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Tiffany Wilcox
Dec 27, 2023
Tiffany Lynn Wilcox, 41, of Mancelona, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at her home. She was born on January 4, 1982, in Cheboygan, MI, the daughter of Thomas Sr. and Sandra (Trosin) Wilcox.
Tiffany dedicated most of her time to raising her three children and most recently spending time with her two grandchildren; she loved them all more...
Brian Joseph Anthony
Dec 23, 2023
Brian J. Anthony, 65, of Boyne City, passed away on December 23, 2023 at his home.
He was born on January 12, 1958, in South Haven, MI, the son of Donald and Alvina (Cornstalk) Anthony.
Brian was a member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians and served in the U.S. Army for 20 years.
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Pauline Bechtold
Dec 22, 2023
Pauline Bechtold, 101, of Bellaire joined her loved ones in heaven on December 22, 2023. She was born October 1,1922 in Petoskey the daughter of Patrick and Bertha (Paulus) Behan.
Pauline graduated from Petoskey High School and was a dedicated employee of Bellaire State Bank for 41 years. She had a keen eye for finance and kept meticulous records. After...
Barbara Faas
Dec 21, 2023
Barbara Jean (Ruttan) Faas passed away peacefully at home on December 21, 2023. Barb
was born November 26, 1933 and grew up in Northville, Michigan. After high school, she
attended Michigan State University where she met her husband, John (Jack) Faas. They were
married November 29, 1952 and moved to Central Lake to join the family canning company,
Faas...
Elaine "Jo" Moir
Dec 19, 2023
Elaine "Jo" Moir, 74, of Custer Township, passed away on December 19, 2023 at Munson Medical Center.
Jo was born on February 14, 1949, in Cadillac, MI, the daughter of Duane and Marjorie (Stiers) Bergey.
She worked at Gulf and Western for many years, owned and operated Jo's Jewelry and Gifts out of her home and was our local Avon...
Virginia Lee LaPointe
Dec 19, 2023
Virginia Lee LaPointe, 87 of Central Lake, passed away December 19, 2023 at home. She was born Aug. 5, 1936 in Lincoln Park the daughter of Thomas A. Sherosky and Mary P. Kutvas, and grew up in Wyandotte.
Virginia was a devoted and loving mother. She enjoyed cooking for her family and friends too. She was active in...
Richard E Ruppenthal
Dec 19, 2023
Richard (Dick) Ruppenthal of Bellaire, MI died on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Meadow Brook Antrim County Medical Care Facility. He was 99 years old.
Dick was born on July 28, 1924 to Peter and Carrie (Funk) Ruppenthal of Detroit, MI. In 1938 the family moved to Bellaire where Dick started high school. It was there that he...
Frederick C. Rakunas
Dec 18, 2023
Frederick C. Rakunas (Captain Freddy) of Eastport, MI, passed away on Monday, December, 18, 2023 at Munson Medical Center.
Fred was born to Bernice and Charles Rakunas on April 22, 1936 at Holy Cross Hospital in Chicago, IL and attended Nativity BVM grade school and Saint Rita’s High School in Chicago.
His family moved to Phoenix, AZ,...
MaryAnne Modjeska-Hallen
Dec 17, 2023
MaryAnne Modjeska-Hallen, 94, of Boyne City, formerly of Bellaire, passed away on December 17, 2023 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan.
She was born on November 14, 1929, in Detroit, the daughter of Frederick and Anne Marie (Matthee) Vermeersch.
MaryAnne married Robert Modjeska in 1951 then moved to Traverse City where they raised their family and was...
Velma "Buddie" Swartz
Dec 16, 2023
Velma Louise “Buddie” Swartz, of Alden, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at her home. She was born on April 11, 1923, in Flint, the daughter of Leo and Nora (Steiner) Angell.
Buddie graduated from Ellsworth High School and went on to attend Central Michigan University for a short time before moving to Detroit to work in a...
Cheryl Darnell
Dec 15, 2023
Cheryl Kay Darnell, 76, of Charlevoix, passed away on December 15, 2023 at her home. She was born on April 27, 1947, in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Mark and Ruth L. (Graddy) Darnell.
There are no services planned at this time.
Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign her online guestbook...
Sandra Jean Douglas
Dec 14, 2023
Sandra Jean Douglas, 63, of Mancelona, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Munson Medical Center. She was born November 6, 1960, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Ike Cottrel and Delores.
Sandra enjoyed flower gardening and many outdoor activities.
Sandra is survived by her husband, Daniel Douglas of Mancelona, mother, Delores, and two sons Jason Douglas...
James D Lucas
Dec 14, 2023
James D. Lucas, 82 of Alden, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023 at home, surrounded by his loved ones.
James D. Lucas born on September 15th 1941 to James Lucas and Ruth (Moore) Lucas in Mancelona, Mi. Mancelona is where he grew up and had stories of a lifetime to share from. It is safe to say, he truly enjoyed...
Emory Clyde Sloan
Dec 11, 2023
Emory C. Sloan, 85 of Charlevoix died Monday, December 11, 2023 at Boulder Park Terrace. He was born June 16, 1938 in Gate City, Virginia and graduated from Yaeger High School in 1956.
Upon graduation, Emory proudly entered the U.S. Army where he served for 4 years and then went on to join the U.S. Coast Guard, eventually...
Sally Rozella Hebden
Dec 10, 2023
Sally R. Hebden, 87 of Bellaire, died peacefully on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. She was born on June 28, 1936, in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Howard Lewis and Gladys (Gorham) Carey.
On March 29, 1958, in Bellaire, Sally married the love of her life Charles “Chuck” Hebden who survives. Also surviving are...
Doren Jo Lucas
Dec 9, 2023
Doren Jo Lucas, 76 of Bellaire died December 9, 2023 at home. She was born February 4, 1947 in Detroit the daughter of Morris and Gladys (Banoff) Fare.
Doren (Dee) was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She loved to spend time with her family and was always there for them. She was an avid doll collector, and had...
Constance May Hughey
Dec 9, 2023
Constance May Hughey, 89 of Central Lake, entered into the Lord’s Kingdom Saturday, December 9, 2023 and is now rejoicing with the angels. She was born September 8, 1934 in Antrim County the daughter of King O. and Nora M. (Wilson) Smith.
Connie was a dedicated member of the Central Lake Bible Baptist Church. She served her parish in many...
Barbara Jean Webster
Dec 9, 2023
Barbara Jean Webster, 68 of Mancelona died Dec. 9, 2023 at home after a long, hard battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 13, at 2 p.m. at the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes with Denise Johns officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until the time of service.
A full obituary will appear...
Kendra Sue Ryan
Dec 7, 2023
Kendra Sue Ryan, 42 of Bellaire passed away December 7, 2023 at home after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born February 10, 1981 in Petoskey the daughter of Anthony Ryan and Beth Ann Brill.
Kendra was a 1999 graduate of Bellaire High School and went on to be the hardworking business owner of Kendra’s Outdoor Services. ...
Curtis Meixsell
Dec 6, 2023
Curtis J Meixsell, 73, of Charlevoix passed away December 6, 2023 while playing golf in Bushnell, FL. He was born January 14, 1950 in Northampton, PA, the son of Walter and Pauline (Traugher) Meixsell.
He retired from St. Mary’s Cement in February of 2015 after working 39 years. Curt loved riding his Honda Gold Wings, Golfing, Softball, Volleyball, and Sailing....
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