Carol Esther Leys, 91, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on July 14, 1934, in Grand Rapids, MI, the daughter of Harry and Lorraine (Joyce) Burgess.
A complete obituary with service information will be posted in the near future.
Arrangements are in the care of the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2333 S. Main Street PO Box 488, Central Lake, MI 49622

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