Obituary Listing

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...

Aug 23, 2023

Russell Martin Young Jr. age 57 of Merritt passed away on August 23, 2023 at Munson Hospital in Traverse City following a motorcycle accident earlier in the week. He was born at Midland on October 6, 1965 to Russell Martin Sr. and Sue J. (Bowman) Young.

He is survived by the Love of His Life His "Queen",...

Aug 18, 2023

Charles Minor "Charlie" Dodson, age 72 of McBain, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023 at Autumnwood of McBain. He was born on October 24, 1950 in Lansing to Richard and Norma (Nichols) Dodson. He married Denise Y. Powers on July 21, 1990 in Webberville.

Charlie served as a U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War. He worked...

Aug 10, 2023

SHANDRA EISENGA

Our beloved Shandra Kay Eisenga went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 10, 2023. Our warrior fought the hard fight in life and battled courageously until the end.

Shandra was born on May 13, 1966, to Jerry (late) and Karla Eisenga. She was the angel walking on this earth with...

Aug 8, 2023

Timothy Dean Taylor of Lucas passed away August 8, 2023. He was constantly surrounded by his loved ones that helped him "fight the big fight". He was just 70 years old.

Tim was born on July 13, 1953 in Cadillac to Robert Dean and Yvonne Mae Taylor (Beckelic). Tim grew up in Lucas with his siblings Randy,...

Aug 6, 2023

Brenda Jean (Grice) Michell departed this world Sunday, August 6, she was 69.

Brenda is survived by the love of her life David Michell, sons; Frank and Larry, brothers; Larry and Mike Grice, sisters; Lois Cooper, Deanna Schutte, and Joyce Mentel, many nieces and nephews, and her baby dogs, Peanut, Lily, Little Bit, and Angel. She was...

Jul 23, 2023

Donald Lee Quist age 63 went home to be with his Lord on July 23, 2023 at Munson Healthcare- Cadillac Hospital. He was born on February 9, 1960 in Cadillac to Jacob and Agnes (Lutke) Quist. He married Gloria Heuker on August 14, 1981 at the Highland Christian Reformed Church, he married Wendy Jo Hanifan on March 27, 1998...

Jul 22, 2023

Barbara Ann David age 53 of Marion passed away at her home on July 22, 2023. She was born October 12, 1969 to Terry Sr. and Penny (Pettit) David in Reed City.

Barb had worked at different factories making automotive parts. She enjoyed taking pictures, kayaking, being near the water, her cats and dogs. She was the...