Swanson, age 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family to join her Lord and savior on December 22, 2024. She was born on June 22, 1935, in Charlevoix, MI, the daughter of Ed and Lauretta Swanson, who preceded her in death. Also preceded her in death were her sister Roberta (Erich) Wegner, brother Guy (Patricia) Swanson, Nieces...
Jack Neill
Dec 20, 2024
Jack Michael Neill, 65, of Charlevoix, MI, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on December 20, 2024. Born on February 4, 1959, in Petoskey, MI, Jack was the beloved son of David Neill and Joyce (Houlihan) Neill, who preceded him in death. He was also predeceased by his brother-in-law, Tex Whitlock.
Jack is survived by his devoted wife, Susan (Lince) Neill, with...
Jason A. Craig
Dec 18, 2024
Jason Ashley Craig, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away in his home on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, after an accidental fall. He was 46 years old. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, on February 23, 1978, to Ann O’Malley Craig (deceased) and Jack Eugene Craig, Jason grew up in Princeton, NJ, eventually moving with his family to Atlanta in 1991. He graduated...
Alice Sanford
Dec 18, 2024
Alice Maude Sanford, 89, of Whitewater Township, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the Eden Center in Kalkaska. She was born on May 25, 1935, the daughter of Benjamin and Eunice (Heller) Ottgen.
Alice graduated from Mancelona High School in 1953, and just two years later, on June 4, 1955, she married Harold Sanford in Mancelona. She raised their...
James E. LaBrecque
Dec 15, 2024
James E. LaBrecque, 81, of Mancelona, passed away on December 15, 2024 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
James was born on May 30, 1943, in Boyne City, MI, the son of William and Edith (Grams) LaBrecque.
He enjoyed hunting, golfing, woodworking, camping and trips to the casino.
Surviving are 2 daughters, Pammy (Bill) Callesen and Jami LaBrecque...
Harrison A. Elzinga
Dec 15, 2024
Harrison Arthur Elzinga, age 97 of Charlevoix, passed away on Sunday, December 15,2024 at American House of Charlevoix. Harrison was born September 12, 1927 in Charlevoix to Harry and Esther (Beatty) Elzinga.
His wife, Shirley (Krulik) Elzinga preceded him in death in July, 2021 after over 68 years of marriage. Harrison was also preceded in death by several siblings including a...
Brad Lanning
Dec 14, 2024
Brad Lanning, 70, of Mancelona passed away peacefully in his home on December 14, 2024. He was born August 4, 1954, the son of Wayne and Shirley Lanning.
He is survived by many who loved his generous nature and fun-loving spirit, including his children and their spouses, Seth Lanning and Morgan Buscher, Laurelin and Chris Martin, and Marissa Lanning and Jarred...
Frank Cieslak Jr.
Dec 12, 2024
Frank Anthony Cieslak Jr., 76, of Mancelona, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on November 20, 1948, in Wyandotte, MI, the son of Frank Sr. and Jean (Rashch) Cieslak.
Frank graduated from Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte, MI, and shortly after enlisted in the United States Army. He...
Jack V. Pilkington
Dec 12, 2024
Jack V. Pilkington, 86, of Eastport, passed away on December 12, 2024 at his home.
Jack was born on January 17, 1938, in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Harris and Mary Wanda (Dutkiewicz) Pilkington.
He served in the U.S. Air Force and was an avid hunter and fisherman in his younger years. Most of all he loved being...
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