Obituary Listing

Aug 19, 2025

Claudia Leone Chase passed away peacefully at her home in Lake City, MI, on August 19th, 2025. Claudia was the beloved wife of the late Ricky Kay Chase and proud mother to the late Mark Justin Maxson and to Monica Jo Maxson.

Above all, Claudia treasured her role as a grandmother. Known lovingly as "Gram or Geema",...

Aug 17, 2025

Jean Marie Thomas, age 77, of Lake City, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at Autumnwood of McBain. Jean was born October 8, 1947 in Cadillac, Michigan to Aurther Lee Mosher Sr. and Betty (Etts) Mosher. Jean married Scott R. Thomas on May 30, 1980 in Muskegon, Michigan. He proceeded her in death on January 21, 2017.

Aug 16, 2025

Darlene Ellen (Davis) Maynard, age 82 of McBain, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Corewell Health-Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. Darlene was born on July 14, 1943 in Flint, Michigan to Walter and Dorothy (Fraker) Davis. Darlene married Irving Leslie Maynard on July 29, 1961 in Marion, Michigan. He proceeded her in death on April 12, 2012....

Aug 15, 2025

Frances Irene Bierens, age 99 of McBain, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025 at Sunnyside Assisted Living in Cadillac. Frances was born on October 2, 1925 in Richland Township to Jacob and Gertie (DeBoer) Hofstra.

Frances was a member of the Rehoboth Reformed Church of Lucas, and was involved with the Ladies Circle and Ladies Service...

Aug 14, 2025

Jerry Marlin Venema was welcomed to his eternal home in glory on August 14, 2025, at the age of 78. He was born on December 19, 1946 in Cadillac to Jerry and Lyda (Westmaas) Venema. He married Jean Eisenga on August 15, 1969. He is survived by his loving wife Jean and children Jodi (Kevin) DeHate of Marion, MI;...

Aug 4, 2025

Edwin William Fockler 68, passed away from medical illness August 4, 2025 at his nieces AFC Home in Lake City, MI. Edwin was born on January 27, 1957 to Franklin Fockler and Geraldine Berndt.

Edwin graduated from Manton High School in 1975 after school Edwin started working at Cadillac Rubber & Plastics, he also worked in the...

Jul 27, 2025

Fredrick Henry Hower age 86 of Marion passed away at his home surrounded by his family on July 27, 2025. He was born on November 28, 1938 in Marion to John and Edna Pearl (Hopkins) Hower. He married Nancy Lynne Petchauer on September 15, 1961 in Lansing.

In 1984 Fred became a born again Christian and became...

Jul 23, 2025

FALMOUTH — Kim Terry Baird, 69, of Falmouth, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.

He was born on August 23, 1955, in Cadillac to Gail Sr. and Marlene (Campbell) Baird. He married Kimberly Sue Gilde on July 10, 1975, in Cadillac.

Kim was self-employed "Baird's Television Repair" and...

Jul 23, 2025

Gary Arthur Finstrom, age 71 of Cadillac, went home to join his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Quiet Creek AFC in Falmouth. Gary was born on March 29, 1954 in San Antonio, TX to Harold and Lois (Geers) Finstrom. He married Gayla Rae Vander Pol on May 6, 1978 at the Vogel Center Christian Reformed...

Jul 5, 2025

Terry Lee Moon, I received a call from my head dispatch, our Lord, on 7-5-2025. Logbook & paperwork in hand, I didn't hesitate to hammer down and head for home. At my home base, I leave in charge: Wife - Mary Kay, daughter - Rebecca Jo (Larry) Goettl, son - Preston (Peggy) Moon, Grandkids - Kaytlynn (Michael) DeCare, Laramie...

Jul 3, 2025

Robert "Bob" Earl Warren, age 87 of Lake City, passed away on July 3, 2025 at home surrounded by family. Bob was born on November 23, 1937 in Detroit, MI.

He attended Redford High School and went on to play football and earned his Bachelors in education at Central Michigan University. Bob then obtained his Masters degree...

Jul 2, 2025

Janice Elaine McMurray age 71 of Mt. Pleasant and formerly of LeRoy passed away on July 2, 2025 at the McLaren Central Michigan Hospital in Mt. Pleasant. She was born on June 10, 1954 in Cadillac to Paul and Isabel (Nelson) Ochs.

Janice had been a factory worker in the production of automotive parts. She enjoyed flower...

Jul 1, 2025

Christopher Crouch, age 53 of Grand Blanc, passed away on July 1, 2025 at the Henry Ford Hospital in Grand Blanc.

Jul 1, 2025

Steven Stephan, age 71 went to be with his lord and savior on July 1, 2025 at his home in complete peace surrounded by family. He was born on January 26, 1954 to Norman and Rachel (Leny) Stephan in Cadillac.

Steven served in the United States Army in 1975, he retired from Yoplait in Reed City, MI....

Jun 27, 2025

Thomas Fredrick Thompson, age 72 of Cadillac, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025 at the Wexford Senior Care Center. Thomas was born on March 27, 1953 in Flint, MI to Charles and Elizabeth (Seelye) Thompson. On March 12, 1977 Thomas entered into marriage with Kathleen Kay Kelley in Cadillac.

Thomas enjoyed outdoor activities, he loved to...

Jun 27, 2025

Gregory Simpson McFalls, age 69 of Prudenville, passed away peacefully with his loved one by his side on Friday, June 27, 2025 at the Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. Greg was born on June 24, 1956 in Mill Spring, North Carolina.

Greg graduated from Boiling Springs High School in South Carolina. After graduation he went on...

Jun 26, 2025

James H. Kline, age 62 of Lake City, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 26, 2025. James was born on July 29, 1962 in Cadillac to Harvey and Phyllis (Stephan) Kline.

James enjoyed anything that involved being outdoors. His passion was mountain biking, and cycling, he was an avid NASCAR fan,...

Jun 25, 2025

Marie E. Kingsley, age 83 of Falmouth, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at her home. She was born on August 21, 1941 in Norfolk, VA. Per her wishes no services are being planned.

Jun 20, 2025

Grace A. Smith, age 79, of Lake City passed away peacefully on June20, 2025, at the Green Acres Retirement Home in Cadillac. She was born in the house she lived in most of her life in Lake City, the daughter of James and Hattie (Workman) Boven, on December 7, 1945. On November 28, 1968, she entered in marriage with...

Jun 6, 2025

Robert Bruce Bacon, age 96 of Cadillac, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025 at his home. At this time no services are being planned.