Obituary Listing

Sep 21, 2024

Robert James Thompson age 32 of Redding Township, Marion, passed away on September 21, 2024 at the Comfort Home in Reed City from ALS. He was born on March 9, 1992 at Holland to Robert Jr. and Pamela Caldwell. He married Chantelle Alberts on August 26, 2023 at LeRoy.

Robert had worked as a sandblaster at Truck...

Sep 20, 2024

Elnora Jane (Oudman) Mulder passed away peacefully into the arms of her Savior on the morning of September 20, 2024. Elnora was born on March 22, 1935 to John and Nellie Oudman. On October 5, 1956 she married Donald Mulder at the McBain Baptist Church. They were married for 54 years.

Elnora was employed by the McBain...

Sep 14, 2024

James "Jim" Harvey Beebe, age of 58 of Marion died at his home peacefully on September 14th 2024. Jim was born on June 4th 1966 to Donald and Patricia (Tussey) Beebe. Jim spent 38 years of his life at Michigan Rubber of Cadillac. Jim enjoyed his free time fishing, hunting, camping, working in the garage, and farming. Jim took...

Sep 7, 2024

Linda Ann Allen age 69 of Cadillac, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the home of her brother in Grand Rapids. She was born on March 30, 1955 in Saginaw, MI to William and Lucille (Anspach) Doyle.

Linda was a custodian all the while she worked at Cadillac Public Schools. After her time of work...

Sep 5, 2024

Marian (Hoekwater) Ouwinga age 85 of Cadillac, devoted wife and cherished mother went home to be with her Lord Jesus on September 5, 2024. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband; Don of 67 years, two sons; Dan (Brenda) and Paul of McBain, one daughter; Lori (Keith) Koetje of Hudsonville along with 20 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and...

Sep 4, 2024

Robert Arthur Driscoll, known affectionately as Bobby, passed away on September 4, 2024, at the age of 84 at Autumnwood of McBain, Michigan.

Bobby dedicated 32 years of his life to Fischer Body of Lansing, Michigan, where his commitment and hard work left a lasting impression. After retiring, he found solace and joy in the simplicity of...

Aug 27, 2024

10-20-83 to 8-27-24

It is with great sadness that the family of Eric Victor VanWieren announce his passing on August 27, 2024 at Munson Hospital, Cadillac, Michigan. Lovingly remembered by his parents, Victor VanWieren and Carolyn Flore, his sisters Heather (Brian) Eaton and Erin (Kevin) Viel, his maternal grandparents, Bernard and Sandra Meyering; his paternal grandmother, Shirley...

Aug 26, 2024

Thomas Leon Beerens, age 51 of Houghton Lake, passed away in Falmouth on August 26. 2024. He was born on June 12, 1973 in Grayling to Larry and Darlene (Campbell) Beerens. He married Amy Michelle Hodges on August 23, 2001 in Roscommon.

Tom had driven truck for Cook Forest Products. He attended the Grove in Lake City....

Aug 21, 2024

Lois Westdorp, age 92 of McBain went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Quiet Creek AFC in Falmouth. She was born November 29, 1931 to Rikus and Mary (Boven) Mulder in Clam Union Township. On December 22, 1952 she married Kenneth Westdorp.

Lois dedicated her life to raising their children and enjoyed...

Aug 12, 2024

Lois Elaine VanderHeide (age 77). Lois loved the Lord and on August 12,2024, He took her by the hand and led her to glory. She is walking without help, has no pain or fears, and is singing praises to her Savior. She was the daughter of Harold and Margaret, sister to Joanne (Jerry) Terpsma (deceased); Esther (Larry) LeFebre; Ruth...

Aug 8, 2024

Lynne Renee Carroll age 62 passed away on August 8, 2024 in a house fire at her home in Marion. Lynne was born on October 21, 1961 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Richard and Carmen (Proffit) Ritchison. She married Billy Dale Carroll on December 8, 1979 in Superior, Wyoming.

Lynne had worked ten years for McQuestion's Contractors...

Jul 29, 2024

Dale Richard Laarman age 62 of Marion passed away at his home on July 29, 2024. He was born on November 4, 1961 in Cadillac to Ivan and Marjorie (Koetje) Laarman.

In 1982 he graduated from Northern Michigan Christian School in McBain. He had worked as a truck driver for Country Fresh and Melody Farms. He was...

Jul 29, 2024

Thomas J. Pickett passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on July 29, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born to Thomas and Nancy (Winters) Pickett in Jackson, Michigan on January 11, 1956.

Tom grew up in the Jackson area before moving up north in 1988. Tom enjoyed camping with family, hunting, but his two...

Jul 28, 2024

Arleta Jean Vanderhoef age 91 of Marion passed away at her daughter's home in Cadillac on July 28, 2024. Arleta was born on October 7, 1932 in Athens, Michigan to Yelta and Emily (Weeks) Bussema. She married Richard Edward Vanderhoef on August 18, 1951 in Osceola County and he preceded her in death on June 30, 2020.

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Jul 25, 2024

Frances Ann LeMay age 72 of LeRoy, passed away on July 25, 2024 at Quiet Creek AFC in Falmouth. She was born on October 20, 1951 in Royal Oak to Frank and Blanche (Brown) Gagne. Frances married John Vickers and she then married Jeffrey LeMay in 1984 and he passed away on January 24, 2017.

Frances graduated...

Jul 19, 2024

Peggy Ann Bazuin of Cadillac and Tustin, passed from this life to the next on July 19, 2024, following complications from a stroke. She was 67.

Peggy was born on July 15, 1957, in Grand Rapids, to Harold and Ruth (Boven) Bazuin. She graduated from McBain High School in 1975 and worked briefly at St. John's Furniture...

Jul 19, 2024

Barbara Ann Boven age 79 of Lake City passed away on July 19, 2024 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Barb was born on August 12, 1944 in Marion to Wesley and Nancy (Boven) VanHaitsma. She married Clayton Jay Boven on September 9, 2016 in Lake City.

Barb and Clayton attended the Rehoboth Reformed Church in...

Jul 11, 2024

David Lee Andrews, aged 66, of Lake City, MI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11th, 2024, at his home, surrounded by loved ones.

Born on November 15th, 1957, to Leo and Mary Andrews, David is survived by his loving wife, Betty Andrews; his father, Leo Andrews; his sister Patricia (Alan) Wells and brother Dan (Deb) Andrews;...

Jul 8, 2024

William John Elenbaas age 87 of McBain, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024 at Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital. He was born December 31, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to Isaac and Gertrude (Venema) Elenbaas. He entered into marriage on June 30, 2000 to Margaret Joann Jenema at Aetna Christian Reformed Church.

Bill worked at TV 9&10 for...

Jul 6, 2024

Eleanor Mae Bosscher, 92 went to her eternal home on Saturday July 6, 2024.

She was born May 1, 1932 in the town of Lucas to Harry and Gladys (Toering) Ellens.

After graduating from Northern Michigan Christian High School, she attended nursing school in Grand Rapids and obtained her nursing degree.

On August...