Thomas Downing
Mar 16, 2024
Thomas Gene Downing age 84 of Marion, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the American House in Petoskey after a brave 20-year battle with Parkinson's Disease. Tom was born in Mt. Pleasant, MI on October 21, 1939 to Maynard and Ruth (Neebes) Downing, from there he moved to Marion as a young boy.
He lived in...
Waylon Allen Lund
Mar 10, 2024
Baby Waylon Lund of Houghton Lake passed away ay the DeVos Childrens Hospital in Grand Rapids on March 10, 2024. He was 5 days old.
Mary Lou Schut
Mar 10, 2024
Mary Lou Schut age 85 of Lake City, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at her home surrounded by her children. She was born to Arthur and Lillian (Johnson) Greve on August 21, 1938 in Manistee, MI. Mary Lou entered into marriage with Jay Schut on November 9, 1956, and he preceded her in death on September 13,...
Michael Lloyd Hill
Mar 10, 2024
Michael L. Hill age 72 of Falmouth passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024 at his home. There will be no obituary or services.
Andrew X. Pipoly
Mar 9, 2024
Andrew Xerxes Pipoly passed peacefully into his eternal home on March 9, 2024, at the age of 88 with his daughters by his side.
Andrew was born to Frank William and Stephana Joannan (Tejchema) Pipoly on April 7, 1935, in Muskegon Heights, MI. On August 30, 1958, Andy married Mary Arlene Matecun at St. Michael's...
Eleanor N. Ebels
Mar 3, 2024
Eleanor N. Ebels age 96 of Falmouth, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the Quiet Creek AFC home in Falmouth on Sunday, March 3, 2024. She was born in Aetna Township on June 10, 1927 to Garrett and Katie (Mulder) Marcusse. In June of 1947 she entered into marriage with Dennis Ebels at Prosper CRC.
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Stanley Leslie Buza
Feb 22, 2024
Stanley Leslie Buza age 73 of Mesick passed away on February 22, 2024 at Samaritas Senior Living in Cadillac. He was born on May 28, 1950 in Highland Park to Harry and Ruth (Wendorf) Buza.
Stanley had worked as an electrician during his working years. He enjoyed cooking, hunting, and fishing. He was a great and cool...
Alan Lee Iler
Feb 19, 2024
Alan Lee Iler age 75 of McBain passed away on February 19, 2024 at the Munson Medical Center in Traverse City as a result of an automobile accident on February 7, 2024. His daughter Laura Sluiter died on February 7, 2024 in the same accident. He was born on July 6, 1948 in Cadillac, MI to Kenneth and Alice...
Gregory James Dupuis
Feb 15, 2024
Gregory Dupuis age 66 of Manton, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Greg was born on January 20, 1958 in Saginaw to William and Phyllis (Duranceau) Dupuis. He married Peggy Jean McConnell on November 2, 1985 at the First Christian Church in Cadillac.
Greg had worked as extrusion operator...
Carol C. Etherton
Feb 10, 2024
Carol C. Etherton age 89 of Falmouth, peacefully passed away in her home on February 10, 2024. Carol was born December 1, 1934 in Detroit, MI to Russell and Roseann Channer. On May 16, 1965 she married John Wayne Etherton in St. Clair Shores.
She lived a long and full life, she spent several years of her...
Laura Anne Sluiter
Feb 7, 2024
Laura Anne Sluiter age 51 of McBain, passed away unexpectedly on February 7, 2024 in Benzie County. She was born to Alan and Jackie (Boven) Iler on January 7, 1973 in Cadillac. Laura married Marty Sluiter on June 22, 1991 in Lucas, MI.
Laura was working for Cadillac Family Healthcare as a medical assistant. She enjoyed doing...
Jean Marie Mansfield
Feb 3, 2024
Jean Marie Mansfield age 61 of McBain passed away at Autumnwood of McBain on February 3, 2024 following a lengthy illness. Jean was born on October 2, 1962 to Arthur and Jean Marie (McDonald) Mansfield in New Haven, Connecticut.
Jean had worked as a recess aid in the Public School System until she became disabled. She loved...
John Douglas Gilde
Jan 23, 2024
John Douglas Gilde age 75 of McBain, passed away peacefully at his home on January 23, 2024. John was born on May 21, 1948 on the family farm at Lake City to Dorr and Geraldine (Rickard) Gilde. He married Denise Ann Howell on December 14, 1990 in Bay City.
He had worked as a precision machinist at...
Jerry Morris Sikkema
Jan 18, 2024
Jerry M. Sikkema age 80 of Marion passed away on January 18, 2024 at Munson Healthcare-Cadillac. Jerry was born on April 2, 1943 in Grand Rapids to Elton and Hilda (Ouwinga) Sikkema. He married Virginia Sutten January 25, 1964 at Highland Christian Reformed Church.
He had worked at Cadillac Rubber and Plastics for over 35 years. He...
Sena Vanderheide
Jan 12, 2024
Sena VanderHeide age 91 of McBain passed peacefully away on January 12, 2024 at Curry House Assisted Living in Cadillac. She was born on February 15, 1932 in Richland Township, Missaukee County, to Peter and Jennie (Ellens) DeVries. She married Reverend Kenneth VanderHeide on September 14, 1951 at the McBain Christian Reformed Church and he preceded her in death...
Marilyn Joyce Dorland
Jan 12, 2024
Marilyn Joyce Dorland, age 89 of Lake City, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024, at Georgetown Manor in Grandville, MI and went gently into Jesus' arms, her last and heavenly home. Marilyn was born to Albert and Harriet VanderLaan on March 30, 1934, in Arlene, MI. She entered and exited the world here on earth both during considerable...
Paula Ruth Blodgett
Jan 9, 2024
Paula Ruth Blodgett, age 76 of Cadillac passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2023 at Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital. Paula was born on December 11, 1947 to Edward and Mildred Jensen in Cadillac.
Paula worked as a head start teacher in the Grand Rapids area for many years. She was involved with the Legacy of Faith church...
Curt Vanhouten
Jan 8, 2024
Curt VanHouten, age 84 of McBain went home to be with his Lord on Monday, January 8, 2024.
He was born to Perry and Tressa (Westmaas) VanHouten in Highland Township on June 23, 1939. Curt married Shirley Jean DeVries on June 16, 1961.
Curt was the owner/operator of the McBain Thriftway for many years doing...
Florence Louise Nye
Jan 5, 2024
Florence "Flo" Louise Nye, passed away at the age of 92 on January 5, 2024. She was born February 23, 1931, in Dearborn, Michigan to Louis and Helen (Abraham) Olah. Florence grew up in Dearborn and graduated from Lowrey High School in 1949. In the fall of that same year, she married Percy Louis "Lou" Nye, who would be...
Shelly Ranee Wagner
Jan 4, 2024
Shelly Ranee Wagner age 58 of Cadillac passed away at her home on January 4, 2024. Shelly was born on June 4, 1965 in Cadillac to Terry and Mary (Evans) Wagner.
She was a home maker and enjoyed roller skating and spending time with her grandchildren and other family members.
Shelly is survived by her...
