Obituary Listing

Nov 30, 2023

Randy Gaylord Rosa age 70 of Lake City passed away at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City on November 30, 2023. He was born in Owosso on July 4, 1953 to Gaylord Richardson and Lois Millo (Brewington) Rosa. He married Brenda Crugher on August 19, 1977 at Owosso and she preceded him in death on August 31, 2013.

Nov 21, 2023

Devere "Dee" Ernest Lamphere, age 81 of McBain passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Autumnwood of McBain. Dee was born to Mary and Ernest Lamphere in Cadillac, MI on September 18, 1942. Dee married the love of his life Joyce Marie Wonsey on May 22, 1964, together they had four children; Shelly Nadrowski, Michael Lamphere, April (Curtis)...

Nov 20, 2023

Dianna Sue Herringa, age 82, a lifelong resident of Cadillac passed away on November 20, 2023. She was born on November 8, 1941 in Cadillac to Louis and Margaret (Champayne) Herringa. Dianna retired from Mercy Hospital's kitchen service after many years. She was an interesting and eccentric person, pursuing many hobbies and collecting rocks, books, folk art, and figurines....

Nov 19, 2023

Colleen R. Naumann passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 19, 2023. Colleen was born at her family's home in Detroit on June 13, 1934 to Collins and Minnie Cleaver. She graduated from Pershing High School in 1952. She met Gary "Jake" Naumann at a party with mutual friends and they were married in 1953.

Much...

Nov 18, 2023

Kathleen Shirley Boven age 90 of McBain passed away at Quiet Creek Adult Foster Care in Falmouth on November 18, 2023. Shirley was born on July 22, 1933 in Detroit to Tony and Susan (Hoekwater) Dick. She married Tom Boven on September 25, 1953 at the Prosper Christian Reformed Church and he preceded her in death on June 24,...

Nov 12, 2023

Eileen May VanderVlucht, age 84 of McBain passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Sunnyside Senior Living in Cadillac. She was born on May 7, 1939 in Bagley, Minnesota to Norman and Wilma (Norby) Nelson. In 1959 she married Bradley B. Hinton; he preceded her in death in 1984. She then remarried to William "Bill" VanderVlucht in 1990,...

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...