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Doris Ann Hamlin

Doris Ann Hamlin

Jan 13, 2024

 

Doris Ann Hamlin, age 83, of Charlevoix, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 13, 2024 following a tough battle with illnesses. Doris was the oldest of two daughters of Clark and Veleta (Montgomery) Wright from Vanderbilt.

She enjoyed baking, gardening, and crafting- especially candle making and knitting.

George preceded Doris after 43 years of marriage. She was also  preceded by...

Larry D Smith

Larry D Smith

Jan 12, 2024

Larry D. Smith, 85 of Bellaire passed away January 12, 2024 at McLaren Northern Michigan.  He was born April 16, 1938 in Saskatchewan, Canada, the son of Cecil and Bessie Smith.

A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, May 5th from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Bellaire Senior Center.  

A full obituary will appear soon.

 

Megan Elizabeth Lewis

Megan Elizabeth Lewis

Jan 10, 2024

 

Megan Elizabeth Lewis, 39 of Elk Rapids, died suddenly at home, January 10, 2024.  She was born November 22, 1984 in Traverse City, the daughter of Jordan Lewis and Kimberly Gregory.

   Megan graduated from Bellaire High School in 2003, attended Davenport University, and worked for Merrill Lynch in Traverse City.  Megan’s greatest joy was spending time with her...

Jacob Dennis Jensen

Jacob Dennis Jensen

Jan 10, 2024

 

Jacob Dennis Jensen, age 50, of Charlevoix, passed away January 10, 2024. He was born August 20, 1973, in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Dennis Jensen and Geneva (Thayer) Jensen.

Jacob loved spending time outdoors; hunting, camping, fishing, motorsports…he did it all.  His favorite thing to do was ride snowmobiles, whether it was just a quick trip, or a...

Daniel Brian Rahilly

Daniel Brian Rahilly

Jan 9, 2024

Daniel Brian Rahilly, 82, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 9 at home with his loving wife and trusty hound, Moon Shadow, by his side.   Daniel was born in Charlevoix, Michigan on January 11, 1941 as the only child of Dr. Daniel and Genevieve Rahilly of Mancelona.On October 24, 1970, he married the love of his life, Sharon Kay (Woodbury)...

David Earl Halladay

David Earl Halladay

Jan 9, 2024

 

David E. Halladay, 80 of Central Lake died January 9, 2024 at McLaren Northern Michigan.  He was born November 26, 1943 in Detroit, the son of Rance and Opal (DeForest) Halladay.

   Dave retired after many years of dedicated service working for East Jordan Iron Works and was a faithful member of Grace Community Church.  He enjoyed hunting, bird...

Shirley Stoel

Shirley Stoel

Jan 9, 2024



Shirley Ann Stoel, 86 of Central Lake, passed away on January 9, 2024, in her

home in Charlevoix, MI. She was born on July 3, 1937, the daughter of Leon and Lavonna

(Corner) Disbrow. Preceding her in death was her husband David Daniel Stoel, father Leon

Disbrow and younger sister Shelby Elggleston. Shirley and David were united in marriage...

Lynne Warboy

Lynne Warboy

Jan 7, 2024

Lynne F. Warboy, 84, of Bellaire, Michigan, passed away on January 7, 2024. She was born on August 5,1939, in Moline, Illinois, to the late John and Elizabeth McCelland Faulkner.

Lynne is survived by her loving partner, David Howelman, and her brother, Kent Faulkner, and his wife, Julie . She is also survived by her daughters, Ann Warboy and her partner,...

Richard Palmer Mueller Jr

Richard Palmer Mueller Jr

Jan 6, 2024

Richard P. Mueller Jr. passed away peacefully on January 6th, 2024, at 3:36 PM in Gulfport, MS, with his family at his side. Richard P. Mueller Jr. was born on May 15th of 1949 in Lakewood, Ohio.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Richard P. Mueller and Rosemary Allen Mueller; brother-in-law, Walter Baas, brother-in-law, Donald Holliday, Jr.; and...

