Obituary Listing
Local Obituaries for McBain, Missaukee in Michigan
James Harrington
May 20, 2026
James Harrington, age 79 of McBain, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Autumnwood of McBain.
Tracy Lynn Damrau
May 20, 2026
Tracy L. Damrau, age 70 of Houghton Lake, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. If a full obituary is to be published, it will be available here in the coming days.
Virginia M Benchley
May 19, 2026
Virginia Mae (Thomas) Benchley, long time resident of Marion and Rose Lake area, passed away with family by her side, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Woodland Acres in Gaylord. She was 94.
Virginia was the 10th of 13 children born to Richmond and Grace Thomas. She attended the SDA church school in Edenville, Michigan & High School at Cedar Lake...
Ralph Curtis
May 18, 2026
Ralph Curtis, age 73, of Houghton Lake passed away on May 18, 2026. Ralph served in the Marine Corps for several years. Burial will take place at the Lake City Cemetery.
Jody Bos
May 18, 2026
Jody Bos, age 66, of McBain Michigan, passed away on May 18, 2026 peacefully at home after a short battle with cancer. Jody was born on March 7, 1960 to Bud and Gladys Bos, in McBain, Michigan.
You could find Jody in his garage tinkering with his GTO and most recently his old square body. He loved cruising around, bonfires, music...
Catherine Hutchinson
May 16, 2026
Catherine Hutchinson, age 66 of Cadillac, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Pleasant Lake Lodge in Cadillac.
Steve S. Gascoigne
May 16, 2026
Steven Shon Gascoigne, of the Marion area, passed away on Saturday, May 16 2026 at Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital. He was 59. Steven was born on March 24, 1967 to Lawrence Gascoigne and Laura Haddock in Pontiac Michigan. Steven obtained his GED, and served in the United States Army. Steven and Krista were married February 10th, 1996. Steven spent his...
Doris Harvey
May 7, 2026
Doris Alma Harvey, age 77 of Cadillac, passed away on May 7, 2026 at the Wexford Senior Care Center. Doris was born on February 8, 1949 in Cadillac to Ted and Patricia (Durham) Nelson.
Doris enjoyed spending time with her kids, family and many pets. She spent much of her time reading, sewing and watching the birds and wildlife. Doris worked...
Kenneth DeRuiter
May 6, 2026
Kenneth DeRuiter, age 75, of Falmouth, was called home to his loving Savior, Jesus Christ on May 6, 2026. Ken was born on October 16, 1950 in Cadillac, Michigan to Gerald DeRuiter and Ida Mae (Herweyer) DeRuiter. He married Ellie Bierens in Vogel Center on October 15, 1971.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Ellie, children Scott...
Augusta Raab
May 3, 2026
Augusta Raab September 08, 1936 - May 03, 2026. Devoted wife, loving mother, aunt, grandmother, and friend to many wonderful people. Her legacy includes Carol Raab-Wilmoth, Diana and Victoria Wilmoth, Elizabeth and David Witteveen, Heidi and Geoff Sinning, Eric Witteveen, Joe and Linda Shafer, Ella Shafer, and Mark and Shonda Wilk. “Gus”, or “Gustie”, was a naturally nurturing soul who...
John Joseph Miller
May 3, 2026
John Joseph Miller, age 82 of Reed City, passed away on May 3, 2026 at his home. Per his wishes, cremation will take place and no services are being held.
Esther Ann Herweyer
May 2, 2026
Esther Ann Herweyer, age 93 of McBain, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at her home. She was born on April 20, 1933 in Highland Township to Leonard and Maude (Dowlyn) Bazuin. Esther entered into marriage with Jack E. Herweyer on July 17, 1953 at the Lucas Rehoboth Reformed Church.
Esther spent time traveling with her husband Jack and had...
William D Warfield
Apr 28, 2026
William Warfield, age 68 of McBain/Vogel Center, passed away on April 28, 2026 at the Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. There will be no obituary or formal services.
Bonnie Louise Veddler
Apr 26, 2026
Our precious, loving Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma went to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 26, 2026. She was 91. She was born to Gerrit and Ethel Jenema on December 6, 1934. She graduated from McBain Public High School.
In 1956, she married the love of her life, Marvin Veddler. She became his lifelong partner in the...
Joseph Erbetta
Apr 25, 2026
Joseph Erbetta, age 76 of Cadillac, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital. A full obituary may appear at a later date.
Timothy Dale DeKam
Apr 24, 2026
Timothy Dale DeKam, age 61 of Falmouth, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family. Tim was born on November 29, 1964 to Carl and Betty DeKam. He married Dana McCrimmon on October 1, 2016.
Tim, fondly known as Ram Jam, lived most of his life in the Falmouth area. Following graduation...
Dorothy Rose Linstrom
Apr 21, 2026
Dorothy Rose Linstrom, passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Curry House Assisted Living. She was 88.
Dorothy was born on June 6, 1937 in Cadillac to Emery and Mary (Kardos) Blackmer. She was a loving and nurturing mother and grandmother, whose greatest joy in life was her family. Her home was a place...
Irene Elizabeth Billett
Apr 18, 2026
Irene Elizabeth Billett, 81, of McBain, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026. She was born on January 31, 1950 to Harold and Elizabeth (Mccollum) Johns. Irene married William (Bill) Billett on November 14, 1970.
Irene graduated with an Associates Degree from Baker College in 2002. Irene served 32 years doing food service at Lake City Area Schools. Irene also...
Karl Arthur Wondergem
Apr 18, 2026
Karl Arthur Wondergem, age 72 of Reed City, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital surrounded by his siblings. Karl was born on December 24, 1953 in Cadillac to Andrew and Bernice (Benson) Wondergem.
Karl obtained a bachelor’s degree from Ferris State University and spent his working years as a production worker in factories. He enjoyed...
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