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Alfred Bergmann
Nov 8, 2023
Alfred Ewald Bergmann, 96, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Boulder Park Terrace. He was born on April 30, 1927, in Charlevoix, the son of Fritz and Sybel (Cook) Bergmann.
At the age of 17 Alfred left high school to serve his country during World War II in the United States Navy. Alfred was a...
Arthur James Ruis
Nov 8, 2023
Arthur James Ruis, 96, of Ellsworth, died on November 8, 2023. He was the son of James and Alice Ruis of Ellsworth. Born March 13, 1927, he graduated from Ellsworth Public Schools where he met the love of his life, Maxine Ruth Somerville. Art worked with his father, James, in his auto mechanic garage in downtown Ellsworth during high school,...
Joseph Stanley McDermott
Nov 7, 2023
Joseph (Joe) Stanley McDermott of Charlevoix, MI found solitary peace on 11-7-2023 at Grandview Medical Care Facility in East Jordan, MI. Joe was born to Sophrona Vossberg McDermott and Robert “Mick” McDermott on May 31, 1935 in Charlevoix, MI. He grew up in Charlevoix and was a golden gloves boxer, played high school football and was a golf caddie at...
Mary Belle Smith
Nov 7, 2023
Mary Belle Smith, a radiant soul whose light shone brightly, was born on May 15, 1931 to the late Fred and Sarah Belle Sutton in East Jordan, MI.
Mary passed away November 7, 2023 at the age of 92, surrounded by loved ones at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
Mary’s early years she attended a country school called the...
Gloria "Joni" Olach
Nov 5, 2023
In Loving Memory of Gloria Jon "Joni" Olach (October 27, 1933 - November 5, 2023)
Gloria Jon "Joni" Olach, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and proud Navy veteran, passed away peacefully at the age of 90. She leaves behind a legacy of love, family, and a well-lived life.
Joni was born on October 27, 1933, and her journey through life...
Viola Merkle
Nov 5, 2023
Viola Arlene Merkle (Dodie) went to her heavenly home on November 5, 2023. She was born May 25, 1932, she was preceded in death by her parents, 6 brothers, 3 sisters, and her husband Thomas. She is survived by her children Patrick Merkle (Donna) of Colorado; Debra Crane (Bruce) of Bellaire, Denise Harris (Dale) of Georgia; Delores Gorter (David, deceased)...
Gerald "Jerry" Sladek
Nov 4, 2023
Gerald Paul Sladek, “Jerry” age 62, of Charlevoix, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 doing what he loved most. He was born on March 25, 1961, in Charlevoix, Michigan. Jerry was the son of John and Beverly (Cunningham) Sladek.
Jerry graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1980, and went on to attend Port Huron Community College. After a...
Jerald "Jerry" Farough
Nov 3, 2023
Jerald Thomas Farough “Jerry”, 82, of Mancelona, passed away on Friday November 3, 2023 at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. Jerry was born on October 9, 1941, in Detroit, the son of Alvin and Anna (Barkala) Farough.
Jerry lived in Royal Oak for many years and was employed at Ford Motor Company prior to moving to Mancelona in 2000. He enjoyed...
Betty "B.J." Wills
Nov 2, 2023
Betty Jane "B.J." Wills, 96, of Alden, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at the Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. She was born on February 10, 1927 in Detroit, the daughter of Harold and Esther (Craven) Wills.
A celebration of her life will be held in the summer of 2024.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to...
Kenneth Biddick
Oct 31, 2023
Kenneth Lloyd Biddick, 68, of Charlevoix, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. He was born on March 29, 1955, in Detroit, MI, the son of Clifford R. and Mary (Rowland) Biddick.
Ken graduated from Lindbergh High School in St. Louis, MO. He began an apprenticeship as a cabinet maker near St. Louis,...
Leslie "Lucky" Ernest Spires Jr.
Oct 29, 2023
Leslie “Lucky” Ernest Spires Jr., 74, of Alden passed away October 29, 2023, at his home. He was born February 19, 1949, in Mancelona to parents Leslie Sr. and Vivian (Stratton) Spires.
Lucky was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and poppa. He spent many years supporting his children and grandchildren by attending their sporting events. His voice could be...
Gerald "Jack" Mahoney
Oct 28, 2023
Gerald “Jack” Mahoney, 82, of Bellaire, passed away October 28, 2023 at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility. He was born October 13, 1941 in Detroit to Lloyd and Hazel (Carson) Mahoney.
Jack moved to Bellaire around age 12 when his parents purchased a local resort on Intermediate Lake called “Recreation Point” where he helped his dad tear down and rebuild several...
Jessica Scott
Oct 28, 2023
Jessica Lea Scott, 50, of Mancelona, passed away October 28 in Traverse City. Jessica was born July 21, 1973 in Traverse city to James L. Youmans and Alice E. (Horner) Watrous.
Jessica enjoyed gardening, especially her rose gardens, as well as butterflies. She loved her pets, art, kayaking, and spending time around the lake. But most of all, Jessica loved...
Anthony Caposieno
Oct 25, 2023
Anthony James Caposieno, 87, of Inerness, FL, formerly of Chicago, MI, passed away on October 25, 2023 at his home. He was born on June 17, 1936, in Chicago, IL, the son of Vito and Antoinette (DiBenedetto) Caposieno.
A funeral Mass will be held Monday, November 20th at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Charlevoix. Interment with military...
Joli Mabry
Oct 25, 2023
Joli Grace Mabry, age 56, a resident of Bellaire, passed away at Munson Medical Center on October 25, 2023, due to complications from COVID. She was born on July 22, 1967, at Kalkaska Hospital and was raised in Bellaire by her mother, Sally Ann Corner.
Throughout her life, she had the opportunity to live in various places, including Alaska,...
Marcia Mae Passinault
Oct 25, 2023
Marcia Mae Passinault, 72, of East Jordan and formerly Lynwood, passed away October 25, 2023 at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital. She was born May 11, 1951 in Birch Run, MI to Harold and Delores (Meyers) Jokat.
Marcia was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish in Elmira. She enjoyed making floral arrangements and planting flowers, gardening, and mowing the...
Martha Allen Volante
Oct 23, 2023
Martha Allen Volante, 67, of Ellsworth, Michigan passed away October 23, 2023. She was born on May 31, 1956 in LaGrange, Kentucky, the daughter of James Allen Brown and Martha.
She married her husband John Volante in Bellaire, Michigan on January 18, 1990. Martha had a love for flower gardening, feeding animals, and watching "Sci-Fi" television. She loved animals...
George "Satch" Wierenga
Oct 23, 2023
George C. Wierenga, 86, of Beaver Island, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 23, 2023 at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital. He was born on April 16, 1937, in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of George and Thelma (Warners) Wierenga.
A full obituary will be posted in the near future.
Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen...
Bonnie Lou Marie Bills
Oct 23, 2023
Bonnie Lou Marie Bills, 84, of Bellaire, Michigan passed away peacefully on Monday, October 23, 2023 at Green Acres Retirement Living in Fremont, Michigan. Bonnie was born on August 20, 1939 in Charlevoix County, the daughter of Gerald and Winifred (Zoulek) Hawley. She graduated from East Jordan High School in 1957 and went on to complete her education at North...
Sharon Ann Crossman
Oct 22, 2023
Sharon Ann Crossman, of Grayling, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023. She was born on September 30, 1941.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements are in the care of the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
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