Dolores Brannam, age 92, of McBain, passed away at Autumnwood of McBain on September 8, 2025. Dolores was born on July 9, 1933 to Andrew and Fannie (Beerens) VanHaitsma. Dolores married Marvin Wendell Brannam on December 11, 1951 in Lake City, Michigan. He preceded her in death on September 2, 2016.

Dolores enjoyed time outdoors working in her garden, canning and cooking. She also enjoyed going camping and fishing. Dolores spent time enjoying embroidery work, picture puzzles and crossword puzzles. She also cherished time spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughters Sharlene (Dick) Bogard of Traverse City, Kathy (Cal) Brinks of Interlochen and Sandy (Tim) Schoo of Falmouth, grandchildren; Heather (Dan) Holland, Sunya (Jason) Hobson, Heidi (Jim) McGregor, Travis (Dana) Schoo, Scott (Heather) Brinks and Dusty (Kristen) Schoo, 12 great-grandchildren, sister Elaine (Rex) Rozelle of Hudson, sister Phyllis Birtles of McBain.

She is preceded in death by her parents Andrew and Fannie VanHaitsma, siblings; Herman (Estelle) VanHaitsma, Marian (Bob) Jenema, Bernard "Bud" (Louise) VanHaitsma, in-laws; Dale Birtles, Virgia Mae (Charles) Creps, Elmer (Dorothy) Brannam and Donald (Dolores) Brannam.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM at the Burkholder Family Funeral Home in McBain on Friday, September 12 with Rev. Steve Boven officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until time of service at the funeral home. A luncheon will follow the service at the McBain Community Building. Burial will take place in the Falmouth Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Missaukee Humane Society. The family is being served by the Burkholder Family Funeral Home in McBain. Thoughts and prayers can be expressed to the family by visiting the online obituary at burkholderfamilyfuneralhome.com