Oct 2, 2016

Ernest John Burmester, 79, of Wyoming, died Oct. 2, 2006 at Metro Health, Wyoming. He was born Mar. 1, 1937 in Detroit, the son of Ernest J. and Katherine (Mittler). Ernie was a tool and die maker by trade, retiring from GM. He also owned and operated EJ's Fun Center in Mancelona from the mid 1970's til the mid...

Sep 29, 2016

Joan B. Casey, of Jackson, currently of Bellaire, passed away on September 29, 2016 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. No services are planned. Interment will take place in Clearwater Township Cemetery, Rapid City. Arrangements are being handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Sep 29, 2016

Ruth Ann Laverne, 92, of Traverse City, passed away on September 29, 2016 at Munson Medical Center. Ruth Ann was born on November 15, 1923, in Detroit, the daughter of Rudolph and Emma (Hohf) Schmidt. Ruth Ann was a faithful, devout Christian and held memberships at St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church in Clinton Twp., MI, as well as...

Sep 25, 2016

Thomas Eugene Sumner, 69, of Charlevoix, died Sunday, September 25, 2016, at Georgia House in Charlevoix. He was born October 13, 1946, in Boyne City, to Philo E. and Beatrice M. (Bess) Sumner. Tom served in the US Army during the Vietnam War stationed in Korea. On August 14, 1970, he married Judy Gennett in Charlevoix. Tom was a...

Sep 24, 2016

Marilyn Gay Sobleskey, 71, of Charlevoix, went home to be with her Lord with her family by her side on Saturday, September 24, 2016. She was born December 11, 1944, in Flint, to Howard and Norma (Boze) Brown.

Marilyn was a long time resident of Charlevoix where she belonged to the Bible Baptist Church, being...

Sep 23, 2016

Neva K. Bradley, 87, of Elk Rapids, passed away on September 23, 2016 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility surrounded by her family. Neva was born on August 21, 1929, in Echo Township, MI, the daughter of Earl and Eva (Taylor) Wilson. Neva enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved sewing, playing the piano and...

Sep 23, 2016

Angela "Angie" Lee Skinner of Bellaire passed away peacefully in her home on September 23, 2016 after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Angie was born on July 24, 1953 in Southfield, MI, and moved to Bellaire with her parents and siblings in the summer of 1972. She spent most of her adult life in Bellaire. On August 10,...

Sep 23, 2016

Steven M. Winter, 58 of Central Lake, died Sept 23, 2016.

Funeral services will be Friday, September 30th, at 11:30 am at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes with visitation beginning at 10:30. Interment will follow in Southern Cemetery, Central Lake.

Sep 22, 2016

Richard (Dick) Tillen, 86, of Charlevoix, passed away September 22, 2016.

He was born November 14, 1929, the son of John M. Tillen of Moosejaw, Saskatchewan, Canada and Francis B. Sovereen of Detroit, Michigan.

He graduated from Dearborn High School (Michigan) in 1947, and from Eastern Michigan University with a business...

Sep 21, 2016

Cynthia Eleanor Flynn, 67, of Harbor Springs, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. She was born December 2, 1948, in Mt. Pleasant, to Martin and Eleanor (Samkowiak) Aho. She moved to San Jose, Calif. Where she graduated from Andrew P. Hill High School. Cindy then attended the Cosmetology College at San Jose City...

Sep 19, 2016

Jack L. Roberson, 86, of Mancelona, passed away on September 19, 2016 at Munson Medical Center. Jack was born on June 21, 1930, in Middletown, OH, the son of Thomas and Virginia (McNabb) Roberson. Jack enjoyed many outdoor activities such as snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, shooting guns, riding his lawnmower as well as others. He grew up in Bellfast, OH...

Sep 16, 2016

Joy E. Cowles, 60, of Bellaire, passed away on September 16, 2016. Joy was born the daughter of Walter and Betty (McDuff) Cowles. Joy had a passion for dogs. She raised and bred English Cocker Spaniels as well as Bernese Mountain Dogs. She also trained dogs and taught obedience classes. Her Bernice Mountain Dogs competed in many Working competitions....

Sep 14, 2016

Maxine M. "Auntie Max" Wilks, 83, of Mancelona, passed away on September 14, 2016 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. Max was born on December 28, 1932, in Mancelona, the daughter of Homer and Edith (Petersen) Wilks. Max was a lifelong resident of Mancelona where she was a longtime member of the Mancelona United Methodist Church. She was an...

Sep 14, 2016

Robert Duane Larner, 61, led a beautiful life and crossed over to live eternity with his Lord on September 14th, 2016. Bob was born on November 28th, 1954 to William and Virginia Larner and grew up in Okemos, MI. Throughout his life Bob had many loves but most of all his wife Linda. He enjoyed music, playing guitar, singing,...

Sep 13, 2016

Russell A. Fillmore, 96 of Bellaire, passed away peacefully Sept. 13, 2016, at Charlevoix Area Hospital. He was born Feb. 27, 1920, in Donaldson, Arkansas, the only child of Russell A and Minnie E. (Presley) Fillmore. Russ moved to Bellaire from Indian River in 1962, and worked at Northern Auto Parts as a manager until his retirement in 1990....

Sep 12, 2016

Edith Blanche P. Smith of Charlevoix passed away peacefully September 12, 2016; Wife, Mother, vice president of CH Smith Co., accountant, business manager,Township Trustee, Public Library Committee, PTA Officer, Best Friend, Charlevoix sports cheerleader and supporter, grandmother, great-grandmother.

Born in Tucomcari, N.Mex., December 18, 1921, to John & Monte Pring, Blanche graduated from Herrington High School in...

Sep 12, 2016

Marian G. Wilson, 90, of Bellaire, passed away on September 12, 2016 at her home on Eckhart Rd., surrounded by her family and her beloved dog Cindi. Marian was born on May 24, 1926, in Bad Axe, MI, to Harley and Blanche (Rolph) Miller. She grew up in the Detroit area, moving to the Bellaire area at the age...

Sep 8, 2016

Jeanne-Marie (Addington) Goodrich, 88, of South Arm Township slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan, surrounded by her family. Jeanne was born October 9, 1927 in Detroit to Thelma and Cecil Addington, the fourth of six children. She married Donald Goodrich Feb. 5, 1954 in Detroit where...

Sep 8, 2016

David R. Norman, 83, of Bellaire, passed away on September 8, 2016 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. David was born on November 21, 1932, in Des Moines, IA, the son of Glenn and Florence (Held) Norman. David served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and enjoyed camping and fishing. On Feb. 5, 1957, he married Charlotte...

Sep 6, 2016

Arden D. Gregory, 78, lifelong resident of Bellaire, died Sept. 6, 2016 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. He was born Mar. 6, 1938 in Bellaire the son of Floyd and Lucille (Olds) Gregory and graduated Bellaire High School in 1956. Arden retired from Lamina after 40+ years of dedication. He enjoyed traveling, camping and riding motorcycles in his...