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Deborah Brandt Obituary
Deborah Jo Brandt, 64 of Alger, passed away Sept. 17, 2025 after a brief illness. She was born Jan. 29, 1961 in Detroit the daughter of Richard and Elaine (Dawson) Carlson.
A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, Sept. 26, at 2 p.m. at the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. The family will receive friends from Noon until the time of service.
A full obituary will appear soon.
Arrangements are in the care of the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign her online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Sep
26
Visitation
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes
205 West State Street, Mancelona, MI 49659
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Celebration of Life
2:00 p.m.
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205 West State Street, Mancelona, MI 49659
Send FlowersServices provided by
Mortensen Funeral Homes - Mancelona ChapelOnly 5 days left for delivery to next service.