All Obituaries

Lola M. Bowman, age 95, of Houghton Lake passed away on Friday April 16, 2021 at King Nursing and Rehabilitation Community with her loving family by her side. Lola was born on August 25, 1925 in Coleman, Michigan to James and Ople (Calkins) Mainprize. She was married on July 15, 1945 in Wilmington, NC to George "Bob" Bowman. Lola retired from Houghton Lake Community Schools where she was a bookkeeper for over 30 years. After retirement her and Bob enjoyed traveling to Gulf Shores...

Leon Leroy Barber Jr, of Manton, Michigan, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at the Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was 65. Leon was born on August 1, 1955 to Leon and Betty (Weatherwax) Barber in Cadillac, Michigan. On August 21, 1982, he entered into marriage with the former Annette Hietikko in Cadillac. In his spare time, he enjoyed being outdoors whether it was going hunting, fishing or camping with family and friends. His family will remember him as being family...

Shannon Kay (Bunn) Crowe, 52, Houghton Lake, died April 13, 2021, at Blodgett Spectrum Hospital, Grand Rapids, after a three week battle with COVID-19. Born May 3, 1968, in Grayling, she was the daughter of Carl and Sharon Bunn. She was a stay-at-home mom and loved her family. She enjoyed cleaning, going to the Upper Peninsula and staying at the family cabin, taking care of her grandchildren, swimming and having bonfires with family and friends. Family was the most important thing to...

Leland D. "Chief" Grose,  age 63 of Mount Morris, passed away April 12, 2021 at the McLaren Hospital in Flint, with daughters by his side. He was born Dec. 12, 1957 in Bay City to Ernest W. and Margaret A. (Hall) Grose. He married Susan Seabolt on May 22, 1982 in Kingfisher, Oklahoma.  Leland had worked on oil rigs and in tree service until he became unable to work. He was a proud member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa Chippewa Indians. Lee enjoyed hunting,...

Carolin "Squeaky" D. Canada, age 64, of Prudenville passed away on Monday April 12, 2021 at Mid Michigan Medical Center West Branch.  Carolin was born on October 27, 1956 in Ionia, Michigan to Bernard and Doris (Miller) Canada. She lived in the Prudenville area most of her life. Carolin enjoyed crocheting, gardening and fishing. She was a former life guard and swim instructor. Carolin loved her family dearly, she enjoyed getting together where she would cook and bake for the...

Ronald E. Truax, longtime resident of Cadillac passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021. He was 89. Ron was born on September 14, 1931, in Cadillac to parents, Clyde and Ranghild (Nelson) Truax.   He proudly served his country during the Korean War with the United States Airforce. Ron entered into marriage to the former Marilyn Mayo at the old Selma Street Methodist Church in Cadillac, in June 1957, celebrating nearly 64 years together.  Ron made a living working with...

Marshall J. Forbes, age 84 of Cadillac passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital. Marshall was born December 14, 1936 in Brown City, Michigan  to Elmer and Mildred (Chisholm) Forbes. He was united in marriage to Erma Lee Powers on October 6, 1956 at Butterfield. Marshall was employed as a machinest at the Wedin Corp in Cadillac for 24 years and also at REMPCO for 9 years.. He was an avid McBain Public Girls and Boys Basketball Bleacher Coach. Marshall...

  Antioch Township - Daniel Edward Loney, longtime resident of Antioch Township, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Munson Healthcare's Cadillac Hospital.  He was 90. Dan was born on November 28, 1930, at home in Liberty Township near Manton to parents, Helmer and Etta (Jensen) Loney. Dan grew up in the Mesick area and became a graduate of Mesick Consolidated High School in 1949.  He proudly served his country as a Corporal with the 321st Signal Battalion in the...

Dennis Ray Kranick, 72, of  Prudenville passed away on Thursday April 8, 2021 at home. Dennis was born on September 20, 1948 in Saginaw, Michigan to Elmer and Donna (Hutchkins) Kranick.  He grew up in the Saginaw area and entered the Army in 1967.  Dennis served during the Vietnam War as a lineman in the Army until his discharge in 1970.  He worked as a Tug Driver for Ford Motor Company at the Utica Trim Plant for many years. Dennis moved from Lansing to Grayling and...

Ricky Lee Christensen, of Cadillac, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at his home. He was 41. Ricky was born on April 10, 1979 to Gary Christensen and Sheryl Tracey in Cadillac, Michigan. In 2019 he entered into marriage with the former Rena Weinert in Cadillac. Ricky loved surrounding himself with his family and cherished the time spent with his children and grandchild. His family will remember him as being a spontaneous and funny guy that liked to put a smile on anyone's...