Obituaries

Nov 28, 1949

Jody L. Newton Rascon 67 of Central Lake passed away peacefully in her brother’s home, Friday, June 16, 2017.

She was born November 28, 1949 in Glendale, CA, the daughter of Fredrick Jr. and Jean (Brady) Newton.  Jody retired from Honeywell in Boyne City, after years of dedicated service.

Jody loved to spend time with...

Apr 4, 1949

Russell Eugene Stephens, 70, of Alden, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019.  He was born on April 4, 1949 in Carbondale, Illinois, the son of Russell and Marian Stephens.

There are no services planned at this time.

Arrangements are in the care of the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.  Please sign his online...

Oct 26, 1933

Lois Elaine Kent, 89, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.

A time for memory sharing will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 7, at the Bellaire United Methodist Church.  Coffee and desserts will be provided.

A full obituary will be posted in the near future.

Arrangements are in the care of the Bellaire...

Jun 26, 0023

Patricia K. DeGraeve,  75, of Oak Ridge, TN, andd Charlevoix, passed away on June 26, 2023 in Oak Ridge.

   Funeral services will take place on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

   Interment with military honors will follow in Greensky Hill Cemetery.

   A full obituary will be posted in...

Raymond Martin Budde, 93, of Charlevoix, passed away on July 18, 2020 at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital.  Ray was born on February 26, 1927 to Walter and Anna Horowski in Ludington Michigan.

Ray's father died when he was 3 years old. Ray's Mother would go on to marry Rhinhold Budde who adopted and helped raise Ray and his...

Dorothy June Robbins, 83, of Mancelona, passed away peacefully at her home on November 17, 2021.  She was born on June 28, 1938 in Dearborn, MI, the daughter of Henry and Myrtle (Wagenschutz) Anthony.

Dorothy graduated from Rapid City High School, and then joined the work force as a press operator for many years at DURA.  In...

Farrah Marie Elkins was born sleeping on August 24, 2020 at Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord.

She is survived by her parents, Tracy Miller and Michael Elkins; her maternal grandmother, Linda (John) Brammer; her maternal grandfather, Bill Miller; her paternal grandmother, Virginia Elkins; her siblings, Naomi Landers, Jordan Roberts Elkins, Allison Ann (Andrew) Emery, and Devon Kleya;...

Ryan Austin Jr. gained his angel wings after a short time on earth Monday, October 19, 2020.

He is survived by his parents, Ryan Austin and Savannah Kendall; three siblings, Thomas Aiden Huffman, Tristin Kendall, and Archer Crawford; maternal grandparents, Jill Moeke and Steven Kendall I; paternal grandmother, Lori Opdenhoff; maternal great-grandparents, Sharon (Burton) Moeke; uncle, Steven...