All Obituaries

Patrick Thomas McMaster, age 80 of Lake City, passed away June 7, 2023 at the Samaritas Living Center in Cadillac. Patrick was born November 3, 1942 in Gross Pointe Farms, Michigan to William and Marie (Gerres) McMaster Sr. He graduated from Lake City High School in 1960 and received a degree in Business Administration from Wright Jr. College in Chicago, Illinois and was an electronic technician for DeVry Technical Institute in Chicago. He was a computer repair technician for several...

Mary Lee Brotebeck, 84, of Houghton Lake passed away on Monday June 5, 2023, at The Brook of Houghton Lake, with her loving husband by her side. Mary was born on February 12, 1939, in Flint, Michigan to Lester and Marjorie (Greer) Lovegrove. Mary graduated from Central High School in Flint and attended classes at Mott Community College, attaining her Associate Degree. After graduating, Mary soon met the love of her life, Robert Bernard Brotebeck. The two were married on April 20, 1963, in...

Marion - Frances Leone Niver of Marion, Michigan passed away peacefully in her home with family on June 2nd. She was 101 years young at heart! She was born on January 31st, 1922, in Farwell, Michigan to Charles Rawson and Goldie Allman Rawson. Frances married Basil Eugene Niver, in Marion, Michigan on July 3rd, 1940. Together they had two children: Donald Eugene Niver and Barbara Jean Niver.  Frances lived a full and healthy life. Her family and friends will remember her for her...

Larry G. Schooley, age 87 of Lake City passed away, Friday, June 2, 2023 at Autumnwood of McBain. Larry was born September 26, 1935 in Lake City to Ernest and Margaret (Shivlie) Schooley. He attended Lake City High School and in1955 enlisted in the US Marine Corps attaining the rank of Corporal (Buck Sargeant) and was honorably discharged in 1963. He was united in loving marriage to the former Gene Ellen Ralston on May 4, 1985 in Lake City and they traveled extensively around the country...

Robert Leonard Dombrowski, 82, of  Houghton Lake Heights passed away on Thursday June 1, 2023 at his home with his family by his side.Robert was born on December 8, 1940 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Isadore and Ann (Krajewski) Dombrowski. After graduating from High School, Robert spent his career working in Logistics. Robert served his country in the Army National Guard for over twenty years, retiring from both his career and his time of service. Robert was married on July 3, 1965 in...

Roy David Vaughan, of Mesick, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 1, 2023. He was 37. Roy was born on January 30, 1986 in Traverse City, Michigan to Sam and Denise (Mathews) Vaughan. He was a graduate of Mesick High School, class of 2003. Roy entered into marriage with the former Olivia Dykstra in May 28th of 2017. Roy was an incredibly talented machinist, and just recently landed a job he's aspired for since high school. In his spare time, he enjoyed building hot rods and...

Randy Nelson Chrysler, age 70, of Lake City, passed away June 1, 2023 peacefully at his home. Randy was born in Pontiac, Michigan to Earl and Edna (McVety) Chrysler on August 29, 1952 and was united in marriage to Kathy Hutchinson on March 14, 1981. Randy worked for the Clark Highway Service, P.K. Company for over 30 some years, but was forced to retire due to health complication. Randy enjoyed riding his Harley and collecting pedal cars, plus playing drums and guitars in his younger...

Russel "Pete" Elmer Sutherland, 66, of  Merritt passed away on Wednesday May 31, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Russel was born on April 21, 1957 in Prudenville, Michigan to Russel and Evelyn (Lewis) Sutherland. As a lifelong member of the Merritt and Houghton Lake area, Russel attended High School and soon after began his working life. Russel served the area as a paramedic and volunteer fireman for many years. While he spent many years on the road,...

Randal James Goforth, 63, of Higgins Lake  passed away on Monday May 29, 2023 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Randal was born on December 13, 1959 in Detroit, Michigan to Roger and Irene (Pilarski) Goforth. Starting his adult life, following high school, Randal soon met the love of his life, Deborah Kildee. The two were married on May 11, 1984 in Lansing, MI. They spent many years in the Lansing area, growing their family. Growing up in the Detroit area, moving to...

In loving memory of Larry Jay King, born November 22, 1954, and passed May 29, 2023 at the age of 68.  He retired from General Motors in 2019 as an Electrical Engineer and enjoyed his new coworkers working part time at Harbor Freight. He leaves his wife, Karen King, of eighteen years. Along with his mother; Juanita Middleton (Norman), sister; Kathy Wells (Steve), in-laws; Ted Schramm (Shirley), son; Chadwick King (Sarah), daughter; Charlette Shaw (David), step-son; Cody Deitering...