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July 22, 1933

- November 18, 2023

July 22, 1933 - November 18, 2023

Kathleen Shirley Boven age 90 of McBain passed away at Quiet Creek Adult Foster Care in Falmouth on November 18, 2023. Shirley was born on July 22, 1933 in Detroit to Tony and Susan (Hoekwater) Dick. ...

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May 07, 1939

- November 12, 2023

May 07, 1939 - November 12, 2023

Eileen May VanderVlucht, age 84 of McBain passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Sunnyside Senior Living in Cadillac. She was born on May 7, 1939 in Bagley, Minnesota to Norman and Wilma (...

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June 06, 1945

- November 11, 2023

June 06, 1945 - November 11, 2023

Larry Eugene Ingleright of Lake City, Michigan went home to be with the Lord, in the presence of family, on November 11, 2023. He was 78. Larry was born on June 6, 1945 to Paul and Faye (Smith) Ingler...

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October 09, 1938

- November 07, 2023

October 09, 1938 - November 07, 2023

Jacqueline DeJack, age 85 of Marion passed away on November 7, 2023 at her home surrounded by her children. She was born on October 9, 1938 in St. Louis, MO to John and Marjorie Williams. Beloved Mo...

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October 15, 1940

- October 26, 2023

October 15, 1940 - October 26, 2023

Jens Otto Rick, of Cadillac passed away on October 26, 2023, in the comfort of his home with his family by his side. Born October 15, 1940, he just celebrated his 83rd birthday with family, friends an...

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February 17, 1937

- October 22, 2023

February 17, 1937 - October 22, 2023

Jane Alden Bowman, age 86 of McBain passed away on October 22, 2023 at Quiet Creek Assisted Living in Falmouth. Jane was born on February 17, 1937 in Union City, Tennessee to Ray Richard and Anna Laur...

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January 20, 1946

- October 17, 2023

January 20, 1946 - October 17, 2023

James Dale Littlefield age 77 of Hersey, Michigan, passed on October 17, 2023 at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids with his wife Cindy, kids, Tim, Becky, Kathy, and Travis by his side. Jam...

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September 15, 1939

- October 15, 2023

September 15, 1939 - October 15, 2023

The angel chorus in heaven got a little bit louder and a little more joyful as John Gernaat, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, joined their ranks. He passed awa...

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November 23, 1939

- October 15, 2023

November 23, 1939 - October 15, 2023

Pearl Ilene Taylor age 83 of McBain passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Munson Healthcare-Cadillac Hospital. Pearl was born on November 23, 1939 to Edward and Ardis (Duddles) Hiller in McBain....

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August 20, 1937

- October 13, 2023

August 20, 1937 - October 13, 2023

Joanne Marlene Chamberlain age 86 of Marion passed away on October 13, 2023 at Munson Healthcare-Cadillac Hospital. Joanne was born at Vestaburg to Oliver M. and Ilah Bell (Swift) Wymer on August 20, ...

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January 14, 1949

- October 09, 2023

January 14, 1949 - October 09, 2023

Christine Frances DeBoer age 74 of McBain passed away at Autumnwood of McBain on October 9, 2023. Christine was born on January 14, 1949 in Detroit to Patrick and Frances (Pearson) Hancock. She marrie...

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August 26, 1946

- October 08, 2023

August 26, 1946 - October 08, 2023

Lee Schepers, age 77, of McBain, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Lee, along with Larry, his twin brother, was born on August 26, 1946, to parents George and Marian (Dieterma...

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October 07, 1953

- September 25, 2023

October 07, 1953 - September 25, 2023

David Carl Bock age 69 of Sears passed away on September 25, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on October 7, 1953 in Watervliet, Michigan to Raymond and Florence (Bachman) Boc...

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February 24, 1945

- September 23, 2023

February 24, 1945 - September 23, 2023

Helen Joan VanHaitsma age 78 of McBain passed away at Autumnwood of McBain on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Helen was born to Charles W. and Freda (Borgman) VanHaitsma on February 24, 1945 in Reeder T...

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November 27, 1937

- September 17, 2023

November 27, 1937 - September 17, 2023

Merlin Jay (Merk) Boven age 85 passed away on September 17, 2023, at his home in Rockford, MI. The youngest child, Merk, was born on a Saturday on the Boven family farm at Seven Mile Road near Falmout...

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October 11, 1967

- September 16, 2023

October 11, 1967 - September 16, 2023

Kelly Ray Tibbs, age 55 of Cadillac, passed away at Munson Hospital in Traverse City on September 16, 2023 following being hit while riding bicycle in Cadillac. He was born in Detroit on October 11, 1...

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January 31, 1937

- September 14, 2023

January 31, 1937 - September 14, 2023

Richard “Rich” DeZeeuw, age 86 of Falmouth, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Rich was born on January 31, 1937 in Clam Union Township to Peter and ...