Carol Ann Miller

Carol Ann Miller

Jan 4, 2024

Carol Ann Miller (Bierschbach), age 66, of Houghton Lake, MI, entered into her eternal rest on January 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving husband, Ken Miller, and her supportive family at her home. She was born the youngest of three in West Branch, MI, on July 27, 1957, to Ida Poirier (McDowell) and Victor Bierschbach. On February 15, 2003, she...

Lois Lewis

Lois Lewis

Jan 4, 2024

A beautiful soul has left this life to live with the Heavenly Father. Lois Lewis passed peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 4, 2024 following a brief illness. Lois Elva Lane was born on the family's farm in Boyne City on Christmas Eve 1927, the first daughter and third child of Frederick James Lane and Alice Peredine Jones.

Lois's...

Janet Jones

Janet Jones

Jan 3, 2024

Janet Marie Jones, 80, of Charlevoix, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.  She was born on April 17, 1943, in Wyandotte, MI, the daughter of Leonard and Mary (Haxer) Prebes.

Janet worked for the City of Dearborn for over 20 years, with her last position being an Ordinance officer and later...

Charles "Charlie" Vincent

Charles "Charlie" Vincent

Jan 2, 2024

Charles Duncan “Charlie” Vincent, 81, of Charlevoix, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday January 2, 2024, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  He was born on November 23, 1942, in Youngstown, OH, the son of Frank J. and Julia (Janda) Vincent.

Charlie graduated from Boyne City High School in 1962, and was on the 1961 State Championship football team.  However, he...

Delbert "Ron" Allen

Delbert "Ron" Allen

Jan 2, 2024

 

Delbert Ronald “Ron” Allen, 80 of Mancelona, passed away January 2, 2024 at Munson Medical Center.  He was born April 12, 1943 in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, the son of John and Alta (Hart) Allen.

   Ron was a man who wore many hats!  He was a dedicated employee of Tri Gas in Mancelona where he worked long hours, and...

Myron "Mike" Postmus

Myron "Mike" Postmus

Dec 31, 2023



Myron (Mike) Postmus started his eternal life in Heaven on Sunday evening, December 31, 2023.  He left us peacefully and his children were at his bedside. 

Mike was born at his grandparents’ 1911 farm on March 18, 1924 to August and Lena Postmus of Ellsworth.  He married Natalie Whiteford of East Jordan on July 3, 1958.  They made the...

Marilyn Nick

Marilyn Nick

Dec 30, 2023

Marilyn Janet Nick, 88, of Bellaire, passed away on December 30, 2023 at her home.  She was born on April 12, 1935, in Marquette, MI, the daughter of Stanley and Nancy (Simmons) Avey.

Marilyn's family will celebrate her life privately.

Arrangements are in the care of the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.  Please sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com

Janice Tingley

Janice Tingley

Dec 30, 2023

Janice Ellen (Morningstar) Tingley, 82, of Mancelona passed away peacefully in her sleep during the early evening hours of December 30, 2023.Janice was born June 28, 1941 in Detour, Michigan. She was one of thirteen children born to her parents William Morningstar and Bernice (Stout) Morningstar. The family moved to Antrim when she was a small child and she attended...

Marilyn C. Harvey

Marilyn C. Harvey

Dec 29, 2023

 

Marilyn Clara (Grice) Harvey, 95, was born on July 1, 1928, in Detroit, to Leonard P. (Al) and Helen (Litkovitz) Grice.

   At a very young age Marilyn started playing trumpet and the drums at age 11.   She played with All City Band and Orchestra at that young age as well.   She also played in an all female band...

Kathleen Grace Bellmore

Kathleen Grace Bellmore

Dec 28, 2023

 

Kathleen Grace Bellmore 71 years old of Bellaire, MI went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 28, 2023, wrapped in His grace and surrounded by her family. God’s grace has been leading Kathy throughout her life. She was born to Norene and William Martin on November 11, 1952, in Traverse City, MI.

    Married to L...

Keven S. Pittman Jr.

Keven S. Pittman Jr.

Dec 27, 2023

Keven S. Pittman Jr.,  33, of Rapid City, passed away on December 27, 2023.

   He was born on September 12, 1990, in Providence, RI, the son of Keven Sr. and Denise Golding (Jeska).

   Keven enjoyed spending time with his children, pirates, rock hunting, tattoing and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

   Surviving are his children, Paegion...

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