Joyce Ann Schaub, of the Manton area, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. She was 64. Joyce was born on March 2, 1959 in Los Angeles, California to Richard and Margaret (Meyer) LaFuze. She entered into marriage with Fred Schaub in August 2011. The couple spent 8 years together, until his time of passing in 2019. Joyce dedicated her life to her family and proudly raised two children. She cherished the time spent with her grandchildren. She...

Stephanie Elizabeth Fulstick, 37, of  Houghton Lake passed away on Wednesday September 27, 2023 at Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital. Stephanie was born on February 27, 1986 in Chicago, Illinois to William and Doris (Williams) Fulstick. She grew up in the Chicago area where she graduated from high school.  In 2010 the family moved from Chicago to the Houghton lake area.  Stephanie worked at the ROOC workshop for several years.  She enjoyed spending time doodling and...

Traverse City, Michigan - Robert "Bob" J. Lindell, of Cadillac and formerly of Sanford, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 at the Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. He was 78. Bob was born on May 3, 1945, in Cadillac, Michigan to Fritz and Gladys (Mow) Lindell. Bob grew up in LeRoy and graduated from LeRoy High School.   Bob was a 1967 graduate of Michigan State University and went on to a lifetime career with the Dow Corning Corporation. During his time with Dow...

Tustin - Theodore "Teddy" James Mason, of Tustin formerly of Cadillac and Flint passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, September 25, 2023. He was only 41 years of age. Teddy was born on October 16, 1981, in Flint, Michigan to Theodore W. and Caren (Mattison) Mason.  At a young age Teddy moved to the Cadillac area and began attending school.  He became part of the graduating class in the millennium, graduating in 2000 from Cadillac High School.  Teddy eventually...

John Everett Strickland, age 72 of McBain, passed away September 25, 2023 peacefully at home. John was born February 8, 1951 in Detroit to William and Rita (Letere) Strickland. He was united in marriage April 20, 1974 to Cheryl Ann Phetteplace in Lake City. John served in the US Army in the Engineer Department for the military for twenty five years. He was in active service from 1969 to 1973, serving one year in Vietnam and stationed in Texas for three years before serving in the National...

Douglas (Doug) Martin Helsel, 73, passed away peacefully September 24, 2023 at Hospice House in Traverse City with his family by his side. Doug was born May 13, 1950 to Nick and Margaret Helsel in Pioneer Township. He married Sheila Tidey February 13, 1971 in Lake City. Doug worked as a Christmas Tree farmer, operating Green Valley Tree Farm, first with his father, then with his son, Keith. He took pride in the quality trees they grew and always enjoyed traveling  to Texas and...

Judith "Judy" M. Phillips, age 74, of West Branch passed away on Saturday September 23, 2023 at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw. Judy was born on April 13, 1949 in Grayling, Michigan to Wert and Edith (Shannon) Pratt. She enjoyed playing BINGO, doing art-n-crafts, playing scratch offs and doing crossword puzzles. Judy is survived by her children; Rosetta (Kim) Barnes and Keith (Vicki) Willett, ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, siblings; Fred Pratt, Lenny Pratt, David...

Shirley Mae Saari, of Manton, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on September 21, 2023 at her home with family by her side. She was 90. Shirley was born on September 21, 1933 to Dee and Minnie (Trevithick) Larr in Manton, Michigan. She was a graduate of Manton High School, Class of 1953. Shirley entered into marriage with Darrell Williams Sr. on September 17, 1955. The couple spent 25 years together until his time of passing in 1980. Shirley dedicated her life to her family and raising her...

Laura Ann Dale, 66, of  Manistee and formerly of Houghton Lake passed away on Wednesday September 20, 2023. Laura was born on March 30, 1957 in Grayling, Michigan to John and Kathleen(K.T.) (Boggs) Dale. Laura grew up in the Houghton Lake area and spent most her life at Houghton Lake.  She attended and graduated from Houghton Lake Community Schools.  Laura was a loved  dishwasher for Big Boy Restaurant in Houghton Lake for over 30 years. Laura was a member of Special...