M. Lerchen Obituary
M. Sue Lerchen, 82, of Central Lake, passed away on February 21, 2026.
Sue was born on October 19, 1943, in Detroit, the daughter of Roy and Gertrude Pauline (Noonan) Glasgow.
She had a witty personality, and enjoyed playing cards and horseback riding in her younger years. Later on in life when she moved from Brighton, MI, to Central Lake, she spent a lot of her time visiting with family and friends as well as her animals, Bella, Charlie Boy and Sassy Girl.
Her and Bert also enjoyed volunteering for the Second Chance Body Armor Shoot in Central Lake.
Surviving are a daughter Stacy Rowe of Central Lake, and 3 grandchildren, Micheal Landers, Christina Tait, and Heather Glasgow.
Preceding her in death were her husband Bert and her parents.
Services will be private.
Sue will be buried with Bert in Southern Cemetery, Central Lake Township.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Arrangements are in the care of the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Online guestbook 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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