Natalie Postmus

Nov 23, 2017

Natalie Postmus, 90, of Ellsworth, died Thursday, November 23, 2017 in Charlevoix. She was born in Mancelona, Michigan on July 22, 1927 to Lawrence Hugh and Carol Tracy (Green) Whiteford. Natalie grew up in East Jordan. She worked as a telephone operator in East Jordan and Petoskey in her early years. On July 3, 1958 she married Myron 'Mike'...

Louis Warner

Nov 22, 2017

Louis F. Warner, age 92, longtime Charlevoix resident, returned home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2017.

Louis was born in Albion, MI on March 6, 1925, the son of the late Nile W. and Jessie B. Warner. Louis grew up on the family farm in East Eckford Twp. He attended Albion Schools and graduated...

Earl Youmans

Nov 20, 2017

Earl J. Youmans, 64 of Echo Township, died at home Nov. 20, 2017.

No services are planned at this time

Roy Arnaut

Nov 19, 2017

Roy Arnaut, age 83 of Charlevoix passed away on November 19, 2017 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix.

Roy was born on August 5, 1934 in Hamtramck, MI to the late Nickolas and Pauline (Holyk) Arnaut. He served in the United States Air Force for 4 years serving at Bunker Hill Air Force Base and he was...

Joseph Fleet

Nov 19, 2017

Joseph L. Fleet  59, of Mancelona, passed away on November 19, 2017.

Joe was born on June 15, 1958, in Bellaire, the son of Lloyd and Margaret (Musser) Fleet.

Joe spent his life in Mancelona and was an avid outdoor enthusiast.  He loved to hunt, fish, camp, campfires all year long and riding his golf...

Dorothy Anderson-Troyer

Nov 18, 2017

Dorothy Anderson-Troyer,  93, of Mancelona, passed away on November 18, 2017 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

Dorothy was born on September 1, 1924, in Flint, the daughter of Leonard and Rheabelle (Greenfield) Meeker.

Dorothy enjoyed bingo, bowling and being outdoors with mother nature.  She also loved cooking and sharing with family.

She...

Stephen Guthrie

Nov 18, 2017

Stephen C. Guthrie, age 70 of Charlevoix passed away into the arms of Jesus on November 18, 2017.

He is survived by his wife, Ann Hazelwood, daughter, Jenna, mother, Margaret Guthrie Dearth, two sisters and many nieces, nephews, extended family and the family dog, Aidan.

Steve was a native of Winchester, VA, raised in Albuquerque,...

Mary Ellen Charlton

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...

Mary "Jane" Wight

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...

Mary Wight

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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Gary Durcynski

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...

Mark Russell

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.

Weldon Maurer Jr.

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.

Susan Brown

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...

Jewell Crickenberger

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...

Jerrie King

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.

Gerald "Tut" Patrick

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...

Terrence Lewis

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...

William Dalton

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...

Raymond Carrigan

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...