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November 23, 1929

- September 13, 2023

November 23, 1929 - September 13, 2023

Faye Lucille McCully of Lake City and formerly of Cadillac passed away to be with Jesus in paradise on September 13, 2023 at Maple Ridge Living Center. She was 93 years old. Faye was born November 23...

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January 24, 1941

- September 10, 2023

January 24, 1941 - September 10, 2023

Donald Lee Gillmore age 82 of Marion passed away at his home with his children by his side on Sunday, September 10, 2023. He was born on January 24, 1941 at Flint to Joseph and Mina (Butterfield) Gill...

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March 04, 1942

- September 06, 2023

March 04, 1942 - September 06, 2023

Richard “Rich” Koetje passed away on September 6, 2023 at his home in Cadillac, he was 81. Rich was born on March 4, 1942 in Winterfield Township, Clare County to John and Tillie (VanLeeuwen) Koet...

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January 14, 1933

- September 03, 2023

January 14, 1933 - September 03, 2023

Alma June “Minzey” Wyckoff age 90 of McBain passed away on September 3, 2023, rolling through the pearly gates on her hot pink motorcycle, following a motorcycle accident. She was born on January...

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March 01, 1924

- August 31, 2023

March 01, 1924 - August 31, 2023

Lewis “June” Bazuin age 99 of McBain, passed away on August 31, 2023 at Curry House Assisted Living in Cadillac. June was born on March 1, 1924 on the family farm in Richland Township to Louis Sr....

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October 06, 1965

- August 23, 2023

October 06, 1965 - August 23, 2023

Russell Martin Young Jr. age 57 of Merritt passed away on August 23, 2023 at Munson Hospital in Traverse City following a motorcycle accident earlier in the week. He was born at Midland on October 6, ...

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October 24, 1950

- August 18, 2023

October 24, 1950 - August 18, 2023

Charles Minor “Charlie” Dodson, age 72 of McBain, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023 at Autumnwood of McBain. He was born on October 24, 1950 in Lansing to Richard and Norma (Nichols) Dodson. ...

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May 13, 1966

- August 10, 2023

May 13, 1966 - August 10, 2023

SHANDRA EISENGA Our beloved Shandra Kay Eisenga went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 10, 2023. Our warrior fought the hard fight in life and battled courageously until the end. Shandra wa...

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July 13, 1953

- August 08, 2023

July 13, 1953 - August 08, 2023

Timothy Dean Taylor of Lucas passed away August 8, 2023. He was constantly surrounded by his loved ones that helped him “fight the big fight”. He was just 70 years old. Tim was born on Ju...

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February 21, 1954

- August 06, 2023

February 21, 1954 - August 06, 2023

Brenda Jean (Grice) Michell departed this world Sunday, August 6, she was 69. Brenda is survived by the love of her life David Michell, sons; Frank and Larry, brothers; Larry and Mike Grice, sisters;...

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February 09, 1960

- July 23, 2023

February 09, 1960 - July 23, 2023

Donald Lee Quist age 63 went home to be with his Lord on July 23, 2023 at Munson Healthcare- Cadillac Hospital. He was born on February 9, 1960 in Cadillac to Jacob and Agnes (Lutke) Quist. He married...

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October 12, 1969

- July 22, 2023

October 12, 1969 - July 22, 2023

Barbara Ann David age 53 of Marion passed away at her home on July 22, 2023. She was born October 12, 1969 to Terry Sr. and Penny (Pettit) David in Reed City. Barb had worked at different factories m...

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September 15, 1959

- July 21, 2023

September 15, 1959 - July 21, 2023

Pamela Sue Peters age 63 of Marion passed away on July 21, 2023 at her home. Pam was born on September 15, 1959 in Lansing to Leo and Agnes (Leonard) Peters. Pam had driven a gravel train in the cons...

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February 17, 1934

- July 21, 2023

February 17, 1934 - July 21, 2023

John Louis Herringa passed away peacefully at Green Acres Assisted Living on Friday, July 21, 2023. He was 89 years old. John served in the US Army as a radio technician stationed in Japan. After ser...

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July 26, 1932

- July 20, 2023

July 26, 1932 - July 20, 2023

Frances Lorraine Babcock age 90, of Cadillac passed away peacefully at her home on July 20,2023. Frances Lorraine (Weatherwax) Babcock was born on July 26, 1932 in Tustin to Glenn and Edna (Keller) We...

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April 11, 1946

- July 19, 2023

April 11, 1946 - July 19, 2023

Lois Yack, age 77 of McBain passed away on July 19, 2023 after a short battle with leukemia. She was born April 11, 1946 to Titus and Angeline (DeHaan) Agema. She enjoyed boating, riding motorcycle, ...

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April 29, 1933

- July 17, 2023

April 29, 1933 - July 17, 2023

Deana Marie VanderMeulen age 90, of McBain passed away at her home on July 17, 2023. Deana was born on April 29, 1933 in Cadillac to Henry G. and Eva (Warren) Workman. She married Donald Jay VanderMeu...

