Dec 6, 2012

Thomas Francis Sisterhen, 86, London passed away peacefully with family at his side on December 6, 2012. He was born November 29, 1926, the only son of Claude and Marie Sisterhen. Born and raised in Canton, Ohio, he graduated from Canton McKinley High school in 1944. Many of the friendships formed in Canton have lasted a lifetime. He graduated...

Dec 4, 2012

William C. Koppen, 70, of Central Lake, died December 4, 2012 at his home. Services will be held at a later date. The Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes is serving the family.

Dec 4, 2012

Adam W. Morris, 26, of Frederic, died due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Funeral services will be held in his parents home town of Douglass, Kansas.

Dec 3, 2012

Lewis A. Harvey Sr, 93, of Mancelona, passed away December 3, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 8, 1919 in Frederic, the son of Alexander and Susan Harvey. Lewis was a full time minister at the Mancelona Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses. His pride and joy was ministering with his wife, Mary....

Nov 30, 2012

James "Larry" Tomlinson, 77, of Eastport, died Nov. 30, 2012 in Ann Arbor. He was born Sept. 12, 1935 the son of James E. and Ethel (Williams) Tomlinson. Larry grew up spending his summers and vacations on the beaches of Northwest Torch Lake, property that has been in the family over 100 years. He played football at and was...

Nov 29, 2012

Maris Corinne Spaulding, 18, of Central Lake died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous 8 month battle with leukemia, Thurs. Nov. 29, 2012 at DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born Nov. 15, 1994, in Traverse City, the daughter of Stephen and Tracy (Johnson) Spaulding. She grew up and spent most of her life...

Nov 23, 2012

Timothy J. Hoffman, 77, of Echo Township, died Friday, November 23, 2012 at Charlevoix Area Hospital. He was born November 16, 1935 in Dennison, Ohio, the son of Richard and Catherine (Mather) Hoffman. On July 6, 1961, he married Myra James in Charlevoix. They made their home in Detroit, moving to East Jordan in 1966 and to Echo Township...

Nov 23, 2012

Daniel E. Wagner, 83, of Bellaire, died peacefully at home, Friday, Nov. 23, 2012. He was born Nov. 10, 1929, in Detroit the son of Frank and Wanda (Winnicki) Wozniak. Dan graduated from Eastern Michigan University where he met his wife, Elaine (Ringel) Wagner. Elaine and Dan married in 1951, just before he served in the Korean War. After...

Nov 22, 2012

Hazel M. Dickson, 100, of Alden died peacefully, Thurs. Nov. 22, 2012 at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, Long Term Care. She was born June 1, 1912, in Comfort, the daughter of Charles and Louisa (Breece) Smith. Hazel was an active lifelong member of the Alden United Methodist Church. She enjoyed spending her time helping and volunteering there. She was...

Nov 22, 2012

Marguerite Stokes, 103, of East Jordan, died on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22, 2012 at her home, the same address where she was born. She was born October 1, 1909 in South Arm Township, the daughter of Samuel E. and Maggie Ann (Waggoner) Rogers. She graduated from East Jordan High School in 1926. She took two years of college...

Nov 21, 2012

Roger W. Crawford, 68, of Mancelona, died on Nov. 21, 2012 at Lakes of the North, Mancelona. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. A full obituary will be posted in the near future.

Nov 21, 2012

Pamela Lee Knorr, 59, of Alba, died peacefully, Wed. Nov. 21, 2012 at home. She was born May 2, 1953 in Alma, the daughter of James and Ramona (LaCross) Huntoon. Pam loved spending time with her grandkids and family. She enjoyed going to the casino and playing the lottery. Pam also enjoyed crafts and talking to everyone. On July...

Nov 16, 2012

Laverne O. Pulsipher, 77, of Mancelona, passed away November 16, 2012 at his home.

No services are planned at this time. The Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes is handling the arrangements.

Nov 15, 2012

Ronald Russell Conway, aged 68, of Mancelona, died November 15, 2012 at home. He was born March 17, 1944 to the late John L. and Margaret E. (Boroff) Conway. He married Diane DePeel, also of Mancelona, on December 16, 1971. Ron loved his vegetable garden, evenings spent at the restaurant with friends, and annual trips to Wakami Lake in...

Nov 14, 2012

Charles E. Bushard, 87, of Mancelona, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at Munson Medical Center. He was born May 11, 1925 in Elmira, the son of Leon and Alice (Lair) Bushard. Charles is survived by his daughter, Delores Braman; three grandchildren, Biff Braman, Rick Braman and Deana Bushard; six great-grandchildren, Matt, Miranda, Charlie, Ricky, Jennifer, Martin Braman and...

Nov 13, 2012

Joyce L. Woods, 73, of Mancelona, passed away November 13, 2012 at Tendercare in Gaylord. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes is serving the family.

Nov 13, 2012

David J. Swikoski, 64, of Mancelona, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Munson Hospice House. David was born March 18, 1948 in St. Joseph, the son of John and Loretta Swikoski. David proudly served his country in the United States Army and then the United States Navy for several years. He enjoyed woodworking and having coffee with his...

Nov 11, 2012

Marc C. Woltzen, 62, died at home on Nov. 11, 2012. He was born May 17, 1950, in Peoria Il. to Marcia (Thummel) and Herschel Woltzen, (Chesterfield, MO). He received a doctorate of Psychology from Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Marc spent many years helping people in his profession and was very passionate about his job. He was most...

Nov 10, 2012

Donna M. Lee, 88, of Mancelona, passed away November 10, 2012 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. Donna was born May 5, 1924 in Mancelona, the daughter of Harley and Luella Holderman. Donna attended St. Anthony Catholic Church for many years. She proudly was a "Rosie the Riveter" in WWII as she was married for three days before her...

Nov 8, 2012

Z. Katherine Smyth, 93, of Mancelona, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Cherry Hill Haven of Kalkaska. Katherine was born February 17, 1919 in Kalkaska, the daughter of Arthur and Ina Carlisle. Katherine graduated from Mancelona High School in 1936. She then went to college for a teaching degree. She was a teacher for 32 years in Michigan,...