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Myrna Thie Matthew

Myrna Thie Matthew

Jul 13, 2024

Myrna went to be with her Lord July 13, 2024. She was living in Bellaire Michigan at the Meadowbrook Medical Facility. 

Myrna was born July 17, 1935 in Cincinnati Ohio to Lydia and Carl Thie. Myrna attended Western Hills High School where she participated in sports and other various activities! After high school Myrna attended Michigan State University where she fell...

Marilyn Welch

Marilyn Welch

Jul 11, 2024

Marilyn Jo Welch, 71, of Alanson, formerly of Elyria, OH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on November 19, 1952, in Elyria, the daughter of Paul and Jeanne (Elbert) Scholtz.

Marilyn attended Elyria High School and graduated in 1970. The following year, she married the love of her life,...

Allan Webster

Allan Webster

Jul 7, 2024

Allan Harry Webster, 70, of Royal Oak, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 7, 1953, in Detroit, the son of Allan and Dolores (Grzenkowicz) Webster.

Allan grew up in Royal Oak, and spent his summers working on the family farm in Charlevoix. From a young age, he had...

Adam Jones

Adam Jones

Jul 2, 2024

Adam Wayne Jones, 35, of Flushing, passed away on July 2, 2024, at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital. He was born on September 21, 1988, in Flint, the son of Mike Jones and Lynnette Day.

Adam grew up in the flushing area and remained there most of his life. He worked various jobs over the years, but most recently, he had settled...

Joyce A. Tharp

Joyce A. Tharp

Jul 1, 2024

Joyce A. Tharp, 92, of Central Lake, MI, passed into the loving embrace of our Savior on July 1, 2024, and entered into Heaven, where we believe she is reunited with our loved ones waiting there for her. 

 Born on May 31, 1932, she was the daughter of Gerald A. and Marion G. (Johnston) Telgenhof. 

 Joyce lived nearly her entire life in...

Guy Eldon Molby

Guy Eldon Molby

Jul 1, 2024

Guy Eldon Molby was Born in Detroit, Michigan on September 22, 1936. His boyhood home was in Dearborn, MI. The family moved to Thayer Lake in Alden, MI in 1946. He graduated from Bellaire High School in 1954. Guy went on to college at Sault Saint Marie and Houghton to study Electrical Engineering. He then worked for General Telephone Electric...

Donald Seifried

Donald Seifried

Jun 30, 2024

Donald E. Seifried, 97 of Fruitland Park, FL and formerly of Central Lake, MI, died peacefully, June 30, 2024. He was born July 21, 1926 in North Gage, NY the son of Ernest and Mabel (Brucker) Seifried.

 Don proudly served his country as a Staff Sergeant in World War II with the United States Army. He dedicated his life to serving...

Catherine Novotny

Catherine Novotny

Jun 30, 2024

Catherine J. Novotny, 85, of Charlevoix, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. She was born April 19, 1939, to Ellen (Hartlep) and Frank Steffel. She attended St. Francis Xavier High School and graduated in June of 1957. Growing up, she was involved in Girl Scouts, 4H, and sang in the choir at...

Gary Armstrong Sr.

Gary Armstrong Sr.

Jun 30, 2024

It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of our beloved Gary Clayton Armstrong Sr. At the age of 82. He was born to Leo and Hazel Armstrong on Halloween day 1941. 

Gary was a graduate of Clarkston high school in 1959. He joined the coast guard with his brother Ronald and served 4 years. He was...

Geraldine "Gerri" Bean

Geraldine "Gerri" Bean

Jun 29, 2024

Geraldine (Gerri) Bean went to be with our Lord and Savior on June 29, 2024. She is survived by her husband Stan and her children Daniel Bean (Robin), Suzanne Bean Smith, David Bean (Lori) and Molly Grabowski (Ron). She is also survived by three siblings Phyllis Pawelski, Lee Daniel and Linda Daniel Torr and predeceased by her father Gerald W...

