Susan VanDrie
Jun 15, 2026
Susan VanDrie, age 102 of McBain, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026 at Quiet Creek AFC in Falmouth. She was born on May 11, 1924 to Charley and Jennie (Comdure) Boven in Clam Union Twp. She married John VanDrie on December 3, 1948 at the Prosper Christian Reformed Church. They were married 49 years before John passed away on...
Harlan David Reyers
Jun 10, 2026
Harlan David Reyers, age 91 of Spring Lake/ McBain, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Autumnwood of McBain. Harlan was born on October 22, 1934 in Grand Rapids to Henry and Evelyn Reyers. He married Sharon Herweyer on September 8, 1984 in Grand Haven, MI.
Harlan graduated from Creston high school in 1953 and graduated from Grand Rapids Junior...
Freda Gertrude Eisenga
Jun 8, 2026
Freda Gertrude Eisenga, age 91, of Marion, passed away on June 8, 2026 at the Curry House Assisted Living. She was born on December 4, 1934 in Highland Township, Osceola County to John G. and Jacoba (Frederick) Lucas. Gert married Bruce Eisenga on April 7, 1967 in Highland Township.
Gert enjoyed baking, sewing, quilting, teaching Sunday school and she also taught sewing...
Thomas Koetje
Jun 7, 2026
Thomas Duane Koetje, age 90, of McBain, Michigan, passed away on June 7, 2026 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on December 29, 1935 to Cornilius and Jennie (Mulder) Koetje in Vogel Center, Missaukee County. Tom married Norma TeBos on February 1, 1957 in Vogel Center.
Tom graduated from Northern Michigan Christian School of McBain. He worked as...
Kathy Jane Jenema
Jun 1, 2026
Katherine Jane Jenema, age 82, of McBain, passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on June 1, 2026. Kathy was born on September 25, 1943 to Joseph and Winifred (Older) Hiller in McBain. She married Richard Jenema on June 13, 1964 at the Lake City St. Stephens Parsonage. He preceded her in death on June 22, 2004.
Kathy...
Harold "Butch" Mulder
May 29, 2026
Harold Duane Mulder (Butch), age 84, of Lake City earned his angel wings on May 29, 2026 at Traverse City Munson Hospital. He was born on July 15, 1941 in Aetna Township, Missaukee County to Rikus (Pat) and Lois (Becker) Mulder.
Butch worked as a semi-truck driver hauling pulp wood for most of his life, before going to Lake City Redi-mix...
Alan Bruce Lucas
May 29, 2026
Alan Bruce Lucas, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully in Suttons Bay on May 29, 2026. He was born on November 9, 1951, in Cadillac, Michigan, to Adrian and Gertrude (Dowlyn) Lucas.
A graduate of McBain High School and Michigan State University, Alan spent most of his life in Highland Township near McBain. He grew up on,...
James Harrington
May 20, 2026
James Harrington, age 79 of McBain, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Autumnwood of McBain. A celebration of life will be held at The Grove Church in Lake City on June 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM with Doug Boonstra officiating.
Tracy Lynn Damrau
May 20, 2026
Tracy L. Damrau, age 70 of Houghton Lake, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. If a full obituary is to be published, it will be available here in the coming days.
Virginia M Benchley
May 19, 2026
Virginia Mae (Thomas) Benchley, long time resident of Marion and Rose Lake area, passed away with family by her side, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Woodland Acres in Gaylord. She was 94.
Virginia was the 10th of 13 children born to Richmond and Grace Thomas. She attended the SDA church school in Edenville, Michigan & High School at Cedar Lake...
Ralph Curtis
May 18, 2026
Ralph Curtis, age 73, of Houghton Lake passed away on May 18, 2026. Ralph served in the Marine Corps for several years. Burial will take place at the Lake City Cemetery.
Jody Bos
May 18, 2026
Jody Bos, age 66, of McBain Michigan, passed away on May 18, 2026 peacefully at home after a short battle with cancer. Jody was born on March 7, 1960 to Bud and Gladys Bos, in McBain, Michigan.
You could find Jody in his garage tinkering with his GTO and most recently his old square body. He loved cruising around, bonfires, music...
Curtis "Curt" Beerens
May 17, 2026
Curtis “Curt” Beerens, 69, of Mimbres, NM, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, May 17, 2026. He was born on March 30, 1957, in Cadillac, Michigan.
He is survived by his loving wife, Pam; his children, Renee (Apple) McNary, Josh, Tina, Kelly (Kenny) Souza, Adam (Annamarie Tury), Shannon (Navy Man), and Matt; his grandchildren, Emma, Yazmine, Amoni, Gracilyn, Myah,...
Catherine Hutchinson
May 16, 2026
Catherine Hutchinson, age 66 of Cadillac, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Pleasant Lake Lodge in Cadillac.
Steve S. Gascoigne
May 16, 2026
Steven Shon Gascoigne, of the Marion area, passed away on Saturday, May 16 2026 at Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital. He was 59. Steven was born on March 24, 1967 to Lawrence Gascoigne and Laura Haddock in Pontiac Michigan. Steven obtained his GED, and served in the United States Army. Steven and Krista were married February 10th, 1996. Steven spent his...
Doris Harvey
May 7, 2026
Doris Alma Harvey, age 77 of Cadillac, passed away on May 7, 2026 at the Wexford Senior Care Center. Doris was born on February 8, 1949 in Cadillac to Ted and Patricia (Durham) Nelson.
Doris enjoyed spending time with her kids, family and many pets. She spent much of her time reading, sewing and watching the birds and wildlife. Doris worked...
Kenneth DeRuiter
May 6, 2026
Kenneth DeRuiter, age 75, of Falmouth, was called home to his loving Savior, Jesus Christ on May 6, 2026. Ken was born on October 16, 1950 in Cadillac, Michigan to Gerald DeRuiter and Ida Mae (Herweyer) DeRuiter. He married Ellie Bierens in Vogel Center on October 15, 1971.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Ellie, children Scott...
John Joseph Miller
May 3, 2026
John Joseph Miller, age 82 of Reed City, passed away on May 3, 2026 at his home. Per his wishes, cremation will take place and no services are being held.
Esther Ann Herweyer
May 2, 2026
Esther Ann Herweyer, age 93 of McBain, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at her home. She was born on April 20, 1933 in Highland Township to Leonard and Maude (Dowlyn) Bazuin. Esther entered into marriage with Jack E. Herweyer on July 17, 1953 at the Lucas Rehoboth Reformed Church.
Esther spent time traveling with her husband Jack and had...
