All Obituaries

Sally Marks, age 82 of Lake City, passed away peacefully at her home on May 4, 2024  surrounded by her devoted and loving husband and all of her children.  Sally was born Sarah Sue Briggs on December 26, 1941 in Lansing to Elmer and Margaret (Daly) Briggs. She was united in marriage to Michael F. Marks on September 16, 1961 in Lansing. Sally loved to bake and she loved to cook for family and friends.  Sally loved her Irish heritage and could do the Irish Jig. She and Mike...

Manton - Tristen and Heather Zimmerman, passed away tragically as a result of an accident on Sunday, May 5, 2024.  Cremation will take place and arrangements for services will be announced 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 Hall-Holdship Funeral Home.  

Dorothy Alice Kramer, 88, of  Houghton Lake passed away on Thursday May 2, 2024 at Gladwin Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gladwin, with her loving family by her side. Dorothy was born on October 30, 1935 in Breathitt County, Kentucky to George and Louraine (Collins) Watkins. She grew up in the Detroit area and moved from Milford to Houghton Lake in 1976.  She managed the Sunburst Resort on Houghton Lake for several years.  On September 28, 1983 Dorothy was married...

Linda Sue Randall, 75 of Prudenville, Michigan died on May 2, 2024 in Traverse City, Michigan. Linda was born Linda Sue Shore in West Branch, Michigan on August 29, 1948. Linda was preceded in death by her first husband Keith Porter and her second husband Homer Randall. She is survived by her daughter Michelle Porter, 55 and her son Hugh Randall, 47. Linda retired from the State of Michigan Department of Human Services and also worked for a time for the Department of...

Carl Franklin Liabenow, age 92 of Manton, passed away May 1, 2024 at home. Carl was born November 29, 1931 in Belleville, Michigan to William and Jeannette  (Trumble) Liabenow.  He was united in marriage to Nadine Morris on August 29, 1952 in Manton. Nadine preceded him in death on February 13, 2013. Carl was a loving man, devoted to his wife and family. He had a compassionate heart and loved helping family, friends, and anyone in need that he met along the way. He loved his...

Allen Franklin Pence, of Marion and formerly of the Kalkaska area, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at is home with family by his side. He was 75.  A complete obituary will appear closer to the time of services. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. with a time of sharing held at noon, at the Kalkaska Moose Lodge, 2210 M-66, Kalkaska, MI 49646.   A memory shared by his daughter, Sara: "This guy, if you've met...

Lorena  Winchel, 82, of  Grayling passed away on Thursday April 25, 2024 at home with her loving family by her side. Lorena was born on May 7, 1941 in White Cloud, Michigan to Roy and Zora (Ruperd) Thumser. She grew up in the White Cloud area where she graduated from White Cloud High School.  On May 13, 1961 in White Cloud, Lorena was married to Leonard G. "Doc"  Winchel, and he preceded her in death in 1995. The couple moved from Mt. Pleasant to Houghton Lake...

Michael James Toles, age 76 of Lake City, passed away on April 23, 2024 at his home. Michael was born October 23, 1947 in Midland to James and Rheadore (Seeburger) Toles. Michael served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War.  He was employed at the Ferris State University as a heating and ventilation technician and retired to enjoy fishing, hunting and riding his motorcycle with his boys. Mike is survived by his children: Michael (Tammy) Toles, Brent Toles and Angela (Deven) Taitano,...

Cadillac - David Harry Finstrom passed away at his home on Friday, April 19, 2024 with his family by his side. Dave was born in Cadillac on January 27, 1938 to Harry and Helen (Billet) Finstrom. He grew up on his family's dairy farm. After graduation from Cadillac High School, Dave enlisted in the United States Army where he served for two years before his honorable discharge. He married the former Carol Greeley on December 3, 1960 at the First Presbyterian Church of Cadillac.  Dave...

Betty Jean Chess, 87, of Ocala, Florida, passed away at home after a long illness, on April 18, 2024, surrounded by her family. Betty was born November 24, 1936 in Flint, Michigan and  was the daughter of Lloyd M. Hart and Geraldine V. (Wright) Hart.. Betty spent her summers camping in Lake City, Michigan where she met Jim Chess. They were married in Lapeer, Michigan on August 22, 1953, by her uncle, the Reverend Paul Hart. The couple relocated to San Antonio, Texas...