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Steven Wilson

Steven Wilson

Apr 1, 2025

Steven Brent Wilson, 79, passed away on April 1, 2025. He was born on September 26, 1945 in Napa, California, to parents Woodrow and Margaret (Houze) Wilson.

Steven graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1964. He served our great nation by enlisting in the Army in February of 1966. He also earned the Purple Heart award.

Steven Worked for Hayes Township for...

Nathalie Buchin

Nathalie Buchin

Mar 31, 2025

Nathalie Buchin, 90, of East Jordan, passed away on March 31, 2025. She was born on October 3, 1934, in Marquette, the daughter of Basil and Helen (Healy) Crawford.

A full obituary will be posted in the near future.

Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com

Charles "Chuck" Lent

Charles "Chuck" Lent

Mar 30, 2025

Charles "Chuck" Lent, 63, of Charlevoix, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at his home.  He was born on December 24, 1961, in Charlevoix to his mother Louise.

Chuck is survived by his mother, Louise Holm of Charlevoix; his uncle Gene (Barb) Holm of Ellsworth; and his uncle-in-law, Todd Gasko of Boyne City.

He was preceded in death by his...

Hugh Mason

Hugh Mason

Mar 29, 2025

Hugh Earl Mason, age 78, of Charlevoix, passed away on March 29, 2025 at home, surrounded by family. Hugh was born on June 21, 1946 to Francis and Myrtle (Hinkley) Mason in Gaylord, MI. After graduating from Gaylord high school in 1964, Hugh joined the US Army and served in West Germany as a helicopter crew chief. He later attended...

Cecil Day

Cecil Day

2025

Cecil Edward Day, 84, of Gaylord, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  He was born on October 23, 1940, in Mancelona, the son of Carl and Gladys (Tink) Day.

A full obituary with service information will be posted in the near future.

Arrangements are in the care of the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral...

Susan Barnard

Susan Barnard

Mar 26, 2025

Susan Barnard, 73, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Perry Farm Village in Harbor Springs, MI. She was born on August 3, 1951, in Mt. Clemens, MI, the daughter of Dale and Donis (Staley) Anderson.

Sue graduated from high school in Mt. Clemens, and went on to earn a nursing degree through Providence Nursing School. She...

Richard F Hendershott

Richard F Hendershott

Mar 24, 2025

Richard F. Hendershott, born August 22, 1931 in Portland, Michigan, was the only child of Erwin J. and Helen M. (Peckham) Hendershott. Dick graduated from Western Michigan in 1953 with a BS in Elementary Teaching, and a MS from Western Michigan in 1959 in Education. He served in the U.S. Army with 11th Airborne Division during the Korean conflict for...

Sheryl Louise Nicholls

Sheryl Louise Nicholls

Mar 20, 2025

Sheryl Louise Nicholls, born on October 10th, 1956, passed away peacefully on March 20th, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and strength. She was a devoted mother, sister, and grandmother, and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Sheryl is survived by her brother, Paul; her sister, Susan; her children, Madeline and Michael Phillip, and his wife,...

Lucille Leona (Brown) Elder

Lucille Leona (Brown) Elder

Mar 20, 2025

It is with great respect and love that we announce the passing of Lucille Leona (Brown) Elder, who left this world at the age of 93 on March 20th at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix, MI.  Lucille was born July 9, 1931 in Alanson to Claud and Elizabeth (VanDerMaas) Brown. She was proud of her Dutch heritage and was the...

Terry Pop

Terry Pop

Mar 19, 2025

Terry Dean Pop, 76, of Custer, formerly of Charlevoix, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the American House in Charlevoix with his loving family at his side. He was born on October 13, 1948, in Charlevoix, the son of Frank Jr. and Louise (Van De Car) Pop.

A full obituary will be posted in the near future.

Arrangements are in...

William "Troy" Bolin

William "Troy" Bolin

Mar 18, 2025

It is with overwhelming sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of William Troy Bolin, beloved son, husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, who left us too soon at the age of 56. Troy left us unexpectedly, leaving a void in our hearts that can never be filled.

Born on April 25, 1968, in Flint, MI, Troy left unforgettable memories onto...

Vickie Lynne Ross

Vickie Lynne Ross

Mar 17, 2025

Vickie L. Ross of Alden, Michigan, age 73, bravely lost her battle with liver cancer on Monday, March 17, 2025, in the comfort of her home. She was born to Joseph and Rosella Smith on April 16, 1951, in Pontiac, Michigan. On June 19, 1981, Vickie married Thomas Ross.

Vickie attended St. Benedicts Catholic School, Pierce Junior High and graduated from...

Ruby "Dee" Rainey

Ruby "Dee" Rainey

Mar 17, 2025

Ruby Delores “Dee” Rainey, 90, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. She was born on May 1, 1934, in Kalkaska, the daughter of Irvin and Ruby (Bennett) Lantzer.

Dee was raised in Kalkaska, delivered papers as a young girl and enjoyed playing basketball. She went on to graduate from...

Anthony Michael Albright

Anthony Michael Albright

Mar 17, 2025

Anthony Michael Albright, 62, of Kalkaska, passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2025. He was born on July 17, 1962, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Lester Albright and Patricia (Roman) Albright. 

Anthony thoroughly enjoyed working with his hands in multiple facets of his life. Things such as woodworking, craftsmanship, gardening and yard work were a few of his favorite hobbies. He...

Thomas "Tom" Evans III

Thomas "Tom" Evans III

Mar 16, 2025

Thomas "Tom" William Evans III, 67, of Bellaire, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at his home.  He was born on June 27, 1957, in Bay City, MI.

A full obituary will be posted in the near future.

There are no services planned at this time.

Arrangements are in the care of the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.  Please sign his...

Rosalynde Janet Franklin

Rosalynde Janet Franklin

Mar 16, 2025

Rosalynde “Janet” Franklin (Webb), 86, of East Jordan, Michigan, peacefully passed away on March 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A beloved mother, grandmother (Guppy), and friend, Janet, or “Jan,” will always be remembered for her deep love of family and friends. She was known for always answering the phone, no matter the time or circumstance, ready to offer...

Zachary John Zabawa

Zachary John Zabawa

Mar 15, 2025

Zachary John Zabawa was reunited with the Lord on March 15th, 2025. He was the beloved son of Mark and Beverly Zabawa and the younger brother of Esme. He will be greatly missed.



Zach was born in Petoskey, Michigan on July 26th, 2000, and raised in his childhood home on May Street in Charlevoix. After being diagnosed with Autism at the...

Martha Louise Roeth

Martha Louise Roeth

Mar 15, 2025

Martha Roeth was born on November 10, 1951 at McLaren Hospital in Flint, Michigan to Ernest Ward Clark and Virginia Inez Maier. She grew up in the Flint area and moved to Glen Arbor, Michigan at 11 and graduated from Glen Lake Community Schools in 1969 and NMC in Traverse City in 1972.

Marti married Terry Roeth from Dubuque, IA in...

Catherine LaFontaine

Catherine LaFontaine

Mar 13, 2025

Catherine Mary LaFontaine, 66, of Central Lake, lost her battle with cancer and went home to the lord on Thursday, March 13, 2025. She passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her closest friends and beloved animals.  Catherine was born on May 9, 1958, in Highland Park, MI, the daughter of Allyn and Rita (Jerome) LaFontaine. 

She was preceded In...

Dennis Peters

Dennis Peters

Mar 10, 2025

Dennis Neil Peters, age 84, of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025. Born on August 9, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, Dennis was a beacon of light and laughter to all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Dennis graduated from Waterford Township High School in 1958, and his sense of duty led him to serve...

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