Obituary Listing

Nov 11, 2023

Larry Eugene Ingleright of Lake City, Michigan went home to be with the Lord, in the presence of family, on November 11, 2023. He was 78. Larry was born on June 6, 1945 to Paul and Faye (Smith) Ingleright.

Larry is survived by his children; Kelly (Dale) Ingleright-Telgenhoff, Terry (Laura) Ingleright, Douglas (Charity) Ingleright and John (Amanda)...

Nov 7, 2023

Jacqueline DeJack, age 85 of Marion passed away on November 7, 2023 at her home surrounded by her children. She was born on October 9, 1938 in St. Louis, MO to John and Marjorie Williams.

Beloved Mother of John DeJack and Jennifer Williams Grandmother of: Alex DeJack, Brandon DeJack, Ryan DeJack, Jacob DeJack, Heather DeJack, Christopher Williams...

Oct 26, 2023

Jens Otto Rick, of Cadillac passed away on October 26, 2023, in the comfort of his home with his family by his side. Born October 15, 1940, he just celebrated his 83rd birthday with family, friends and his Hospice team.

He is survived by his wife; Vicki, step-children; Joshua and Heather Havens with three grandchildren of San...

Oct 22, 2023

Jane Alden Bowman, age 86 of McBain passed away on October 22, 2023 at Quiet Creek Assisted Living in Falmouth. Jane was born on February 17, 1937 in Union City, Tennessee to Ray Richard and Anna Laura (Blanton) Wheeler. She Married Willis D. Bowman on May 4, 1956 at the Marion United Methodist Church and he preceded her in...

Oct 17, 2023

James Dale Littlefield age 77 of Hersey, Michigan, passed on October 17, 2023 at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids with his wife Cindy, kids, Tim, Becky, Kathy, and Travis by his side. James was born on January 20, 1946 in South Bend, Indiana, to Frank and Marian (Forton) Littlefield. He married Cynthia Deuel on September 8, 2012 in...

Oct 15, 2023

Pearl Ilene Taylor age 83 of McBain passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Munson Healthcare-Cadillac Hospital. Pearl was born on November 23, 1939 to Edward and Ardis (Duddles) Hiller in McBain. She married Vernon Taylor on June 19, 1959 at the McBain United Presbyterian Church and he preceded her in death on April 8, 2012.

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Oct 15, 2023

The angel chorus in heaven got a little bit louder and a little more joyful as John Gernaat, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, joined their ranks. He passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, October 15, 2023, in the comfort of his home. He was surrounded by his loving family. The magnificent flower gardens his wife so lovingly...

Oct 13, 2023

Joanne Marlene Chamberlain age 86 of Marion passed away on October 13, 2023 at Munson Healthcare-Cadillac Hospital. Joanne was born at Vestaburg to Oliver M. and Ilah Bell (Swift) Wymer on August 20, 1937. She married Dean Leroy Chamberlain on May 5, 1956 at the Marion United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on September 22, 2019.

Oct 9, 2023

Christine Frances DeBoer age 74 of McBain passed away at Autumnwood of McBain on October 9, 2023. Christine was born on January 14, 1949 in Detroit to Patrick and Frances (Pearson) Hancock. She married Albert DeBoer on April 28, 1979 in Livonia.

Christine went to the University of Michigan for one year and then to Central Michigan...

Oct 8, 2023

Lee Schepers, age 77, of McBain, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Lee, along with Larry, his twin brother, was born on August 26, 1946, to parents George and Marian (Dieterman) Schepers in McBain, Michigan. On March 6, 1966, Lee married his high school sweetheart, Beverly Hartzog Simmons. A few months after graduation, he was drafted into...

Sep 25, 2023

David Carl Bock age 69 of Sears passed away on September 25, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on October 7, 1953 in Watervliet, Michigan to Raymond and Florence (Bachman) Bock. He married Belinda Farnsworth on August 21, 2023 in Sylvan Township, Osceola County.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, feeding the birds...

Sep 23, 2023

Helen Joan VanHaitsma age 78 of McBain passed away at Autumnwood of McBain on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Helen was born to Charles W. and Freda (Borgman) VanHaitsma on February 24, 1945 in Reeder Township in Missaukee County.

Helen participated annually in athletic and bowling events at Special Olympics. She enjoyed annual week at camp, walking daily...

Sep 17, 2023

Merlin Jay (Merk) Boven age 85 passed away on September 17, 2023, at his home in Rockford, MI. The youngest child, Merk, was born on a Saturday on the Boven family farm at Seven Mile Road near Falmouth, MI, on November 27, 1937, to the late Charley and Jennie (Comdure) Boven. He married Nancy Lee Dykhouse on July 20,...

Sep 16, 2023

Kelly Ray Tibbs, age 55 of Cadillac, passed away at Munson Hospital in Traverse City on September 16, 2023 following being hit while riding bicycle in Cadillac. He was born in Detroit on October 11, 1967 to Monroe and Virginia (Hensley) Tibbs.

Biggest enjoyment in his life was working at Hutchinson's in Cadillac.

He is...

Sep 14, 2023

Richard "Rich" DeZeeuw, age 86 of Falmouth, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Rich was born on January 31, 1937 in Clam Union Township to Peter and Tillie (Bolhuis) DeZeeuw. On October 24, 1958 Rich married Carolyn Brinks in Vogel Center.

Rich was a lifetime dairy farmer, and really...

Sep 13, 2023

Faye Lucille McCully of Lake City and formerly of Cadillac passed away to be with Jesus in paradise on September 13, 2023 at Maple Ridge Living Center. She was 93 years old.

Faye was born November 23, 1929, in Pigeon, Michigan, to Otto and Florence (Michener) Schultz. Sthe married Norman J. McCully on April 30, 1947. They...

Sep 10, 2023

Donald Lee Gillmore age 82 of Marion passed away at his home with his children by his side on Sunday, September 10, 2023. He was born on January 24, 1941 at Flint to Joseph and Mina (Butterfield) Gillmore. He married Carol Hubbard at Marion on August 5, 1961 and she preceded him in death on July 3, 2012.

Sep 6, 2023

Richard "Rich" Koetje passed away on September 6, 2023 at his home in Cadillac, he was 81. Rich was born on March 4, 1942 in Winterfield Township, Clare County to John and Tillie (VanLeeuwen) Koetje. He married Judith Ann Spoelma on September 15, 1961 at Vogel Center CRC.

Rich was a part of many groups and organizations,...

Sep 3, 2023

Alma June "Minzey" Wyckoff age 90 of McBain passed away on September 3, 2023, rolling through the pearly gates on her hot pink motorcycle, following a motorcycle accident. She was born on January 14, 1933 to Charles S. and Goldie Cynthia (Allman) Rawson in the Marion area. Alma moved around frequently as a child, having many good times with...

Aug 31, 2023

Lewis "June" Bazuin age 99 of McBain, passed away on August 31, 2023 at Curry House Assisted Living in Cadillac. June was born on March 1, 1924 on the family farm in Richland Township to Louis Sr. and Nellie (Bouma) Bazuin. He married Tena Helen Meyering on January 25, 1946 at the McBain Christian Reformed Church and she preceded...