NORTH, Carmeleta “Carmen” Belle, age 80 of Ludington, MI formerly of Bancroft and Morrice died Thursday, March 25, 2010.

Carmen was born on August 2, 1929 in Benton, Missouri to Orval and Minnie (Kitchen) Cates. Carmen lived and worked for many years in the Durand, Bancroft and Morrice areas. She was a cook at Bertha Neal Elementary School in Durand.

Carmen is survived by her children Diana Burger of Ludington, MI, Dallas Pettyjohn of Baldwin, MI, Allen Pettyjohn of Plant City, FL and Connie Leuenberger of Vineyard Haven, MA; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Claude North, granddaughter Renee Remer, brother James and sisters Betty and Wilmetta.

There will be a graveside service at Yerian Cemetery in Durand, MI on Monday, March 29 at 11:00 A.M. Pastor A.J. Kunde officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice of Michigan-Ludington Area, 5177 W. US 10 Suite B, Ludington, MI 49431, phone (800) 839-8185