Sally Ann DeKraker, age 64 of Cadillac, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 9, 2026. She was born on July 19, 1961 in Cheboygan, MI to Garnet and Arlene (Hanel) Crawford. She married Mitchell DeKraker on March 8, 1980 and they were married 46 years.

Sally graduated from Pine River High School; she enjoyed spending time with her family out on the water at Lake Michigan and tending to her ducks.

She is survived by her husband Mitchell DeKraker, children; Shawna Bergquist, Adam (Devin) DeKraker, Jamie (Joey) Alli, Jenny (Boyd) Bull, grandchildren; Hannah Bergquist, Gavin Bergquist, Isaiah DeKraker, Noah DeKraker, siblings; Jeanne Crawford, Kate Bettis, Merri Henry and Garnet Crawford.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and sister Linda Nique.

There will be a gathering held on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at the American Legion in Cadillac from 12:00-2:00pm. The family is being served by the Burkholder-Nielsen Funeral Home in McBain, thoughts and prayers can be left on the online obituary at burkholderfunerals.com