All Obituaries

Donald J. Mulka, age 87, of Prudenville passed away on Tuesday August 9, 2022 at home with his loving wife by his side. Mass of Christian Burial for Donald J. Mulka will be conducted at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church on Friday August 12, 2022 at 11 am with Father Peter Eke officiating. The family will greet friends at the church on Friday from 10 am until the time of Mass. Interment will be in Denton Township Cemetery, Prudenville.  Christler Funeral...

Cadillac - Craig Michael Walworth, long-time resident of Cadillac, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at home. He was 68. Craig was born on April 24, 1954, in El Paso, Texas, to Lynn and Vivian (Michael) Walworth. During his younger years, Craig was raised in Jonesville, Michigan. The Walworth family moved from Jonesville to Cadillac in 1969. Craig worked for many years alongside his parents who owned Mar-Lyn’s Lakeside Resort on Lake Cadillac. Many will...

James Gibel, of Lake City, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan. He was 64. James was born on June 11, 1958 to John and Helen (Shirverly) Gibel in Toledo, Ohio. He entered into marriage on July 16, 1987 in Baker City, Oregon with the former Geneva L. Baisden. James spent his career as a jack of all trades, working as a carpenter, handyman and even lumberjack. In his spare time, he could often be found outdoors either hunting or fishing....

Allan C. Stephens, age 89 of Lake City passed away on August 1, 2022 at home. He was born November 26, 1932 in Alger, Michigan to Claude and Olive (Denman) Stephens. On September 26, 1953 Allan was united in marriage to Dorothy Ruth Kortuem and she preceded him in death June 16, 2022. Allan served in the US Air Force between 1952 – 1956 and was employed with General Motors, Fisher Body Plant for thirty six years. His passion and hobby as a private airplane pilot was a highlight...

Esther May Doornbos, resident of Manton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 1, 2022 at her home. She was 70. Esther was born on September 6, 1951 to J. Lovell and Joanne (Bailey) Harrison in Cadillac, Michigan. She was a graduate of Manton High School, Class of 1969. She then went on to achieve her Bachelor's Degree in Education and Music from Central Michigan University. Esther entered into marriage with Roger Doornbos on September 11, 1971 in Cadillac Michigan. Esther...

Faye E. Daly, age 87, of Prudenville passed away on Monday August 1, 2022 at Medilodge of Clare.  Faye was born on December 28, 1934 in Harvey, Illinois to Willard and Eunice (Hawkinson) Love. She was married on September 3, 1969 in Toledo, Ohio to Lawrence Daly. Faye retired from General Motors. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her family.  Faye is survived by her children; Don (Lori) Dummer of Flint, Patrick Dummer of Prudenville and April Wallace of Flint, eight...

Cadillac - Robert "Bob" Harcourt, native of Cadillac, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 29, 2022 at Green Acres Retirement Living with family by his side. He was 81. Bob was born on March 28th, 1941 in Cadillac to Robert and Betty (Benson) Harcourt. Bob grew up and attended school in Cadillac, graduating in 1959. He also attended Davenport and Ferris State College. On October 17th, 1964 Bob entered into marriage with the former Shirley Perrin in Cadillac at the Zion Lutheran...

Linda Jean Parks, 80, of  Prudenville MI went home to be with the Lord on Thursday July 28, 2022 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Linda was born on October 28, 1941 in North Fork, West Virginia to Robert and Virginia (Honaker) Liddle. After graduating high school, she worked and retired in Graphics and Typesetting for the Pontiac Motor division. She was married on July 23, 1959 to Jerry B. Parks. Linda was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Leesburg, FL, and sang...

Marjorie M. Haskin Creger, age 91 of Lake City, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022 at the Maple Ridge Assisted Living Center in Cadillac. Marjorie was born June 23, 1931 in Fife Lake to Joseph M. and Hazel (Wonzey) Perry. She was united in marriage to Royal Haskin August 27, 1949 and he preceded her in death in 1983. She married Wayne Creger on April 16, 1988 and he passed away in 2012. Marjorie graduated from Fife Lake High School in 1950 and was a hard working farm wife for many years,...

Charles VanDuinen, a SKILLED Forestry Pulp Truck Driver, and lifelong resident of Merritt MI, passed away on July 23, 2022, at the age of 69 peacefully at home with his family by his side. Charles was born  August 1, 1952 in Muskegon to Edwin Frank and Ruth Jane (Long) VanDuinen. He graduated from Lake City High School in 1971. Chuck was united in marriage on March 31, 1972, to his high school sweetheart, Mary Ann Phetteplace and just this year they celebrated their 50th wedding...