Linda Kay Koetje
Sep 18, 2025
Linda Kay Koetje, age 79 of Cadillac, passed away on September 18, 2025 at home in Cadillac, MI. She was born on October 17, 1945 in Lansing, MI to Leon and Betty Schulz, both preceding her in death along with her husband Donald J. Koetje.
No services will be held and cremation will be handled by the...
Dolores Ann Brannam
Sep 8, 2025
Dolores Brannam, age 92, of McBain, passed away at Autumnwood of McBain on September 8, 2025. Dolores was born on July 9, 1933 to Andrew and Fannie (Beerens) VanHaitsma. Dolores married Marvin Wendell Brannam on December 11, 1951 in Lake City, Michigan. He preceded her in death on September 2, 2016.
Dolores enjoyed time outdoors working in...
Colter Hayes Martinez
Aug 30, 2025
Colter Martinez-It is with heavy hearts beyond words that we share the passing of our precious baby boy, Colter Hayes Martinez, who left this world far too soon at just 4 months old.
Though his time with us was brief, Colter filled everyone's lives with a depth of love and joy that only an innocent soul could...
Shelly Renee Stout
Aug 29, 2025
Shelly Renee Stout age 62 of Houghton Lake Heights passed away at her home on August 29, 2025. Shelly was born on February 12, 1963 to George and Carol (Watts) LaRoque in Orange County, California.
She was a home maker and enjoyed arts and crafts, painting, and every season she re-decorated her home. She could turn something...
Janice Lee Jeffers
Aug 25, 2025
Janice Lee Jeffers, age 74, of Manton passed away on August 25, 2025 at home surrounded by family, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on August 3, 1951 in Cadillac to Marvin and Mildred Jenema. She married Steven Jeffers on August 8, 1970 at Prosper Christian Reformed Church, and he preceded her in death on January...
Robert Dean Hesselink
Aug 21, 2025
Robert "Bob" Dean Hesselink, age 72 of Marion, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at his home surrounded by family and friends. Bob was born on April 4, 1953 in Cadillac to Gerrit and Helen (Dunbar) Hesselink. On August 2, 1980 he entered into marriage with Lori Dykstra in Jackson, MI.
Bob was an attendee of...
Karen Ann Huff
Aug 20, 2025
Our beloved Karen Ann Huff went home to our Lord and Savior on August 20, 2025. She was 70 years old. After a brave battle with pancreatic cancer, she spent her final days at home in Falmouth, Michigan, surrounded by family and loved ones. Karen was born in West Branch, Michigan, on August 24, 1954, to Carl and Azalia...
Claudia Leone Chase
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",...
Jean Marie Thomas
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.
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Darlene Ellen Maynard
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....
Frances Irene Bierens
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...
Jerry Marlin Venema
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;...
Edwin William Fockler
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...
Fredrick Henry Hower
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...
Kim Terry Baird
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...
Gary Arthur Finstrom
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...
Terry Lee Moon
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...
Robert "Bob" Earl Warren
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...
Janice Elaine Mcmurray
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...
Christopher Crouch
Jul 1, 2025
Christopher Crouch, age 53 of Grand Blanc, passed away on July 1, 2025 at the Henry Ford Hospital in Grand Blanc.
