James Howard Dunkin, age 87, of Marion and Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on May 22, 2020, at the Greenwood Health Care Center in Greenwood, Indiana. He was born on Jan. 30, 1933 at Fort Wayne, Indiana to Raymond S. and Martha K. (Howard) Dunkin. James had served in the US Army from 1953 to 1955. He received his degree from Ball State University and was a registered engineer working in fire protection. He had worked for Hartford Inspection and Insurance Company and the American...

WALTER ARTHUR ROBY October 8, 1928 – May 23, 2020 MCBAIN -- Roby, Walter A., 91, of Lucas, Michigan, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born on October 8, 1928 to Carl and Carrie (Strong) Roby, (who preceded Walt in death) and lived and was raised in the Logan County area of Ohio on the family farm in DeGraff, Ohio. Walt took over the operations of the family farm when his folks moved to Michigan in the early 1950’s. Walt has always...

Dale Robert Beebe, age 69, of Marion passed away on May 6, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on Dec. 22, 1950 to Floyd and Verna (Whitmill) Beebe at Cadillac. He married Gayle Sue Johnson on July 11, 1970 at the Pisgah Heights Church (Chapel Hill Wesleyan Church) of Marion. Dale had driven truck for many years for DeWitt Motor Freight hauling automotive parts for Evart Products, worked at Rubber and Plastics in Cadillac, and Riverside Electric at Marion. Dale had served...

Helen Louise Weaver, age 93 of Falmouth, Michigan,passed away on May 3, 2020, at Quiet Creek Assisted Living in Falmouth. She was born on August 17, 1926 to Esko and Jacoba (Postema) Kok at Celeryville, Ohio. She married Eldon David Weaver on Nov. 14, 1952 in Celeryville, Ohio and he preceded her in death on Oct. 4, 2017. Helen had worked as a secretary for an automobile dealership and had been a waitress at the Snow Whites Restaurant in Cadillac. She had attended the Aetna Christian...

Albert August Noteboom, age 83, of Falmouth, passed away on May 2, 2020, at the Brooks at West Branch. He was born on May 28, 1936, at Mt. Clemens, Michigan to Albert and Irene (DuBay) Noteboom. He married Phyllis E. Borst on September 20, 1985 in Lake City and she preceded him in death on Dec. 25, 2017. Al had driven crude oil trucks for many years. He enjoyed raising doves and different kinds of birds, deer hunting and his second home in the Upper Peninsula. He is survived by three...

Duane R. Anderson, age 78, of Marion, passed away on April 25, 2020, at the Harper Hospice House in Muskegon. He was surrounded by his family at his passing and is survived by many relatives and friends. He was a retired Public School Teacher. In accordance with his wishes there will be no services held. Funeral arrangements were made by the Burkholder Family Funeral Home in McBain.

Travis James Johnson, age 30 of Marion, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 as a result of an automobile accident in Manistee County. Travis was born on May 18, 1989 in Cadillac, Michigan to Randy J. and Bonnie Kay (Bowers) Johnson. Travis was employed in the construction industry as a drywaller, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially trout fishing, as well as hiking, mushroom hunting, two- tracking, and most of all being father. He is survived by his children; Nova Lee Kay...

Walter Eugene Estep of McBain, also know as “Gene” passed away Tuesday, April 14,2020 at Samaritas Senior Living in Cadillac. Gene was born on September 28, 1949 to Walter William and Marie (Wylie) Estep in Monroe, Michigan. Gene was employed by the Daimler-Chrysler Auto from 1967-2004 as a tool and die maker. After his retirement in 2004, Gene fulfilled his lifelong dream of moving up north where he remained until his parting from this life. Gene loved his family and friends,...

Jacob Ray “Bob” Jenema age 99 of Falmouth, passed away on April 9, 2020 at the Curry House at Cadillac. He was born on July 20, 1920 in Clam Union Township, Missaukee County to Klaus and Johanna (Catts) Jenema.  He married Marian VanHaitsma on April 13, 1940 at Grand Rapids and she preceded him in death on April 7, 2005. Bob was a member of the Prosper Christian Reformed Church. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He had driven truck most of his working years at...

Robert William Roberts age 87, of Cadillac, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 6, 2020. He was born on April 15, 1932 in Elmira, N.Y., to Robert & Mildred (Earl) Roberts. He married Greta Gerow on April 5, 1965 in Corning, N.Y. and she preceded him in death on May 28, 2010. He had worked in the maintenance department for a Methodist Church Camp, Chris Craft Boat Factory, and for Seven Acres Trailer Park delivering Propane Gas. He loved his job at the Boat...