All Obituaries

Joyce Ann Flint, age 79 of Lake City passed away at home on April 10, 2024. Joyce was born March 1, 1945 in Cadillac to John and Nondis (Pitz) Hutchinson. She was  a member of the Lake City High School Class of 1963 and graduated college as an Accountant.  She was employed as an Office Manager at Hutchinson's of Lake City.  For many years she loved gardening, planting flowers, being outside and enjoyed visiting with family and friends and playing scrabble; especially...

Dale Edward Fisher, born on June 2, 1954, in Lansing, Michigan, passed away on April 6, 2024, in Houston, Texas. He is survived by his spouse, Karen, his children, Rachel, Nicole, Joshua (Amy), his grandchildren, Jayden and Alyssa, and his siblings, Kay (Thad), Lee (Sherly), and Sue (Michael). He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence, mother, Jeanne, and brother, Mark. Dale graduated from Williamston High School in 1972 and earned Associate Degrees in Civil Technology and...

Charles M. Nickerson, age 74, of Prudenville passed away on Wednesday April 3, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born on December 30, 1949 in Flint, Michigan to Clarence and Barbara (Morley) Nickerson. He served in the US Army. Charles was married on April 26, 1969 in Saint Helen to Norma Barker. He retired from General Motors where he started out on the assembly line and worked his way up to supervisor. The couple have been coming up to the area since 1957 but moved...

Jean Ann Brinkman, 92, of  Higgins Lake passed away on Wednesday April 3, 2024 at home with her loving family by her side. Jean was born on September 8, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan to Theodore and Anna(Berner) Detzur.  She grew up in the Detroit area, graduating from East Detroit High School.  She went on to get her teaching degree from Central Michigan University.  While in College Jean met the love of her life, Herbert A. Brinkman.  The couple were married in...

Paul Warren Hoaglund, of Mesick, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital. He was 62. Paul was born on October 20, 1961 in Traverse City, Michigan to parents LD and Wilma (Slaughter) Hoaglund. In October 1989, he entered into marriage with his soul mate Jennifer Ingles in Suttons Bay. He could often be found outside and enjoyed going hunting. He had many special furry companions throughout the years and loved his dogs. Paul cherished the time spent with...

Manton - Judy Ann Kimbel, of Manton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at her home. She was 65. She was born on October 2, 1958, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Weldon and Emma (Roth) Garn. Judy moved around a bit as a child and she eventually made her way to northern Michigan. On August 8, 1987 she entered into marriage with Jeffrey Kimbel in Manton.  The two made their home in Manton and Judy went to work around the house creating a beautiful flower garden and a...

Eva Lucille "Lucy" Swanberg, Moffit, Perkins born June 3,1924 to Claude and Edith Swanberg, passed peacefully in her home March 31, 2024.  Lucy was born in Cadillac Michigan and lived her childhood with her seven siblings on Sunnyside Drive. She married Carl Moffit Sr. in August 1940 and after his passing she met Raymond Perkins and was married in August 1998. Lucy attended the Cherry Grove Nazarene Church and taught Sunday school class there for several years. She belonged...

Kenneth Noble Tidey, lifelong resident of Manton, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at his home with family by his side. He was 90. Ken was born on October 18, 1933 to William Yale and Sarah (Thiebaut) Tidey in Manton, Michigan. He was a graduate of Manton High School, class of 1952. He then went on to attend Michigan State University on a scholarship for two years before answering the call of duty, serving in the in United States Army during the Korean War Era.On October 2, 1954, he...

David Joseph Yanska, of Mesick, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at his home with family by his side. He was 59. David was born on December 21, 1964 in Traverse City, Michigan to Joseph and Patricia (Weber) Yanska. He attended St. Mary of Hannah Catholic School until 8th grade and then graduated from Kingsley High School. David began his career working on tugboats in Chicago, Illinois. He later spent the remainder of his career owning and operating a brick restoration...

Suzanne Slack, of Cadillac, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024 at Autumnwood of McBain. She was 74. Suzanne was born on April 27, 1949 in Cadillac, Michigan to Adrian and Joanne (Paquette) Slachter. Suzanne entered into marriage with William L. Slack in 1974. The couple spent two years together, until his time of passing in 1976. She spent her career working as a manager in food service for many years. In her spare time, she could often be found caring for her cats. She spent many years...