Obituary Listing

May 8, 2024

Clayton James Routheaux Jr 65 of Cadillac, Michigan passed away May 8, 2024 at Autumnwood Nursing Home of McBain, Michigan after a lengthy and hard battle of COPD. Clayton spent one night at the Nursing home after being reported unresponsive in his home by Hospice. Clayton Graduated from Evart High School and did his Basic training in the Army,...

Apr 19, 2024

Alexandria Anne Yonkman age 31 of McBain passed away at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor on April 19, 2024. Alex was born on April 2, 1993 in Cadillac to Dennis and Lori (Brink) Yonkman.

Alexandria attended McBain Public School from pre-school to her graduation in 2011 as Salutatorian of her class. She was a...

Apr 18, 2024

Patricia Eileen Euwema age 62 of Marion passed away on April 18, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones at Cherry Grove AFC in Cadillac. She was born on March 17, 1962 in Plymouth to Melvin J, Marr Sr. and Elinore Gladney. Pat married her High School sweetheart John Allen Euwema on January 2, 1981 at the Vogel Center Christian...

Apr 17, 2024

George Samuel Berkompas age 84 of McBain passed way on April 17, 2024 at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids with his loving family at his side. He was born on January 1, 1940 in Sault Ste Marie to George and Elizabeth (Ploegstra) Berkompas. He married Lois Ann Hoekwater on April 13, 1962 at the Calvin Christian Reformed Church....

Apr 16, 2024

Mary Lynne Westmaas Dracht, age 82, of Marion, Michigan, went to glory on April 16, 2024, joining her beloved husband, William Dracht. Embodying Christ's love to her family and those she encountered in very practical ways, Mary taught her children what was important in life by living it. She was a vibrant and generous woman who lived life to...

Apr 16, 2024

David B. "Spud" Mosher age 68 of Lake City passed away peacefully at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City on April 16, 2024, with his loving family at his side.

Dave was born September 2, 1955 in Cadillac to Ivan and Dorthy (Seelye) Mosher. He married Lori Erickson on May 16, 1987 in Manton.

He...

Apr 14, 2024

Bernard Jay Brinks of Falmouth went to be with his Lord on the beautiful Sunday morning of April 14, 2024. He was 87. He leaves behind his beloved wife Shirley whom he was married to for just shy of 65 years. Bernard was known as a faithful member of Prosper CRC where he served on the council there many...

Apr 12, 2024

Teresa Lynn Baker, age 58, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 12, 2024 at home surrounded by family. She was born to Bradley & Karen (Ebels) Van Haitsma on June 19, 1965, in Cadillac, MI. Teresa married Gregory L. Baker on June 11, 1988 at Prosper Christian Reformed Church.

She is survived by her...

Apr 9, 2024

Carol Mary Hoffman age 79 of Falmouth, went home to be with her Lord on April 9, 2024. Carol was born on December 25, 1944 to Jake and Alice Wonsey and was one of nine siblings.

Her father Jake always said she was very special since she was born in a school house on Christmas Day. Carol...

Apr 6, 2024

Helen Louise Van Haitsma age 92 of Falmouth passed away on April 6, 2024 at Quiet Creek in Falmouth. Louise was born on November 13, 1931 in Clam Union Township to William and Alice (Molhoek) Riedel. She married Bernard "Bud" Van Haitsma on December 1, 1951 at the Falmouth Reformed Church and he preceded her in death on August...

Apr 5, 2024

Claire Mary Little age 85 of Cadillac passed away at Autumnwood of McBain on April 5, 2024. Claire was born on June 3, 1938 at Boston, MA. to John and Irene (Nephew) Moriarty.

She liked murder mysteries, loved to read, and had done Foster Care for many years.

There are five living children; Jerry Little...

Mar 19, 2024

Bruce Allen DeKam, age 64, of Falmouth passed away peacefully at his home in the early morning hours of March 19th. His last week was spent in the house that he built, on the river he loved, surrounded by his family and friends.

He was born in Cadillac Michigan on October 22, 1959 to Carl and Betty...

Mar 18, 2024

Donald L. Smith age 85 of Lake City, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024 at the Samaritas Senior Living Center in Cadillac. He was born in Lapeer, MI to Leslie and Norma (Baker) Smith on August 8, 1938. On November 28, 1968 he entered into marriage with Grace Ann Boven in Grand Blanc, MI.

Don loved...

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...

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.

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,...

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.

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...

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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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...