Obituary Listing

Apr 3, 2025

Orlo Ray Harris, age 74 of Cadillac, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 3, 2025. He was born on March 24, 1951 to Ralph and Edith (Lamphere) Harris at Pontiac, MI. On August 6, 1994 Orlo married Myrtle Jean Wonsey at Lake City and she preceded him in death on December 16, 2018.

Orlo worked...

Apr 1, 2025

Dale Fredin, 79, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Savior on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Marion, Michigan. Dale was born Sept 17, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan to Helge and Lillian (Modig) Fredin. He married Faye Bontekoe on June 15, 1968, in Fenton, Michigan. After his graduation from Central Michigan University in 1968, Dale started his teaching...

Mar 29, 2025

Jacqueline Kay Turnblom of McBain passed away peacefully at home Saturday March 29 after a courageous cancer battle at the age of 69. Born November 22, 1955 in Cadillac Michigan to the late John and Myrle Nelson, she was Youngest of 13.

She was a beloved Mother, Grandma, and Great Grandma whose world revolved around them. She...

Mar 24, 2025

Richard Jon Geeseman age 70 of McBain passed away on March 24, 2025 at Corwell Health in Grand Rapids. Dick was born on May 17, 1954 in Cadillac to William and Marie (Barber) Geeseman. He married Judy Lamphere on April 9, 1977 and she preceded him in death on December 12, 1989. Dick married Karen M. Kasarskis on June...

Mar 23, 2025

Elmer Jay "Rusty" Sluiter age 74 of McBain passed away at his home on March 23, 2025. Rusty was born on March 2, 1951 in Cadillac to Elmer and Vera (Erdman) Sluiter. Rusty married Bonnie Jean VanderWal on November 20, 1970 at the VanderWal Family home.

Rusty enjoyed deer hunting, loved his dogs, his Corvettes, his Gold...

Mar 15, 2025

Richard Lee Hill age 86 of Lake City, passed away on March 15, 2025 at Munson Healthcare-Cadillac Hospital. He was born on January 11, 1939 in Jennings to Hugo and Anne (Helsel) Hill.

Richard worked as a logger and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Richard was proud of being a US Army Veteran.

Richard is survived...

Mar 13, 2025

Josephine I. Swank, age 87 of Marion, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025.

The family will be holding a memorial service at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the United Methodist Church in Marion. Everyone is invited, and a luncheon will follow after the service at the church.

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...