
Phyllis Fries
Oct 31, 2011
PHYLLIS "CANTRELL" FRIES, 61, of Mancelona, died on October 31, 2011 at her home. Phyllis was born on January 16, 1950 in Mancelona, the daughter of Alvah and Electa (Henderson) Cantrell. Phyllis was a Mancelona resident her whole life and enjoyed bowling, singing karaoke, as well as being a worldwide communicator on face book. On August 18, 1973, in...
Joseph Johnson
Oct 30, 2011
Joseph L. Johnson, 73, of Central Lake, died Sunday, October 30, 2011, at Citrus Memorial Hospital with his wife, Bonnie, at his side. Joe was born November 4, 1937 in Detroit, to Lyle and Francis (Gasperut) Johnson. On April 17, 1981 in Warren, he married Lavona ("Bonnie", his second wife) and after a full career in the Tool and...

Ceil VanCamp
Oct 27, 2011
Ceil L. VanCamp, 59, of Mancelona passed away Thursday, October 27, 2011. Ceil was born in Lansing, Michigan on June 5, 1952, the son of Albert and Blanche (Rapelje) VanCamp. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Bonnie (Abenroth) VanCamp. Also surviving are his children Margaret (David) Lundy of Kewadin, Anthony (Julie) Janisse of Elk Rapids,...
Flora Rideoutt
Oct 27, 2011
Flora J. Rideoutt, 83, of Central Lake, died peacefully after a long battle with lung cancer, Thurs. Oct. 27, 2011 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. She was born Feb. 29, 1928, in Detroit, the daughter of William and Annie Lee(Gwen) Bailie. Flora resided most of her adult life in Central Lake. She was a member of the Belltower...

Katherine Allen
Oct 24, 2011
Katherine L. Allen, 46, of Kalkaska, passed away Monday, October 24, 2011. Kathy was born May 10, 1965 in Bellaire, Michigan the daughter of Emerson and Margaret (Gould) Root. Kathy worked at Meadowbrook for many years, and recently worked for the Antrim County Commission on Aging. She loved her dogs, enjoyed camping, family genealogy and taking pictures. She resided...
Vernard Williams
Oct 24, 2011
Vernard W. Williams, 84, of Bellaire, died Mon. Oct. 24, 2011 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. He was born Mar. 29, 1927, in Bellaire, the son of Charles Andrew and Ermine Edna (Wright) Williams. Vern attended Bellaire High School thru 10th grade and then went into the U.S. Navy. After 8yrs of service including WWII, he was honorably...

Lyman Siboloski
Oct 24, 2011
Lyman H. Siboloski, 71, of Mancelona passed away October 24, 2011. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. The funeral will be held at the Rupp Funeral Home in Monroe Michigan. Please sign Lymans guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
Steven Klersy
Oct 22, 2011
Steven E. Klersy, 57, of Mancelona, passed away October 22, 2011. Steven was born in Dearborn, Michigan on August 23, 1954 to the son of Edward and Ann Marie Klersy. Steven worked for MICHCON for many years. He enjoyed shooting guns, boating, camping, and the outdoors. He resided in Mancelona for the past 18 years. On September 29, 1997,...

Darlene Schneider
Oct 17, 2011
Darlene P. Schneider, 79, of Gaylord, passed away October 17, 2011. The burial will be in Grand Rapids held privately.
R. Williamson
Oct 13, 2011
Richard "Dale" Williamson, 76 of Bellaire, died peacefully, Thurs. Oct. 13, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 14, 1935 in Stoddard County, Missouri, the son of Herma Barker. At 15 yrs of age Dale joined the U.S. Army. Two years later upon learning that he was so young he was asked to leave but walked...
Laurene Tomczak
Oct 7, 2011
Laurene Therese Tomczak, 50, of East Jordan, died Friday, October 7, 2011 at Hiland Cottages in Petoskey. She was born September 30, 1961 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Joseph and Dolores (Hartman) Tomczak. Laurene was a waitress at Mountain Jacks in Farmington Hills and was employed for Cherry Lanes in Dearborn Heights for many years. She attended Holy...

Donald Williams, Sr
Oct 7, 2011
Donald E. Williams, Sr., 81, of Mancelona, passed away Friday, October 7, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family. Donald was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 30, 1929, the son of George and Julia Williams. Don was the Scout Master of the Boy Scouts, on the board of the Mancelona Health Clinic and the Parent Teachers Organizers....

Frank Jankowski
Oct 6, 2011
Frank Jankowski, age 62, died October 6, 2011. He was born November 17, 1948. Loving husband of Janis. Dear father of Jeffrey (Nicole) Jankowski, John (Renee) Neuman and Joseph (Kara) Neuman. Cherished grandfather of Joshua Jankowski, Jacob Neuman, Jesse Neuman, Jenna Jankowski, Taylor Neuman and Aubree Neuman. He is survived by siblings, David Jankowski, Sherry Motto, Richard Brown, Robert...
Norman Wilks
Oct 2, 2011
Norman D. Wilks, 77, lifelong resident of Mancelona, completed his journey here on earth and went to spend eternity with his Savior, Sunday, October 2, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 31, 1934 in Mancelona the son of Homer D. and Edith E. (Peterson) Wilks. Norm graduated from Mancelona High School in 1952 and proudly...
Dorothy Peebles
Sep 29, 2011
Dorothy May "Dottie" Peebles, 73 of Bellaire, formerly of Ellsworth, was taken suddenly from her loved ones, Thurs. Sept. 29, 2011. She was born May 23, 1938, in Flint, the daughter of Gilbert A. and Margaret L. (Comstock) Fisher. Dottie loved spending time with her family. They were the most important people in her life. She enjoyed bingo, going...

Shawn Day
Sep 27, 2011
Shawn L. Day, 43, of Kalkaska, died Tues. Sept. 27, 2011 at home. A memorial service will be held Sat. Oct. 8, at 2 pm at the Torch Lake Assembley of God Church, in Rapid City.
Perry Mills
Sep 25, 2011
Perry V. Mills, 90, of Bellaire, died Sept. 25, 2011 at home. He was born Oct. 16, 1920, in Manvel, ND, the son of Francis J. Sr. and Mary M. (Peterson)Mills. Perry was a prominate business man. When asked what he did he'd reply "hard work". He owned 3 redimix plants; "Mills Concrete Products" in Bellaire, Mancelona, and Kalkaska....
Paul Kresnak
Sep 25, 2011
Paul J. Kresnak, 92, of Mancelona, passed away September 25, 2011, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. He was born on July 1, 1919, in Mancelona, MI, the son of Michael and Mary Kresnak. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and then worked as a builder for many years. He was a lifelong member at...
David Huysen
Sep 24, 2011
On September 24, 2011, David Carl Van Huysen passed away in Central Lake, Michigan, surrounded by his adoring family. David died from a cancer called Mesothelioma. David lived with his wife and two daughters in Kentwood, Michigan from 1970-2004. He worked at Pine Rest Christian Hospital as a Rehabilitation Counselor for 23 years, enhancing the quality of life for...
Harry Eckler
Sep 23, 2011
Harry "Bud" Herbert Eckler, 85, of Mancelona, went home to be with the Lord September 23, 2011. Bud was a member of the American Legion and Veterans Council along with serving in World War II. He was a Decon at the Church of Christ, worked for the Antrim County Road Commission for 33 years and was an avid sportsman....
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