Obituaries

Richard Palmer Mueller Jr

Richard Palmer Mueller Jr

Jan 6, 2024

Richard P. Mueller Jr. passed away peacefully on January 6th, 2024, at 3:36 PM in Gulfport, MS, with his family at his side. Richard P. Mueller Jr. was born on May 15th of 1949 in Lakewood, Ohio.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Richard P. Mueller and Rosemary Allen Mueller; brother-in-law, Walter Baas, brother-in-law, Donald Holliday, Jr.; and...

Vera M. Maloney

Vera M. Maloney

Apr 23, 2024

Vera M. Maloney,  90, of Sterling Heights, formerly of Mancelona, passed away on April 23, 2024 at McLaren Hospital in Mt. Clemens.   Memorial services will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes with visitation from 12 noon until the time of services.   A full obituary will be posted in...

Sylvester M. Day

Sylvester M. Day

Apr 23, 2024

Sylvester M. Day, 91, passed away peacefully April 23 in Gaylord.

            He was born February 1, 1933 in Alden, to the late Fred and Ruby (Vancamp) Day. 

            While attending Rapid City High School, he was a member of the Navy Reserves. During the Korean Conflict, he was called up for...

Richard D Ellison

Richard D Ellison

Apr 23, 2024

Richard D. Ellison, 89 of Kewadin, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side.A full obituary will appear soon.Arrangements are in the care of the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. 

Ronald Kaminski

Ronald Kaminski

Apr 23, 2024

Ronald Kaminski, 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Serene Gardens in Imlay City.  He was born on February 2, 1939.

Ron graduated from high school, and shortly thereafter began to learn the trade of pipefitting.  He worked as a pipefitter at the Chrysler Corporation until his retirement on May 31, 2001.

Ron had a fascination for collecting Lionel...

Rodger Horner

Rodger Horner

Apr 23, 2024

Rodger Dale Horner, 67, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at his home surrounded by loved ones.  He was born on June 1, 1956, in Detroit, the son of Andy and Gladys (Mobley) Horner.

Rodger lived in Northern Michigan for many years, at first South of Kalkaska, and in Bellaire for the last 10 years.  He was...

Victoria "Vicky" Anderson

Victoria "Vicky" Anderson

Apr 21, 2024

Victoria “Vicky” Lynn Anderson, 69, of Elmira, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 21, 2024.  She was born on June 11, 1954, in Ypsilanti, MI, the daughter of Leo and Dorothy (Estes) Renda.

Vicky graduated from Milan High School in 1972, and stayed in the general area for most of her working life.  It was there that she raised her family,...

Mark Wayne Frederick

Mark Wayne Frederick

Apr 19, 2024

Mark Wayne Frederick of Lincoln Park Michigan passed away on April 19th, 2024.

He was born on June 3rd, 1954, to Daniel and Olga (DelPuppo) Frederick

He married the love of his life of 46 years Mary (Fustini) Frederick in 1977 and raised two children, Daughter Angela, and Son Daniel. In his youth Mark enjoyed vacationing with his parents and older brother...

Phyllis Caroline Armould

Phyllis Caroline Armould

Apr 15, 2024

Phyllis Caroline (Thier) Armould passed away surrounded by her children and sister on April 15, 2024 at the age of 86 after bravely battling a long hard fight with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on September 25, 1937, in Petoskey, Michigan. Daughter of parents LeRoy C. Thier (1904-1976) and Violet E. (Stolt) Thier (1905-1999). Sister of Karen (Thier) Scadin, Alan...

Karl Dingman

Karl Dingman

Apr 15, 2024

Karl H. Dingman passed away peacefully on April 15th, 2024 with family at his side. Born in 1941, the son of Glen and Martha (Bedewitz) Dingman, Karl grew up in Central Lake and attended Central Lake High School where he excelled as a student and as an athlete, particularly on the basketball court. In 1961, Karl married Kathleen “Kathy” (Thomas),...

