Donna Mae Lucas
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...
Robert Lee Chesser
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...
Donald John Bosscher
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...
Floyd Emery Beebe
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.
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Hazel "Joni" Joan Clark
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...
Karen Altha Eisenga
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...
Gary Douglas Heitz
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,...
Rhonda Marie Baughan
Jan 11, 2025
Rhonda Marie Baughan, age 61 of Marion passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Autumnwood of McBain. She was born on February 27, 1963 in Lansing to Richard and Sondra (Cox) Baughan.
Rhonda graduated from Marion High School and then graduated from Kellogg Community College with an associates degree in physical therapy and spent her working...
Allen Lee Ankney
Jan 6, 2025
Allen Lee Ankney, age 23 of Marion, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 6, 2024 at his home in Marion. Allen was born on April 13, 2001 in Cadillac to Jason Ankney and Abby Etchason.
Allen was a lover of all things outdoor; he enjoyed hunting, fishing and mushroom hunting. He also enjoyed playing and listening to...
Randy Lee Kline
Dec 28, 2024
Randy Lee Kline passed away peacefully in his sleep at Medilodge of GTC in Traverse City, Mi. on Saturday, December 28th at the age of 69.
Randy was born on June 29, 1955 in Cadillac to John and Lucille (Warren) Kline. After he attended Lake City High School, he went on to win the Arizona State Golden...
Allen Howard Vance
Dec 23, 2024
Allen Howard Vance, age 85 of McBain, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 23, 2024 at Tustin House of Tustin. He was born on September 30, 1939 in Pontiac, Michigan to Harold and Dora (Irene) Vance. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1963-1966. During this time, he married Lona Jean...
Donald L. Farr
Dec 22, 2024
Donald L Farr age 90 of McBain passed away peacefully at Quiet Creek AFC on December 22, 2024.
Don was born in McBain on November 22, 1934, to Charles and Beulah (Dorland) Farr. He graduated from McBain Agricultural School in 1953. He attended Ferris State University studying engineering and then went into the Air Force where he...
Audrey Louise Ryan
Dec 20, 2024
Audrey Louise Ryan, age 63 of Tustin, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 10, 1961 in Bay City, MI to Milton and Mary (Czap) McDonald. On December 18, 1982 she entered into marriage with Donnie Ryan in Oklahoma City.
Audrey worked at UPS as...
Douglas Lyle Nielsen
Dec 16, 2024
Funeral will be 11:00 AM Monday, December 23 @ the First Presbyterian Church in Lake City. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until time of service.
Douglas Lyle Nielsen, age 83, of Falmouth, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 16, 2024 at Maple Ridge Living Center of Cadillac. He was born...
Ester Jo Ann Brink
Dec 10, 2024
Ester Jo Ann Brink age 74 of Flint passed away on December 10, 2024 at Lavigne Compassionate Care in Burton. She was born on April 9, 1950 in Carson City to Henry and Viva K. (Spohn) Brink.
Ester had been a homemaker and had worked in member services at Sam's Club. Her biggest joy was doing craft...
Kirby St. Clair
Dec 10, 2024
Kirby St. Clair, age 66 of Houghton Lake passed away on Tuesday, December 10 at the King Nursing Facility in Houghton Lake. No services are being held.
Barbara Elaine Hoekwater
Dec 6, 2024
Barbara Elaine Hoekwater, age 92 of Cadillac, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024 at Whispering Pines Senior Living of Lake City. Barb was born on July 13, 1932 in Richland Township to Leonard and Gertrude (VanderVlught) Swartwood. She married John "Bob" Hoekwater on August 4, 1951 at the Rehoboth Reformed Church.
Barb worked 38 years in...
David Wayne Mitchell
Dec 6, 2024
David Mitchell age 66 of Manton passed away peacefully at Munson Hospice House on Friday, December 6th, 2024. Dave was born on April 12, 1958 in Detroit to Arden and Christine Mitchell. He married his loving spouse Peggy on August 21, 1991 at the Southern Baptist Church in Allen Park, Michigan.
Dave enjoyed spending his days being...
Steven Alex Nickoloff
Nov 26, 2024
Steven Alex Nickoloff age 79 of Flint passed away at his home in Flint on November 26, 2024. He was born on July 30, 1945 in Flint to Alex and Elaine (Blaine) Nickoloff. He was married to Elaine French from 1966 until 1988 in Cadillac and she preceded him in death on April 2, 2020. He married Caroline Sweet...
Douglas Lee Hoffman
Nov 21, 2024
Douglas Lee Hoffman, age 74 of McBain, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 28, 1950 in Cadillac to Carl and Vivian (Boyce) Hoffman. On January 15, 1977 Douglas married Joanne Beth Lutke at the McBain Christian Reformed Church.
Doug liked spending time working on...
