Apr 26, 2019

James G. Fiedler, 87, of Charlevoix, passed away on April 26, 2019, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility, surrounded by his family.

Jim was born on January 14, 1932, in Holt, MI, the son of Carroll and Cleo Jane (Swagart) Fiedler. At the age of 12, he moved with his family to Charlevoix.

After graduating from...

Apr 25, 2019

Lenette Kunkle, 47, of Charlevoix, passed away on April 25, 2019 in Washington state.

Lenette was born on May 11, 1971, in Mobile, AL, the daughter of Kenneth and June (Kearley) Kunkle.

Lenette was a 1990 graduate of Charlevoix High School.

She enjoyed listening to music, bowling, dancing, animals, and going to the...

Apr 22, 2019

Louanne Marie Bronkhorst, 80 of Central Lake died Tuesday, April 22, 2019 at Hiland Cottage Hospice House in Petoskey.  She was born June 24, 1938 in Detroit the daughter of William and Louise (Beaudoin) Bronkhorst.

Luanne loved the Lord and was an active member of Bible Baptist Church in Central Lake.  She also loved animals especially cats...

Apr 22, 2019

Esther Lodema Murden, 92 of Bellaire, died April 22, 2019 at Munson Medical Center.  She was born March 28, 1927 in Pontiac, the daughter of Austin and Lelah Lilly.

Esther was kind and caring.  She volunteered for many years at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility and was also a member of the Clam Lake Ladies Aid Society....

Apr 21, 2019

Betty J. Riddle,  66, of Mancelona, passed away on April 21, 2019 at Munson Medical Center.

Betty was born on August 7, 1952, in Bellaire, the daughter of Robert and Frances (Dalton) Ellsworth.

Betty was a lifelong resident of Mancelona and was employed by Gulf and Western, Wicks, and Dura for close to 30 years....

Apr 21, 2019

Marquita L. Bowen,  85, of Mancelona, passed away on April 21, 2019 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  She was born on June 28, 1933 in Star Township, the daughter of Erford and Iola (Park) Rusnell.

Marquita was a school teacher and middle school counselor for the Bridgeport Public Schools for 35 years.  Following retirement she returned to...

Apr 21, 2019

Carolyn “Big Momma” Williams,  65, of Charlevoix, passed away on April 21, 2019 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix.

Carolyn was born on May 9, 1953, in Jackson, MS.

Carolyn was a Petoskey Club member for several years where she served on the Board.  She enjoyed blues music, cooking and most importantly spending time with...

Apr 19, 2019

William “Rich” Rousseau,  72, of Mancelona, passed away on April 19, 2019 at his home.

Rich was born on May 6, 1946 in Flint, MI, the son of Robert and Wilma (Andrew) Rousseau.

Rich was a long time police officer for the city of Saginaw.  He was a gun enthusiast and loved the outdoors, especially...

Apr 18, 2019

Samantha Marie Tobias, 26 of Mancelona died April 18, 2019 at home.  She was born August 23, 1992 in Traverse City the daughter of Darrin Tobias and Jennifer Hamblin.

Samantha graduated from Mancelona High School in 2010 and also graduated from Baker College with an associates degree in Applied Sciences.  In her spare time she enjoyed drawing....

Apr 18, 2019

James Arthur Mielke, 89, of Charlevoix, passed away on April 18, 2019.

James was born on February 14, 1930, in Sandusky, Ohio, the son of Arthur Mielke and Esther (Kollman) Mielke.

He served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict.  He went on to attend The Ohio State University, graduating in 1956 with a...

Apr 18, 2019

Edena Williams, 84 of Bellaire, died Thursday, April 18, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan, surrounded by her family.   She was born June 30, 1934 in Detroit the daughter of Edward and Kathryn (Frisbie) Squire Sr.

She moved to Bellaire in 1994 and became an active member of the Church In The Hills.  She was also a member...

Apr 18, 2019

Bellaire- Milton “Milt” Duane Kniss, 71 a long time resident of Bellaire passed away at his home April 18, 2019 after a difficult battle with ALS. Born in Cadillac, Michigan on November 30, 1947, Milt graduated from Edwardsburg High School in Niles, Michigan in 1965.  After graduating from high school he was drafted into the United States Army where...

Apr 18, 2019

Doyle Devere Burns, “Barney”, of Central Lake, passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday, April 18, 2019, at McLaren Hospital in Petoskey, surrounded by his family.

Barney was born on Friday, December 3, 1926, to Russell and Mabel Burns in Central Lake, Michigan. He grew up on the Burns Family Centennial Farm with his two...

Apr 17, 2019

Gwendolyn J. Marston, 82, of Beaver Island, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019.

No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements have been handled by the Winchester Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Apr 16, 2019

Holly Gustafson, 27, of Mancelona, passed away on April 16, 2019 with her family at her side.

Holly was born on December 16, 1991, in Pontiac, MI, the daughter of Kerry Blomquist and Sally (Biebelhausen) Blomquist.  She enjoyed all types of music, and also liked to cross-stitch.  Above all else, she loved being a mother to her...

Apr 16, 2019

Trudy J. Center,  65, of Charlevoix, passed away on April 16, 2019 at her home.

Trudy was born on June 15, 1953, in Rogers City, MI, the daughter of Neil and Ruth (Pomranko) Whitsitt.

Trudy was a very strong willed woman with a very good business mind.  She owned and operated “Center Salon” in Petoskey...

Apr 13, 2019

Joan L. Laramie,  82, of Bellaire, passed away on April 13, 2019 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  No services are planned at this time.  Arrangements are being handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Apr 13, 2019

Ronald J. Colwell,  70, of Central Lake, passed away on April 13, 2019 at Charlevoix Area Hospital.

Ron was born on September 9, 1948, in Pontiac, MI.

He was a long time resident of Central Lake and in his younger years enjoyed hunting and working on cars.

He is survived by his wife Rhoda...

Apr 10, 2019

We rejoice in the life and legacy of Shirley Ann Farrell, who went to be with the Lord at the age of 82. She was born and raised in Ellsworth, Michigan by her parents, Maynard and Pearl Alward. Shirley was a devoted wife for 66 years of marriage, a caring mother to three children and their spouses, a grandmother...

Apr 9, 2019

Edward J. Kaskey,  94, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully in his home on April 9, 2019, where he had resided for 75 years.

He is survived by a son Edward Jr. (Greta) Kaskey, a sister Mary Ann, step-daughter Marguerite, 14 grandchildren and many more great and great-great grandchildren.  He is also survived by his best friend, Tom...