Jeffery Howard Grody

Jeffery Howard Grody

Apr 14, 2024

Jeffery H. Grody,  59, of Mancelona, passed away suddenly, on April 14, 2024.   Jeff was born on May 21, 1964, in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Gordon and Catherine (Morningstar) Grody.   He was a "people pleaser" and loved the outdoors, especially hunting, camping, fishing, and cookouts.   He also had a love for music and playing the guitar.Surviving are...

Tina Bowen

Tina Bowen

Apr 14, 2024

Tina Bowen passed away on Sunday, April 14, with her loving husband David beside her at their home on Lake Marion in Charlevoix, Michigan. She had finally succumbed to a courageous ten-year battle with cancer.



Christine Marie Hoffmann was born in Rossford, Ohio on the first of June 1951 to parents Thomas and Jeanne Hoffmann, now deceased. A son, Eric Michael Wenger,...

Patricia Pence

Patricia Pence

Apr 11, 2024

     Patricia A. Pence, 86, of Charlevoix, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the South Baldwin Medical Center in Foley, AL. Pat’s husband of 68 years, Tom, and their four daughters were by her side.  She will be remembered as a loving and wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and as dear and devoted friend to many.

   Pat...

Marvin Lee Roskamp

Marvin Lee Roskamp

Apr 11, 2024

Marvin L. Roskamp passed away April 11, 2024, five days short of his 91st birthday. He was born in Coopersville to Edward and Minnie (Terpstra) Roskamp.

He attended and graduated from Coopersville Public School. He joined the Air Force at 18 and served in the Korean War. Upon discharge he came back to Coopersville and met his future bride, Patricia (Bulliss)....

Roy "Dodie" Dozier

Roy "Dodie" Dozier

Apr 8, 2024

Roy Lee "Dodie" Dozier, 67, of Mancelona, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024 at his home surrounded by loved ones.  He was born on November 18, 1956, in Detroit, MI, the son of Roy Fred and Mary (Combs) Dozier.Roy is survived by his Fiancé, Treva Vassallo; his daughter Heather Dozier (Fiancé Michael Deur); his granddaughter, Bailey Deur "Bay Bay";...

James F. Allen

James F. Allen

Apr 8, 2024

James “Jim” Allen, 90, of Mancelona, passed away peacefully on April 8th, in the compassionate care of Munson staff, with family at his side. 

He was the 5th of 7 children born to parents Rex and Henrietta (Townsend) Allen of Mancelona. Of his youth, Jim said, “I don’t remember much but I think I must’ve had a pretty good time.” 

After graduating...

Robert J Schultz Jr.

Robert J Schultz Jr.

Apr 5, 2024

Robert J. Schultz Jr. 80, passed away Friday, April 5th, 2024.  He was born May 13, 1943 in Pontiac the son of Robert Sr, and Mary (Trepasso) Schultz.     He retired from the GM truck and coach division out of Pontiac after 38 years of dedicated service.  Robert was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and scuba diving.     He...

Charles Hebden

Charles Hebden

Apr 5, 2024

Charles “Chuck” Hebden, 88 of Bellaire, died peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2024 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  He was born on May 30, 1935, in Echo Township, Michigan, the son of William and Clara (Weisler) Hebden.

On March 29, 1958, in Bellaire, Chuck married Sally (Molby) Hebden, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his children Lori...

Kathleen Lewis

Kathleen Lewis

Apr 5, 2024

Kathleen Lewis was born in Charlevoix on April 20, 1948 to Arthur and Martina (Tookolo) Lewis. 

     After graduating from Charlevoix High School, she attended San Jose Community College in San Jose California. Later, she also attended University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and North Central Michigan College in Petoskey. 

     She held many jobs throughout her years. Many people...

Carl Price

Carl Price

Apr 4, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Carl Richard Price at the age of 86. He passed away in his home in Charlevoix, MI, surrounded by his devoted and loving wife and family on April 4, 2024. Carl was born on June 25, 1937, in Bay Shore, MI, to his parents William and Thelma (Trautman)...

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