Clifford HelselLake City
Clifford Kippy Helsel age 87 of Lake City passed away May 19, 2024 at home under hospice care with his family and companion, Helen Wagner by his side.Kippy was born November 3,1936 in Cadillac to Earl and Dorothy (Park) Helsel.He was united in marriage on November 15,1954 to Ruth Ann Lowery. She preceded him in death on May 26, 2000.Kippy graduated from Lake City High School and was employed at the Lake City Creamery before working as a master carpenter at Camp Grayling. He enjoyed...
Clifford Kippy Helsel age 87 of Lake City passed away May 19, 2024 at home under hospice care with his family and companion, Helen Wagner by his side.Kippy was born November 3,1936 in Cadillac...
Stephen HallMarion
Marion - Stephen Franklin Hall, lifelong resident of the Marion area passed away at home, with family by his side, on Sunday, May 19, 2024. He was 77.Steve was born on September 9, 1946, in Reed City, Michigan to Forrest Franklin and Ella Mae (Butler) Hall. He grew up in the area and became a graduate of Marion High School before enlisting in the United States Navy. He proudly served his country and returned home to begin a brief career as an EMT and County Sheriff. During that...
Marion - Stephen Franklin Hall, lifelong resident of the Marion area passed away at home, with family by his side, on Sunday, May 19, 2024. He was 77.Steve was born on September 9, 1946, in Reed...
Willard McLeodLake City
Willard Lee McLeod, age 86 of Lake City, went to be with his Lord on May 19, 2024 at the Maple Ridge Living Center in Cadillac.Bill was born June 29, 1937 in Pioneer Township of Missaukee County to Miles and Mary (Moore) McLeod.Bill graduated from Lake City High School in 1955 and went on to graduate from Michigan State University. He was a purchasing agent for Pepperidge Farms, Lipton and various other food industries before retiring.He was united in marriage on July 1, 1983 to...
Willard Lee McLeod, age 86 of Lake City, went to be with his Lord on May 19, 2024 at the Maple Ridge Living Center in Cadillac.Bill was born June 29, 1937 in Pioneer Township of Missaukee County...
John "Rocky" MeisterRoscommon
John Raymond "Rocky" Meister, 79, of Roscommon passed away on Saturday May 18, 2024 at home with his loving family by his side.Rocky was born on September 8, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan to Harold and Jacquelyn (DeWeese) Meister. He grew up in the Grand Ledge area where he graduated from Grand Ledge High School. After high school Rocky joined the Michigan National Guard for two years and attended Lansing Community College. Rocky worked as a real estate salesman for...
John Raymond "Rocky" Meister, 79, of Roscommon passed away on Saturday May 18, 2024 at home with his loving family by his side.Rocky was born on September 8, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan...
Richard CoxLake City
Richard Solomon Cox passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024.He was born in Manton, Michigan, on April 9, 1928, to Richard Ralph and Laura Hazel (Shrontz) Cox.Richard graduated from Lake City High school in 1946 and worked at several jobs in the area before being drafted into the Army in 1950.His basic training was at Camp McCoy in Wisconsin, (where he remembered all training was canceled for one whole week due to the “high” temperatures only reaching -41°.) Due to his...
Richard Solomon Cox passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024.He was born in Manton, Michigan, on April 9, 1928, to Richard Ralph and Laura Hazel (Shrontz) Cox.Richard graduated from Lake City High...
Joseph "Joe" LudwigHoughton Lake
Joseph (Joe) Michael Ludwig, age 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at his home on Houghton Lake surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born on February 1, 1942 in Flint, MI to Frank and Lyndell Marie (Sprague) Ludwig. He married Emma Jean (Jeannie) Bennett on May 4, 1963. That union produced Joseph Michael Ludwig Jr. of Waterford, MI and Denise Michele Ludwig Putman of Fenton, MI.Joe, or Pa and Papa as he was lovingly called by his 7 grandchildren and 10...
Joseph (Joe) Michael Ludwig, age 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at his home on Houghton Lake surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born on February 1, 1942 in...
Tamera PetroffPrudenville
Tamera L. (Stearley) Petroff, age 62, of Prudenville passed away on Sunday May 12, 2024 at McLaren Bay Region Hospital with her loving husband by her side. .Tamera was born on July 29, 1961 in Lansing, Michigan. She has lived most of her life in the Houghton Lake area. Tamera was a physical therapist for many years. She was married on April 12, 2019 in Roscommon to Robert Petroff. Tamera was a member of Houghton Lake Eagles, Houghton Lake Moose and Eastern Stars. She enjoyed scrapbooking,...
Tamera L. (Stearley) Petroff, age 62, of Prudenville passed away on Sunday May 12, 2024 at McLaren Bay Region Hospital with her loving husband by her side. .Tamera was born on July 29, 1961 in...
Larry ZuiderveenMcBain
Larry Allan Zuiderveen was born on May 3, 1943 to George and Josephine Zuiderveen at home on the family farm in Falmouth, Michigan. He passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at the age of 81.He is survived by his children, Lana (Carl) Bos and Lyndon (Dawn) Zuiderveen; grandchildren, Kara Bos (Zach VanderPol), Brooke Bos (Justin Pahl), Kylie (Jared Larr) Bos, Emily (Brian) Hoekwater, Kyle (Chantel) Zuiderveen, and Cheyenne Zuiderveen (Tyler Flemming); great-grandchildren, Myra Hoekwater, Myles...
Larry Allan Zuiderveen was born on May 3, 1943 to George and Josephine Zuiderveen at home on the family farm in Falmouth, Michigan. He passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at the age of 81.He is...
Russell NederhoedLake City
Russell G. Nederhoed, age 79 of Lake City, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.Russ was born April 26, 1945 in Kalamazoo to Albert and Henrietta (Marcusse) Nederhoed.He was united in marriage to Judith Meekhof on January 6, 1967 in McBain.Russ graduated from McBain Northern Michigan Christian High School. After serving in the Army he began working at Don's Auto Clinic, later becoming the co-owner with Phil Winkle until retiring in...
Russell G. Nederhoed, age 79 of Lake City, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.Russ was born April 26, 1945 in Kalamazoo to Albert and Henrietta...
Charles "Chuck" Holbrook Jr.Houghton Lake
Charles "Chuck" L. Holbrook Jr., age 65, of Houghton Lake died peacefully at home on Thursday May 9, 2024.Chuck was born on December 14, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan to Charles and Frances (Schillinger) Holbrook. He was married on July 7, 2011 in Houghton Lake to Jennifer Weidemann. Chuck was the former owner & operator of Lake Transmission for many years before retiring in 2016. He enjoyed working on his racing truck, drag racing, fishing, he really loved just to stay busy...
Charles "Chuck" L. Holbrook Jr., age 65, of Houghton Lake died peacefully at home on Thursday May 9, 2024.Chuck was born on December 14, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan to Charles and...
