Jul 2, 2012

Robert (Bob) Gerrity, 74, of Bellaire, Michigan died peacefully Tuesday, July 2, 2012 at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor after complications from heart surgery. Bob was born in New York City on January 10, 1938 and graduated from Roscoe High School in 1957 in Roscoe, New York. He attended Michigan State University where he met his wife...

Jul 2, 2012

Paul H. Sechler, 82, of Mancelona passed away July 2, 2012. Funeral Services will be held Friday, July 6, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Mancelona Baptist Church. The family will recieve friends Thursday, July 5th from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Burial will take place in Northville Michigan at a later...

Jul 2, 2012

Arnold "Arnie" Deters, 88, of Central Lake Township went to be with his Lord on Monday, July 2, 2012 at Charlevoix Area Hospital. He was born September 30, 1923, the son of John and Ada (Pikart) Deters. On June 21, 1947 he married Elma Puff in Fremont where they made their home. They moved to Central Lake Township in...

Jun 30, 2012

Robert L. Hubbard, 90, of Mancelona passed away June 30, 2012 at home surrounded by his family. Robert was born June 30, 1922 in Alba, Michigan, the parents of Robert and Anna Hubbard. Robert was born and raised in Alba. He proudly served his country while serving in the Army. He worked for General Motors throughout his career. He...

Jun 29, 2012

Ada L. Ransom, 80, of Central Lake, died June 29, 2012 at McLaren-Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. She was born April 10, 1932 in Central Lake the daughter of Benjamin and June (Coleman) Ablett. Ada was a lifelong resident of Central Lake. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and art work. Surviving are her children Norene (James) Bacon of Petoskey, Mike...

Jun 29, 2012

Madaline M. Primrose, 74, of Mancelona, passed away Friday, June 29, 2012. Madaline was born November 30, 1937 in Echo Township Michigan to the parents of Jesse and Elizabeth Seaton. Surviving Madaline is her daughter Cheryl (Dewain) Rohde of Mancelona; grandchildren Jessie Ayoub, Katie McKay and Daryl Rohde; five great-grandchildren; sister Florence Bartholomew and several nieces and nephews. She...

Jun 28, 2012

Nelson L. Spoelman, 74, of Banks Township died June 28, 2012 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. He was born November 23, 1937 in Charlevoix, the son of John and Edna (Zylstra) Spoelman. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Michigan State University, graduating with honors. Mr. Spoelman taught math at Ellsworth Community School and served as Principal and...

Jun 27, 2012

Martha J. Ross, 95, of Central Lake, died peacefully with her family at her side, Wed. June 27, 2012 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. She was born May 17, 1917 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Frank A. and Mamie Madora (Newell) Roat. Martha worked for many years at Michigan Bell and Knapp & Vogt Inc. in Grand...

Jun 25, 2012

Body Donation has taken place. There are no services planned at this time.

Jun 25, 2012

Charles "Chuck" Junior McClain, 69, of Central Lake, died Monday, June 25, 2012, at Munson Hospital in Traverse City, MI, after a long but courageous battle with cancer.

He leaves his adoring family, including his wife of 44 years, Marion Gale McClain, their son, Jason McClain and wife Renee; daughter, Rachel Alegre and husband Jorge; daughter, C. Allison...

Jun 22, 2012

Dorothy A. Brownell 97, summer resident of Bellaire since 1949, died peacefully Fri. June 22, 2012 at home. She was born April 23, 1915, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Walter and Margaret (Hutt) Ault. Dorothy graduated in 1933 from Highland Park High School and took a 2- year secretarial course. She went on to discover her love...

Jun 17, 2012

Marjorie Ann Wilson passed away peacefully on June 17, 2012 in Traverse City, Michigan. Marjorie was born on December 9, 1927 in Antrim County Michigan to James and Flossie Drake (Edson). Marjorie was one of seven wonderful children; Gerald, Eldon, Virgina, Katherine, Roger and Vivian, all who have preceded her in death and welcome her home today. Marjorie attended...

Jun 14, 2012

Deborah L. Smith, 62, of Bellaire, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. Deborah was born in Cadillac on June 18, 1949 the daughter of Lavern and Charlotte Wallington. She was in the education field as a teacher and administrator for 41 years, receiving numerous awards. Deb received an 'Outstanding Educator Award' from...

Jun 14, 2012

Lennalee Hoffman, 92 of Northville, formerly of Central Lake, died June 14, 2012 at Star Manor in Northville. She was born Sept. 21, 1919 in Holly, the daughter of Winfred and Nanny (Rasbury) McClure. Lenna was a sales manager at Federals Department Store in Livonia before moving north in 1974. Upon moving to Central Lake Lenna became a member...

Jun 10, 2012

Daniel L. Gelios, 36 of Ellsworth, died Sun. June 10, 2012 at home. He was born May 9, 1976 in Mt. Clemens, the oldest son of Virgina (Gina) Fuller and Ronald Gelios. Danny grew up in and graduated from Roseville High School. He loved to read books and was very knowledgeable about most things. Danny was a great tinkerer...

Jun 8, 2012

William W. Crandall, 81 of Traverse City and formerly of Gladwin, died peacefully, Fri. June 8, 2012 surrounded by his family. He was born January 14, 1931 in Petoskey the son of Walter B. and Arleen (Brechiesen) Crandall. Bill grew up in Bellaire. He was a member of the first 6 man football team and basketball team in high...

Jun 7, 2012

Rodney Allan Ball II, 28, of Mancelona, passed away June 7, 2012 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 11, 2012 at the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes with Fr. James Gardiner officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Mancelona. The family will receive friends on Monday from...

Jun 7, 2012

Henry E. "Bud" Klooster, 86, of Eastport, died Thursday, June 7, 2012 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. He was born May 19, 1926 in Ellsworth, the son of Edward and Bessie (Powell) Klooster. Bud served with the U.S. Navy during WWII in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre. On September 20, 1947 he married Rosa V. Ross in Norwood...

Jun 2, 2012

Ronald D. Rule, 69, of Bellaire, died peacefully Sat. June 2, 2012 with his daughter at his side, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. Ron graduated from Waterford High School in 1960. He graduated from General Motors Institution in 1966 and was a proud fraternity brother at Sigma Nu. He went to work at Pontiac Motors and then to...

Jun 2, 2012

Our angel here on earth, Lila Wilson, went to be with the angels in God's Heaven on Saturday, June 2, 2012. Lila was born Sept. 25, 1935 to parents Lillian Kaspar Tabor and Ernest Tabor, and they made their home in Brookfield, IL. She graduated from Lyons Twp High School and College of DuPage. In 1957 she married the...