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John Paxson Houghton Lake

John Rudolph Paxson, 78, of Houghton Lake went to be with his Lord on Saturday September 14, 2019 at home with his loving family by his side. John was born on May 10, 1941 in Dearborn, Michigan to John and Irene (Katona) Paxson. He grew up in Dearborn and graduated from high school there. John served as an E-5 in the Navy during the beginning of the Vietnam War. On May 6, 1967 in Ashburn,Georgia, John was married to Louise Earnest. John worked as a Residential Contractor...

John Rudolph Paxson, 78, of Houghton Lake went to be with his Lord on Saturday September 14, 2019 at home with his loving family by his side. John was born on May 10, 1941 in Dearborn,...

Kathleen Bolger Harrison

Kathleen Sharon Bolger, 59, of Harrison passed away on Saturday September 14, 2019 at Mid Michigan Medical Center in Midland. Kathleen was born on March 7, 1960 in Ferndale, Michigan to Frank and Betty (McCauley) Bolger. She grew up in the Detroit area before moving to Houghton Lake where she graduated from Houghton Lake Community Schools. Kathy worked as a cashier for Walmart for many years. She was a former member of the Moose where she enjoyed playing pool until...

Kathleen Sharon Bolger, 59, of Harrison passed away on Saturday September 14, 2019 at Mid Michigan Medical Center in Midland. Kathleen was born on March 7, 1960 in Ferndale, Michigan to...

Margaret "Peggy" Norris Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids, Michigan- Margaret "Peggy" Norris passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 11, 2019 at Addington Place in Grand Rapids. She was 76. Margaret "Peggy" was born the daughter of the late Robert MacPhail and Margaret (Lindsay) MacPhail on November 29, 1942 in Bay City, Michigan. She married James Mahlon Norris on November 28, 1964 in Bay City, Michigan. Peggy graduated from Bay City Central High School and received a Bachelor’s degree from Michigan...

Grand Rapids, Michigan- Margaret "Peggy" Norris passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 11, 2019 at Addington Place in Grand Rapids. She was 76. Margaret "Peggy" was born...

Elden "Fuzzy" Holmes Tustin

Tustin - Elden Dale Holmes, longtime resident of Tustin, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital. He was 89. Elden was born at home on June 27, 1930, in LeRoy, Michigan to Sylvester and Lillian (Langworthy) Holmes. From a young age Elden's curly locks earned him the nickname of "Fuzzy", a name that stuck with him throughout his entire life. He entered into marriage with the former Dorothy Chilcote on July 2, 1949;...

Tustin - Elden Dale Holmes, longtime resident of Tustin, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital. He was 89. Elden was born at home on June 27,...

Jay Wagner Lake City

JAY R. WAGNER LAKE CITY - Jay R. Wagner, 89, of Lake City, passed away at home surrounded by many members of his big, beautiful family on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. Jay was born on June 26, 1930, in West Branch Township, to Penny and Nora Wagner. He was drafted into military service with the U.S. Air Force in 1951, and served until September of 1953. Jay married Bethel Johnson on May 8, 1954, in Moorestown. Jay worked for the Department of Natural Resources for...

JAY R. WAGNER LAKE CITY - Jay R. Wagner, 89, of Lake City, passed away at home surrounded by many members of his big, beautiful family on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. Jay was born on...

Judith Eubank Lake City

Judith Kay Eubank, age 79 of Lake City passed away September 9, 2019 at her home, surrounded by loved ones.. Judy was born April 21, 1940 in Missaukee County to Tom and Thelma (Rider) DeMoss. She was married to Robert Willett. She later married Duane Eubank on October 5, 1990 and he preceded her in death in 2010. Judy was a member of the 1958 graduating class of Lake City High School. She was employed at Manton Industries and retired in 1999. She...

Judith Kay Eubank, age 79 of Lake City passed away September 9, 2019 at her home, surrounded by loved ones.. Judy was born April 21, 1940 in Missaukee County to Tom and Thelma (Rider)...

Ronald Bassett HOUGHTON LAKE

Ronald Burdell Bassett, 86, of Houghton Lake passed away on Monday September 9, 2019 at Hurley Medical Center in Flint. Ron was born on November 25, 1932 in Fostoria, Ohio to Walter and Adah (Edinger) Bassett. Ron grew up in Risingsun, Ohio where he graduated from high school. On March 22, 1952 in Risingsun, Ohio, Ron was married to Mina Mae Shaw. The couple moved to Houghton Lake from Ohio in 1962. He worked as a Printer for most of his life, starting at a...

Ronald Burdell Bassett, 86, of Houghton Lake passed away on Monday September 9, 2019 at Hurley Medical Center in Flint. Ron was born on November 25, 1932 in Fostoria, Ohio to Walter...

Thomas Vokes LeRoy

Leroy, Michigan- Thomas Anthony Vokes, of Leroy, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at his home with his family by his side. He was 80. Tom was born on December 10, 1938 in Troy, Michigan to John and Mary (Hundt) Vokes. He entered into marriage with the former Edna Alexander in Trenton, Michigan 59 years ago. He spent his career working for the IBEW Local 58 as an electrician for many years until his time of retirement. Tom enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting and riding around on...

Leroy, Michigan- Thomas Anthony Vokes, of Leroy, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at his home with his family by his side. He was 80. Tom was born on December 10, 1938 in Troy, Michigan...

Doris Real Mesick

Traverse City, Michigan- Doris Ruth Real, of Mesick, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at the Culver Meadows Assisted Living in Traverse City. She was 89. Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held.

Traverse City, Michigan- Doris Ruth Real, of Mesick, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at the Culver Meadows Assisted Living in Traverse City. She was 89. Cremation has taken place...

Mark Griffith Houghton Lake

Mark C. Griffith, age 61, of Houghton Lake passed away on Sunday September 8, 2019 at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. Mark was born on June 7, 1958 in Saginaw, Michigan to Jerry and Arletta (Hildebrant) Griffiths. He graduated from John Glenn High School in Bay City. Mark worked for many years at the Roscommon County Transit Authority. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mark is survived by his father; Jerry Griffiths, brother & sister-in-law; Doug and Sandy Griffith, niece...

Mark C. Griffith, age 61, of Houghton Lake passed away on Sunday September 8, 2019 at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. Mark was born on June 7, 1958 in Saginaw, Michigan to Jerry and...

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