Mar 15, 2020

Lennox Dale Gee, 7, of Petoskey, passed away at his home, surrounded by his beloved family on March 15, 2020.  Lennox was born January 8, 2013 in Petoskey, Michigan.

Family was the most important thing to Lennox.  He adored his baby brother Logan very much.  Lennox gave the best hugs and had a contagious laugh, along with...

Mar 14, 2020

Leslie John Fant, 97, formally from Drayton Plains, MI & Franklin, TN passed away at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility on March 14, 2020 in Bellaire, Mi.  He was born on December 19, 1922 in Norwalk, Connecticut to Gladys V. (Weaver) & Leslie L. Fant.

Les was proceeded in death by his parents; beloved stepfather, Al Bornak;...

Mar 12, 2020

Lorraine Janis Loveland, 77, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2020.  She was born on April 8, 1942 in Howell, MI, the daughter of Harold and Clyda (Williams) Hierlihy.

Lorraine graduated from the McPherson College of Nursing with her LPN, and immediately went to work at the University of Michigan Emergency Room.  She then worked...

Mar 8, 2020

Mary Angela Willson, beloved wife of William J. Foley, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, March 8, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 8, 1953 to Elma Rita (O’Donnell) and Kenneth Lee Willson in San Bernardino, California. Mary moved with her family to Bellaire, Michigan in 1964 and graduated from Bellaire High School...

Mar 6, 2020

Everett A. Tharp passed into the presence of our Lord March 6, 2020 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility, with his family by his side.  The son of James and Eldora (Cooper) Tharp, he was born May 23, 1933.

Everett met his future wife, Joyce (Telgenhof), while roller-skating at the rink in Traverse City and they were...

Mar 5, 2020

Robert B. Potter passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020 as he approached his 94th birthday. Surrounded by his beloved wife Mazie and caring family, Bob achieved his goal of dying peacefully within his home on the farm.

Bob was born April 6, 1926 to Richard and Christine (Klooster) Potter in Charlevoix, Michigan and grew up in...

Mar 5, 2020

Richard J. Powell,  83, of Kewadin, passed away on March 5, 2020 at the Culver Meadows AFC Home in Traverse City.

He was born on January 13, 1937, in Kewadin, the son of Irvin and Gladys (Hull) Powell.

Dick was a wonderful husband, fearless father and influential community member.   He was an avid outdoorsman, especially...

Mar 1, 2020

Eloise Marie Klooster, 86, of Charlevoix, passed away March 1, 2020 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility.  Eloise was born April 12, 1933 in Muskegon Heights, MI to James Batchelder and Helen (Pederson) Batchelder.

Eloise was raised in Bellaire, MI, was crowned Miss Bellaire in 1950, and graduated from Bellaire High School in 1951.  On April 19, 1952...

Feb 29, 2020

Alberta “Berta” Beyers, 85, passed away at her Charlevoix home on February 29, 2020.

Alberta was born on August 22, 1934 in Detroit, MI to Albert and Clara (Misica) Puhek. She spent many summers working in the Charlevoix area at family businesses including the Sunset Lodge and The Picnic Table, a deli operated by her dad in...

Feb 26, 2020

Barry Wayne Wood, 87, of Charlevoix, passed away February 26, 2020 in Traverse City, MI.  Barry was born March 30, 1932 in Ferndale, MI to Harry C. Wood and Grace (Thompson) Wood.

Barry worked as a contractor in construction, as well as serving his community of Charlevoix in many ways once he and his wife moved up...

Feb 24, 2020

Dorothy Jean Stites, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and Bousha, passed away Monday, February 24th, surrounded by her loving family.  Dorothy was one of 13 children, born December 21st, 1932 in Cedar, MI to Frank and Bertha Winowiecki.  She married Harold L. Stites in 1952.  They were married for 68 years and together had five children.

Dorothy was...

Feb 22, 2020

Richard R. Scheitler Sr., of Rapid City, passed away peacefully surrounded by his entire family, on February 22, 2020 at his home.

Rich was born on March 21, 1938, in Chicago, IL, the son of Kurt and Theresa (Ebert) Scheitler.

Rich was a resident of Rapid City since 2003, when they decided to move here...

Feb 22, 2020

Dorothy Theresa Brennan, 94, of Mancelona, passed away on February 22, 2020 at the Eden Center in Kalkaska.  She was born on February 28, 1925 in Waterbury, CT and grew up in Pittsburg, PA, the daughter of Jacob and Ann (Charlonis) Kleysteuber.

Dorothy successfully persisted as a divorced single parent in the 1960s in spite of the...

Feb 20, 2020

Sherry Lynn Fisher, 66, of Ellsworth passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020. She was born on August 11, 1953 in Pontiac, MI, the daughter of Harvey and Joyce (Everett) Watros.

Sherry graduated from Central Lake High School in 1971.  Her family meant the world to her, especially her grandchildren.  She cherished every moment with them, particularly...

Feb 20, 2020

Constance L. Bailey, 93, of Charlevoix, passed away February 20, 2020 in Charlevoix.

Constance was born December 14, 1926 in Orangeville, MI to Richard Reno and Ernestine (Buck) Reno.

No services are planned.

Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.  Sign her online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com

Feb 18, 2020

Mary “Betty” Elizabeth Chamberlain, 89, passed away February 18, 2020 in Charlevoix.  Betty was born the pampered daughter of Charles M. and Clara M. (Berry) Horne on August 31, 1930 in Rochester, New Hampshire.  Despite the Depression, she had wonderful memories at the family home in East Rochester, N.H. and helping at the family’s business, The Hillcroft Inn (n/k/a...

Feb 16, 2020

Jeanette “Jan” Ketola, 71, passed with peace and grace on February 16, 2020 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  She will be always remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother whose greatest passion was inspiring others and seeing the beauty in everything and everyone.

Jan was born in Hastings, NE, the daughter of Gerald...

Feb 15, 2020

After a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, Shirley Diane Jabara passed away peacefully on February 15, 2020.

Shirley was born on November 15th, 1938 in Antrim, Michigan to Lottie and Lester Councilor.  She married Yousef (‘Yogi’) Jabara on November 1, 1958.  They showed their family and friends the meaning of true love, as they lived life together...

Feb 14, 2020

Gwen A. Burrell,  87, of Kewadin, passed away on February 14, 2020 at home.  Funeral services will take place through the Chas. Davis Funeral Home, 3075 S. Florida Ave,  Inverness, FL,  34450.    Local arrangements are being handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.  For additional information please call Chas. Davis Funeral Home, (352)-726-8944.

Feb 11, 2020

Randy J. Miller,  55, of East Jordan, passed away on February 11, 2020 at Munson Medical Center.

Randy was born on September 20, 1964, in Bellaire, the son of Robert and Hazel (Watros) Miller.

Randy grew up in Central Lake and enjoyed boating, traveling, playing poker as well as many other games.   He was known...