John Jay Tripp
Feb 21, 2025
John Jay Tripp, age 81, passed peacefully in his sleep to be with his Lord and Savior on February 21, 2025, at his winter home in Port Aransas, TX.
John will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 57 years, Kathleen (Griffeth) Tripp; children: Christy (Tim Arkema) Tripp-Arkema of Grandville, MI; Brad (Emily) Tripp of Falmouth,...
David Arthur Rop
Feb 19, 2025
David A. Rop, age 82 of Moddersville, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Autumnwood of McBain. Per his wishes, cremation will take place. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are being handled by the Burkholder Family Funeral Home in McBain.
Patricia D. Tucker
Feb 19, 2025
Patricia "Pat" D. Tucker, age 78, of McBain, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, with her daughter and beloved "Kitty" by her side. She took her final breath and reunited with her one and only love, Bill Tucker, and God.
Pat was born on August 1, 1946, to Mildred and Richard Campbell....
Keith "Kit" Vanhaitsma
Feb 14, 2025
Keith "Kit" VanHaitsma, age 85, of Falmouth, MI passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 14, 2025 surrounded by his family. Kit was born December 9, 1939 to Titus and Sadie (Jenema) VanHaitsma. He married Charlene Dornbos on December 9, 1960 and they were married for 64 years.
He was a lifelong member of Prosper Christian...
Jerry Lynn Taylor
Feb 12, 2025
Jerry Lynn Taylor went to his Heavenly home on February 12, 2025 at his home with his family by his side, he was 83. Jerry was born to Clayton and Katie (Elenbaas) Taylor on November 14, 1941 at his parent's home in Lucas, MI. He married Louise Brunink on November 1, 1963 at the Lucas Christian Reformed Church.
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Chris Damon Wiinikainen
Feb 12, 2025
Chris Wiinikainen age 59 of McBain, passed away at his home on February 12, 2025. Chris was born on July 28, 1965 in Cadillac to Dallas and Donna (Bierens) Wiinikainen.
Chris enjoyed watching sports and nature shows on TV, he also loved hunting, riding his motorcycle and had a special appreciation for cars especially his Corvette.
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Steven "Butch" Howard Schoo
Feb 11, 2025
Steven "Butch" Howard Schoo, of Falmouth, passed away on February 11, 2025 at Quiet Creek in Falmouth, he was 79. Butch was born on October 27, 1945 in Cadillac to Howard and Maxine (DeKam) Schoo. He married Mary Lynne Herweyer on November 14, 1963 at her parents' home.
Butch worked as a hobby trucker selling hay, he...
Donna Mae Lucas
Feb 7, 2025
Donna Mae Lucas, age 87 of McBain, was called to her Heavenly home on Friday, February 7, 2025. She was born on May 11, 1937 to Harry and Marjorie (Hoekwater) Bogard in Clam Union Township. On September 21, 1956 Donna married her high school sweetheart David Raymond Lucas and they were blessed with four children, Pamela, Jeffrey, Mary and...
Robert Lee Chesser
Feb 7, 2025
Robert Lee Chesser age 61, passed away February 7th, 2025, in McBain Michigan at home with his daughters by his side. Robert was born in Flint, Michigan on November 29th, 1963, to Ernest R. and Lottie L (Carson) Chesser. Robert loved spending time with his family, especially his granddaughter Celia. He also loved to lend a helping hand. Robert...
Donald John Bosscher
Feb 6, 2025
Donald John Bosscher, age 94, went to his eternal home on February 6, 2025. He was born December 7, 1930, to John and Cora (Hesselink) Bosscher in the family farmhouse located just west of McBain. He was born and died in the same home.
He grew up during the Depression, working alongside his father on the farm...
Floyd Emery Beebe
Jan 28, 2025
Floyd Emery Beebe, age 97 of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Munson Healthcare Traverse City Hospital. Floyd was born on August 24, 1927 in Highland Township, Osceola County to Levi and Sophie (Anger) Beebe. He married Verna Whitmill on July 26, 1950 in LeRoy, MI, she preceded him in death in March of 2012.
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Hazel "Joni" Joan Clark
Jan 28, 2025
Hazel Joan (Grace) Clark, age 89 of Evart passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at the Reed City Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Joni was born on July 27, 1935 in Luther, MI to Thomas and Viola (Lindsey) Wilson. She married Robert Grace in 1975 and he preceded her in death in 1995. She then married Clyde Clark in...
Karen Altha Eisenga
Jan 14, 2025
Karen Altah Eisenga, age 81 of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Autumnwood in McBain. Karen was born on April 9, 1943, in Marion to Arnold and Lempi (Peninsula) Johnson
Karen worked at the Ashcraft Grocery store in McBain as well as M&J Grocery store in Marion. She enjoyed sewing, knitting and quilting. Karen...
Gary Douglas Heitz
Jan 11, 2025
Gary Douglas Heitz, age 87 of Marion passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Parkview Assisted Living in Harrison. Gary was born on December 26, 1937 in Flint to Owen and Marian (Perry) Heitz.
He enjoyed reading and collecting comics from newspapers.
He is survived by his conservator Laurie (Rob) Kolhaus of Lake City,...
Rhonda Marie Baughan
Jan 11, 2025
Rhonda Marie Baughan, age 61 of Marion passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Autumnwood of McBain. She was born on February 27, 1963 in Lansing to Richard and Sondra (Cox) Baughan.
Rhonda graduated from Marion High School and then graduated from Kellogg Community College with an associates degree in physical therapy and spent her working...
Allen Lee Ankney
Jan 6, 2025
Allen Lee Ankney, age 23 of Marion, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 6, 2024 at his home in Marion. Allen was born on April 13, 2001 in Cadillac to Jason Ankney and Abby Etchason.
Allen was a lover of all things outdoor; he enjoyed hunting, fishing and mushroom hunting. He also enjoyed playing and listening to...
Randy Lee Kline
Dec 28, 2024
Randy Lee Kline passed away peacefully in his sleep at Medilodge of GTC in Traverse City, Mi. on Saturday, December 28th at the age of 69.
Randy was born on June 29, 1955 in Cadillac to John and Lucille (Warren) Kline. After he attended Lake City High School, he went on to win the Arizona State Golden...
Allen Howard Vance
Dec 23, 2024
Allen Howard Vance, age 85 of McBain, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 23, 2024 at Tustin House of Tustin. He was born on September 30, 1939 in Pontiac, Michigan to Harold and Dora (Irene) Vance. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1963-1966. During this time, he married Lona Jean...
Donald L. Farr
Dec 22, 2024
Donald L Farr age 90 of McBain passed away peacefully at Quiet Creek AFC on December 22, 2024.
Don was born in McBain on November 22, 1934, to Charles and Beulah (Dorland) Farr. He graduated from McBain Agricultural School in 1953. He attended Ferris State University studying engineering and then went into the Air Force where he...
Audrey Louise Ryan
Dec 20, 2024
Audrey Louise Ryan, age 63 of Tustin, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 10, 1961 in Bay City, MI to Milton and Mary (Czap) McDonald. On December 18, 1982 she entered into marriage with Donnie Ryan in Oklahoma City.
Audrey worked at UPS as...
