Nov 16, 2017

Mary Ellen Charlton, 89 of Central Lake died peacefully Thurs. Nov. 16, 2017.

She was born June 28, 1928 in Detroit the daughter of Leonard and Marguerite (Williams) Grinnell.

Mary Ellen was kind, caring, and active in many social groups.  She was a proud member of the Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) supporting women...

Nov 15, 2017

Mary Jane Sherman was born in Desler, Ohio, and the family, including her five brothers and sisters, moved to Dearborn, Michigan in 1926.  Jane was a twin and her sister Jean both dressed exactly alike, and sometimes switched going out with dates who could not tell them apart.  Jane was the matriarch of the Sherman family.  She was most...

Nov 15, 2017

Mary Jane Wight, 96 of Central Lake and Bonita Springs, FL, died Nov. 15, 2017.

A full obituary will appear soon.

Graveside services will be held in the spring of 2018 at Lakeview Cemetery, Torch Lake Township.

Arrangements have been handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

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Nov 15, 2017

Gary V. Durcynski, age 63 of Bellaire passed away on November 15, 2017 at his home.

Gary was born on June 29, 1954 in Wyandotte, MI to the late Anthony and Genevieve (Zepka) Durcynski. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting and fishing.

On June 5, 1976 at St. Mel's Church in Dearborn, Gary married Mary (Ravenna) Durcynski...

Nov 15, 2017

Mark E. Russell, age 58 of East Jordan passed away on November 15, 2017 at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital.

Private family services are being held.

Arrangements are being handled by the Winchester Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Nov 12, 2017

Weldon F. Maurer Jr., age 89 of Charlevoix passed away on November 12, 2017 at the Georgia House.

Graveside services will be held in the Spring of 2018 at Mount Hope Cemetery in Lansing.

Arrangements are being handled by the Winchester Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Nov 9, 2017

Susan J. Brown,  85, of Charlevoix, passed away on November 9, 2017 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix.

Susan was born on November 29, 1931, in Petoskey, the daughter of Jay and Thelma (Milford) McMullen.

She was raised in Petoskey and graduated from Petoskey High School in 1950, then went on to Henry Ford Hospital...

Nov 8, 2017

Jewell Mae Crickenberger, 90 of Charlevoix, was ushered into the arms of her Savior and Lord Jesus on Wednesday, November 8, 2017.

She was born January 30, 1927 in Salsbury, North Carolina, the daughter of William Young Allen and Ethel Mae Link.

Jewell graduated from Newport News High School in Virginia and worked as a...

Nov 7, 2017

Jerrie L. King,  54, of Alba, passed away on November 7, 2017 at her home.  No services are planned at this time.  Arrangements are being handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Nov 6, 2017

Gerald “Tut” C. Patrick, 76 of Mancelona passed away on November 6, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.

Tut was born on August 30, 1941 in Mancelona to the late Curtis O. and Hilda I. (Martin) Patrick.

Tut was a lifelong resident and true lover of Mancelona. He was very active in the...

Nov 5, 2017

Terry Lewis, 59, went to our Lord November 5 with family and friends at his side. Terry spent his youth around North Point in Charlevoix before moving to South Haven for high school, where he held a school record in swimming. Gifted with his hands, he was the youngest person in the state with OMC certification and quickly established...

Nov 5, 2017

William H. Dalton, age 80 of Mancelona, passed away on November 5, 2017 at Munson Medical Center.

He was born on November 30, 1936 in Mancelona to the late Charles "Evert" and Isa (Tipton) Dalton.

William served in the United States Army. He enjoyed spending his time watching sports especially the University of Michigan, dancing...

Nov 1, 2017

Raymond H. Carrigan, age 50 of Mancelona passed away on November 1, 2017 at his home.

Ray was born on March 31, 1967 in Detroit to the late Herbert and Kay (Hetfield) Carrigan.

Ray loved listening to music with many radio stations on speed dial so that he could listen to his favorite songs. He...

Oct 29, 2017

Christopher A. Jenkins, a lifelong resident of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017 at the age of 40.

He was born April 1, 1977 the son of Ronald and Sally (Price) Jenkins, and graduated from Gaylord High School in 1995.  He graduated from Lake Superior State with a degree in psychology and continued to pursue his...

Oct 29, 2017

Zina Marie (Spencer) Hughes, 64, of Mancelona died peacefully in her sleep at home, surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, October 29, 2017. She was born January 6, 1953 in Pontiac to Lynn and Mildred (Perry) Spencer. On April 25, 1970 she married Bill Hughes in Alba, Michigan. During their first 18 years of marriage they traveled from...

Oct 29, 2017

Daniel T. Gentle of Beaver Island passed away on October 29, 2017 at his home.

Dan was born August 16, 1954 in Bay City, Michigan to Rita (Norlock) and the late Thomas Gentle Sr.

Dan fell in love at first sight with Beaver Island. He went to the island for a visit and decided to...

Oct 28, 2017

Elizabeth "Betty" Imel Ottgen Webster,  93, of Bellaire, passed away on October 28, 2017 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

Elizabeth was born on September 16, 1924, in Greenup, KY, the daughter of George and Effie (Ray) Imel.

Elizabeth spent her childhood growing up in Alba then most of her adult life in Mancelona.

Oct 28, 2017

Nikolai W. Webber,  19, of Mancelona, passed away on October 28, 2017.

Nik was born on July 6, 1998 in Petoskey, MI, the son of Josephine “Josie” Caruso and Robert Webber Jr.

Nik loved outdoor activities, especially hunting, fishing  and golfing along with  spending time at his cabin.  He also spent a lot of time...

Oct 28, 2017

Marion C. Rogers, age 90 of Charlevoix passed away on October 28, 2017 at Boulder Park Terrace.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the Community Reformed Church in Charlevoix.

Arrangements are being handled by the Winchester Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Oct 25, 2017

Capt. John M. Thompson of Alden, MI formally from New Castle, England died October 25, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born February 27, 1937 to James and Evelyn (Weir)Thompson. He is survived by his wife Nancy and son Nick (Linda) Thompson and daughter Laura Pink, step children Karen Herczak and Garey Wagner and 9 grandchildren....