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November 15, 1926

- May 12, 2023

November 15, 1926 - May 12, 2023

Lorna Jean Miller age 96 of Marion, passed away at her home surrounded by loved ones on May 12, 2023. Lorna was born on November 15, 1926 to Ralph and Elma (Britton) Bates in Lansing. Lorna had worke...

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May 15, 1944

- April 28, 2023

May 15, 1944 - April 28, 2023

Betty Louise King age 78 of Marion passed away at Munson Healthcare-Cadillac Hospital on April 28, 2023. Betty was born in Clam Union Township, Falmouth, on May 15, 1944 to Percy and Esther (VanderWou...

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Passed April 27, 2023

Passed April 27, 2023

Marie Angeline Reagan age 76 of McBain passed away on April 27, 2023 at Munson Healthcare-Cadillac Hospital. Marie was born on October 14, 1946 in Garden City to Russell and Rose (Herner) White. She m...

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Passed April 24, 2023

Passed April 24, 2023

Brian Edward Chapman, 57, of Kalamazoo and formerly of Cadillac, passed away on April 24, 2023 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was born on March 9, 1966, in Durand, Michigan to Donald and Sandra (Slusser) ...

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Passed April 24, 2023

Passed April 24, 2023

Debra Ann Bushard, age 66 of Marion passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2023 at her home. She was born on May 1, 1956 in Cadillac, MI to Millard and Rosemary (DeView) Bowers. Debra enjoyed playing g...

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July 28, 1986

- April 19, 2023

July 28, 1986 - April 19, 2023

Julie Ann Johnson, age 36 of McBain, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Julie was born on July 28, 1986 in Cadillac to Harvey and Thelma “Skip...

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Passed April 13, 2023

Passed April 13, 2023

Shirley Arlene (Hower) Gregg, of Marion, went home to her Lord on April 13th, 2023. Born in Marion, she graduated from Marion Schools in 1960. After moving to Lansing, she met and married the love of...

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August 23, 1956

- April 12, 2023

August 23, 1956 - April 12, 2023

Patricia Irene Houghton, age 66 of Cadillac, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2023 at the Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. She was born on August 23, 1956 in Cadillac, MI to Lewis and Ruth (Plo...

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Passed April 12, 2023

Passed April 12, 2023

Kenneth Eugene Puff age 76 of Marion passed on April 12, 2023 in the Emergency Room at Munson Healthcare-Cadillac Hospital. He was born at Ensley, Michigan in Newago County to Bertie and Lois (Graham)...

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March 03, 1931

- April 04, 2023

March 03, 1931 - April 04, 2023

Joann Lucille Gunnerson, age 92 of Lake City, Michigan passed away peacefully at home on April 4, 2023 after a lengthy illness, and over two years on hospice. Joann was born on March 3, 1931 to Aden a...

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August 18, 1975

- April 02, 2023

August 18, 1975 - April 02, 2023

T. Chad Crouch age 47 of Linden passed away at his home on April 2, 2023. He was born on August 18, 1975 to Thomas Charles and Debra Kay (VanHaitsma) Crouch. Chad worked as an engineer and manager in...

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August 21, 1933

- March 27, 2023

August 21, 1933 - March 27, 2023

James Ross McKnight, age 89, of Marion, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023, at Munson Healthcare Hospital Cadillac, Michigan. He was born August 21, 1933, in Flint to Fredrick and Wava (Bailey) McK...

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January 05, 1936

- March 24, 2023

January 05, 1936 - March 24, 2023

Donna Jean Bronkema, age 87 of McBain passed away on March 24, 2023 at Quiet Creek in Falmouth. She was born on January 5, 1936 in Kewanee, Illinois to Clifford and Leona Wickliffe. On December 25, 19...

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August 26, 1926

- March 23, 2023

August 26, 1926 - March 23, 2023

John David Hoblit age 96 of McBain, passed away on March 23, 2023 while visiting family in Tampa, Florida. He was born on August 7, 1926 in Greenville, Ohio to Glen and Gertrude Hoblit. He formerly ha...

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April 27, 1958

- March 23, 2023

April 27, 1958 - March 23, 2023

Ronald James Davis of McBain, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, March 12, 2023. He was 64. Ron was born on April 27, 1958, moments before his twin brother Don, to John & Shirley (Phelan) D...

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October 20, 1944

- March 19, 2023

October 20, 1944 - March 19, 2023

Ron Lee Waite was born on October 20th 1944 in Grand Haven and passed away on March 19th 2023 at Munson Hospital Cadillac. The family moved to Manton in 1958 and this was the place Ron always called ...

