Dec 12, 2020

Robert J. " Bob" Rowe Jr, 65 of Charlevoix, passed away December 12, 2020 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.   He was born February 22, 1955 in Toledo, OH the son of Robert J. Rowe Sr. and Marjory Retherford.  He graduated from Ottawa Hills and went on to study Art at University of Toledo. "Bobby" spent the summers of...

Dec 12, 2020

Woodrow B. Wilson, 101 of Charlevoix, passed away at his home.  Woodrow was born April 6, 1919 in Lake Lynn, Pennsylvania, to parents William B. Wilson and Myrtle Franks.

No services are planned.

A full obituary will be posted in the near future.

Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen...

Dec 11, 2020

Michelle N. Morey, 35, of Petoskey, formerly of DeWitt, MI, passed away December 11, 2020.  Michelle was born August 4, 1985 in Southfield, MI to parents Michael Morey and Carrie Barton.

Michelle loved her two children intensely.  She was a spiritual woman who was happy, open, fun-loving, and someone that everyone wanted to be around.  Michelle enjoyed...

Dec 11, 2020

Geraldine "Gerrie" Sanders,  81, of Bellaire, passed away on December 11, 2020 at her home.

Gerrie was born on October 13, 1939 in Pontiac, MI,  the daughter of Gerald and Marjorie (Thyme) Safford.

She enjoyed playing the piano, drawing,  outdoor activities like gardening and flowers, loved animals and was an avid Detroit Tigers Baseball fan.   She was...

Dec 10, 2020

STEVEN HUMPHREY SCHAEFER of Lansing and Charlevoix

Died December 10, 2020 after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family and, in spirit, by all of those who loved him.  Steven’s parents, Richard Schaefer (Valerie) and Patricia Runquist (Jon), his siblings Ricky Schaefer, Stacey Gasior (Marc Swoish), and Patrick Schaefer (Gwen), and his nieces and nephews Adam, Andrew,...

Dec 10, 2020

Carrie Sue Donald 52, of Mancelona passed away suddenly in her home, Thursday December  10, 2020. She was born February 11, 1968 in Kalkaska, the daughter of Walter “Wink” Rohde  and Sandra (St. John) Rohde.

On July 15, 2006 at the Free Methodist Church in Mancelona, two hearts would forever beat as  one, as Carrie married the...

Dec 9, 2020

On Tuesday, December 9, 2020, Bonnie Kay (Fox) Lenhart of Charlevoix peacefully passed away in her home surrounded by her family.

Bonnie was born in Detroit on October 20, 1942, to Howard and Mary Fox, graduating from Royal Oak Dondero High School in 1960. On August 20, 1960, she married Robert Lenhart. During the early years of...

Dec 8, 2020

Annette Marie Wojciehowski, 64, of Mancelona, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  She was born on October 22, 1956 in Ferndale, MI, the daughter of Frank and Irene (Cooper) Stanton.

Annette graduated from Warren Woods High School, and shortly thereafter enlisted in the United States Army.  On October 6,...

Dec 8, 2020

Steven Gene Douglas 66 of Bellaire died December 8, 2020 peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. He was born November 13, 1954 in Paducah, KY the son of Carlos and Helen (Crawford) Douglas.

Steve loved spending time with his kids and grandkids.  He loved to hunt and fish with them and watch them play sport too.  He...

Dec 8, 2020

Virginia Ellen Lacy, born February 10, 1933 passed away at 4:15 pm Tuesday December 8, 2020 at Munson Hospital in Traverse City, MI.

She was proceeded in death by her parents Dorthy and Alonzo “Pete” Marshall, brothers Virgil Marshall of Scottsdale, AZ,  Frank Marshall and Donald Marshall and Harold”Bill” Marshall of Bellaire, MI  as well as her...

Dec 8, 2020

Rebecca G.  Roth (1959-2020) Beloved mother, sister, Bubbé, aunt, and niece. Born in Lawrenceville, Illinois. Raised by her parents Richard G. Wright and Mary  Brown (Wright). Rebecca spent most of her childhood growing up in lovely Webster Groves, Missouri. Rebecca is survived by her children; Sally deTar (Hilton), Paul Roth, and Sloane Solomon, Grandchildren; Abigail R., and Orion deTar....

Dec 7, 2020

Ziba “Uncle Pete” Bertram DeForest 93 of Central Lake died December 7, 2020.  He was born May 28, 1927 in Central Lake, the son of Clarence and Electa (Barnes) DeForest.

Ziba retired after 20 years of service in the United States Air Force.  He served during World War II, the Korean War and also the Vietnam War. ...

Dec 6, 2020

Ruth Glaser, 70, of Mancelona, Michigan, passed away peacefully from surgical complications on December 6th, 2020.

Visitation will be from 12pm to 2pm on Friday, December 11th at Mortensen’s Funeral Home, Mancelona.

Funeral services will be held at 2pm, Friday, December 11th at Mortensen’s Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Helena Township Cemetery, Alden, Michigan....

Dec 6, 2020

Geraldine T. Knoechel, 89, better known as Jeri, of Eastport passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of December 6, 2020 after spending Saturday surrounded by her loving family.  She was born June 27, 1931 in Plymouth, WI, the daughter of Roland and Eva (Schroeder) Tiedjens.

Jeri graduated from Wisconsin State College (now...

Dec 6, 2020

Thomas Joseph Danowski Sr., 66 of Charlevoix, passed away December 6, 2020 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. Thomas was born July 19, 1954 on the Hamilton Air Force base in California, to Thomas R. Danowski and Dora M. (Bills) Danowski.

Tom was a Tool and Die maker for Ford Motor Company for over 30 years.  He worked...

Dec 5, 2020

Edwin Lewis Knoechel, 89 of Eastport, better known to friends and family as Ed, passed away quietly in the early morning hours of December 5, 2020 with family at his side. He was born June 15, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI the son of Edwin and Rebecca (Watson) Knoechel. He was an only child.

On August 22, 1953...

Dec 4, 2020

Grace May (Douglas) Van 71 of Williamsburg, passed away December 4, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at Munson Medical Center.  She was born January 21, 1949 in Central Lake the daughter of Harold and Florence (Potter) Douglas.

Grace worked for many years at the Grand Traverse Resort and most recently as the manager of housekeeping at...

Dec 3, 2020

Wesley Patrick Bernier, 64 of Boyne City, passed away suddenly, December 3, 2020.  He was born November 15, 1956 in Detroit the son of Frederick and Sandra (Burke) Bernier.

Wes was a kind, compassionate, life loving man.  He was funny and a friend to everyone he met.  He enjoyed being outside, hunting, fishing, camping, and cutting wood. ...

Dec 2, 2020

Andrew Huppé Kadish (41) passed away suddenly as a result of a car accident on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 in Charlevoix, Michigan. The shock of his passing echoed through his friends and family members. To be fair, Andrew had been shocking everyone since his birth at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City on November 14, 1979. Such a...

Dec 2, 2020

Sonya Maria Fortin, 57 of Elk Rapids, passed away December 2, 2020 as the result of an automobile accident.  She was born November 21, 1963 in Traverse City the daughter of David and Joan (Peterson) Fortin.

Sonya graduated from Traverse City High School in 1982 and from Ferris State University with her Bachelor’s degree in Education.  She...