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...

Dec 21, 2010

PATRICIA J. JEMKORT, 69, of Central Lake, died on December 21, 2010 at Charlevoix Area Hospital. Patricia was born on January 30, 1941 in Petoskey, the daughter of Cornelius and Mary (Kahgee) Smith. Patricia was a Central Lake resident for the past 10 years, was a member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, and enjoyed...

Dec 19, 2010

Angela Renee Gripentrog, 30, of Mancelona, Michigan, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2010 at her home. Angela was born May 1, 1980 in Bay City, Michigan. Angela is survived by her loving daughter, Kaylee D-Water of Fife Lake, MI; parents, Leslie Usrey and step-father Mike of Levels, MI., Robert Cowles and step-mother Terry of McKinley, MI; four siblings, Heidi...

Dec 18, 2010

Richard George Fogo, 70, of Bellaire, formerly of Troy, MI, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2010 at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, after a 12-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

He was born on March 21, 1940 in Highland Park, MI to Robert and Gladys Fogo and grew up in Royal Oak. Richard graduated from Dondero High School and...

Dec 17, 2010

William R. Lacy, 82, of Bellaire, passed away Friday, December 17, 2010 at his home. William was born May 28, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Loren and Mary Lacy. He proudly served his country in the Army and drove trucks for many years. He is survived by four daughters; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers and many...

Dec 14, 2010

Dorothea R. Knouse, 72, of Alba, died on December 14, 2010 at her home. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are being handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Dec 14, 2010

Dorothea R. Knouse, 72, of Alba, died on December 14, 2010 at her home. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are being handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Dec 13, 2010

Ernest E. Anger I, 83, of Mancelona, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2010 at Munson Medical Center. Mr. Anger was born on April 25, 1927 in Port Huron, MI., the son of Ernest Evart Anger and Ethel L. Jefferson Anger. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Zada A. Anger. He is also survived by their...

Dec 1, 2010

Rosemarie Williams, 50, of Central Lake, died Wed. Dec. 1, 2010 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born Sept. 18, 1960, in Lapeer, MI, the daughter of Stephen and Lois "Barb" (Grue) Compton. Rosemarie was a proud breast cancer survivor who was active with the Susan B. Komen foundation. She enjoyed spending time with her...

Dec 1, 2010

On December 1, 2010, Robert A. Brauburger, Sr., was surrounded by his loving family as he passed on to his Heavenly Father. Bob was born in Elizabeth, NJ on May 31, 1922, to George P. Brauburger and Anna C. Fedden Brauburger. He graduated from Pingry School, Elizabeth, NJ, in 1940, and from Lafayette College, Easton, PA, with degrees in...

Nov 22, 2010

Dennis L. Burns, 63, of Stockton, CA., formerly of Central Lake, died on Nov. 22, 2010 in Stockton. A Graveside service will take place on Friday, May 6, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Southern Cemetery, Central Lake Township. Rev. Powers Payton will officiate. Arrangements are being handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

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Nov 21, 2010

Marilyn N. Chalmers, 69, of Mancelona, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2010 at Kalkaska Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes is serving the family.

Nov 19, 2010

Ninalu A. Darby, 56, of Mancelona, passed away Friday, November 19, 2010 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by her family. Ninalu was known as one of the hardest working women that many people knew. She committed her life to caring and supporting her three children. For the people that knew Nina, she will always be remembered for her warm...

Nov 14, 2010

Wilbur W. Walling, 94, of Alden, went to be with his heavenly father on Sunday morning, November 14, 2010. Wilbur was born on November 3, 1916 in Clair county, MI., the son of Ray and Ella (Bailiff) Walling. Wilbur and his wife, Hazel (Loose) Walling lived in Alden for 64 years. Wilbur worked as a mortician at the beginning...

Nov 11, 2010

Rosemary E. "Korky" Gould, 58, of Mancelona passed away Thursday, November 11, 2010 at Munson Medical Center. Korky was born on July 21, 1952 in Port Huron, MI., the daughter of Edward and Mary (Lorentz) Vahovick. She worked as an LPN at Meadow Brook for 15 years. She loved crocheting, but most of all her pride and joy was...

Nov 7, 2010

Michael T. Moeke, 41, of Mancelona, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2010.

Mike was born on May 9, 1969 in Kalkaska, MI, the son of Barry and Ann Moeke.

Mike was an avid outdoorsman and he loved teaching his boys about hunting, fishing and anything outdoors. He valued hard work and helping others in need. He was...

Nov 6, 2010

C. Scott Lacy, 35 of Bellaire, died Saturday, November 6, 2010 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born March 29, 1975 in Flint. He had resided in Bellaire since 1984. Scott is survived by 3 children Alexander Scott Lacy of Bellaire, Jacob Maxwell Lacy and Emily Jean Lacy both of Petoskey, his parents Charles Lacy of...

Nov 5, 2010

William R. Lambert, 60, of Bellaire, passed away November 5, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral service will be Monday, November 8, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Hope Lutheran Church in Bellaire. The family will receive friends Sunday, November 7, 2010 from 2 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. at the Bellaire Chapel of...

Nov 2, 2010

Alberta A. "Bert" Cody, 85, formerly of Traverse City but most recently of Mancelona, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, November 2, 2010 at her home in the loving arms of her daughter Sherry. Bert was born on September 20, 1925 in Bay City, MI., the daughter of John and Mary Bowden who preceded her in death. Bert attended Kalkaska...