Obituaries

Thomas Despres

Thomas Despres

Mar 26, 2024

Thomas A. Despres, 91, of Kewadin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at his home.  He was born on November 13, 1932, in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Achille and Irene (Young) Despres.A funeral mass will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elk Rapids.  Visitation will be held...

Richard "Dick" Selissen

Richard "Dick" Selissen

Mar 25, 2024

 Richard Lee Selissen Sr, 85, of East Jordan, passed away on March 25, 2024. He was born on June 24, 1938, in Green Bay, WI, the son of Herbert and Catherine (Broullard) Selissen.

On May 16, 1959, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Charlevoix, Dick and Mary “Noreen” Cross joined hands in marriage. They would go on to be married for...

Beverly Moody "Clark"

Beverly Moody "Clark"

Mar 23, 2024

Beverly J. (Clark) Moody, 84, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 23, 2024. She was born February 22, 1940 to Zigmond and Elizabeth (Kleinenz) Modzikowski in Detroit, Michigan. She was raised on Beaver Island and moved to Charlevoix as a teenager.

 Beverly retired from Texas Instruments in 1995 and then proceeded to enjoy her retirement. She loved...

Dennis J. Derrer

Dennis J. Derrer

Mar 22, 2024

Dennis J. Derrer, 62, of  Mancelona, passed away on March 22, 2024.

   Denny was born on September 8, 1961, in Kalkaska, the second oldest son of Roland “Jack” and Kay (Ouvry) Derrer.

   He was a lifelong resident of Mancelona and graduated from Mancelona High School in 1979. He excelled in football and baseball throughout his high school years.  

   Denny loved...

Jean Redfern

Jean Redfern

Mar 22, 2024

Jean Marilyn Redfern, 97, of Bellaire, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  She was born on January 31, 1927, in Bay City, MI, the daughter of Frankland and Helena (Nelson) Ryder.A full obituary will be posted in the near future.There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements are in the care of...

Janet Herron

Janet Herron

Mar 19, 2024

Janet Lee Herron, 86, of Charlevoix, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2024 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix.  She was born on November 23, 1937, in Detroit, the daughter of Rome and Leone Herron.There are no services planned at this time.Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.  Please sign her online guestbook at...

Glenn T. Bearss

Glenn T. Bearss

Mar 17, 2024

In Loving Memory of Reverend Glenn Bearss

We announce his heavenly homecoming, March 17, 2024.   Glenn was a dedicated pastor who faithfully served the Lord over a span of 40 years. Upon retirement from pastoring, he continued in ministry as chaplain for Heartland Hospice in the Freemont and Traverse City areas. 

Glenn’s strong faith in the Lord guided every aspect of his...

David Towsley

David Towsley

Mar 16, 2024

David A. Towsley, 52 of East Jordan passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024 at McLaren Northern Michigan.   He was born January 1, 1972 in Charlevoix the son of Stanley and Marilee (Patrick) Towsley.

   Dave had a green thumb and loved to spend his time outside in the garden.  He also liked to fish.  Dave also enjoyed spending time with...

Elaine V McClintock

Elaine V McClintock

Mar 15, 2024

Elaine V. McClintock, 74 of Charlevoix, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 at McLaren Northern Michigan.  She was born Nov. 22, 1949 in Battle Creek the daughter of James and Celesta (Everett) Hess.  

   Elaine grew up in northern Michigan and graduated from Central Lake High School.  She enjoyed doing all sorts of crafts, especially painting and coloring.  She also...

Paul R. Shelby

Paul R. Shelby

Mar 15, 2024

Paul R. Shelby,  87, of Eastport, MI passed away on March 15, 2024 at Culver Meadows Senior Living in Traverse City.

   Paul was born on August 27, 1936 in Detroit, the son of Gilbert and Katherine (Dixon) Shelby.

   He lived in Bowie, Maryland where he taught American History and Government at Belair Junior High School and Bowie Senior High School...

