Obituary Listing

Feb 13, 2023

Bess A Bazuin (Weller), aged 85 of Marion passed away in her home, Monday, February 13, 2023. She is preceded in death by many who loved her, parents, siblings and many other family and friends. She survived by her children, Brad (Marcia) Scarbrough, Brenda Seales, Brian (Sue) Scarbrough, Bruce (Nancy) Scarbrough and Bobette (John) Wildbahn. Many grandchildren and great-grandchildren...

Feb 10, 2023

Timothy J. Roelfsema, age 63 of LeRoy (formerly of Falmouth) passed away on February 10, 2023 at Reed City Fields Assisted Living. He was born April 25, 1959 in Grand Rapids to Garrett and Irene (Jonker) Roelfsema.

Tim enjoyed reading, drinking coffee and tinkering with small engines.

He is survived by his parents; daughters Katie...

Feb 9, 2023

Arthur David Kumfer, age 84 of Cadillac, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at his residence. There will be no services and no obituary. The family is being served by the Burkholder Family Funeral Home of McBain.

Feb 7, 2023

Delbert F. Emery, age 82 of Falmouth, passed away at his home on February 7, 2023. He was born on April 17, 1940 in Cutlerville, MI to Fred and Velma (Ryan) Emery.

Delbert enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family, and sitting on his deck having a cold one with neighbors and friends. When he was in...

Feb 6, 2023

Donna M. Hasman, age 51 of Midland, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023 at the Samaritas Senior Living Center in Cadillac. No services are being planned at this time. Burkholder Family Funeral Home of McBain is serving the family.

Feb 6, 2023

Betty Lou Wagner, age 90 of Merritt, passed away at Munson Healthcare Cadillac on February 6, 2023. Betty was born on March 30, 1932 to Homer and Mable (Dorland) McLeod on the family farm on Turnerville Road. She married Claude Roger Wagner on June 7, 1953 in Cadillac and he preceded her in death in 1998.

Betty...

Feb 1, 2023

Lonnie James Ward age 57 of Hersey passed away on February 1, 2023 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born September 15, 1965 at Reed City to Bernard James and Janice Mae (Kadwell) Ward.

Lonnie was a member of the Teamster's Union and had been an over the road truck driver for many years...

Jan 30, 2023

Kregg Randall Schierbeek, age 50, of McBain, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, January 30, 2023.

Kregg was born on July 22, 1972 to Randall and Mary (Hoekwater) Schierbeek in Cadillac, MI. He was a graduate of McBain Public High School and married his sweetheart Toni King on June 25, 1994 in...

Jan 19, 2023

Susan Kay DeHaan, age 69 of Marion, passed away at her home after a 10-year battle with cancer. Susan was born October 27, 1953 in Traverse City to Albert and Peggy (Olds) Bauer. She went to Hanna St. Mary's School and graduated from Kingsley High School. She had been employed at several factories until she started Highland Hills Adult...

Jan 12, 2023

Roberta (Bobbi) Lee Taylor, age 76 of Middle Branch Township passed away on January 12, 2023 at her home. Bobbi was born on September 20, 1946 in Lansing, MI to Robert and June (Burdick) Pratt.

Bobbi enjoyed crafts. She crocheted, knitted, tatted and sewed. Bobbi was an avid reader. She was a huge fan of football, especially...

Jan 5, 2023

Marylou (Warren) Bowring age 66 of Lake City, passed away on January 5, 2023 at Autumnwood of McBain. She was born on March 19, 1956 in Lake City to David and Margaret (Olson) Warren. Marylou married Kenneth Bowring in Lake City in April of 1990; he preceded her in death.

Marylou spent her time being a homemaker,...

Jan 4, 2023

LaRae Headlee Peters, age 87 of Cadillac, by Faith; went home to be with The Lord at her home on January 4, 2023. LaRae was born on August 5, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio to Murray A. and June (Holt Headlee) Cox. She had married the love of her life, Edwin L. Peters (44) who after his retirement was murdered...

Dec 30, 2022

Charlotte Rose "Bowman" Mowrey age 89 of McBain passed away on December 30, 2022 surrounded by her family at the home of her son. She was born on October 2, 1933 in Mason County to Earl and Philimina (Schneider) Hargreaves. She married Frank E. Bowman on November 10, 1951 in Muskegon and he preceded her in death on February...

Dec 29, 2022

John Henry Dorland, age 88 of Lake City, passed away peacefully at his home on December 29, 2022. John was born on June 30, 1934 in Riverside Township to William Henry and Bessie (Cohoon) Dorland. He married Marilyn Joyce VanderLaan in Mason, Michigan on May 19, 1952. They were married 70 years.

John worked as a field...

Dec 14, 2022

Leon Hamming- beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2022, he was 86. Leon was born on August 30, 1936 in Vogel Center to Herman and Ann Elizabeth (Beagle) Hamming. He married his high school sweetheart, Audrey Bazuin on April 12, 1957 at Rehoboth Reformed Church.

He is survived by his wife of 65...

Pamela Sue Peters age 63 of Marion passed away on July 21, 2023 at her home. Pam was born on September 15, 1959 in Lansing to Leo and Agnes (Leonard) Peters.

Pam had driven a gravel train in the construction industry. She loved riding motorcycles, going shopping and was a very giving person and loved to help...

Pamela Sue Peters age 63 of Marion passed away on July 21, 2023 at her home. Pam was born on September 15, 1959 in Lansing to Leo and Agnes (Leonard) Peters.

Pam had driven a gravel train in the construction industry. She loved riding motorcycles, going shopping and was a very giving person and loved to help...

Pamela Sue Peters age 63 of Marion passed away on July 21, 2023 at her home. Pam was born on September 15, 1959 in Lansing to Leo and Agnes (Leonard) Peters.

Pam had driven a gravel train in the construction industry. She loved riding motorcycles, going shopping and was a very giving person and loved to help...

Frances Lorraine Babcock age 90, of Cadillac passed away peacefully at her home on July 20,2023. Frances Lorraine (Weatherwax) Babcock was born on July 26, 1932 in Tustin to Glenn and Edna (Keller) Weatherwax. She grew up on a farm in Sherman Township, Osceola County. She graduated from Tustin High School, where she excelled in basketball.

She...

Ava Cross of McBain passed away in an auto accident on the weekend. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be posted when completed.