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James "Jim" Edward Hoey
Oct 23, 2022
James “Jim” Edward Hoey, 76 of Kewadin, died peacefully October 23, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born April 28, 1946 in Detroit the son of Edward and Bettye Hoey.
Jim was raised in Dearborn and graduated from Edsel Ford High School. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in education from Central Michigan University and Master’s degree in...
Charles Herbert Roy
Oct 21, 2022
Charles H. Roy, 76, of Mancelona, passed away on October 21, 2022 at home.
No services are planned at this time. Private burial will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, MI.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.
Jimmy Bowman
Oct 21, 2022
Jimmy Owen Bowman passed away peacefully on October 21, 2022, his late wife Karen’s 84th birthday, and he is holding her in his arms once more and forever. Jimmy was born December 22nd, 1936 to Ben and Mildred Bowman, the only son out of seven children.
He married the love of his life, Karen McAleer, on November 28th, 1958 and they...
Carl Joseph Ayoub
Oct 17, 2022
Carl Joseph Ayoub, 70 of Mancelona, died suddenly, October 17, 2022 at home. He was born September 26, 1952 in Tulsa, Oklahoma the son of Lester and Marie (Farhat) Ayoub.
Carl was active in his life. He enjoyed kayaking, camping, and hiking at Deadman’s Hill. He was involved with coaching baseball for many years and was the head...
Mary Ellen McManamon
Oct 17, 2022
Mary Ellen McManamon, 96, of Charlevoix, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022 at American House in Charlevoix. She was born on August 24, 1926 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Harold and Marie (Measel) Schenavar.
Mary graduated from Northwestern High School in Detroit, MI. She married her high school sweetheart, Peter McManamon, on October 19, 1946, when he returned...
Marijoan "Midge" Gollob
Oct 17, 2022
Marijoan “Midge” Gollob, 81 passed away peacefully October 17, 2022. Loving mother of Kathleen (Thomas) Zielecki of Plymouth, Minnesota, and Mauraleen (Christopher) Snabes of Charlevoix, Michigan. Grandmother of Daniel and Lauren Zielecki and Nicholas, Alexandria and Blaise Snabes. Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband John, grandson Bryan Zielecki, brother Gerald Beier, and parents...
Weston Kleinert
Oct 16, 2022
Weston Lee-Roy Kleinert, 20 day old infant son of Austin Kleinert and Lexys Hittle, passed away on October 16, 2022 at Devos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids.
In addition to his parents Austin and Lexys, he is survived by maternal grandparents, Harold Hittle and Donna Day of Bellaire, his paternal grandmother Karrie Kleinert of St. Helen, aunts and uncles,...
James "Jim" H. Plagens
Oct 15, 2022
James Harold Plagens (Jim) of Charlevoix, Michigan passed away on October 15, 2022 at the age of 79. He was born March 18, 1943 in Highland Park, Michigan, the son of Harold and Eva Plagens.
After an abbreviated stay in high school Jim proudly served for 4 years as a military policeman in the U.S. Air Force. Upon returning...
Kristi Fredrickson Hargrave
Oct 13, 2022
Kristi Fredrickson Hargrave, 49 passed away unexpectedly October 13, 2022 in Killeen, TX. She was born April 26, 1973 in Central Lake the daughter of Lorentz and Ellen Marie (Betts) Fredrickson.
Kristi loved spending time with her son, daughter in-law and grandchildren and devoted her life to taking care of them. Her grandchildren were her top priority and made...
Connie Doan
Oct 11, 2022
Constance “Connie” Doan, 71, of Charlevoix, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at Beaumont Hospital in Troy, MI. She was born on July 7, 1951, in Charlevoix, the daughter of Paul and Billie (Meyer) Smith.
A Charlevoix native, Connie graduated from Charlevoix High School, and shortly afterward, on June 13, 1970, married Ralph Doan, Jr. They raised their family...
David Wido
Oct 10, 2022
David Wido, 74, of Charlevoix, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 10, 2022. He was born on August 19, 1948, in Detroit, MI, the son of Charles and Anna (Kinalski) Wido.
David attended Cody High School in Detroit, and at 19 years old, he was drafted into the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Upon returning home to Michigan,...
Lois Ann MacGregor
Oct 10, 2022
Lois Ann MacGregor of Elk Rapids, Michiganpassed away peacefully in the early hours of Monday,October 10, 2022. She was 88 years old.Lois was born in Chicago, Illinois on Friday, July13, 1934 to parents George and Marion Streit. Shegrew deep roots in Michigan after her father, George,moved the family there when his job transferred himto Royal Oak, Michigan. She met...
Carl Alexander Grifka
Oct 9, 2022
Carl Alexander Grifka, 49, of Mancelona passed away October 9, 2022.
He was born to Richard and Donna (Logan) Grifka on October 16, 1972.
Carl was a family man with a great personality. He loved to sing and play guitar for family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Ricky Grifka.
Carl is survived by...
Kathleen J. Moss
Oct 6, 2022
Kathleen J. Moss, 64 of Elk Rapids, died October 6, 2022 at Munson Medical Center. She was born Sept. 23, 1958 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Charles and Rita (Kintz) Anderson.
Kathleen was fully immersed in art and was a fluid artist. She loved jewelry making and beading too. She also enjoyed walking the shores of Lake...
Todd Patrick Avery
Oct 2, 2022
Todd Patrick Avery, 57 of Mancelona, passed away October 2, 2022 at his home. He was born March 26, 1965 in Ypsilanti, MI, the son of Donald E. Avery and Helen E. Santure.
Todd worked at Grand Traverse Industries for many years and loved his job, well known for being a workaholic. He loved mother nature and taking walks. ...
Ron Archey
Oct 1, 2022
Ron Alan Archey, 58, of Charlevoix, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at his home. He was born on October 13, 1963 in Manitowoc, WI, the son of Henry and Lois (Ruleau) Archey.
Ron graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1982, and has been a resident of Charlevoix since then. He worked as a cashier at the Family Fare...
William “Bill” Stevens
Sep 30, 2022
William Jackson “Bill” Stevens, 88, of Charlevoix passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022 at Boulder Park Terrace. He was born on June 21, 1934 in Charlevoix, MI, the son of Charles and Geneva (Jackson) Stevens.
Bill graduated from Charlevoix High School, and shortly after he started his own Concrete Contracting Business, Stevens Concrete. He moved to the Grand Rapids...
Gerald N. LaFreniere
Sep 29, 2022
Gerald Nelson LaFreniere Jr. was born on July 24, 1967, on Beaver Island to Gerald and Carol LaFreniere. He attended school here on the island until he joined the US Army in 1985 at the age of seventeen. He finished his education there, and over the course of the next seven years attained the rank of Sergeant before being...
Edward "Eddie" L. Wilson III
Sep 29, 2022
Edward LeRoy “Eddie” Wilson III, 38 of Mancelona and formerly of Central Lake, took his final ride home on September 29, 2022 after being involved in a motorcycle accident.
Eddie was born March 27, 1984 in Traverse City, the son of Edward Jr and Darline (Potter) Wilson and graduated from Central Lake High School. He enjoyed riding and...
Joyce Elaine Huff
Sep 28, 2022
Joyce E. Huff, 69, of Mancelona, passed away on September 28, 2022 at her home.
She was born on October 6, 1952, in Flint, MI, the daughter of Leland and Anna (Waybrant) Furister.
Joyce enjoyed crocheting, crafting, traveling, playing cards, country music and most importantly hosting family and friends.
Surviving are 3 children, Tracey (David) Crane of...
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