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Barry Lee Simonson
Jan 26, 2024
Barry L. Simonson, 68, of Central Lake, passed away on January 26, 2024 at Munson Medical Center.
He was born on September 7, 1955, in Goodrich, MI, the son of Thomas and Hazel (McDowell) Simonson.
Barry was a resident of Central Lake most of his life and enjoyed woodworking, hunting and gardening.
Surviving are 3 children, Thomas (Kharna) Simonson of...
Mark Edward Bishaw
Jan 25, 2024
Mark E. Bishaw, 58 of Central Lake, died suddenly January 25, 2024. He was born April 25, 1965 in Charlevoix the son of John and Irene (Pruitt) Bishaw.
Mark enjoyed stock cars and Nascar racing. He especially enjoyed his time working with his brother on his race car. He worked on all sorts of cars and enjoyed fixing anything...
Lorraine Way
Jan 25, 2024
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Lorraine Way spent her last days surrounded by her dearest friends and family and went to her long anticipated heavenly home on January 25, 2024. Lorraine (Lorrie) was born in Atwood Michigan on February 19, 1937 to Lewis and Della Essenburg. Her strong work ethic was fostered at a young age as she worked alongside her parents...
Shirley Abbey
Jan 24, 2024
Shirley M. Abbey, 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 24th, 2024, at her nephew’s home in Gladstone.
Shirley was born November 16, 1928, in Petoskey, MI, to Marrel and Ethel (Pond) Abbey.
Shirley resided in Charlevoix, MI for the last 30 years and previously lived in the U.P. Shirley was a retired school teacher, who taught elementary school...
Gloria Dishong
Jan 24, 2024
Gloria Ann Dishong, 90, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on June 19, 1933, in Lakeview, MI, the daughter of William and Elvira (Raglin) Abbey.
A full obituary will be posted in the near future.
Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. ...
George Voelker
Jan 23, 2024
George Voelker, 70, of Alba, passed away on January 23, 2024 at home, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 11, 1953 in Gaylord, the son of Harold and Oreitha (Kuhl) Voelker.
On November 4, 1978, in Alba, George and Annette joined hands in marriage. They would go on to have five children and a life full of love...
Grace Azzopardi
Jan 23, 2024
Grace A. Azzopardi, 75, of Charlevoix, formerly of Clinton Township, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, with her family at her side. She was born on April 10, 1948, in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Sam and Josephine (Gancitano) Daleo.
Grace was raised in the Detroit area, and would ultimately raise her family near the area as well. She...
Donald Lee Heeres
Jan 21, 2024
Donald Lee Heeres, 86 of Bryan, OH, went to be with the Lord on January 21, 2024. He was born April 23, 1937, in Grand Rapids, the son of James and Hattie (Visser) Heeres.
Don was an outstanding tool and die maker by trade and a dedicated employee of Dura Automotive in Mancelona, MI before retiring. He also built homes in...
Marvin V. LaPeer
Jan 21, 2024
Marvin V. LaPeer, 89, of Echo Township, passed away on January 21, 2024 at McLaren Northern Michigan.
Marvin was born on July 6, 1934, in Echo Township, the son of Clyde and Harriet (Smith) LaPeer.
He loved fishing, especially spearing, watching old westerns, listening to old country music and was an avid Detroit Tiger and Lion fan.
He retired out...
Virginia "Gale" White
Jan 20, 2024
Virginia “Gale” White of Kewadin, was born September 1, 1940, to Robert F. White and Byrnece M. Nelson White.
She died peacefully on January 20, 2024, at home with family.
Gale was a gifted artist and had a recognizable, eccentric flare for fashion. The brighter
the better! She loved and cared for many animals and had a heart for any in need....
Michael Murden
Jan 20, 2024
Michael James Murden, 74, of Bellaire, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born on September 13, 1949, in Lansing, MI, the son of Dale and Esther (Lilly) Murden.
Mike graduated from Bellaire High School in 1968, and shortly thereafter, he moved to Lansing. He worked for many years setting up...
Robert "Bob" Vollmer
Jan 20, 2024
Robert "Bob" Vollmer, 84 of Ellsworth passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. He was born August 22, 1939 in Detroit the son of Robert Vollmer and Violet Gentz.
Family, friends, smiles, jokes, candy, and cars are just a few words that may come to mind when you hear Bob Vollmer’s name. Bob was so much...
Julia Caroline LaBeau
Jan 19, 2024
Julia C. LaBeau, 100 of Mancelona passed away peacefully, January 19, 2024 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. She was born January 28, 1923 in Flint the youngest daughter of Frank and Katherine (Drap) Kielian.
She enjoyed living many years on Big Twin Lake in Kalkaska County and all it had to offer. She also enjoyed working outside gardening and sewing...
Melvin Andrew Wolgamott
Jan 18, 2024
Melvin Andrew Wolgamott, 52, of Boyne City, passed away on January 18, 2024.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements are in the care of the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
Melvin George Winstone
Jan 18, 2024
Melvin G. Winstone, 75, of East Jordan, passed away on January 18, 2024 at McLaren Hospital in Flint.
He was born on June 29, 1948, in Charlevoix, the son of George W. Winstone and Jean Esther Case.
Melvin's first love was fishing. Not only did he enjoy it as a hobby but he was a commercial fisherman for many...
Isabell Ruby May LaPeer
Jan 16, 2024
Isabell Ruby May LaPeer, 93 of East Jordan, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at home with her family by her side. She was born July 13, 1930 in Farwell, MI, the daughter of Quincey and Ruby (Hosler) Fuller.
On September 20, 1947 in East Jordan, she married August LaPeer. Together they enjoyed 54 years of marriage. ...
Steven Wayne Gorshe
Jan 15, 2024
Steven Wayne Gorshe, 54, of Central Lake, Michigan, passed away on January 15, 2024 surrounded by his family after a lifelong battle with cerebral palsy.
Steven was born on June 27,1969 to Donald and Patricia Gorshe in Detroit Michigan.
A service will be held in his honor to celebrate his vibrant spirit on Saturday the 10th of February at Bellaire Community United...
Jean A. Loper
Jan 15, 2024
Jean A. Loper, 93 of Charlevoix passed away peacefully, January 15, 2024 at her daughter’s home. She was born September 26, 1930 in Charleston, West Virginia the daughter of Delmar and V. Blanch (Workman) Keeling and graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1948 before moving to Charlevoix, Michigan.
Jean worked for many years as a bus driver for...
Gloria Dawn Whan
Jan 13, 2024
Gloria (Glo) Dawn Whan, 97, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2024 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire, MI. She was born in Detroit on September 6, 1926.
Gloria was preceded in death by her parents Pauline and Robert Kerr, husband Robert Whan, and sister Janet Watkins.
She is survived by daughters Linda L. Whan of California, Barbara...
Angel Bearss
Jan 13, 2024
Angel Louise Bearss, 84, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 13, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born December 29, 1939, in Mount Pleasant, MI, the daughter of Allen and Fern (Black) Pease.
When Angel was young, her parents moved their family to the Charlevoix area to raise their children. She attended Charlevoix High School, and was wed to James Bearss when the two were still...
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