Sep 10, 2010

Grace Marie Auger born December 21, 1916 in Ontario, Canada to Albert and Lydia Rivais died Friday morning at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire, Michigan. She was preceeded in death by her husband, Edgar in September, 2009, two sisters and one brother. Grace is survived by her son Gerald (Kristine) Auger, daughter Dian (Jeffrey) Schubel, four grandchildren,...

Sep 10, 2010

OTTO T. SKEEL, 85, of Central Lake, died on September 10, 2010 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. Otto was born on April 2, 1925 in Stand Hope, IA., the son of Hubert and Ellen (Wetzel) Skeel. Otto was a resident of Central Lake since 1982 where he was a long time member of the Central Lake Bible Baptist...

Sep 7, 2010

David Leroy Barber, 62, of Gaylord, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. David was born May 25, 1948 in Helena Township Alden, Michigan, the son of Guy and Mary Jane (Gaylord) Barber. David proudly served his country in the United States Navy while being stationed on the U.S.S....

Sep 6, 2010

Robert P. Skok Jr., 37, of Alba Michigan, passed away Monday, September 6, 2010 at his home. "Rob, Robbie, Robbo" was born on April 15, 1973 in Owosso, Michigan, the son of the late Robert and Sandra (Augustine) Skok. He worked for Fleet Construction for several years and later on in the oil field as a mechanic for Core...

Sep 5, 2010

ROBERT G. BOCK, 82, of Alba, passed away on September 5, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. Bob was born on July 14, 1928 in Chicago, IL., the son of Steve and Marion (Ballard) Bock. Bob was a longtime resident of Alba where he owned and operated Alba Tool and Die for many years. He was a...

Sep 3, 2010

Sherry Kay St. John, 59, of Mancelona, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 03, 2010 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Sherry was born February 3, 1951 in Mancelona, Michigan, the daughter of Albert and Mary (Orman) St. John. Sherry attended Antrim Church of Christ in Mancelona. She enjoyed dancing and listening to...

Aug 31, 2010

Teddy W. Faries, 78, of Central Lake, died Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born June 13, 1932, in Glen Alum, West Virginia, the son of Cecil and Katherine (Kennedy) Faries. Teddy retired from Ford Motor Company and moved to Central Lake in 1994. He was an avid Star Trek and Detroit...

Aug 30, 2010

GRACE "JO" SLEEP, 90, of Lansing, and Bellaire, passed away peacefully at her cottage in Bellaire on August 30, 2010. Jo was born on January 18, 1920 in Bellaire, the daughter of Rueben and Grace (Sewell) Eggleston. Jo graduated from Bellaire High School in 1937 then went on to attend Davenport College in Grand Rapids. She lived in Lansing...

Aug 28, 2010

CORNELIUS "NEIL" REYST, 91, of Central Lake, died on August 28, 2010 at his sons home in Crystal Falls, Michigan. Neil was born on March 3, 1919, in Detroit, the son of Cornelius Sr. and Jennie (Smouter) Reyst. Neil was employed as a police officer for the city of Detroit for 25 years and moved to Central Lake in...

Aug 28, 2010

Robert D. Kleeman, 58, of Mancelona, Michigan passed away Saturday, August 28, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. Bob was born on September 11, 1951 in Bellaire, Michigan, the son of the late Norval and Elizabeth Kleeman. Bob worked for Moeke Lumber in Mancelona for over 40 years. He was a member of the Little River Tribe...

Aug 26, 2010

RAYMOND A. KUCK, 67, of Bellaire, died on August 26, 2010 at his home. Raymond was born on July 17, 1943 in Muskegon, the son of Elmer and Nina (Korndorfer) Kuck. Raymond was a Bellaire resident for the past 6 years and enjoyed woodworking, making furniture, gardening and inventing new things. On August 21, 1981, in Muskegon, he married...

Aug 22, 2010

Sgt Jason D. Calo, 23, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2010 in Helmand, Afghanistan while proudly serving his country in the United States Marines. Jason was born in Grayling, Michigan on January 26, 1987. He graduated from Mancelona High School in 2005. He was active in High School as a Quarterback for the Varsity Football team along with wrestling....

Aug 20, 2010

Kenneth Earl Aenis, 82, of Central Lake, Michigan, went to the Lord on August 20, 2010 at Tendercare Medical Care Facility in Traverse City. Ken was born April 28, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Ray and Lillian (Cary) Aenis. Ken worked as a plumber for James Plumbing and Heating in Central Lake before his employment as a...

Aug 18, 2010

Doris Ellen Harvey, 63, went home to heaven Wed. Aug. 18th, surrounded by loved ones. She had been fighting cancer. She was a remarkable witness for our Lord, showing unrelenting faith and strength. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Bellaire. Doris grew up downstate in New Haven and married Nevada Harvey in 1962. They had many wonderful...

Aug 17, 2010

Jack R. Summerfield, 87, of Kalkaska passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center Long Term Care. Funeral service will be Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 1:00PM at the Antrim Church of Christ in Mancelona with visitation from 11:00 AM until the time of service. Arrangements are being handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral...

Aug 14, 2010

PALMER CHRISTOPHER "CHRIS" MULONAS, 88, of Central Lake, died on August 14, 2010 at Munson Medical Center. Chris was born on April 18, 1922 in Centerline, the son of Rev. Nicholas and Elizabeth (Pitul) Mulonas. Chris was a long time resident of Warren before moving to Central lake 30 years ago. He graduated from Lawrence Institute of Technology as...

Aug 13, 2010

Robert C. Hines, 86, of Bellaire died Friday, August 13, 2010 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. There are no services planned at this time. The family is being served by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Aug 13, 2010

ROY R. TROWBRIDGE, 66, of Bellaire, died on August 13, 2010 at his home. Roy was born on July 31, 1944, in Mancelona, the son of Charles and Dora Delphia (Sparks) Trowbridge. Roy loved being with his family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking in his shop, and loved his roses and gardening. Roy was employed for Barney...

Aug 10, 2010

Esther Lodema (Williams) Tannehill, 96 of Mancelona, Michigan passed away August 10, 2010. She was preceded in death by parents John & Laura Williams, 12 siblings, husband Robert A. Tannehill, son Clifford Vernon; grandson Robert Blair Tannehill and great grandson Bryan Lee Williams. She is survived by son Verland Don Williams (wife Mary Alice) Mancelona, Michigan; daughter Arla R....

Aug 10, 2010

Leon "Lee" Young 78, of Central Lake, died peacefully Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at Orchard Creek Supportive Care in Traverse City.

Lee was born June 19, 1932 in Port Huron, MI the son of Leon and Susan (Martyn) Young. He proudly served in the US Navy during the Korean War.

On January 11, 1958 in Cincinnati, OH,...