Aug 31, 2019

Jeffery Lynn Ferrell, born October 5th, 1956 in Yale Michigan to Harold Dean Ferrell and Ella Marie (Mandeville) Ferrell, passed away at his home in Bellaire Michigan on August 31st, 2019.

Jeffery grew up in Grand Blanc Michigan, but loved visiting Antrim County as a young man, and in 1987 he moved to Bellaire where he raised...

Aug 30, 2019

Helen Marcile Nothstine, 83, of Mancelona, passed away on Friday August 30, 2019 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire, MI.  She was born on January 13, 1936 in Vanwert, OH, the daughter of Clark and Ruth (Davis) Reichard.

Helen loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She was an...

Aug 30, 2019

Richard Lee Smith 84 of Elk Rapids, died Friday, August 30, 2019 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  He was born June 14, 1935 in Lansing the son of Ford and Irene (Walkington) Smith.

Richard was a long time member of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Elk Rapids.  He was on the Central Lake School Board, a...

Aug 30, 2019

Chris LeRoy Kunkle, 66, of Charlevoix, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019.  He was born on December 29, 1952 in Charlevoix.

There are no services planned at this time.

Please sign his online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com

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

Aug 30, 2019

Delaney “Jodie” Givens,  69, of Charlevoix , left this world peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on August 30, 2019.

Jodie was born on March 21, 1950, in Lafayette, GA, the son of Joe and Hilda (Skaggs) Givens.

Jodie was a kind and loving soul, always willing to help anyone in need.  His...

Aug 27, 2019

Christine Macomb Brodhead-Smith, 70, of Harbor Springs, Michigan (formerly of Algonac, Michigan), passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019 surrounded by her family.

Chris was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 23, 1948, a daughter of Nancy G. Allen and Richard T. Brodhead Jr.

Chris is survived by her children, Dana VanAssche and Peter (Katie) Smith;...

Aug 26, 2019

Veronica Centeno, 32, of East Jordan, MI, passed away on August 26, 2019, at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital.

Veronica was born on May 31, 1987 in Harlingen, Texas, to Abundio Gonzalez and Martha Cortina.

Funeral services will take place at a later date in Texas. More information will be added as soon as possible.

Aug 19, 2019

Kenneth A. Heininger, 100, of Charlevoix passed away on August 19, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Ken was born on June 4, 1919 in Saline, MI to Arthur and Esther (Rentschler) Heininger.

No services are planned.

A full obituary will appear soon.

Arrangements have been handled by...

Aug 19, 2019

Roger Sloan Pirtle, 76, of Mancelona, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at his home on Rainbow Lake with his family at his side.  He was born on March 11, 1943 in Flint, MI, the son of Arthur and Myrtle "Bobbie" (Robertson) Pirtle.

Roger was raised in Mt. Morris, MI, before leaving high school early to...

Aug 19, 2019

Ronald William Davis Jr passed away on August 19th, 2019 at his home in Mancelona, MI after a 5 year battle with cancer.

Ron was born to Ronald and Sandra (Ridenour) Davis in Aberdeen, MD on November 10th, 1953.  They moved to Lansing in 1954 and eventually settled in Laingsburg. Ron attended St Thomas Catholic School then...

Aug 18, 2019

Dennis Leonard Hittle Sr., 72, of Alden, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  He was born on August 18, 1947 in Kalkaska, MI, the son of Eli Ford and Donna (Angel) Hittle.

Dennis loved his family above everything else, especially when he got to hold babies, of which there...

Aug 18, 2019

Bernard Elvin Conway, 84, of Mancelona, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Munson Health Center in Kalkaska, MI.  He was born on July 22, 1935 in Mancelona, the son of John and Margaret (Boroff) Conway.

Bernie served in the United States Army during the Korean War as a mechanic.  He worked at DURA for many...

Aug 18, 2019

Shirley J. Golovich, 93 of Charlevoix, passed away August 18, 2019 at her home, in Charlevoix, MI.

Shirley was born on July 30, 1926 in Detroit, MI, to Thomas Hefferen and Marion Philpott.

No services are planned.

Arrangements have been handled by the Winchester Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

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Aug 18, 2019

Wayne Potter,  64, of Central Lake, passed away on August 18, 2019 at Munson Medical Center.

Wayne was born on June 15, 1955 the son of Fred Wayne and Janet (Barber) Potter.

Wayne was a 1974 graduate of Central Lake High School and went on following graduation to work for the East Jordan Iron Works...

Aug 17, 2019

Nancy M. Floyd, 89, of Charlevoix passed away on August 17, 2019 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix, MI.

Nancy was born on August 10, 1930 to Richard Thomas and Triffie Piefer, in Sunbury, Pennsylvania.

No services are planned.

Arrangements have been handled by the Winchester Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Sign her...

Aug 16, 2019

Mardy Ann (Pfeil) Janisse, 47 of Elk Rapids, Michigan, passed away on Friday, August 16th, 2019 at home with her family and loved ones by her side. Mardy was born February 15th, 1972 in Mount Clemens, Michigan.

Mardy grew up in Dundee, Michigan, where she excelled in swimming and track, which earned her a scholarship at Siena...

Aug 16, 2019

Betty Lou Martinchek, 82 of Charlevoix, died August 16, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan.  She was born May 24, 1937 in Elmira, the daughter of John and Betty (Ballard) James.

Betty loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed cooking, baking, canning, and being in her garden.  Betty was an active member of the Ellsworth Wesleyan Church...

Aug 15, 2019

Louise Marie Potter, 86 of Charlevoix, passed away August 15, 2019 at home. She was born January 14, 1933 in Atwood the daughter of Henry and Gertrude (Vandenberg) Heeres.

On March 30, 1951 she married Archie J. Potter. They made their home in Marion Township where they engaged in farming. Louise was a loving mother, grandmother and...

Aug 14, 2019

Betsy A. Reynolds, 74, of Charlevoix, passed away on August 14, 2019, at her home.

Betsy was born on November 10, 1944 in Gaylord, Michigan, to Leo A. Ernst and Betty L. Reynolds.

No services have been planned.

Arrangements have been handled by the Winchester Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.  Sign her online...

Aug 14, 2019

Yong Hi Rose, 87, of Bellaire, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the Munson Hospice House in Traverse City, MI.  She was born on September 19, 1931 in South Korea.

No services are planned at this time.

Please sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements have been handled by the Mancelona Chapel...