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Ava Mae Cross, passed away on November 22, 2025 at the age of 16, following an automobile accident. Ava was born on April 19, 2009 in Cadillac, Michigan to Josh Cross and Cortney Fargo. Ava was a Jun...

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Danny Lee Vanas Sr. , age 77 of Evart, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025. He was born in Cadillac on October 3, 1948 to William and Joyce (Luhrs) Vanas. Danny served four years in the United...

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Lester Jay Mulder, age 82 of McBain, went home to be with the Lord on November 20, 2025 at his home. Lester was born to Tony R. and Jeanette (Westdorp) Mulder on March 31, 1943 at the family home. On ...

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Billy Dale Carroll, age 63 of Marion, passed away on November 19, 2025 at his brother’s home in Marion after suffering a severe stroke a few weeks ago. Billy was born on December 13, 1961 in Maryvil...

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Nancy Lynne Hower age 83 of Marion passed away at her home on November 15, 2025. She was born on October 14, 1942 in Grand Rapids to Leo and Doris (Warber) Petchauer. She married Fredrick Hower on Sep...

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Carolyn Mae Dick (Nederhoed) passed away at Munson Medical Center of Traverse City on November 11, 2025 at the age of 84 from stroke complications. Carolyn was born on June 21, 1941 in Aetna Township ...

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Patricia Darlene Snover age 87 of Marion passed away at her daughter’s house on November 6, 2025. Patricia was born on July 23, 1938 to Carol and Wilma Butterfield (Hilma and Leo Harris). She marrie...

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Charles Junior Dykhouse age 86 of Cadillac and formerly of McBain, passed away at Wexford Senior Care Center in Cadillac on November 5, 2025. He was born on May 17, 1939 in Riverside Township, Missauk...

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Edward J Gillow, age 66, of Lake City, Michigan passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Munson Medical Center. Edd was born on April 20,1959 in Cadillac, MI to Howard and Eleanor Gillow. As a gradu...

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Jodi Lynn (Heintz) Mosher- Jodi entered her Heavenly home on October 25, 2025, at the age of 55, in the presence of her family after a courageous 10-month long battle with cancer. Jodi was born in Ru...

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Jeffrey “Jeff” Donald Koetje, age 60 of McBain, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Jeff was born on July 16, 1965 in Grand Rapids and was adopted by Donald Koetje and Eleanor B...

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Sue Ellen (Mitchell) Grice March 24, 1950 – September 28, 2025 On September 28, 2025, Sue’s remarkable life came to an end, leaving her family with a lifetime of love and memories. She was born on...

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Donald Wilbur Gilson Jr. , age 62 of Lake City, passed away at his home on September 24, 2025. He was born on April 22, 1963 in Flint to Donald W. Sr. and Barbara (Dodge) Gilson. Don Jr. had worked f...

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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 a...

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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...

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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 ...

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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. S...

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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 Jen...

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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 ...

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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, Michiga...

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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 ...

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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) ...

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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 ...

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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 (...

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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 Ei...

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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 g...

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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 N...

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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...

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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...

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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:...

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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...

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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 P...

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

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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 Ca...

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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, 1...

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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) T...

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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. Ja...

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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.

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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 d...

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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.

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Mark Alan Smithee, of Englewood, Florida, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, in Lake City, Michigan. He was 71. Mark was born on April 5,1954 in Detroit, Michigan to Bernard and Margaret (Willis) Sm...

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Robert Norman Ziegler, age 84 of McBain, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born on March 5, 1941 in Detroit to Norman and Florence (Seurynck) Ziegle...

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It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, Debbie Gaffney, who entered eternal rest on May 10, 2025, at home surrounded by her ...

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Keith Leroy Holley, age 76 of Grand Blanc, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025 at Briarwood Nursing and Rehab. Per his wishes, cremation will take place and services if any will be announced by the fam...

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Peter James Wedesky age 69 of Lake passed away at his home on May 8, 2025. Pete was born on October 5, 1955 in Detroit to Joseph and Barbara (Scott) Wedesky. He married Marsha Martinez on April 2, 198...

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Maureen Louise Mickelson age 77 of McBain went home to be with her Lord at Autumnwood of McBain on May 8, 2025. Maureen was born on May 12, 1947 in Grand Rapids to Albert B. and Mary Janice (Monks) Ha...

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Karen Louise Schaaf age 68 of Middleville passed away at the Commonwealth Senior Living Center in Grand Rapids on May 1, 2025. Karen was born on March 18, 1957 in Cadillac to Douglas and Jeanette (Van...

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Maria Ryan Spence, age 94 of Lake City, passed away at Autumnwood of McBain on April 24, 2025. Maria was born on January 29, 1931 in Pontiac, Michigan to Emerson Alonzo and Frances Annabel Ryan. She m...

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Bonita "Bonnie" Jean Trumble, age 72, passed away on April 18, 2025, at Maple Ridge Living Center in Lake City. Bonnie was born on August 21, 1952 in Royal Oak, MI to William and Betty Riccardi. She ...

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Jack Lee Taylor, age 75 of McBain, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025. He was born on September 24, 1949, in Richland Township to James and Henrietta (Karsten) Taylor. As the oldest of eight chil...

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