Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jan 1, 2024

Jacqueline Joy "Jacki" Scudder age 67 of Cadillac passed away on January 1, 2023 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. She was born on March 24, 1956 in Burton to David and Ora (Seeley) Childs. She married Thomas J. Scudder on March 27, 1972 in Flint, Michigan.

Jacki was an active member of the Victory Tabernacle...

Dec 27, 2023

Mickey Ray Beebe, age 73, passed away on December 27, 2023, at home in Marion, Michigan. He was born on October 25, 1950, to Raymond and Barbara Beebe in Cadillac Mi in Mercy Hospital. Mickey served his country in the Army, as a Medic. Mickey worked at several different factories in Cadillac throughout his life. He enjoyed helping his...

Dec 26, 2023

Gary Lynn Ford of Cadillac passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital. He was 77 years old. Gary was born on April 10, 1946, in Monroe, Michigan to Wilfred and Garnett Ford.

On August 6, 1996, he married Cathy Kamphouse; she survives him along with his older brother, Edward, Gary's children, Geri...

Dec 25, 2023

Morris James Dieterman age 93 went home to be with his Lord on Christmas Day 2023 at Quiet Creek AFC in Falmouth. He was born on January 4, 1930 in Riverside Township, Missaukee County to William and Hattie (Stryker) Dieterman. He married Trena Dodde on June 23, 1952 at the Dodde family home in Clam Union Township (Vogel Center)...

Dec 20, 2023

Evelyn Marie Schenden, age 87 of Big Rapids passed away on December 20, 2023. She was born on February 18, 1936 in Cadillac to Emery and Mary (Kados) Blackmer.

Evelyn enjoyed shopping, watching old movies and working on her computer. She worked at Clark Retirement Home in Grand Rapids for many years as an executive secretary. She...

Dec 19, 2023

Franklin Earl England age 81 of Marion passed away at Munson Healthcare-Cadillac Hospital on December 19, 2023. Frank was born on April 12, 1942 in Marion to Frank E. and Mary I. (Obrian) England. He married Grace Booms on June 2, 1962 at St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Lake City.

Frank had attended the Marion Schools, worked...

Dec 16, 2023

Edith Lorraine Meyering, (92) of McBain, MI went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 16, 2023. Edith was born on May 8, 1931 to Frank and Clara Jager. Edie was raised on a farm outside McBain and attended McBain Rural Agricultural School. She married Edward Meyering on March 25, 1952 and enjoyed 70 years of marriage...

Dec 16, 2023

Agnes Carolyn (Kuipers) Euwema passed away December 16, 2023 at Quiet Creek in Falmouth at the age of 89. She was born 9th out of 10 children to Abram and Nellie (Riemersma) Kuipers. She married Richard Euwema on June 16, 1955 at Cutlerville CRC.

They lived in Grand Rapids for 6 months and returned to Euwema farm...

Dec 11, 2023

Jacqueline Kay Norton, age 82 of Marion passed away on December 11, 2023 at Autumnwood of McBain. She was born on January 25, 1941 in Albion, MI to Edward and Rhea (Richardson) Lutzke.

Jacqueline enjoyed being outdoors and engaging in activities such as fishing and walking. She attended the Pulaski Free Methodist Church in Hanover, MI. She...

Dec 10, 2023

Harry M. Oselett, age 86 of Luther passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023. No services are being planned at this time.

Dec 9, 2023

Richard Leo Near age 85 of Falmouth passed away on December 9, 2023 at Quiet Creek Assisted Living in Falmouth. Richard was born in Detroit 0n May 17, 1938 to Raymond and Phyllis (Doll) Near. Within a few years following Richard's birth, Raymond and Phyllis moved their young family from Detroit to Southfield, Michigan.

Richard owned his...

Dec 4, 2023

Donald Patrick Pontius (83) of Cadillac Michigan, loving husband to Connie Elizabeth Pontius for 58 years, He passed away peacefully in his home December 4, 2023. He was surrounded with love by his Wife, Children, Grandchildren, and Great-Grandchildren. Burkholder Family Funeral Home in McBain is handling the arrangements.

Dec 3, 2023

Marcia Rae Koster, age 78 of Falmouth passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 3, 2023. She was born on April 25, 1945 in McBain to Will and Kate (Buning) Cnossen. On August 11, 1962 she entered into marriage with Willard "Kuss" Koster in Falmouth.

Marcia worked as a telephone operator at Michigan Bell/ AT&T...

Dec 2, 2023

Ellen Louise Mosher age 86 of McBain passed away on December 2, 2023 at Munson Healthcare-Cadillac Hospital. Louise was born on December 24, 1936 in Riverside Township, Missaukee County to Thomas and Lillie (Hotchkiss) VanderWoude.

Louise worked most of her years and had received an associate's degree from Mid- Michigan College. She was a member of the...