James "Joe" Kilmartin

James "Joe" Kilmartin

Jun 26, 2024

James Joseph “Joe” Kilmartin, 97, of Charlevoix Michigan passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 26th 2024 at Boulder Park Terrace. Joe was born in Caledonia, Michigan on June 22nd 1927 to Helen and Edmond Kilmartin. 

He was the middle of three brothers. Joe left home to join the Navy in May 1945. He spent a large portion of his Naval career...

Doyle Warner

Doyle Warner

Jun 26, 2024

Doyle Everet Warner, Jr., aged 74, passed away on June 26, 2024 at his home in Boyne City. He was born on February 8th, 1950 to Doyle L. and Bernice (Stone) Warner and was the oldest of nine children. He graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1968 and resided in northern Michigan for the majority of his life where he...

Ramona Gates

Ramona Gates

Jun 26, 2024

Ramona Dawn Gates, 69, of Elmira, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 26 at home. Ramona was born May 26, 1955 in Pontiac, MI to James and Grace (Williams) McGinnis. 

Ramona was a people person with a great personality. She loved animals and enjoyed having pets and hunting. In her younger years she liked going to the casino,...

Avis Steil "Frye"

Avis Steil "Frye"

Jun 24, 2024

Avis Marie Steil "Frye", 83, formerly of Central Lake, passed away on June 24, 2024. She was born on March 29, 1941, in Echo Township, the daughter of Edwin and Mildred (Toby) LaVanway. 

No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements are in the care of the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com

Marvin "Jim" Elzinga Jr.

Marvin "Jim" Elzinga Jr.

Jun 21, 2024

PETOSKEY- Marvin James “Jim” Elzinga, 88, died Friday, June 21st, in Petoskey. He was born December 9th, 1935, in Ellsworth, the son of Marvin and Isabel Elzinga. He graduated from Ellsworth high school in 1952 and subsequently received a degree in accounting from Michigan State in 1956.

Jim Elzinga was defined by his career as an accountant, wedding photographer, and runner....

Joyce Marcotte

Joyce Marcotte

Jun 21, 2024

Joyce Ann Marcotte, 83 of East Jordan, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024 at McLaren Northern Michigan. She was born January 2, 1941 in Detroit, the daughter of Arnold and Violet (Groesbeck) Kliener.

Joyce loved the outdoors. She enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time in her garden too. She also liked going to lunch with her friends and swimming. Once the...

Aaron L. Coleman

Aaron L. Coleman

Jun 20, 2024

Aaron L. Coleman, 86, of Kewadin, passed away on June 20, 2024 at his home.

 He was born on December 17, 1937, in Central Lake, the son of Aaron S. and Dorothy B. (Zimmerman) Coleman.

 Aaron was the head baseball coach at Elk Rapids High School for 23 years, earning multiple coaching honors. He enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing, and making maple syrup.

 He...

Gerald Lee Frimodt

Gerald Lee Frimodt

Jun 20, 2024

Gerald Lee Frimodt, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully on June 20, 2024, in Lansing, MI. He was surrounded by his loving family during his final moments.

Gerald led a remarkable life full of dedication and service. He graduated from Bradley University in Peoria, IL with a Bachelor Degree, and he embarked on a distinguished 22-year career...

Peter Ance

Peter Ance

Jun 20, 2024

Peter D. “Lightning” Ance, 78, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Boulder Park Terrace. He was born on June 16, 1946, in Charlevoix, the son of Norman and Ruth (Hansen) Ance.

Peter graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1964 where he participated in basketball, football, ski club, varsity club, and Spanish club. He went on to...

Beatrice Chandler

Beatrice Chandler

Jun 18, 2024

Beatrice “Trisha” Chandler, 67, of Beaver Island, formerly of Gaylord, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, on Beaver Island. She was born on October 20, 1956, in Aarau, Switzerland, the daughter of Eugen and Dora (Stirnemann) Wӓlti and the youngest sister to her brothers Eugen and Urs Wӓlti. 

Trisha grew up in a single family home in Grӓnichen, Switzerland and...

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