All Obituaries

Doris Mainprize, 88, passed away on September 27, 2022, peacefully, at her home. Funeral Services for Doris will be held on Monday, October 3, 2022 at Christler Funeral Home - Houghton Lake Chapel at 12:00pm, with a visitation beginning at 10:00am. A complete obituary will be published at a later time.

Cadillac - Paul VanDyke, of Cadillac passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, with family by his side. He was 53. Arrangements for services are pending and a complete obituary will appear at a later date. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.Hitesman-Holdship.com The family is being served by the Hitesman-Holdship Funeral Home.  

Anna Grace Prielipp, of Marion, went home to her Lord on Monday, September 26, 2022 at Pleasant Ridge AFC Home in Marion. She was 88. Anna was born on July 31, 1934 in Marion, Michigan to Wilber Joe and Mary Elizabeth (Mitchell) Turner. She entered into marriage with Bernard Prielipp on February 8, 1971 in Marion, Michigan. She dedicated her life to her family and her church. Anna volunteered her time to the Women's Department at the Community of Christ Church in Marion. She enjoyed...

Mark Edward Hubbard, age 52 of Lake City, passed away September 24, 2022 at Munson Healthcare, Cadillac Hospital with family by his side. Mark was born January 1, 1970 in Grayling to George and Bonnie (Ohman) Hubbard. Mark was a special child and enjoyed time spent with his loving family and friends. He thoroughly loved  playing “Hoopit” (basketball) and was  physically mobile to shoot the ball as much as he wanted. His favorite words were “All...

Cadillac - Dolores V. Bostick, of Cadillac, passed away at Cherry Grove AFC on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. She was 83. Dee was born on December 16, 1938, in Cadillac, Michigan to Alvar and Bernadette Morris. She entered into marriage with Wilfrid E. Bostick on March 7, 1959.  In years past Dolores spent time working at Tuscola County Medical Center. Dee enjoyed fishing with her husband, making memories while camping in their travel trailer, and spent time tending to flowers or behind...

Marilyn V. Stephan, age 89, of Traverse City, passed away on September 20, 2022 at the Medilodge of Grand Traverse County in Traverse City with family at her side. Marilyn was born in Traverse City on December 9, 1932 to Harry and Lucille Mintling. She was united in marriage to Ronald Stephan on November 21, 1954. Ron preceded her in death in 1969. Marilyn was a graduate of Lake City High School in 1950. She received her teaching degree from Western University in Kalamazoo and taught...

Elizabeth Alice Shriver, age 85 of Lake City, passed away September 20, 2022 at home. Elizabeth was born May 23, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio to William and Rosile (Blendorn) Lang. Elizabeth had been employed at Lakeview Lutheran Manor in Cadillac and served as pastor of the All Nations Church of Lake City and also a missionary and pastor to the American Indians. She loved life and enjoyed word search books, plants and trees and yard sales. Her passion was the word of God (the Bible) and...

Marion - Darwin "Pops" Johnson, longtime resident of Marion, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022 at home with family by his side. He was 72. Pops, as most would have known him, was born Darwin Leroy Johnson on May 20, 1950, in Cadillac to Harold and Larue (McQuiston) Johnson. He entered into marriage with the former Marie Nowland on June 21, 1969.  Pops was a jack of all trades and spent time working in McBain, Louisiana, Marion , and even Arizona for a bit.  He...

Richard "Dick" G. Lepper, age 92, of Houghton Lake passed away on Saturday September 17, 2022. Dick was born on November 9, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan to George and Lillian (Strohmeier) Lepper. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. Richard was married on April 7, 1951 to Ilene E. Droste. The couple moved to the Houghton Lake area from Madison Heights and Florida in 1966. He was the owner and operator of the Swiss Inn for many years. Dick was a member of  St. John...

Patricia Ann  Kast, 59, of  Houghton Lake passed away unexpectedly on Saturday September 17, 2022. Patricia was born on April 26, 1963 in Detroit, Michigan to John and Geraldine (Hamel) McCormick. She worked as a Behavioral Specialist for LifeWays for many years before moving to Houghton Lake from the Hillsdale area 25 years ago. Patricia was an active member of  the Houghton Lake Eagles Club, and the Hillsdale American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving Patricia are her loving...