Sep 6, 2016

Gertrude “Trudy” Elizabeth (Zerbs )Works, aged 87, passed away peacefully with her son John by her side, September 6, 2016, at her long-time summer home and most favorite place in the world, Beaver Island, Michigan.

Trudy was born May 13, 1929, in Salem, Ohio to her parents Victor and Gunda (Berninger) Zerbs. She attended Salem High School,...

Sep 3, 2016

Dennis L. Misiak, 71, of Elmira, passed away on September 3, 2016. Military honors will take place on Friday, September 9, 11:30 a.m. at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, MI. Arrangements are being handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Sep 2, 2016

Caroline Patricia Horton, 57, of Petoskey, died Friday, September 2, 2016, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. She was born December 8, 1958, in Alpena to Emil and Vivian (Jones) Prevo.

She grew up in East Jordan, Michigan

She was an Optician for many years

She lived in Petoskey, Michigan

She...

Sep 1, 2016

Robert "George or Bob" Stradinger II, age 71, of Columbiaville died suddenly at home, September 1, 2016.

Bob was born May 4, 1945 in Mancelona, Michigan to the late Robert Stradinger and Christine Cochran. He later married Deborah Kay Stephenson on February 26, 1972.

Bob served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy, and was a member...

Aug 28, 2016

In March of this year we found out Grandma Jo, known to others as Joan Elizabeth (Brumm) Way, had stage four colon cancer.  Like so many previous winter seasons, she had family visiting with her in Lakeland, Florida where she and late husband D. Dawson Way wintered for 28 years at Sanlan Ranch, meeting friends from around the U.S....

Aug 22, 2016

Britt Beaumont, 52, died August 22 in Petoskey, Mich. Born June 9, 1964 in Toledo, Ohio to Bob and Diane (Knowlton) Beaumont, Britt graduated New England Culinary Institute with honors and was awarded a coveted culinary internship in France.  Britt’s career accolades spanned the globe, most recently as an Executive chef in northern Michigan. Britt is survived by his...

Aug 21, 2016

Mickael L. Swerdan, 64, of Mancelona, passed away on August 21, 2016 at his home. A memorial service will take place on Monday, August 29, 1:00 p.m. at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Mancelona. Arrangements are being handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Aug 21, 2016

Mr. Glen Gordon Walker, 94 of Bellaire, Mich., formerly of Kirklin and Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility, Bellaire, Michigan.

Mr. Walker was born on December 8, 1921, in Frankfort, Indiana, and was the son of the now-deceased Maurice M. and Flossie (Price) Walker. He was reared and educated in Kirklin,...

Aug 21, 2016

Cody Eugene Lee Wallace, 20, of Bellaire, passed away on August 21, 2016. Funeral services will take place in Knoxville, TN, in the near future. Date and time of services will be published when arrangements are finalized. Arrangements in TN are being handled by the Rose Mortuary. Please leave a condolance for Cody's family on his guestbook.

Aug 19, 2016

LuAnne Gaddis, 80, of Elk Rapids, died peacefully at Munson Hospice House, Fri. Aug. 19, 2016. She was born Nov. 3, 1935 in Detroit, the youngest of four children of William and Annie Lee (Gwin) Bailie. LuAnne married the love of her life, John A. Gaddis on Nov. 6, 1954 and in 1967 they moved their family north to...

Aug 18, 2016

Emma "Jeannie" McCleese, 66, of Bellaire, passed away on August 18, 2016 at her home. Jeannie was born on November 7, 1949, in Echo Township, MI, the daughter of Ira and Cleo (Everett) Higbee. Jeannie was a strong living, inspirational person who loved her family more than anything. She loved nature, mushroom hunting, listening to music, dancing, arts and...

Aug 15, 2016

Thayer A. Chilson, 65, of Petoskey, passed away on August 15, 2016. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are being handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Aug 14, 2016

Dennis C. Wood, 57, of Mancelona, passed away on August 14, 2016. No formal funeral service is scheduled at this time. Arrangements are being handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Aug 13, 2016

Steven Milovich, 70, of Mancelona, passed away on August 13, 2016 at Munson Hospice House. Steve was born on October 5, 1945, in New Eagle, Pennsylvania, loving son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Bier) Milovich. Steve served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was employed by General Motors for over 30 years retiring as Plant...

Aug 11, 2016

Charles L. Dawson, 88, of Kewadin, died Thursday, August 11, 2016 in Eastport. He was born September 10, 1927 in Detroit to Charles and Dessie (Browning) Dawson. On August 20, 1945, he married Nola Belle Bennett in Central Lake. They lived in Torch Lake Township. Chuck drove truck for Michigan Milk Producers' Association for many years. He enjoyed fishing,...

Aug 10, 2016

MAROLYN E. HENDERSHOTT Marolyn E. Hendershott of Eastport, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 10, 2016. Marolyn was born on July 10, 1933, in Scottsbluff, NE, the daughter of James Merle Ewing and Mary Esther (Schrontz) Ewing. She loved being a homemaker, caring for her family and travels around the world. She is survived by her husband, Richard...

Aug 10, 2016

Kai Erickson, 87, of Grand Rapids and Bellaire, passed away on August 10, 2016. Kai was born in Mt. Pleasant, MI, and was married in Bellaire. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War then went on to earn a B.S. at CMU, his MS at U of M, and his Doctorate at MSU. He went on...

Aug 4, 2016

Doris Leona Bassage Ferris was born in Sayre, PA on May 18, 1926 to Albert and Leona Bassage. She graduated from Athens, PA High School as Salutatorian in 1944. In September 1944 she entered nurses training at the Robert Packer Nursing School in Sayre, PA graduating with an RN degree in 1947. She married Duane E. Ferris on June...

Aug 2, 2016

Patrick Fox, 58 of Custer Township passed away suddenly on August 2, 2016. He is survived by his wife Gina Fox, his step children Jennifer Vesco and Matt Killebrew. His mother Francis L. Fox and his sister Patricia Michelak (Fox), his nephews Michael and Jacques Dompierre, Forrest Fox and his niece Maddy Fox.

Patrick had many passions, he...

Jul 30, 2016

David Jeffrey Novotny, 70, of Charlevoix, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016 peacefully at his home.

Dave truly loved Charlevoix and was a selfless community leader.  He was always committed to the betterment of the City of Charlevoix. He was very active in local politics for many years. He was the Mayor of Charlevoix from 1990 through...