Obituary Listing

Mar 10, 2025

Daniel Lewis Klein left this earth on March 10, 2025 to be with his Lord and heavenly family after years of fighting recurring prostrate cancer. Daniel was 77 years old, born April 1st, 1947 to Daniel H. and Viola A. (Cartwright) Klein in Ann Arbor, MI and grew up on the family farm in Bridgewater, MI. After graduating from...

Mar 2, 2025

Susan Lynn Skidmore or Susie (MA) as everyone called her passed peacefully in her home with family by her side Sunday, March 2, 2025, she was 73. Susan was born on January 23, 1952 to Myron and Jean Hill in Long Beach, NY. She married Frederick Skidmore on December 1, 1970 in Jennings,MI.

Susie attended Lake city...

Feb 27, 2025

Billy Douglas Gibson, age 91 of Marion, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025 surrounded by his family. No services are being planned at this time.

Feb 26, 2025

Linda J. Kosty, age 77 of McBain, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Per her wishes, cremation will take place and no services are planned at this time.

Feb 25, 2025

Brian M. Mellberg was welcomed to heaven on February 25th 2025 in his home in McBain. He was born to Randy Mellberg and Jody McClellan (Stegman) on November 15th 1984. He was 40.

Brian lived in McBain, MI most of his life and graduated from McBain Rural Agricultural School in 2004. For decades he worked as an...

Feb 22, 2025

Elsie Hannah Rolston, age 98 of Reed City passed away, Saturday, February 22nd at Altercare in Big Rapids.

Elsie was born December 15th, 1926 to Frank (Herman) and Hannah Kage in Reed City, Michigan. She is survived by her daughter, Patty Rolston of Reed City and preceding her in death was husband, Richard Rolston and daughter Nancy...

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,...

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.

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....

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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,...