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April 17, 1946

- July 16, 2023

April 17, 1946 - July 16, 2023

Douglas John Simerson, age 77 of Harrietta, passed away on July 16, 2023 at Autumnwood of McBain. He was born on April 17, 1946 in Harrietta to Lawrence and Fay (Good) Simerson. Doug served in the Un...

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February 25, 1959

- July 13, 2023

February 25, 1959 - July 13, 2023

Rose Marie Hess, age 64 passed away on Thursday, July 13 at Autumnwood of McBain. No services are planned, Burkholder Family Funeral Home in McBain is handling the arrangements.

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January 21, 1940

- July 12, 2023

January 21, 1940 - July 12, 2023

Phillip Benjamin Hunter age 83 of Moorestown passed away on July 12, 2023 at Autumnwood of McBain. He was born on January 21, 1940 in Kalamazoo to Harold and Clelia (Ferguson) Hunter. He married Chris...

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May 14, 1934

- July 06, 2023

May 14, 1934 - July 06, 2023

Beatrice Marie Miller, aged 89, of McBain passed away at Sunnyside Senior Living in Cadillac on July 6,2023. Beatrice was born on May 14, 1934 in South Boardman to Mark and Adalaide (Olin) Wonsey. Be...

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November 28, 1940

- June 23, 2023

November 28, 1940 - June 23, 2023

Nancy Lena Shoop age 82 of McBain passed away at her home on June 23, 2023. She was born on November 28, 1940 in Cadillac to John and Myrle (Brainerd) Nelson. She married Melvin Shoop on June 26, 1959...

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May 05, 1979

- June 13, 2023

May 05, 1979 - June 13, 2023

Richard Steven Jeffers (Roxanne) age 44, of Fife Lake, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 13, 2023. He was born to Steven and Janice (Jenema) Jeffers in Cadillac on May 5, 1979. He was own...

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November 02, 2023

- June 10, 2023

November 02, 2023 - June 10, 2023

Ronald George Compton, age 79 of McBain, passed away on Saturday, June 10 at the Quiet Creek AFC Home in Falmouth. He was born on November 2, 1943 in Detroit to William and Marion (Hadley) Compton. R...

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October 21, 2023

- June 07, 2023

October 21, 2023 - June 07, 2023

Rickey Scudder, age 67 of Finger, Tennessee passed away unexpectedly on June 7, 2023 at the home of his family in Cadillac, MI while visiting. Services if any, will be held at a later date. An updated...

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October 15, 2023

- June 06, 2023

October 15, 2023 - June 06, 2023

Robert E. Thompson, age 89 of Cadillac, passed away on June 6, 2023 at his home in Cadillac. No services are being held at this time. The family is being served by the Burkholder Family Funeral Home i...

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October 24, 1926

- June 04, 2023

October 24, 1926 - June 04, 2023

Gertrude Bogard, age 96 of McBain, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at the Quiet Creek AFC Home in Falmouth. She was born October 24, 1926 in Highland Township to Ralph and Hattie (Hoeksema) VanHou...

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July 19, 1938

- June 02, 2023

July 19, 1938 - June 02, 2023

Thelma M. Gerhard, age 84 of Cadillac and formerly of Hazelton, PA. passed away on June 2, 2023 at Autumnwood of McBain. No services are being held at this time. The family is being served by the Burk...

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September 04, 1945

- May 26, 2023

September 04, 1945 - May 26, 2023

J. T. Kinder, age 77 of Merritt, passed away peacefully at his home on May 26, 2023. He was born on September 4, 1945 to Boyd and Sarah (Joyce) Kinder in Richlands, Virginia. J. T. served as a milita...

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May 23, 1924

- May 25, 2023

May 23, 1924 - May 25, 2023

Rhea Geraldine Dore age 99 of McBain passed away at her home surrounded by loved ones on May 25, 2023. Rhea was born at Ubley, Michigan on May 23, 1924 to Charles and Vina (Osminski) Clark. She marrie...

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July 07, 1943

- May 20, 2023

July 07, 1943 - May 20, 2023

Loy Ardis VanderVeen age 79 of Cadillac passed away on May 20, 2023 at Munson Healthcare-Cadillac Hospital. Loy was born on July 7, 1943 in McBain to Will and Esther (Walker) VanderVeen. Loy was a me...

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October 14, 1937

- May 17, 2023

October 14, 1937 - May 17, 2023

Kenneth Jay Westmaas age 85 of Marion passed away on May 17, 2023 at the Horizon Living Center at Standish. He was born on October 14, 1937 in Highland Township, Osceola County, to Adam and Tena (Vred...

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January 08, 1972

- May 12, 2023

January 08, 1972 - May 12, 2023

Donald Chester David age 51 of Lake City, passed away following a Tiger baseball game in Detroit on May 12, 2023. He was born on January 8, 1972 in West Branch to Donald D. and Ruth A. (Heaton) David....

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