Feb 10, 2011

WANETTA M. JAMES, 93, of Traverse City, formerly of Central Lake, died on Feb. 10, 2011 at Munson Hospice House. Wanetta was born on March 11, 1917 in Helena Township, Michigan, the daughter of Ray and Lena (Turk) Harrington. Wanetta was a Central Lake resident for many years and was a longtime member of the Central Lake First Congregational...

Feb 2, 2011

Katheryn M. Willson, 88 of Central Lake, died peacefully Wed. Feb. 2, 2011 at home. She was born June 17, 1922 in Central Lake Twp., the daughter of James and Flossie (Edson) Drake. Kate was a lifelong resident of Central Lake. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed bowling and reading. On Nov. 15,...

Jan 30, 2011

Terra J. Kirts, 32, of Bellaire, died unexpectedly Sun. Jan. 30, 2011. She was born Sept. 19, 1978 in Traverse City the daughter of Gary and Pamela (Vaillancourt) Kirts. She was a lifelong resident of Bellaire, graduating in 1996. Terra enjoyed writing poetry, drawing, painting, and making jewelry. Her greatest joy in life was her son Timothy "Paine" Watson...

Jan 21, 2011

Carol F. Scram, 67 of Kewadin, died peacefully,Fri. Jan. 21, 2011 at home. She lived most of her life in Kewadin and was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Elk Rapids. She was a past member of the Corabelle and Sweet Adelines singing groups. Carol enjoyed gardening, sewing, singing and going to the library. She also enjoyed...

Jan 21, 2011

Joseph H. Baker II, 32 of Bellaire, died Fri. Jan. 21, 2011. He was born Apr. 26, 1978 in Monroe, MI, the son of Joseph H. Baker and Angela M. Reaume. Joe grew up and graduated from Bellaire High School in 1996. Upon graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army and planned to retire in 5 years. He was...

Jan 16, 2011

Alvin O. Aalseth, 67, of Central Lake, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2011 at his home.

He was born September 18, 1943 in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin the son of Robert and Lorraine Aalseth. Alvin and his Wife, Edna were married in Bellaire on January 12, 2009.

Alvin is survived by his loving wife, Edna Aalseth; two...

Jan 15, 2011

RUBY Q. PATTERSON, 91, of Central Lake, died on January 15, 2011 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix. Ruby was born on March 16, 1919 in Central Lake, the daughter of Henry and Ila (Mockerman) Williams. Ruby was raised in Central Lake and was employed by Texas Instruments for many years. She enjoyed reading, gardening and walking. On January...

Jan 10, 2011

Karen A. Vedder, 66, of Mancelona, passed away Monday, January 10, 2011 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. Karen was born on December 27, 1944 in Tecumseh, MI., the daughter of Carlton and Edna Burkhardt. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Robert Vedder; three daughters, Brenda (Curt) Harwood of Petoskey, Kristin (Jim) Vedder-Clark of Stockbridge,...

Jan 10, 2011

James D. Willson, 61, of Central Lake, died unexpectedly Mon. Jan. 10, 2011 at home. He was born September 4, 1949, in El Paso, Texas, the son of Kenneth and Elma Rita (O'Donnell) Willson. Jim proudly served in the U.S. Navy for 19 years including two tours during the Vietnam War, on the USS Kitty Hawk and the USS...

Jan 7, 2011

Ann D. Patrell, 88, of Bellaire, passed away January 7, 2011 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

She was born May 14, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of John and Della Yanchitis.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph Patrell of 53 years; two daughters, Mary Ann (Robert) Schuckel of Bellaire, and Lynne (Tim)...

Jan 6, 2011

Dorothy L. Lidster, 56 of Eastport, died Thurs. Jan. 6, 2011, at Munson Medical Center. She was born Dec. 10, 1954 in Pontiac, the daughter of Albert and Suellen (Dixon) Polick. On Oct. 5, 1973, in Pontiac, she married Daniel C. Lidster. Together they have lived in Eastport for the last 17 years. Dorothy was a member of Forgotten...

Jan 6, 2011

Ann Marie Ecklund, 91, of Mancelona, passed away January 6, 2011 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

She was born March 11, 1919 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Charles and Anna LaGassey.

She was an avid reader, appreciated music, and a master gardener.

She is survived by her daughter, JoAnne (David) Crook of New Hudson;...

Jan 6, 2011

Brenda Ann Ryan, 57, of Central Lake, passed away January 6, 2011 at Northern Michigan Hospital after a short but brave battle with Leukemia. Brenda was born January 25, 1953 in Norristown, PA to Paul and Marvelle (Toney) DiNofrio, who survive. Brenda moved to Bellaire, MI just prior to 7th grade. She lived most of her adult life in...

Jan 5, 2011

Anna G. Anton, 88, previously of Alden, passed away January 5, 2011 at Advocate Bromenn Medical Center in Normal, Illinois.

Services will be held at a later date. The Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Home is serving the family. Please signs Anna's guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com

Dec 30, 2010

Anthony Michael Peterson, 73, of Central Lake and formerly of Lansing, died Thurs. Dec. 30, at Munson Medical Center, Traverse City. He was born Feb. 17, 1937, in Detroit the son of James and Evelyne (Mercer) Peterson. Mike was a prominent business owner in the Lansing Area for 30 years. He is survived by his wife of 48 years...

Dec 30, 2010

ROGER W. EVANS, 46, of Sterling Heights, formerly of Bellaire, died on December 30, 2010 at Munson Medical Center. Roger was born on May 28, 1964 in Bellaire, the son of Wayne and Lois (Drogt) Evans. Roger was raised in Bellaire and graduated from Bellaire High School as Salutatorian in 1982. He went to Michigan Tech where he graduated...

Dec 24, 2010

Marian J. Sterner, 57, of Bellaire, died Fri. Dec. 24, 2010 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 27, 1953 in Bellaire the daughter of Lionel and Donna (Robinson) Moran. Marian graduated from Bellaire High School in 1971 and from Central Michigan University in 1975 with a degree in Social Work. She worked for the...

Dec 24, 2010

Elaine A. Wagner, 80, of Bellaire, died peacefully, Friday December 24, 2010 at home. She was born October 25, 1930, in Detroit, the daughter of Otto and Irene (Gray) Ringel. Elaine especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Once she bravely overcame her fear of flying, she became a world traveler with her husband, Dan. Additionally, she enjoyed golf,...

Dec 23, 2010

Marguerite May Smith, age 105, died December 23, 2010 at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire, MI. She was born on February 28, 1905, in Bellaire, Michigan to Charles E. May and Margaret Marshall May, the 4th of 5 children. Two sisters and two brothers preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband...

Dec 23, 2010

Barbara Lee Rarey, 88, of Central Lake, died Thursday, December 23, 2010 at Boardman Lake Glens, Traverse City. She was born July 7, 1922 in Detroit, the daughter of Ivor and Ester (Philipp) Lee. Barbara grew up in Royal Oak. On July 15, 1944 in Royal Oak, she married Robert, and moved to Birmingham. In 1985 they retired to...