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Passed March 18, 2023

Passed March 18, 2023

Robert Breithaupt, age 89 of McBain, passed away on March 18, 2023 at Autumnwood of McBain. No services are being planned at this time. Arrangements are being handled by the Burkholder Family Funeral ...

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July 17, 1949

- March 17, 2023

July 17, 1949 - March 17, 2023

Cindy Lou Buning, age 73 of Falmouth, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 at her home. Cindy was born to Julius and Janet (VandeBunte) Zagers on July 17, 1949 in Grand Rapids, MI. On September 13, 1...

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Passed March 16, 2023

Passed March 16, 2023

Myron Ryskamp, age 92 of LeRoy, passed away on March 16, 2023 at his home. Per his wishes no services will be held. The full obituary will follow in the coming days. Arrangements are being handled by ...

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Passed March 14, 2023

Passed March 14, 2023

Robert A. Walsh, age 42 of Cadillac, passed away on March 14, 2023 at the Munson Traverse City Hospital. Any services will be announced by the family. Arrangements are being handled by the Burkholder ...

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May 19, 2000

- March 10, 2023

May 19, 2000 - March 10, 2023

On Friday, March 10th, 2023 we received news no one can prepare for. James’s life was taken in a tragic car accident at the young age of 22. James was born on May 19, 2000 to Dave and Cindy (Haaksm...

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Passed March 05, 2023

Passed March 05, 2023

Reverend Walter Ray Ross age 77 of Cadillac passed away at his home on Sunday, March 5 after a short battle with cancer. Walter was born on January 9, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri to Charles Wilburn a...

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May 06, 1932

- February 26, 2023

May 06, 1932 - February 26, 2023

Bertha Jewell Rickard of Lake City passed away peacefully at home on February 26, 2023. She was 90 years old. Jewell was born May 6, 1932, in Clare, Michigan to Herbert A. and Anna C. (Gronda) Carr. S...

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April 13, 1937

- February 23, 2023

April 13, 1937 - February 23, 2023

Rosemary Alice Grandy age 85 of McBain passed away on February 23, 2023 at Whispering Pines at Lake City. She was born on April 13, 1937 to Julian and Lila (Merklinger) DeView in Cadillac. She married...

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December 16, 1962

- February 23, 2023

December 16, 1962 - February 23, 2023

Alan Dale Simmons Sr. age 60 of McBain passed away on February 23, 2023 at Munson Healthcare-Cadillac Hospital. He was born on December 16, 1962 in Cadillac to Wayne and Norva (Miller) Simmons. He mar...

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July 05, 1922

- February 21, 2023

July 05, 1922 - February 21, 2023

Donna Virginia Anderson, age 93 of Cadillac, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Samaritas Senior Living in Cadillac. She was born on July 5, 1929 in Cadillac to Earl and Ethel (Essex) Cheno...

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February 28, 1955

- February 20, 2023

February 28, 1955 - February 20, 2023

Editha (Edith) (Sefulan) Harrington, known as Dideng by her siblings, passed away unexpectedly at 67 years of age in her home country of the Philippines on February 20th, 2023 while visiting family. E...

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February 23, 1965

- February 20, 2023

February 23, 1965 - February 20, 2023

Tony Ray Platz age 57 of Cadillac passed away at his home on February 20, 2023. He was born in Cadillac on February 23, 1965 to Ronald and Marian (Hunt) Platz. He had worked at many different jobs an...

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November 22, 1942

- February 20, 2023

November 22, 1942 - February 20, 2023

Floyd Lee “Sonny” Goodrich age 80 of Lake City passed away at his home with his family at his side on February 20, 2023. He was born on November 22, 1942 in Battle Creek to Glen and Emily (Sutten)...

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April 02, 1947

- February 19, 2023

April 02, 1947 - February 19, 2023

Gerald Lee Vanden Berg age 75, of McBain, Michigan, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 19, 2023. He was born on April 2, 1947, to Rev. Gerald & Annaruth (Sjoerdsma) Vanden ...

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November 28, 1922

- February 19, 2023

November 28, 1922 - February 19, 2023

Richard William Herweyer age 100, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 19, 2023 at Quiet Creek Assisted Living in Falmouth. He was born on November 28, 1922 at the Herweyer family home...

