Feb 10, 2020

Donald E. Wells, 82, of Charlevoix, passed away February 10, 2020 in Petoskey, MI.  Don was born January 4, 1938 in Charlevoix, MI to Wilbur Wells and Beatrice (Samuels) Wells.

Don graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1956 and resided in Charlevoix his whole life.  He worked at DME for 40 years.  Don enjoyed bowling, softball, golf,...

Feb 8, 2020

Raymond Lee Brace, Sr 87 of Central Lake passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on January 4, 1933 in Royal Oak, MI to Mindon and Mable Brace.  Raymond grew up in Detroit until he moved to Central Lake when he was 13 years old.  He participated in...

Feb 7, 2020

Surrounded by loved ones, Keith F, Hubbell of Williamsburg, Michigan passed away peacefully on February 7, 2020 at the Villages of Florida. Keith was born March 6, 1934 to Ivan and Evelyn Hubbell in Acme, Michigan. He attended Elk Rapids High school, where he met and married his High school sweetheart, Rosanne (Butler), in 1953. Together, they shared sixty-five...

Feb 5, 2020

Jean A. Hoogerhyde, 75, of Alba, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Medilodge of Gaylord with her family at her side.  She was born on April 8, 1944 in Grayling, MI, the daughter of Frank and Jean (Blair) Puckett.

Jean graduated from Mancelona High School in 1962, and promptly entered the military to serve in...

Feb 5, 2020

Arlene R. Swaney,  83, of Grand Rapids, passed away on February 5, 2020.  No services are planned.  She will be buried alongside her family in the Ellsworth Cemetery in the spring when weather permits.  Arrangements are being handled by the Ellsworth Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Feb 3, 2020

Angelo George Cicinelli passed away February 3, 2020, at Munson Hospice House.  George was born to Camillo and Anna (Scalisi) Cicinelli on February 22, 1929, in Merrill, MI.

George went to work in the family business, Cicinelli & Sons, which started in 1921, at the age of 13.  As he put it, they raised and plucked chickens...

Feb 2, 2020

Allen D. Prause 79 of Central Lake, died February 2, 2020 at Munson Medical Center.  He was born January 27, 1941 in Glen Arbor the son of Melvin and Elizabeth (Millington) Prause.

Al graduated from Central Lake High School in 1959 and was a member of the Central Lake Lions.  He was a USSA Snowmobile race director...

Feb 1, 2020

Joanna Leona Rose went home to be with our Heavenly Father on February 1, 2020, at the age of 86. Those who knew and loved Joanna will forever remember her as a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend with a spunky zest for life and a tremendous love for others. Joanna is survived by her husband and best...

Feb 1, 2020

Edward "Ed" Buck,  54, of Mancelona, passed away on February 1, 2020 at the Villa at Traverse Point in Traverse City.  There will be a viewing for family and friends on Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 12-2 p.m. at the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.  A celebration of life will take place at a later date date and...

Jan 30, 2020

Leila “Jane” Webb,  94, of Central Lake, passed away peacefully, on January 30, 2020 at her home with her family by her side.  Jane was born on January 28, 1926, in Hazel Park, MI, the daughter of Harrison and Pearl (Hill) Churchill.

Jane was active in the Royal Oak community for many years prior to retiring to...

Jan 30, 2020

Bonnie Lynne Kuhn, 78, of Kalkaska passed peacefully on January 30, 2020, surrounded by love. Bonnie was born on Nov. 28, 1941 in Peoria, IL to parents Carl and Geneva (Huxford) Alkire. She married William Kuhn on September 15, 1962, having shared a special place in each other’s hearts since the fourth grade in Ohio. They moved their young...

Jan 29, 2020

Coral P. Sington, 97 of Bellaire passed away peacefully January 29, 2020.

She was born November 4, 1922 in Detroit, one of 4 daughters of John and Susan (Young) Corliss.  Her sisters Darryl Stiles, Paula Owens, and Barbara Ginotti all preceded her in death.  Also preceding her in death was the love of her life, who she...

Jan 28, 2020

Daniel Warren Turner, 68, of Bellaire passed away on Tuesday January 28, 2020 at Munson Medical Center after a battle with lung cancer.  He was born on April 15, 1951 in Detroit, MI, the son of Daniel and Wilma (Johnson) Turner.

Danny was a heavy machinery mover and rigger in the industrial industry for many years in...

Jan 28, 2020

Arthur Martin Lemerand Jr., 79, of Mancelona, passed away on Tuesday January 28, 2020 at his home with his loving wife at his side.  He was born on January 5, 1941 in Monroe, MI, the son of Arthur Sr. and Catherine (Gloeckl) Lemerand.

Art was born and raised on his father’s farm in Newport, MI where he...

Jan 25, 2020

Gertrude L. Brookins, 89, of Central Lake, passed away on January 25, 2020 surrounded by her family.

Gertrude was born on August 30, 1930, in Milton Township the daughter of Elston and Grace (Smith) Fullmer.

Gertrude loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  Her favorite time was having thanksgiving dinner when she was...

Jan 25, 2020

Barbara Elaine (Schwab) Lundholm, 75, of Charlevoix, passed away on January 25, 2020 at her home in Charlevoix.  Barbara was born January 5, 1945 in Charlevoix, MI to William J. Schwab and Ruth H. (White) Schwab.

Barbara was born and raised in Charlevoix, Michigan, and lived in California, New York, New Hampshire, Georgia, and Texas, before returning...

Jan 23, 2020

Dorothy Agnes Mulonas, 96 of Central Lake, died peacefully January 23, 2020 with her daughter by her side at home.  She was born January 21, 1924 in Detroit the daughter of Carleton and Alma (Gray) Leonard.

Dorothy was a graduate of Detroit Northern High School and Detroit Business Institute.  During WWII she worked at Fisher Body.  She...

Jan 23, 2020

Joan Marie O’Dea, 87 of Bellaire and formerly of Waterford passed away January 23, 2020 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  She was born September 1, 1932 in Pontiac the daughter of Harold and Ida Mae (Conkle) Booth.

On December 15, 1951 in Pontiac, Joan married Michael O’Dea.  They raised their family in Waterford and were members...

Jan 22, 2020

ALBERT CHARLES NARRO BUBBA

August 2,1952 - January 22, 2020

Albert Charles Narro met his Heavenly Father on January 22, 2020 after a long illness with heart complications. The last year of his life he became closer to his Heavenly Father and making sure his acceptance with Christ was real and true. He began counting...

Jan 20, 2020

Mary Hawkins (Murray), 75, of Central Lake, MI, peacefully passed away in her home on Monday, January 20, 2020. She was born on February 25, 1944 in Detroit, MI, a daughter of Cecil and Helena (Kraemer) Murray. After graduating East Jordan High School in 1962, she moved to Petoskey to attend beauty school. Mary was devoted to her children...