Obituaries

Ellen Maree Fredrickson

March 7, 1939 – February 2, 2026 In Loving Memory of Ellen Maree Fredrickson, age 86, of Bellaire, Michigan, whot passed away peacefully on Feb. 2, 2026, at Meadowbrook Care Facility. Ellen was a devoted wife, daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother whose love and kindness touched all who knew her. She is survived by her children: Deborah (Bud) Wolgamott, Larry (Liza) Fredrickson, Jenifer (...

Albert Edward Hurd

Albert Edward Hurd, 85, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire with his beloved wife at his side. He was born on Dec. 12, 1940, in Goodrich, MI, the son of Edward and Marjorie (Campbell) Hurd. Al graduated from Davison High School in 1958 and went on to attend Michigan State University for his undergraduate degree. On...

Rose Ann Broome

Rose Ann Broome, age 77, of Central Lake, Michigan, passed away on Jan. 22, 2026, at French Manor Terra in Traverse City. Rose was born on Aug. 14, 1948 in Munich, Germany to father, Herzhal Milligan and mother, Geneva Francis Miller. She graduated from Fort Knox High School, 1966. On Sept. 22, 1990, she married the love of her life James Broome in Williamsburg and together they shared 35 years...

Mark Lewis Polzin

Mark Lewis Polzin, 96, of Bellaire, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. He was born on Sept. 7, 1929, in Saginaw, MI, the son of Lewis and Ruth (Tanner) Polzin. On Oct. 1, 1949, Mark married Beulah Azelton in Birch Run, MI. They moved to Bellaire in 1960 and had called it home ever since. They purchased the Bellaire Hardware Store in 1969...