Sep 13, 2014

Delmar Skinkle, 78, of Bellaire, passed away on September 13, 2014 at Munson Medical Center. Del was born on February 2, 1936, in Central Lake, the son of Harold and Isabelle (Scott) Skinkle. Del resided in Bellaire and Florida for many years and owned and operated Del's Landscaping and Irrigation. He was a very helpful neighbor to many and...

Sep 10, 2014

Cindy Hart, 73 of Central Lake and formerly of Traverse City, went home to be with the Lord Sept. 10, 2014. Cynthia Joyce Hart was born Aug. 8, 1941 in Traverse City, to the late Jonas and Naomi (Hooker) Neihardt. On Sept. 9, 1961, Cindy married Jim Hart of Grand Ledge, in Asbury Methodist Church in Traverse City. They...

Sep 9, 2014

Ellen Irene McConnell, 87, of West Branch, formerly of Ellsworth, died Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. She was born May 6, 1927 in Pellston to Joseph and Sarah (Boyer) Barraw. On December 24, 1946 she married Eugene McConnell in Weidman, Michigan. They moved to Banks Township in 1952. Eugene died December 19, 2003....

Sep 7, 2014

Robert C. Young, 63, of Mancelona, passed away on Sept. 7, 2014 at Munson Medical Center. Bob was born on July 12, 1951, in Detroit, the son of James and Mary (Zuber) Young. Bob was a long time resident of Mancelona, where he was employed by Dura Automotive and enjoyed woodworking. He is survived by his wife Phyllis (Straight)...

Sep 5, 2014

Leonard L. Kotz, 86, of Bellaire, passed away on September 5, 2014 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. No services will take place. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Mancelona. Arrangements are being handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Sep 5, 2014

J. Claude St. Cyr, 87, of Bellaire, passed away on September 5, 2014 at his home. Claude was born on June 9, 1927, in Highland Park, MI, the son of Tony and Irene(Durocher) St. Cyr. Claude was a Bellaire resident since 1986 and enjoyed woodworking and taking daily walks to town. He served his country honorably in the U.S....

Sep 3, 2014

Lois J. Evans, 85, of Bellaire, passed away on September 3, 2014 at Charlevoix Area Hospital. Lois was born on December 4, 1928 in Grandville, MI, the daughter of Gerrit and Mabel (Hayes) Drogt. Lois was a member of the Bellaire Community United Methodist Church and was employed by the Bellaire Greenhouse for 26 years prior to retiring in...

Aug 29, 2014

Marjorie (Marge) Stoianoff, 85, of Central Lake, passed away on August 29, 2014 at her home. Marge was born on June 6, 1929 in Clarenceville, MI, the daughter of Guy and Elvira (Blakeslee) Hancock. Marge grew up and graduated from Northville High School in 1947. She lived in Northville, Westland, Livonia and moved to Central Lake in 1978. She...

Aug 28, 2014

William M. Boyd, 68, of Bellaire, passed away on August 28, 2014 at Munson Medical Center. Bill was born on August 6, 1946, in Cheboygan, MI, to the late Milo and Betty Boyd. Bill's interests included talking with buddies on his HAMM radios, driving around on his tractor and playing with his dog Duffer. He worked several years with...

Aug 22, 2014

Robert S. Rarey, 93 of Central Lake, died peacefully, Aug. 22, 2014, at Cherry Hill Haven of Kalkaska. He was born Oct. 26, 1920, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Russell and Mayme (Rager) Rarey. Robert graduated from Ohio State University and received his Master's degree in Engineering from Chrysler Institute. He was a Chrysler Engineer for 38 years...

Aug 10, 2014

Marilyn J. Tomlinson, 77, of Eastport, passed away Sun. Aug. 10, 2014 at Eastport Village Care Home. She was born Mar. 23, 1937, in Hancock, the daughter of Jacob and Agnes (Hendrickson) Peterson. Marilyn received her teaching degree from the University of Michigan and was an avid fan of Wolverine football. She was also a Red Wings fan but...

Aug 2, 2014

Clifford O. Marshall, 83, of Columbus, OH and Bellaire, MI, passed away on Aug. 2, 2014 in Traverse City, MI. Clifford was born Dec. 21, 1930 to the late John and Hazel (Patton) Marshall. He was a devoted father, father-in-law and grandfather. He served in the US Army, was a member of the Shamrock Club in Columbus, was a...

Aug 2, 2014

James D. Alexander, 79, of Kalkaska passed away August 2, 2014 at Munson Medical Center. Per his wishes, cremation will take place. Memorial Services will be at a later date. The Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes is handling the arrangements. Please sign his guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com

Aug 1, 2014

Annette E. Nevins, 83, of Kalkaska passed away August 1, 2014 at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. She was born September 6, 1930 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Sheldon and Ella Cissna. She is survived by many loving children, Kim Gauld, Carl Root, Warren Root, Albert Root, Dorothy Root, Howard Peterson, Frank Peterson, Gloria Kaminski, Audrey Dean, Jennifer Fleet,...

Aug 1, 2014

John T. Stokes, 86, of Elk Rapids, passed away on August 1, 2014 at Munson Medical Center. Cremation is being handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. No services are planned at this time.

Aug 1, 2014

Patricia J. Berends, 58, of Central Lake, passed away on August 1, 2014 at her home. Patti was born on January 14, 1956, in Traverse City, the daughter of James and Dorothy (DuBois) Harter. Patti enjoyed gardening, feeding the birds, sewing and doing crafts. She was a Central Lake resident for the past several years moving from Pleasant Valley....

Jul 30, 2014

Shirley L. Meyette, 83, of Kalkaska passed away July 30, 2014 at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. She was born April 26, 1931 in Saginaw, the daughter of Morris and Florence (Davidson) Swift. Shirley graduated in 1949 from St. Peter & Paul and in 1952 graduated from St. Mary's Nursing School. She worked as a Registered Nurse at St. Mary's...

Jul 30, 2014

Robert "Bobby" Balliet, 49, of Mancelona, passed away on July 11, 2014 at his home.

Bobby was born on May 25, 1965, in Petoskey the son of Jim and Dorothy (Spencley) Balliet.

Bobby served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 10 years and was in Desert Storm in the early 90's. He was an avid NASCAR Fan,...

Jul 29, 2014

Helen L. Davis, 89, of Torch Lake Village, passed away on July 29, 2014 at Munson Medical Center. An informal celebration of her life will take place on Sunday, August 3 from 1-4 p.m. at her cottage, 12360 Pine Ridge Trail, Torch Lake. Please bring a dish to pass. Arrangements are being handled by the Central Lake Chapel of...

Jul 27, 2014

Harold Edwin Wildfong, 93, passed away July 27, 2014. He was born September 26, 1920 to Samuel and Alma Wilfong on the family farm in Chestonia Township. He lived in Mancelona his entire life. He attended school in Alba and furthered his education in auto mechanics, bumping and painting in Detroit. He volunteered from 1941 to 1944 in the...