Sep 23, 2018

John Ablett,  87, of Bellaire, passed away on September 23, 2018 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  He will be buried in Southern Cemetery in Central Lake in the near future.  Arrangements are being handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Sep 18, 2018

H. Norman Perkins, 76, of Central Lake, died peacefully on September 18, 2018 at home. He was born August 7, 1942 in Hastings, son of Harold and Jodi (Hoffman) Perkins.

Norm attended Central Michigan University then enlisted in the U.S. army and served as a pharmacy specialist from 1962-1965. He completed his speech pathology degree at Eastern...

Sep 18, 2018

Olga  C. Dann, “Grandma Dann”  92, of Mancelona, went to be with her heavenly father on September  18, 2018 at Munson Medical Center.

Olga was born on December 10, 1925, in Ionia, MI, the daughter of Joseph and Vivia (Worthy) Bailey.

Olga was employed at various places through the years.  She worked at Sheridan Hospital...

Sep 17, 2018

Carol Ann Elliott- Statsick, 75 of Charlevoix, MI was called home to God on September 17, 2018 at 12:30 am from a sudden stroke while vacationing in Alaska. Carol was born on April 12th, 1943 to the late Vernon and Mary Jane Legg.

Carol was a loving and devoted sister, wife, mother and grandmother. She was loved...

Sep 17, 2018

Charles “Bud” Coyne, age 87 of Charlevoix passed away on September 17, 2018.

Bud was born on December 19, 1930 to the late Thomas and Violet (Stabler) Coyne.

He was a veteran of the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict and worked as a mechanical engineer on airplanes at Luke Air Force Base...

Sep 16, 2018

Beverly J. Sladek, 84 of Charlevoix passed away on September 16, 2018 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.

Beverly was born on November 22, 1933 in Charlevoix to the late Albert “Mick” and Helen (Shores) Cunningham. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and the Altar Society.

She drove school bus for Charlevoix Public...

Sep 16, 2018

Suzanne Herzog (Simpson), 57, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 16, 2018 after a six month battle with cancer. Sue was born in Flint, Michigan to Marjorie and William Simpson. She met the love of her life, Matthew Herzog, the year after graduating from Power’s Catholic High School, and they married in July of 1986....

Sep 13, 2018

Larry L. Finck,  81, of Atwood, passed away on September 13, 2018 at Charlevoix Area Hospital.

Larry was born on May 27, 1937, in Lehr, ND, the son of Lawrence and Luella (Baltzer) Finck.

Larry was employed by the City of Charlevoix for many years where he held various job titles.  He enjoyed playing cards,...

Sep 12, 2018

George Dewaine Finney was called home to be with the Lord September 12, 2018. He passed away peacefully with family by his side.

He leaves behind his wife Sandra Kay (Arsnoe) Finney whom he married September 26, 1964 in Bellaire,where they raised two children, George DeWaine Finney Jr of Bellaire and Lisa Marie Finney (Mike) Mikolon of...

Sep 9, 2018

Jerry “Butch” Ordway, 76, of Alba passed away on September 9, 2018 at his home.

Jerry was born on August 13, 1942 in Owosso, MI to Kenneth and Harriet (Vautherot) Ordway.

He was a longtime member of the Alba Sportsman’s Club, and he most enjoyed fishing, hunting, mushrooming, coin collecting, and of course drinking beer. ...

Sep 7, 2018

Shelley “Nana” Charbonneau, 66, of Bellaire, passed away on September 7, 2018 at home surrounded by family.

Shelley was born on July 3, 1952, in Bay City, MI, the only daughter of Lawrence and Helen (Donnelley) Peterson.

Shelley was a very active lady, the most important things in her life were her family, her faith...

Sep 4, 2018

Donald E. Stevens, 92 of Charlevoix and formerly of Central Lake, died Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at the American House.  He was born May 2, 1926 in Northville, the son of Sherwood and Emma (Musolff) Stevens.

Don graduated from Northville High School in 1944 and entered the US Army.  He served during WWII and earned many service...

Sep 3, 2018

James D. Coleman,  77, of Alba, passed away on September 3, 2018 at Munson Medical Center.

Jim was born on May 3, 1941, in Braxton, GA, the son of William and Daisy Coleman.

Jim was a talented carpenter who could build anything.  He loved fishing, spending time with his family and was a very faithful,...

Sep 3, 2018

Kathleen M. Kassuba,  57, of Tustin, passed away peacefully on September 3,  2018, surrounded by family at her mother’s home in Bellaire.

Kathy was born on July 26, 1961, in Bellaire, the daughter of Melvin and Mardell (Hierlihy) Dawson.

Kathy grew up in Bellaire, graduating from Bellaire High School in 1979.

Her family...

Sep 2, 2018

Lois M. Kline,  91, of Lansing, passed away on September 2, 2018 at the Brookdale Assisted Living Facility.  Private family services are being held with the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.  Burial will be in Star Township Cemetery in Alba.  Arrangements are being handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Sep 1, 2018

David L. Bordeau,  69, of Bellaire, passed away on September 1, 2018 at his home.    He was born on April 25, 1949, the son of Howard and Delima (Young) Bordeau.

Dave was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, playing softball as well as bowling.

He was in the plumbing and heating...

Aug 31, 2018

Mabel “Sue” Bernecker, age 80 of Mancelona passed away on August 31, 2018 at Union Court Assisted Living in St. Charles, MI.

Sue was born on March 13, 1938 in Detroit to the late Graham and Sally (Zimostrad) Secord.

She worked for many years as a line supervisor for AC Spark Plugs.

Sue was...

Aug 28, 2018

Lucille "Lucy" McNeil (Shafer),  61, of Bellaire, passed away on August 28, 2018 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  No services are planned at this time.  Arrangements are being handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Aug 27, 2018

Sally A. Smith, 72, of East Jordan passed away on August 27, 2018 at her home.

Sally was born on December 4, 1945 in Detroit to the late Walter and Margaret (Smillie) Smith.

She was a long time Beaver Island resident who spent many years bartending at the Shamrock. After moving to Charlevoix, she worked...

Aug 24, 2018

John David Rigney, Jr., (“Dave”) 57 of Central Lake, MI;  formerly of East Lansing, MI, passed from this life to meet our Lord and Savior on August 24, 2018 at his home.

Dave was born on October 28, 1960 in Pulaski, Kentucky to John D. and Shelby J. (Harper) Rigney. Dave attended high school in Plymouth ,...