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Tamera "Tammy" Johnson
Oct 31, 2024
Tamera Kay (Heffner) Johnson, 64, of Mancelona, MI, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Tammy was born on October 26, 1960, to Duane and Betty Lou (Keck) Heffner in Flint, MI. Tammy grew up in Burton, MI and graduated from Bendle High School in 1978. Tammy moved to Oklahoma when she was 21 years old, and...
Constance Long
Oct 30, 2024
Constance Long, 96, of Charlevoix, passed away on October 30, 2024, at home. She was born on February 8, 1928, in Detroit.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
Robert A Kenwabikise
Oct 29, 2024
Robert A Kenwabikise, affectionately known as Bobby, was born on May 17, 1978, in Petoskey, Michigan, and entered eternal rest on October 29, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona. He was 46 years old. Bobby was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, whose laughter and warmth touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Bobby was the son of Robert Allen...
Gloria Weiss
Oct 29, 2024
Gloria Jean (Whittenberg) Weiss, born August 6, 1934, died October 29, 2024.
Gloria earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Toledo, class of 1957, and a master’s degree from the University of Dayton. She was a teacher of junior high school and high school, a job she loved. She was also the Dean of Students at Springfield North High School...
Cynthia "Cindy" Bellenbaum
Oct 29, 2024
Cynthia Renee Bellenbaum, 57, of Bellaire, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October29, 2024, at her home. She was born on October 18, 1967, in Charlevoix.
Cindy graduated Summa Cum Laude from Central Lake High School in 1985. She was an extremely hard-working woman and held many jobs in the area over the years. She was a waitress at the Bellaire Bar,...
Alice Elaine Watrous
Oct 29, 2024
Alice Elaine Watrous, 71, of Bellaire, passed away on October 29, 2024 at home. Alice was born in Cass City, Michigan on November 11, 1952 the daughter of Robert Horner and Betty "DeForest" Horner.
She resided in Antrim county for many years following her graduation from high school. On May 19, 2001 Alice married Russell Watrous in Bellaire, Michigan. Alice took...
Paul Dean McDowell
Oct 28, 2024
Paul Dean McDowell, 82, of Central Lake, Michigan and The Villages, Florida went to be with the Lord October 28th, 2024 at his home surrounded by family and friends.
Paul was a loving husband, father, friend, farmer, rancher, and Poppy. Originally from Central Lake, Paul planted his roots there with his wife, their three sons, and many friends along the way....
Gale Mulka
Oct 26, 2024
Gale "Lewis" Mulka, 90, of Charlevoix, passed away on October 26, 2024 at McClaren Hospital in Michigan. Gale was born in Capac, Michigan on April 27, 1934 the daughter of the late Earland Susan Lewis.
In March of 1955 Gale married Ken Mulka who passed away in February, 2017 and they celebrated 61 years of marriage in March of 2016. Her...
John "Doc" Tschudy
Oct 23, 2024
John Anthony Tschudy, known around Elk Rapids as “Doc”, passed away at home after a lengthy battle with bladder cancer. At 88 years old, he lived a much longer and fuller life than he ever thought he would. John was born in Viroqua, Wisconsin, but soon moved to Milwaukee and later to the Panama Canal Zone where his father worked...
Joseph Cosgro
Oct 22, 2024
Joseph Leonard Cosgro, 74, of Alba, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on October 5, 1950, in Wyandotte, MI.
A full obituary will be posted in the near future.
Joe's family has chosen to celebrate his life privately.
Arrangements are in the care of the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please...
John Litwaitis Jr.
Oct 20, 2024
John Litwaitis Jr., 94, of Central Lake, passed away on October 20, 2024 at his home.
John was born on April 29, 1930, in Detroit, the son of John and Anna (Warwick) Litwaitis.
He was a carpenter for many years then went on to work as custodian for the Central Lake Public Schools.
John was a proud member of the U.S. Army serving...
Eugene Drenth
Oct 17, 2024
Eugene Ray Drenth, 74, of Ellsworth, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 17, 2024, with his loving family beside him. He was born on June 13, 1950, in Charlevoix, the son of Gerrit and Wilma (Heeres) Drenth.
Gene graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1968, and went on to attend Grand Valley for two years before enlisting in the United States...
Bonnie Moore
Oct 15, 2024
Bonnie Sue Moore passed away peacefully on October 15, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Bonnie was a woman of immense love and compassion. Her life's work was as a social worker where she touched countless lives in immeasurable ways. Bonnie dedicated herself to helping those in need and advocating for all members of society. Bonnie’s impact extended far beyond...
Colette Reynolds
Oct 15, 2024
Colette Barbara Reynolds, 68, of Charlevoix passed away on October 15, 2024. She was born on June 10, 1956, in Petoskey, the daughter of Jacob and Mary (Slocum) Deschermeier.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 26, from 11am until 1pm, at the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix...
Larry Levengood
Oct 13, 2024
We sadly announce the passing of Larry Levengood; the Man, the Myth, the "Earl of Everywhere". Larry was a devoted environmentalist, iconic community volunteer, and lawn chair aficionado. He left us on October 13, 2024, after a hard fought battle with Parkinson’s disease.
A lifelong Michigander, Larry was born in Jackson and raised in Hastings. A Biological Sciences graduate from Michigan...
Doris Shuman
Oct 13, 2024
Doris Jean Shuman, 96, of Charlevoix, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024.
Doris was born on April 7, 1928, in Romulus, Michigan, and grew up in Wayne, MI. Doris graduated from Wayne High School. On October 8th, 1955, she married the love of her life, Richard T. Shuman, and together they raised two children. Doris dedicated herself to caring for...
Deanna White
Oct 10, 2024
Deanna Judith White, 65, of Central Lake, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the Villa at Traverse Point in Traverse City, MI. She was born on April 24, 1959, in Seattle, WA, the daughter of Donald and Maureen (Smith) Leech.
Deanna graduated from Sacajawea High School in Auburn, Washington in 1977. She lived most of her adult life...
Gerald Lent "G"
Oct 7, 2024
Gerald Robert Lent "G", 40, of East Jordan, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 7, 2024, at his home. He was born on December 12, 1983, in Charlevoix, the son of Rick “Richard” Lent and Cathy Russell.
Gerald was a skilled tradesman and knew how to do just about anything; from drywall, to framing, to finish work, to painting, he did...
Donna Kohs
Oct 6, 2024
Donna Joy Kohs, 89, of Charlevoix, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at home. She was born December 26, 1934, in Lincoln Park, Michigan during a snowstorm by her Grandmother. She was baptized one month later and became a lifetime Child of God. Donna was the daughter of Leroy and Viola (Schwartz) Bondie.
Donna graduated from Lincoln Park High School,...
James Leo McIntire
Oct 5, 2024
James Leo McIntire, 83, of Mancelona, MI passed away on October 5, 2024.
He was born in Atlanta, MI on August 12, 1941, son of the late Leo and Elizabeth McIntire. He is survived by his two sons, Michael (Jerlin) McIntire and Matthew (Elizabeth) McIntire. Grandchildren, Nathan (Amanda) McIntire, Courtney (Patrick) Vela, Mark, Mary, and Luke McIntire, as well as three...
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