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Boyd L Baumgartner
Nov 9, 2024
Boyd Louis Baumgartner, 82, of Mancelona, passed away November 9, 2024. He was born July 3, 1942 in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Lewis and Ruth (Hammond) Baumgartner.
Boyd was married to Judith (Smith) Baumgartner and together they brought 3 wonderful children into the world. Boyd was a machinist by trade and worked his way up to Foreman until his retirement....
Rose Wiser
Nov 19, 2024
Rose Marie Wiser, 67, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. She was born on April 14, 1957 in Lansing, MI.
Her family has chosen to celebrate her life privately at this time.
Arrangements are in the care of the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
Wayne W. Campbell
Nov 17, 2024
Wayne W. Campbell, 67, of Mancelona, passed away on November 17, 2024 at his home.
He was born on May 30, 1957, in Howell, MI.
Wayne enjoyed fishing, music, dogs, watching many sporting events on TV, especially football and NASCAR and most of all loved helping people and volunteering at the Mancelona Food Pantry.
He is survived by a sister,...
Russell James Hofman
Nov 15, 2024
Russell James Hofman, 91 of Ellsworth, passed away November 15, 2024. He was born July 1, 1933 in Banks Township and proudly served his country during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his wife Emily (Veenstra) Hofman in 2005. Surviving our five children, 3 stepchildren, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be interred next to his...
William Robert Crowe
Nov 14, 2024
William Robert Crowe of Lake Charlevoix and Brighton, passed away peacefully on November 14th, 2024 at the age of 91. He was born December 20th, 1932 in Detroit, the son of Robert and Sadie (Cameron) Crowe. Bill served proudly in the United States Army, and on July 1st, 1961, he married Jan Crowe. Together they raised four children and enjoyed...
James Steen
Nov 13, 2024
James Lee Steen, 72, of East Jordan, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2024, at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. He was born on October 9, 1952, in Mobile, AL, the son of Rebecca Steen.
A funeral service will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 24, at the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Visitation will be held...
Judy Noreen Magee
Nov 13, 2024
Judy N. Magee, 77, of Bellaire, passed away on November 13, 2024 at her home.
She was born on July 22, 1947 in Gaylord, MI, the daughter of James and Pearl (Slack) Fults.
Judy loved horses, crossword puzzles, gardening, watching westerns on Grit TV, her dogs and most importantly visiting with family and friends.
She is survived by 2 sons,...
Joseph L Schwartzfisher
Nov 12, 2024
Joseph Leo Schwartzfisher (58) of Charlevoix, Michigan, passed away on November 12, 2024, Joe was born on June 9, 1966 in Petoskey, Michigan and is the son of Leo and Beverly Schwartzfisher.
Joe graduated from Petoskey High School in 1984 and went on to get certified in the State of Michigan as a Firefighter, an EMT Basic, an EMT Specialist, A...
Kristina "Kris" Neuman
Nov 12, 2024
Kristina "Kris" Louise Neuman, 59, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City following a short battle with cancer. She was born on September 11, 1965, in Bangor, ME, the daughter of Philip and Sharon (Halls) Arseneault.
Kris was born into an Air Force family, and moved many times throughout her childhood. Her father retired...
Dale Hanson
Nov 11, 2024
Dale Forrest Hanson, known as “Papa” to his adoring children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, passed away early on the morning of November 11, 2024 in Kalkaska, Michigan. He was 88, and spent his final days in peace and comfort surrounded by his family. Dale was preceded in death by the love of his life, Nancy Lou (Mott) Hanson, and is survived...
Michael S Bashaw
Nov 10, 2024
Michael Scott Bashaw, 38, of Banks Township, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 10, 2024. He was born on October 22, 1986, in Newburyport, MA, the son of Charles and Jean (Jancewicz) Bashaw.
Mike graduated from high school in Massachusetts and enlisted in the United States Navy, ultimately serving for six years, as a Naval Air Crewman...
Bruce R Chellis
Nov 10, 2024
Bruce Raymond Chellis, 74 of Central Lake, passed away November 10, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones after a valiant health battle with cancer. He was born January 12, 1950 in Charlevoix the son of Walter and Goldie (Wiltse) Chellis.
Bruce was a dedicated volunteer for the Banks and Central Lake Townships Fire and Rescue Departments for over 44 years. He...
Judy Beth Jahnke
Nov 9, 2024
Judy Beth Jahnke, 77, of Mancelona, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024. She was born November 11, 1946 in Jackson, Michigan, the daughter of John and Florence (Williams) Jahnke.
Judy originally grew up in Jackson, Michigan and then moved to beautiful Northern Michigan to live with her brother Jim and his wife, Deloris. Judy was a very social person and...
Char Lynn Smith
Nov 8, 2024
Char Lynn Smith, 80, bid farewell to her worldly body on November 8, 2024 after a sudden illness. She was surrounded by her beloved family. Char was born in Dearborn on March 31, 1944 to Charlotte and Stanley Smith.
Stanley, ever the entrepreneur and explorer, discovered a swampy swath of land along Lake Michigan, near Atwood and began bringing his family...
Carol Ann Heeres
Nov 7, 2024
Carol Ann Heeres, 79 of Ellsworth, passed away peacefully, Thursday, November 7, 2024. She was born July 22, 1945 in Adrian, the daughter of Richard and Twilla (Crane) Kayner.
Carol was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She enjoyed taking care of people, especially those she loved. She was passionate about healthcare and worked for over ten years as...
Gerald Lee Evans
Nov 5, 2024
Gerald Lee "Jerry" Evans, 89, of Charlevoix, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. He was born on March 29, 1935, in Kingston Twp, MI.
He was married to his wife Barbara for 69 years and she survives. Also surviving are his children Steve (Pat) and Terry (Michelle), seven grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his...
Suzanne Duby
Nov 4, 2024
Suzanne Mae Duby, 76, of Charlevoix, passed away November 4, 2024. She was born March 18, 1948, in Saginaw, the daughter of Charles and Laura Mae (McFadden) Berthume.
She received an associates degree in accounting from North Central Michigan College and worked for many years at McDonalds. She was a hard working employee and eventually transitioned to Burger King for several...
James R Allen
Nov 3, 2024
James Robert Allen, 73, of Eastport, Michigan, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024. Born on February 3, 1951, Jim was a beloved husband father, poppy, and friend who dedicated much of his life to serving others and bringing joy to those around him.
A proud veteran, Jim served his country honorably in the Vietnam War. Following his service, Jim moved...
David Donald Herboldsheimer Sr
Nov 2, 2024
David Donald Herboldsheimer Sr, 90 of Charlevoix, passed away November 2, 2024, at Munson Hospital in Charlevoix. David has joined his loving wife, and they have left behind his daughter, Linda (Gary) Jakielek: son, David Jr (Lisa Kuebler); and daughter Laura Herboldsheimer; grandchildren, Alyssa, Lane, and Derek Jakielek; Hannah, and Sophia Herboldsheimer. David was preceded in death by his wife...
Jeffry Riley
Nov 1, 2024
Jeffry Lee Riley, 69, of Horton Bay, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 1, 2024. He was born on August 8, 1955, in Petoskey, the son of Carl and Charlotte (Chapin) Riley.
Jeff graduated from Petoskey High School in 1974. He enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 21, and served in Germany as a military policeman for...
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