Obituaries
Michael Allen Kurburski
Jun 13, 2024
Michael Allen Kurburski, 69, of Central Lake, passed away June 13, 2024, at his home. Michael was born January 18, 1955 in Petoskey to George and Shirley (McDonald) Kurburski.
Michael enjoyed working on cars and going to the races. He worked at Parks Auto in Charlevoix for many years.
Surviving are his children Jessica Kurburski of Central Lake and Alan M. Kurburski...
Shelley Ann DeYoung
Jun 12, 2024
Shelley Ann DeYoung, a cherished wife, mother, Mimi, and pillar of her community, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 12, 2024, in Coopersville, MI, at the age of 60. She was born on December 17, 1963, in Holland, MI, to Ron and Helen Bakker.
Shelley leaves behind her loving husband, Tim DeYoung, and their children: Jordan (Michael Lamoreaux), Morgan...
Mary Renee Shelson
Jun 12, 2024
Mary R. Shelson, 69 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at home. She was born August 27, 1954 on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the daughter of Robert and Margery (Parr) Shelson.
For many years she delivered the newspaper in Gaylord and the surrounding areas. Mary enjoyed working in her garden and also camping in her younger years.
She is...
Roger Postmus
Jun 11, 2024
Roger Wendell Postmus, 92, of Charlevoix, passed away on June 11, 2024. He was born on December 30, 1931, in Plainwell, MI. He was a proud veteran and served his country in the U.S. Navy.A full obituary will be posted in the near future.Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.Sign his online guestbook at...
Barbara E Tyle
Jun 10, 2024
Barbara E. Tyle, 83 of Bellaire passed away on June 10, 2024 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. No Services are planned at this time.Arrangements are in the care of the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Robert G. Sims
Jun 9, 2024
Robert G. Sims, 67, of Charlevoix, passed away on June 9, 2024 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.
Pamela K. "Pam" Bunker
Jun 5, 2024
Pamela K. "Pam" Bunker, 73, of Torch Lake Township, formerly of Central Lake, passed away on June 5, 2024 at her home. Pam was born on April 17, 1951, in Bay City, MI, the daughter of Harold and Doris (Crisp) Hewitt.
She enjoyed baking, especially cookies and cakes, with Christmas being her favorite time of the year to share all the...
Donna Jo Karner
Jun 5, 2024
Donna Jo Karner, 75, of Mancelona, passed away on June 5, 2024 at Munson Cadillac Hospital. She was born on March 19, 1949, in Ferndale, MI.
For most of her young adult life, Donna worked at various bars and restaurants, all the while, she was dreaming of owning her own place. Donna finally reached that goal in 1987 when she purchased...
Clinton “BC” Pelcher III
Jun 3, 2024
Clinton R. Pelcher III (B.C.) went to be with the Lord on June 3, 2024 at his home in Kewadin, surrounded by his loving family. B.C. was born on April 15 1983 in Traverse City, son of Theresa Shananaquet and Clinton Pelcher Jr. He grew up in Kewadin, and he graduated from Sault Ste. Marie High School in 1999. He was...
Sharon Lee Potere
Jun 1, 2024
Sharon Lee Potere (Sukie Blanchard), 87, of Rochester, MI; West Palm Beach, FL; and Central Lake, MI passed away June 1, 2024.
Sharon is survived by her husband of 66 years, Robert Ferrell Potere; daughters: Kimberlee (Kevin) Falahee, Monica (Stephen, deceased) Jones, Jennifer (Arnold, II) Taylor; grandchildren: Andrew (Jessica) Falahee, Joshua (Betsy) Pruett, Brittany (F. Albert, IV) Parent, Zachary (Shannon)...
Marylin Jean Thomas
May 30, 2024
Marylin Jean Thomas was born to Claude and Josephine (Paradise) Russell in Elk Rapids, Michigan. She graduated from Elk Rapids High School in 1957. She married Charles Thomas on October 12, 1957. They had three children. Marylin and Charles resided in Michigan most of their married life, with the exception of four years in California.
When her family was young Marylin...
Keith Earl Batterbee
May 29, 2024
Keith Batterbee, 84, of Central Lake, died peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on May 29, 2024.
He was born at home near the shores of Torch Lake to Velma and Earl Batterbee on October 29, 1939. He began school as a four-year-old, trudging with his big sister Marvel to the one-room schoolhouse a few miles away. He was...
John Hebden
May 29, 2024
John Jay Hebden, 89, of Central Lake, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born on October 5, 1934, in Echo Township, the son of Christopher and Catherine (Weisler) Hebden.
John was proud to call Echo Township his home for basically all of his life, other than when he served in the...
John Ovington
May 28, 2024
John Harold Ovington, 60, of Bellaire, MI, passed away on May 28, 2024. He was born on November 28, 1963, in Detroit, MI, the son of Harold and Sheila (Liimatta) Ovington. John is survived by his mother, sisters Barbara (George) Butters, Julie (Blake) Westhoff, and his brother Tim (Lori) Ovington. He also leaves behind 8 nieces and nephews who he...
William E. "Bill" Moore
May 28, 2024
William “Bill” Moore, 75, of Central Lake, passed away on May 28, 2024 at his home.
Bill was born on June 17, 1948, in Pontiac, MI, the son of Karl and Betty (Perry) Moore.
He graduated from Central Lake High School in 1967, then proudly served in the U.S. Army during which time he earned several medals including the Bronze...
Caitlyn R. Shafer
May 26, 2024
Caitlyn Rose Shafer, 24, of Bellaire, formerly of Central Lake, passed away on May 26, 2024 at her home. Katie was the youngest daughter of Jacob and Teresa Shafer, sister to Tyler Cabic and Olive Shafer and granddaughter of Robert and Bonnie DeRosia. Katie had a love for adventure, a knack for making friends wherever she went, and a huge...
Virginia Finney-Lahde
May 25, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Virginia Mae Finney, also known as Virginia Lahde, who departed this life peacefully on May 25th 2024 at the age of 96. Born in 1927 to Viola and Art Ranger, Virginia was the granddaughter of Charlevoix boat builder Roy Ranger and sister to Alvin Ranger....
Edward Linse
May 20, 2024
Edward Francis Linse, 93, of Charlevoix, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024 with his loving family at his side. He was born on March 11, 1931, in Chicago, IL, the son of Carl and Catherine (Hayes) Linse.
Ed graduated from high school in the Chicago area, and shortly thereafter began working for American Airlines as an airplane washer. After...
Ernest "Todd" Collins
May 19, 2024
Ernest “Todd” Collins II, 70, of Central Lake, Michigan (formerly of River Forest, IL and Pinehurst, NC), passed away peacefully on May 19, 2024, overlooking his beloved Torch Lake, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on January 4, 1954, in Chicago, IL, Todd was the son of Todd and Lynn (Trimmer) Collins. He was proud to be...
Irene Mitchell
May 19, 2024
Irene May Mitchell, 88, of East Jordan, passed away on May 19, 2024. She was born on February 28, 1936, on Beaver Island, the daughter of Alex and Ester (Washegesic) Cornstalk.
Irene enjoyed doing crafts. She was a very social person and left everyone she met throughout her life happy to have known her. Irene, along with her late husband Mike,...
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