Feb 18, 2014

Robert Lee Page Jr., of Kalkaska passed away February 18, 2014 at his home. No services are planned at this time. The Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes is handling the arrangements. Please sign his guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com

Feb 17, 2014

Stanley K. Derenzy walked into the loving arms of his Lord on Monday, February 17, 2014 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born July 29, 1954 at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire, Michigan to Karl and Helen (Oliver) Derenzy. He resided in Bellaire and Central Lake all his life. Stanley attended school at the Bergmann...

Feb 17, 2014

Joseph H. Sewell 45, of East Jordan died unexpectedly Monday, February 17, 2014 in Ellsworth. He was born July 2, 1968 in Charlevoix the son of Floyd and Shirley (Duhoskey) Sewell. He made his home in Ellsworth and later East Jordan. Joe enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving are his children: Amanda (Steve) Hawkins of Petoskey, Joseph Steven Sewell, Thomas...

Feb 10, 2014

Barbara I. Miller, 63, of Bellaire, passed away on February 10, 2014 at her home. Barb was born on December 5, 1950, in Detroit, the daughter of William Sr. and Irena (Clark) Franklin. Barb drove school bus for the Forest Area Schools for several years and attended New Hope Church in Bellaire. She enjoyed writing, cooking, listening to oldies...

Feb 9, 2014

Herman D. Hopp, 93, of Alba passed away February 9, 2014 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. Herman was born on April 30, 1920 in Oakland County to Herman and Pearl (Baker) Hopp. Herman was a Dairy Farmer for most of his life and then owned and operated the Green Lantern Bar. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and spending time...

Feb 9, 2014

Therese Ann Hiester, 89, of Mancelona passed away February 9, 2014 at Munson Medical Center. Per her wishes cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be at a later date. The Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes is handling the arrangements.

Feb 6, 2014

Mary Wrenn Krall, born August 15, 1924, passed away February 6, 2014 in Bellaire, MI at the age of 89. Mary spent her youth in Pontiac, attended Michigan State University and Wayne State University and was a long time resident of Bloomfield Hills. She was a teacher in the Detroit Public School system for several years and enjoyed a...

Feb 6, 2014

Johanna Doctor, 97, of Ellsworth died Thursday, February 6, 2014 at the home of her son in East Jordan. She was born December 5, 1916 in Banks Twp. the daughter of John and Wilhelmina (VanderHeide) Veenstra. On July 3, 1936 she married Silas Doctor in Banks Twp. where they made their home. Mr Doctor died in 1993. Mrs Doctor...

Feb 4, 2014

Margaret Mary Hopper, 99, of Bellaire, died peacefully at home, Tues. Feb. 4, 2014. She was born Oct. 17, 1914, in Bangor, Maine the daughter of John and Mary (Devala) Seman. Growing up in a poor family non-English speaking family, Margaret was determined to learn English and educate herself. She learned to read at the age of 6, opening...

Feb 3, 2014

Anneliese Bausch, 93 of Mancelona passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2014 at Crestmont Nursing Care Center in Fenton. She was born October 6, 1920 in Wilhelmhaven, Germany. In 1937 Anneliese move to the United States and has resided in the states since then. She was a beautician for many years. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, bowling, fishing and swimming. She...

Feb 1, 2014

Michael W. Musser Sr. 53 of Mancelona was called by God to his heavenly home on Saturday February 1, 2014. He was born on April 16, 1960 to the late William James Musser Sr. And Dorothy Irene Belanger. Papa is survived by 4 children, Micheal W. (Jamie) Musser Jr, Matthew P. Musser, Iean J. (Amanda) Musser, and Cody E....

Jan 31, 2014

Rosemary May Rowley, 81, of Kalkaska, passed away Friday, January 31, 2014. Rosemary was born May 21, 1932 in Dewitt Township, the daughter of Albert and Esther Hurlbut. On July 6, 1957 she married Claude E. Rowley Jr. in Charlotte, Michigan. Rosemary enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and friends. She loved sewing, crocheting and making a house...

Jan 31, 2014

Marion Joan Harris Conrad, 83, of Bellaire passed away January 31, 2014 at Heritage Haus. She was born April 8, 1930 in Royal Oak, the Daughter of Wayne and Lillian (Clark) Harris. Marion graduated from Royal Oak High School in 1948. On August 6, 1949, she married Robert C. Conrad, at the First United Methodist Church in Royal Oak,...

Jan 29, 2014

Dianna L. Rusnell, 74, of Alba passed away January 29, 2014 at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. Dianna was born February 17, 1939 in Paducah, Kentucky, the daughter of Charles and Pauline Walker. She enjoyed crocheting, camping and traveling. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by four children, Perry (Jeanette) Rusnell, Cynthia (Thomas) Puckett, Ron Rusnell and Gina...

Jan 28, 2014

Elizabeth "Betty" Schuckel, 83, of Bellaire, passed away on January 28, 2014 at Munson Medical Center. Betty was born on July 21, 1930, in Detroit, the daughter of George and Margaret (Tobin) Renkes. Betty was a Bellaire resident since 1988 where she moved from Dearborn. While living in Bellaire, she was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church where...

Jan 28, 2014

No services are planned at this time.

Jan 24, 2014

Ellen M. Mackenzie, 84, of Kalkaska, passed away on January 24, 2014 at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center Long Term Care. Ellen was born on March 25, 1929, in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of Andrew and Edith (Hutchinson) Zitzman. Ellen enjoyed singing to anyone that would listen, making needlepoint crosses, writing poetry, family newsletters and even short plays for school...

Jan 23, 2014

David C. Graham, 76, of East Jordan died Thursday, January 23, 2014 at his home.

He was born May 24, 1937 in Detroit to Archie and Madoline (Renwick) Graham.

On July 20, 1957 he married Evelyn Crawford in East Jordan where they made their home.

David was a dairy farmer for 25 years...

Jan 22, 2014

Phyllis DeKorne, 77, of Banks Township, died Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Charlevoix Area Hospital. She was born October 8, 1936 in Grand Rapids to Arthur and Gladys (Jamieson) Fryling. On November 11, 1955 she married Jacob C. DeKorne in Grandville. They lived on the family farm near Grand Rapids, moving to their farm in Banks Township in 1977....

Jan 21, 2014

Robert L. VanEtten, 75, of Bellaire, passed away on January 21, 2014 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. Burial will take place at a later date. Arrangements were handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.