Deborah "Deb" Roby
Jul 7, 2026
Deborah K. Roby, age 68 of McBain, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at U of M Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Deb was born on August 3, 1957 in Sidney, Ohio to Robert and Marilyn (Halterman) Zimpher. She married Roger Roby on January 3, 1976 in Spencerville, Ohio. They just celebrated their 50 years of marriage.
Deb was...
Benjamin Jon Damhof
Jul 2, 2026
Benjamin Jon Damhof, age 35 of McBain/Cadillac, passed away at home after a short illness with his father by his side. He was born on August 17, 1990 in Cadillac to Jon Damhof and Malichan Miller.
Ben graduated from McBain Public School in 2009. He was part of the 4x100 meter relay team that broke the school record in 2009 that...
Rev. George D. Sprague
Jul 1, 2026
George Dillon Sprague, age 89 of Lake City, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 1, 2026; he had been under Hospice care. He was born on October 16, 1936 in Silver Creek Township, Cass County to Paul and Thelma (Dillon) Sprague. George married Mary E. Whinnery on June 20, 1959 at the Sullivan Community Church in Muskegon County....
Louis W. Bouma
Jul 1, 2026
Luis William Bouma, age 83, of Cadillac/McBain, passed away peacefully July 1, 2026, at Munson Healthcare Traverse City after a short illness.
Louis was born October 4, 1942 at home in McBain to Menno and Bertha (Veddler) Bouma, and on November 30, 1962, he married Bonnie Kipp.
Louis was a life-long farmer. In his younger years he enjoyed going to various county...
Dan LaRoche
Jun 17, 2026
Dan Edward LaRoche, age 75, of Lake City passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 17th, 2026 due to cancer-related complications.
Dan was born June 25th, 1950, to Eileen and Norman “Bud” LaRoche in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dan worked in the construction industry for most of his life and enjoyed building things. He thoroughly enjoyed riding Harley Davidson Motorcycles, attending multiple motorcycle...
Kenneth Wilson
Jun 16, 2026
Kenneth Wilson, age 63 of Atlanta, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2026 at Munson Medical Center of Traverse City. If any services are to take place, plans will be announced by the family.
Donald Lange
Jun 16, 2026
Donald Lange, age 62 of Lake City, passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2026. If there is to be an obituary, it can be seen here in the coming days.
Keith Ronk
Jun 15, 2026
Dear Family and Friends, It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Keith Hamilton Ronk, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, who passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, at the age of 55. Keith was born on September 03, 1970, in Cadillac, Michigan, to Donald and Velma (Sisson) Ronk. He spent his childhood...
Susan VanDrie
Jun 15, 2026
Susan VanDrie, age 102 of McBain, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026 at Quiet Creek AFC in Falmouth. She was born on May 11, 1924 to Charley and Jennie (Comdure) Boven in Clam Union Twp. She married John VanDrie on December 3, 1948 at the Prosper Christian Reformed Church. They were married 49 years before John passed away on...
Harlan David Reyers
Jun 10, 2026
Harlan David Reyers, age 91 of Spring Lake/ McBain, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Autumnwood of McBain. Harlan was born on October 22, 1934 in Grand Rapids to Henry and Evelyn Reyers. He married Sharon Herweyer on September 8, 1984 in Grand Haven, MI.
Harlan graduated from Creston high school in 1953 and graduated from Grand Rapids Junior...
Freda Gertrude Eisenga
Jun 8, 2026
Freda Gertrude Eisenga, age 91, of Marion, passed away on June 8, 2026 at the Curry House Assisted Living. She was born on December 4, 1934 in Highland Township, Osceola County to John G. and Jacoba (Frederick) Lucas. Gert married Bruce Eisenga on April 7, 1967 in Highland Township.
Gert enjoyed baking, sewing, quilting, teaching Sunday school and she also taught sewing...
Thomas Koetje
Jun 7, 2026
Thomas Duane Koetje, age 90, of McBain, Michigan, passed away on June 7, 2026 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on December 29, 1935 to Cornilius and Jennie (Mulder) Koetje in Vogel Center, Missaukee County. Tom married Norma TeBos on February 1, 1957 in Vogel Center.
Tom graduated from Northern Michigan Christian School of McBain. He worked as...
Kathy Jane Jenema
Jun 1, 2026
Katherine Jane Jenema, age 82, of McBain, passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on June 1, 2026. Kathy was born on September 25, 1943 to Joseph and Winifred (Older) Hiller in McBain. She married Richard Jenema on June 13, 1964 at the Lake City St. Stephens Parsonage. He preceded her in death on June 22, 2004.
Kathy...
Harold "Butch" Mulder
May 29, 2026
Harold Duane Mulder (Butch), age 84, of Lake City earned his angel wings on May 29, 2026 at Traverse City Munson Hospital. He was born on July 15, 1941 in Aetna Township, Missaukee County to Rikus (Pat) and Lois (Becker) Mulder.
Butch worked as a semi-truck driver hauling pulp wood for most of his life, before going to Lake City Redi-mix...
Alan Bruce Lucas
May 29, 2026
Alan Bruce Lucas, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully in Suttons Bay on May 29, 2026. He was born on November 9, 1951, in Cadillac, Michigan, to Adrian and Gertrude (Dowlyn) Lucas.
A graduate of McBain High School and Michigan State University, Alan spent most of his life in Highland Township near McBain. He grew up on,...
James Harrington
May 20, 2026
James Harrington, age 79 of McBain, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Autumnwood of McBain. A celebration of life will be held at The Grove Church in Lake City on June 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM with Doug Boonstra officiating.
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...