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August 15, 1929

- February 16, 2023

August 15, 1929 - February 16, 2023

Kenneth (Kenny) Mitchell Brooker, age 93 left his earthly body to be with our Lord and Savior and his beloved Ruth. Ken passed away at Autumnwood Nursing Care Center in McBain, MI on Thursday, Februa...

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Passed February 13, 2023

Passed February 13, 2023

Bess A Bazuin (Weller), aged 85 of Marion passed away in her home, Monday, February 13, 2023. She is preceded in death by many who loved her, parents, siblings and many other family and friends. She s...

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April 25, 1959

- February 10, 2023

April 25, 1959 - February 10, 2023

Timothy J. Roelfsema, age 63 of LeRoy (formerly of Falmouth) passed away on February 10, 2023 at Reed City Fields Assisted Living. He was born April 25, 1959 in Grand Rapids to Garrett and Irene (Jonk...

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Passed February 09, 2023

Passed February 09, 2023

Arthur David Kumfer, age 84 of Cadillac, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at his residence. There will be no services and no obituary. The family is being served by the Burkholder Family Fune...

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April 17, 1940

- February 07, 2023

April 17, 1940 - February 07, 2023

Delbert F. Emery, age 82 of Falmouth, passed away at his home on February 7, 2023. He was born on April 17, 1940 in Cutlerville, MI to Fred and Velma (Ryan) Emery. Delbert enjoyed hunting and fishing...

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Passed February 06, 2023

Passed February 06, 2023

Donna M. Hasman, age 51 of Midland, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023 at the Samaritas Senior Living Center in Cadillac. No services are being planned at this time. Burkholder Family Funeral Hom...

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March 30, 1932

- February 06, 2023

March 30, 1932 - February 06, 2023

Betty Lou Wagner, age 90 of Merritt, passed away at Munson Healthcare Cadillac on February 6, 2023. Betty was born on March 30, 1932 to Homer and Mable (Dorland) McLeod on the family farm on Turnervil...

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September 15, 1965

- February 01, 2023

September 15, 1965 - February 01, 2023

Lonnie James Ward age 57 of Hersey passed away on February 1, 2023 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born September 15, 1965 at Reed City to Bernard James and Janice Mae (Kadwell) Ward...

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July 22, 1972

- January 30, 2023

July 22, 1972 - January 30, 2023

Kregg Randall Schierbeek, age 50, of McBain, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, January 30, 2023. Kregg was born on July 22, 1972 to Randall and Mary (Hoekwater) Schierbeek i...

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October 27, 1953

- January 19, 2023

October 27, 1953 - January 19, 2023

Susan Kay DeHaan, age 69 of Marion, passed away at her home after a 10-year battle with cancer. Susan was born October 27, 1953 in Traverse City to Albert and Peggy (Olds) Bauer. She went to Hanna St....

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September 20, 1946

- January 12, 2023

September 20, 1946 - January 12, 2023

Roberta (Bobbi) Lee Taylor, age 76 of Middle Branch Township passed away on January 12, 2023 at her home. Bobbi was born on September 20, 1946 in Lansing, MI to Robert and June (Burdick) Pratt. Bobbi...

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March 19, 1956

- January 05, 2023

March 19, 1956 - January 05, 2023

Marylou (Warren) Bowring age 66 of Lake City, passed away on January 5, 2023 at Autumnwood of McBain. She was born on March 19, 1956 in Lake City to David and Margaret (Olson) Warren. Marylou married ...

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August 05, 1935

- January 04, 2023

August 05, 1935 - January 04, 2023

LaRae Headlee Peters, age 87 of Cadillac, by Faith; went home to be with The Lord at her home on January 4, 2023. LaRae was born on August 5, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio to Murray A. and June (Holt Headlee...

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October 02, 1933

- December 30, 2022

October 02, 1933 - December 30, 2022

Charlotte Rose “Bowman” Mowrey age 89 of McBain passed away on December 30, 2022 surrounded by her family at the home of her son. She was born on October 2, 1933 in Mason County to Earl and Philim...

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June 30, 1934

- December 29, 2022

June 30, 1934 - December 29, 2022

John Henry Dorland, age 88 of Lake City, passed away peacefully at his home on December 29, 2022. John was born on June 30, 1934 in Riverside Township to William Henry and Bessie (Cohoon) Dorland. He ...

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August 30, 1936

- December 14, 2022

August 30, 1936 - December 14, 2022

Leon Hamming- beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2022, he was 86. Leon was born on August 30, 1936 in Vogel Center to Herman and Ann Elizabeth (Beagle) Hamming. He marr...

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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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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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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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