Jul 11, 2017

Michael W. Kovacs,  54, of Central Lake, passed away at his home on July 11, 2017.

Mike was born on November 17, 1962, in Lincoln Park, MI, the son of Robert and Barbara (Taylor) Kovacs.

Mike owned and operated the Bellaire Bar for the past 11 years.  He was a social man who loved many...

Jul 9, 2017

David D. Ball, 82 of Charlevoix passed away on July 9, 2017 at his home.

David was born on March 17, 1935 in Albion the son of Carlton and Ruth Ball. He graduated from Albion High School. He lived on the family farm in Albion until he moved north to Charlevoix. David retired from Consumers Power at...

Jul 8, 2017

Sherry M. Montfort,  65, of Mancelona, passed away on July 8, 2017 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  No services are planned at this time.  Private services will take place at a later date.  Arrangements are being handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Jul 7, 2017

Mildred T. Myszak (Waffle)  88, of Bellaire, passed away on July 7, 2017 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

Mildred was born on April 18, 1929, in Cheboygan, MI, the daughter of Walter and Nancy (Kilmer) Sobleskey.

Mildred was a long time member of St. Luke Catholic Church and was active in the Altar Society...

Jul 7, 2017

Elra D. Hersha, 82, of Davison, formerly of Echo Township, died Friday, July 7, 2017 at Lapeer County Medical Care Facility in Lapeer. He was born July 9, 1934 in Ellsworth to Frank and Jessie (Kinner) Hersha. On May 12, 1956 he married Lenore Schmidt in Detroit. They lived in Wayne and Oakland Counties until 1994 when they moved...

Jul 4, 2017

Virgil B. Rauschenberg II, of Texas, passed away on July 4, 2017 at the Rosenberg Health and Rehab in Rosenberg, TX.

Virgil was born on March 18, 1959, in Martins Ferry, OH, the son of Virgil and Patricia (Dayton) Rauschenberg.

Virgil was a very generous man that would give you the short off his back...

Jul 2, 2017

Charlotte Marie Vallance, 80, of East Jordan died Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility. She was born June 16, 1937 in Adrian to Benjamin and Mildred (Holloway) Richards. On December 27, 1958 she married Guy D. Vallance in Charlevoix. They made their home in East Jordan where Charlotte owned and operated Sheer Joy Salon and worked...

Jul 1, 2017

Charles Howard Countryman, 94 of Bellaire, died peacefully July 1, 2017.

He was born March 23, 1923 in East Jordan, the son of Delvin and Alba (Nowland) Countryman and graduated from Central Lake High School in 1942.

Charlie proudly served in the US Coast Guard for 3 years during WWII.  He joined the Michigan State...

Jun 30, 2017

Del D. Edwards, 59, of Central Lake died Friday, June 30, 2017 at his home. He was born April 1, 1958 in Alpena to Donald L. and Donna B. (Linseman) Edwards. On June 23, 1979 he married Debra Shannon in Lewiston. They lived in Lewiston and the Lubbock, Texas area before moving to Central Lake. Del worked as a...

Jun 29, 2017

Sharon A. Blossom, age 80 of Charlevoix passed away on June 29, 2017 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital.

No services are planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Women's Resource Center of Northern Michigan, 423 Porter St, Petoskey, MI 49770.

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

Jun 26, 2017

Stephen W. Ottgen,  71, of Mancelona, passed away, on June 26, 2017 peacefully at home, on the family farm, where he was born, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on November 26, 1945, to Benjamin and Eunice (Heller) Ottgen, the youngest of 9 children.  After graduating high school, Stephen enlisted into the U.S. Air Force,...

Jun 22, 2017

Mary S. Jones, 78, of Kalkaska, passed away on June 22, 2017 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

Mary was born on March 21, 1939, in Harding County, KY, the daughter of Thomas and Lilly (Reed) Braden.

Mary loved to shop at thrift stores and collecting antiques.

She is survived by 4 sons,...

Jun 22, 2017

Carol J Rakestraw, 73 of Central Lake, died peacefully at home on June 22, 2017 surrounded by her family.

She was born August 4, 1943 in Tipton, Indiana the daughter of Edgar and Eva Mae (Phillips) Barnes.

On April 4, 1965 in Tipton Co., Indiana she married the love of her life Harry Rakestraw.  In...

Jun 20, 2017

Theresa (Tree) Louise Shananaquet, 63 entered into the gates of her heavenly home on Tuesday June 20, 2017. Theresa died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Frankel Cardio Vascular Center in Ann Arbor, MI.

Theresa is a citizen of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians. She is a member of the Kewadin...

Jun 20, 2017

Marilyn J. Reising, age 82, of Charlevoix passed away on June 20, 2017 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix.

Marilyn was born on October 11, 1934 in Detroit, the daughter of John and June (Herbst) Wechsler.

Marilyn is survived by her children, Theresa Reising, Mark (Julia) Reising, Larry (Karla) Reising, and M. Martha (Frank) Kaufman,...

Jun 20, 2017

Edward J. Szczepanski,  70, of Jordan Township, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2017 at the American House in Charlevoix, surrounded by his family.

Ed was born on September 29, 1946, in Pottsville, PA, the son of Mitchell and Ruthe (Jones) Szczepanski.

Ed attended the Lighthouse Missionary Church in East Jordan and he enjoyed hunting,...

Jun 19, 2017

Weldon "Smokey" Stover Jr, 83 of Bellaire, died June 19, 2017 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

He was born May 16, 1934 in Lansing, the son of Weldon Sr. and Lucy (Fulahaber) Stover and after high school graduation he joined and proudly served in the US Army.

Smokey was a dedicated employee at Michigan...

Jun 16, 2017

Cynthia D. Murray, 68, of Charlevoix passed away at Haven Crest Adult Foster Care in East Jordan. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are being handled by the Winchester Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Jun 15, 2017

Paul A. Sobleski,  53, of Charlevoix, passed away on June 15, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Paul was born on January 28, 1964 in Petoskey, the son of Raymond and Betty (Hadix) Sobleski.

Paul was employed by DTE Energy as a technician for 17 years.   He loved his job and made many...

Jun 15, 2017

Sandra (Donaldson) Bergmann, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, died June 15, 2017 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Sandra was born May 1, 1943 in Ellsworth, Michigan to the late Levi and Beatrice (Smalley) Donaldson. Sandra grew up in a household of 10 siblings and attended Ellsworth High School. She lived in Charlevoix most of her life. She...