Obituaries
Doris Jean Danielson
May 1, 2024
Doris Jean Danielson, born on August 29, 1931, in Central Lake, peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by her family on May 1, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend.A Visitation will be held on May 6, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM at Mortensen Funeral Homes, Central Lake. Funeral Services will...
Donald A. Monteith
Apr 30, 2024
Donald A. Monteith, a dedicated and hardworking individual, passed away on April 30, 2024, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan, Michigan. Born on October 10, 1933, in Detroit, Don led a fulfilling life full of achievements and cherished moments.
Don grew up in Detroit and left to attend the Leelanau’s school for boys in Glen Arbor, Michigan where he...
Cora Stoppert
Apr 29, 2024
Cora Jeannette Stoppert, born August 17, 1929, in Nova Scotia, Canada, passed away at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix on April 29, 2024.She married Paul Stoppert in 1950, and they had two children together, Gale and Stephen, as well as a grandson, Zachary. Cora and Paul lived in Waterford for many years and moved to Northern Michigan in 2008 to...
Joyce D. Warchol
Apr 29, 2024
Joyce D. Warchol, 86, of Charlevoix, passed away on April 29, 2024 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix. Services will be held at a later date. A full obituary will be posted in the near future. Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.
Charles Kerner
Apr 28, 2024
Charles Francis Kerner, 94, of Charlevoix, went home to meet his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 28, 2024. He passed away at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on December 24, 1929, in Petoskey, MI, the son of Joseph and Winefred (Bannister) Kerner.
Charles was a caring and patient man of God, and a loving husband to his...
James Ryley Wilson
Apr 28, 2024
James (Jim) Ryley Wilson, 95, passed away April 28, 2024 at his Bellaire, MI home with his family by his side. Jim was cared for by his loving wife Marilyn, daughter Anne Marie Gladstone and Bob Gladstone until his final resting day.
James was born in Warsaw, Poland on July 31, 1928 while his father J. Ryley Wilson was working for...
Paul Stephan
Apr 28, 2024
Paul Norman Stephan, passed away at his home on April 27th 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 20th, 1935 to Norman and Adelaide Stephan in Buffalo, New York where he attended school, graduating to enter the U.S. Coast Guard and be stationed in Michigan where he met his first wife. Paul was a lighthouse keeper on...
David Juilleret
Apr 26, 2024
On April 26, 2024 Dave took his kayak and fishing pole out on the Big Pond to join the God of his understanding; a loving and caring God. Dave was born on September 9, 1937 at the mouth of the Bear River, the son of Lewis E. Jr. and Helen (Hott) Juilleret.
He lived in Harbor Springs until 1942 when his parents moved...
Jack Blesma
Apr 25, 2024
Jack Blesma, 88, of Elk Rapids, passed away on April 25, 2024. He was born in Grand Rapids as the son of Ralph and Minnie (VanHattum) Blesma. Jack was an outdoorsman and enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing, and boating. He was a proud veteran who served his country in the U.S. Navy for four years. After leaving the Navy, he would...
Edward Buck Sr.
Apr 25, 2024
Edward Otis Buck Sr., passed away peacefully April 25, 2024 surrounded by family. He was born 1/29/1945 in Woodruff Wisconsin, the son of Neil & Ruth (Zienert) Buck. Ed owned and operated E&D Cement Company in Detroit MI for several years before moving to the Bellaire area in 1983. He loved boating, canoeing, morel hunting, bowling (in his younger years), spending...
Nancy Jean David
Apr 23, 2024
Nancy Jean David, 74 of Charlevoix, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at McLaren Northern Michigan. She was born Feb. 23, 1950 in Ewen, Michigan the daughter of John and Florence (Anderson) Hasenberg. Nancy grew up the Upper Peninsula and enjoyed the great outdoors. She also enjoyed playing bingo and riding motorcycles. She was an excellent cook and good baker...
Vera M. Maloney
Apr 23, 2024
Vera Mae Maloney, 90, of Sterling Heights, formerly of Mancelona, passed away April 23, in Mt. Clemens, MI. Vera was born January 6, 1934 in Bay City, to Earl and Margaret (Dean) Alexander.
Most important to Vera was her faith in God. Her family they were her pride and joy. Vera enjoyed playing bingo, crocheting, knitting, and loved being with her...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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),...
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