H. Joseph Shay II

H. Joseph Shay II

Mar 14, 2024

H. Joseph Shay II,  74, of Echo Township, passed away on March 14, 2024 at Charlevoix Area Hospital.

   Joe was born on September 11, 1949, in Detroit, the son of Harry J. and Vonda J. (Sanders) Shay.

   In his younger years, he started the Shay Model A and T Reproduction Company along with his father.   After selling the business,...

Patricia G Bowden

Patricia G Bowden

Mar 14, 2024

Patricia Genevieve Bowden passed away peacefully on March 14, 2024. 

She is survived by her devoted husband, John Bowden; daughter Trudy Cary and her former son-in-law Tim Cary; sons Don (Jenny) Hill and Dave (Patty) Hill; and daughters Mary Bowden, and Tricia (Jason) Bowden. She was preceded in death by their sons Mark Schledorn and Dale Hill, and grandson Ryan Cary,...

Bette J Henry

Bette J Henry

Mar 13, 2024

Bette Jean Henry was called to her Lord and Savoir March 13, 2024. Bette was born Dec. 20, 1948 in Charlevoix, Mich to Donna (Henning) Narro.  She graduated from Central Lake High School in 1966.  She worked in the hospitality field in and around Harbor Springs and in Southern Florida, moving back to Northern Michigan, 30 years ago.  Bette loved...

Joy Lynn Albert

Joy Lynn Albert

Mar 12, 2024

Joy Lynn Albert, 60 of Central Lake, passed away at home on March 12, 2024.  She was born Nov. 8, 1963 the daughter of Bill and Ilene (Gleason) Albert.  

   Joy had an adventurous spirit.  She was very social with an array of friends from all walks of life.  She loved shopping, playing cards, and living on the lake for...

Samuel Vanderheide

Samuel Vanderheide

Mar 12, 2024

Samuel Vanderheide, 78, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Boardman Lake Glens in Traverse City. He was born on June 4, 1945, in Traverse City, the son of Sieblo and Helen (Meeuwsen) Vanderheide.Sam was a long-time resident of Charlevoix; he raised his family there, worked at the Consumers Energy Nuclear Plant, and made a lasting...

Frank Dickman

Frank Dickman

Mar 11, 2024

Frank Allen Dickman, 44, of Petoskey, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024.  He was born on June 20, 1979, in Royal Oak, MI, the son of Robert and Janice (Allen) Dickman.There are no services planned at this time.Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.  Please sign his online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com

Barbara Pluister

Barbara Pluister

Mar 11, 2024

Barbara J. Pluister, 62, of Charlevoix, died peacefully while surrounded by her husband, family, and sweet friends at Bay Bluffs in Harbor Springs. Barbara resided in Bayshore Michigan with her husband Tom. 

Barbara received her RN from North Central Michigan College in Petoskey and her BSN from the University of Michigan. Barbara leaves an enormous legacy in her community, notably through...

JoAnne Dawson

JoAnne Dawson

Mar 10, 2024

JoAnne Alice Dawson, 88, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, March 10, 2024. 

JoAnne was born in Detroit, Michigan, on October 13, 1935, the first child of Urban and Alice Denomy, a 100% French/Canadian as later tests would show.

When JoAnne was a teenager, the family moved again, this time to Eastport where she began school at Central Lake, soon meeting the love...

Neil Jones

Neil Jones

Mar 10, 2024

Neil Harmon Jones, 86, was born February 19, 1938 in South Lyon, Michigan and passed March 10, 2024, in Riverview, Florida surrounded by his family.   Neil was the son of Ford & Kathryn (Shuman) Jones in South Lyon, MI.  Neil passed exactly 25 years to the day that his father and true hero Ford Jones passed (March 10, 1999).

Neil...

Sandra Ann Hartnett-Allard

Sandra Ann Hartnett-Allard

Mar 9, 2024

Nine children and many years later, Sandra Timm, known to all of you as Sandy, joined her husband, Daniel Hartnett, in the hands of our Lord.  Sandy came a long way from Herbert Hoover Jr. High and Elementary in Lincoln Park, Michigan.  Wanting to pursue a career as an airline stewardess, Sandy’s small but determined stature led her instead to...

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