Paul Murray Vance, 63, of  Prudenville passed away on Friday September 24, 2021 at home with his loving family by his side. Paul was born on June 23, 1958 in Trenton, Michigan to Paul and Frances (Huffman) Vance. He grew up in the Belleville area where he attended school.  Paul then served in the Army.  Paul was married on July 31, 1979 in Belleville to Diana Luann Bailey.  The couple moved from Belleville to Houghton Lake in 1990. He worked as a builder for several...

James Walter Clock, 84, of  Prudenville passed away on Thursday September 23, 2021 at home with his loving family by his side. James was born on November 29, 1936 in Ovid, Michigan to Walter and Helen (Updegradff) Clock. He grew up in the Ovid area and graduated from Fulton Township High School near Maple Rapids.  On April 19, 1958 in Ovid, James was married to Gayla Louise  Bashore. James worked in the Laboratory for Michigan Milk Producers Association  in Ovid from...

Larry Colberg, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Munson Hospital in Traverse City.    Larry was born on October 30, 1947 to Fred and Beulah (Holland) Colberg in Evart, Michigan. He was a graduate of Marion High School and then later went on to receive his Master's degree in Geology from Central Michigan University. He answered the call of duty serving in the United States Army during Vietnam. Larry spent his career working many different positions...

Betty Ann Frank, of Manton, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was 94. Betty was born on August 10, 1927, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Davis and Alice (King) Skiff. On November 26, 1951 she entered into marriage with Marvin B. Frank in  Gaylord, Michigan. The couple spent 46 years together until his time of passing on July 9, 1998. Betty dedicated her life to raising her children. She cherished the time spent with her family, especially her...

Cadillac - Lois Arlene Finstrom, lifetime resident of the Cadillac area, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Curry House; where she resided and was lovingly cared for over many years. She was 86. Lois was born at home on Geers Road, on August 2, 1935, in Missaukee County, Michigan to John and Laura (Erdman) Geers. She married Harold Edward Finstrom June 19, 1953, at the former location of  Temple Hill Baptist Church in Cadillac.  The couple shared 48 years together until...

Rosalie E. Lepper, age 83, of Prudenville passed away on Sunday September 19, 2021 at The Brook Assisted Living in Grayling with her loving family by her side.  Rosalie was born on January 19, 1938 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Lawrence and Elaine (Bivins) Mercier. She was married on July 12, 1958 in Detroit to Donald R. Lepper, who preceded her in death. The couple moved to Prudenville in 1968 and were the owners and operators of Ford's Hardware in Prudenville for over 30 years....

Rebecca Lee Nevills, 68, of Houghton Lake passed away on Sunday September 19, 2021 at home with her loving family by her side.  Rebecca was born on May 20, 1953 in Lansing, Michigan to Colburn and Gloria (Reimann) Smith. On December 17, 1991 in Houghton Lake, Rebecca was married to Gary Lee Nevills. Her adventurous spirit and desire to always be around her family led her to live in many areas such as Germany, Florida, Colorado, and other states, until she finally settled in Houghton...

Sharon L. Acton, of Sears, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital. She was 78. Sharon was born on June 4, 1943 to Clifford and Mary (Orvis) DePew in Flint, Michigan. On June 17, 2000 she entered into marriage with Gene Acton in Evart, Michigan. She spent her career working for Fosters in Evart, American Maintenance Cleaners and Riverside Electric in Marion, but her most dedicated job was raising her family. In her spare time, she liked to sew, bake,...

Delphine Theresa Socha, 92 Years, of Houghton Lake passed away on Wednesday September 15, 2021 at Medilodge of Gaylord. Delphine was born on August 1, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan to Leo and Cecelia (Pawlak) Okray. She grew up in the Detroit area and graduated from Assumption High School in Detroit. On October 7, 1950 in Detroit, Delphine was married to Edward Joseph Socha. Delphine worked as a secretary for the Dearborn Bank for many years.  The couple moved from Pinckney...

William Clare Robertson, of Cadillac and Okemos, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.  He passed away at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital. He was 88. William was born in 1933 to George and Juanita (Conner) Robertson in Detroit, Michigan. He received his Doctorate of Dentistry from University of Detroit.  William spent his career working as a dentist in Lansing, Michigan for 67 years.  In his spare time, he enjoyed his cars, boats, trains and spending time...