Obituary Listing
Local Obituaries for McBain, Missaukee in Michigan
Vicki Gail Dorland
Dec 13, 2025
Vicki Gail Dorland age 74 of Cadillac, passed away on December 13, 2025 at Munson Healthcare-Cadillac Hospital. She was born on March 17, 1951 in Cadillac to William and Bonnie (Billett) Dorland. She married Jens Otto Rick on May 4, 2018 in Big Rapids and he preceded her in death on October 26, 2023.
Vicki received her...
Willard Howard Mejeur
Dec 10, 2025
Willard Howard Mejeur, age 94, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Maple Ridge Living Center in Cadillac. Willard was born in Kalamazoo, MI, on February 15, 1931, to Harm and Magdelene (Kannegieter) Mejeur.
Willard obtained a Bachelor's degree in chemistry from Western Michigan University. He worked various professional jobs at Miles Laboratory, Michigan Chemical, White...
Frances Irene Janes
Dec 10, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved, Frances Irene Janes, who departed this life on December 10, 2025 surrounded by her family, at the age of 88. Frances was born on December 8, 1937 in Detroit, and throughout her life, touched the hearts of many with kindness, generosity, and unwavering love. Frances married...
Michelle Louise Bowen-Quist
Dec 9, 2025
Michelle Louise Bowen-Quist, age 65 of McBain, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Munson Healthcare Traverse City Hospital. Michelle was born on August 10, 1960 in Cadillac, MI to Peter and Camille (Mace) Schierbeek. She married Douglas Bowen and he preceded her in death on July 3, 2007. She then married Don Quist on August 24, 2019...
John C. Ebels
Dec 4, 2025
John C. Ebels age 87 of Big Rapids passed away on December 4, 2025 at Intersect Facility in Big Rapids. John was born on April 26, 1938 in Kalamazoo to John and Grace (Zuiderveen) Ebels. He married Muriel Jean VanderWal at the McBain Christian Reformed Church on November 11, 1966.
John was a member of the Lee...
Margie Mae Low
Dec 4, 2025
Margie Mae Low age 90 of Merritt, it is with a sad and heavy heart we share that our precious momma has passed into the arms of Jesus and united with her sweet heart, Ken Low, who passed away this past April. They were married on June 19, 1954 at the Merritt United Methodist Church. Margie was born on...
Ryan Dean Holcom
Nov 29, 2025
Ryan Dean Holcom, a lifelong resident of Dighton, Michigan, passed away, in his home, sometime after two o'clock, we believe, on November 29, 2025. He was 58. Ryan was born on Tuesday, August 15, 1967 in Cadillac Michigan. He graduated from Marion High School in 1986.
Ryan served two years in the United States Army. He attended...
Ava Mae Cross
Nov 22, 2025
Ava Mae Cross, passed away on November 22, 2025 at the age of 16, following an automobile accident. Ava was born on April 19, 2009 in Cadillac, Michigan to Josh Cross and Cortney Fargo.
Ava was a Junior at McBain Rural Agricultural High School. She enjoyed playing in the band and was a part of the culinary...
Danny Lee Vanas Sr.
Nov 20, 2025
Danny Lee Vanas Sr., age 77 of Evart, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025. He was born in Cadillac on October 3, 1948 to William and Joyce (Luhrs) Vanas.
Danny served four years in the United States Navy. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his earlier days of life. He like tractor pulling, woodworking, playing guitar...
Lester Jay Mulder
Nov 20, 2025
Lester Jay Mulder, age 82 of McBain, went home to be with the Lord on November 20, 2025 at his home. Lester was born to Tony R. and Jeanette (Westdorp) Mulder on March 31, 1943 at the family home. On July 11, 1964, Lester entered into marriage with Diane Boonstra and enjoyed 61 years of marriage together.
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Billy Dale Carroll
Nov 19, 2025
Billy Dale Carroll, age 63 of Marion, passed away on November 19, 2025 at his brother's home in Marion after suffering a severe stroke a few weeks ago. Billy was born on December 13, 1961 in Maryville, MO to Curtis and Arlene (Parker) Carroll. He married Lynne Renee Ritchison on December 8, 1979 in Superior, Wyoming, she preceded him...
Nancy Lynne Hower
Nov 15, 2025
Nancy Lynne Hower age 83 of Marion passed away at her home on November 15, 2025. She was born on October 14, 1942 in Grand Rapids to Leo and Doris (Warber) Petchauer. She married Fredrick Hower on September 15, 1961 in Lansing.
Nancy was saved early in life and taught Junior Church for several decades at the...
Carolyn Mae Dick
Nov 11, 2025
Carolyn Mae Dick (Nederhoed) passed away at Munson Medical Center of Traverse City on November 11, 2025 at the age of 84 from stroke complications. Carolyn was born on June 21, 1941 in Aetna Township to Albert and Henrietta (Marcusse) Nederhoed.
Carolyn will be most remembered for her love of fishing, bowling, playing cards, crocheting, and spending...
Patricia Darlene Snover
Nov 6, 2025
Patricia Darlene Snover age 87 of Marion passed away at her daughter's house on November 6, 2025. Patricia was born on July 23, 1938 to Carol and Wilma Butterfield (Hilma and Leo Harris). She married David Snover on June 30, 1956 in Lake George, MI.
She enjoyed crocheting, painting, belonging to a tractor club, was major for...
Charles Junior Dykhouse
Nov 5, 2025
Charles Junior Dykhouse age 86 of Cadillac and formerly of McBain, passed away at Wexford Senior Care Center in Cadillac on November 5, 2025. He was born on May 17, 1939 in Riverside Township, Missaukee County to Peter H. and Catherine (Dykstra) Dykhouse. He married Sandra Kay Fisk in Traverse City on April 9, 1966 and she preceded him...
Edward J. Gillow
Nov 2, 2025
Edward J Gillow, age 66, of Lake City, Michigan passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Munson Medical Center. Edd was born on April 20,1959 in Cadillac, MI to Howard and Eleanor Gillow. As a graduate of Lake City High School, he shared a deep love for his home town of Lake City. Whether it was swimming, skiing,...
Jodi Lynn Mosher
Oct 25, 2025
Jodi Lynn (Heintz) Mosher- Jodi entered her Heavenly home on October 25, 2025, at the age of 55, in the presence of her family after a courageous 10-month long battle with cancer.
Jodi was born in Rugby, ND on May 15, 1970 to Charles and Darlene (Jundt) Heintz. They lived in Devils Lake, ND with her younger...
Jeff Donald Koetje
Oct 1, 2025
Jeffrey "Jeff" Donald Koetje, age 60 of McBain, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Jeff was born on July 16, 1965 in Grand Rapids and was adopted by Donald Koetje and Eleanor Bode. Jeff married Rebecca Sue VanDrie at the family home on July 18, 1998.
Jeff drove semi-truck for over 30 years....
Sue Ellen Grice
Sep 28, 2025
Sue Ellen (Mitchell) Grice March 24, 1950 – September 28, 2025
On September 28, 2025, Sue's remarkable life came to an end, leaving her family with a lifetime of love and memories. She was born on March 24, 1950, in Marion, Michigan, to Kenneth Earl and Amy Ray (Corner) Mitchell and spent her entire life in the...
Donald Wilbur Gilson Jr.
Sep 24, 2025
Donald Wilbur Gilson Jr., age 62 of Lake City, passed away at his home on September 24, 2025. He was born on April 22, 1963 in Flint to Donald W. Sr. and Barbara (Dodge) Gilson.
Don Jr. had worked for years at CCI in Cadillac. He loved to ride and work on his Harley motorcycle and was...
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