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Duane DraperHoughton Lake

Duane "DueDawg" Allan Draper, also known as "papa" age 80, of Houghton Lake passed away on Monday July 15, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. Duane was born on April 13, 1944 in Livonia, Michigan to Herbert and Edna (Lewald) Draper. He worked in the parts department for General Motors retiring after 30 years. He moved to Houghton Lake from Ann Arbor twenty five years ago. Duane was a member of Bass Tracker Fishing Association and Competitor in tournaments for many years, and a...

Duane "DueDawg" Allan Draper, also known as "papa" age 80, of Houghton Lake passed away on Monday July 15, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. Duane was born on April 13, 1944 in Livonia,...

Neal WilcoxsonManton

Manton - Neal Marvin Wilcoxson, of Manton passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at home with family by his side. He was 67.Per his wishes cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.HoldshipFuneralHomes.comThe family is being served by the Hall-Holdship Funeral Home.

Manton - Neal Marvin Wilcoxson, of Manton passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at home with family by his side. He was 67.Per his wishes cremation has taken place and no services will be held at...

Yvonne ArnoldPrudenville

Yvonne Jean Arnold, 88, of Prudenville passed away on Sunday July 14, 2024 at Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation Community.Yvonne was born on September 19, 1935 in Burton Township, Genesee County, Michigan to Harold and Martha (Mauer) Wandell. Yvonne grew up in the Lyons and Ionia area and graduated from Ionia High School. She worked as a Nurse in Nursing homes and was a homemaker most of her life. Yvonne moved from Lansing to Houghton Lake in 1987 to care for her...

Yvonne Jean Arnold, 88, of Prudenville passed away on Sunday July 14, 2024 at Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation Community.Yvonne was born on September 19, 1935 in Burton Township,...

William "Pat" McConnellCadillac

Cadillac - William "Pat" McConnell, of Cadillac and formerly of Luther, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 12, 2024 at Munson Medical Center. He was 81.Arrangements are pending and a complete obituary will appear at a later date.Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.Hitesman-Holdship.comThe family is being served by the Hitesman-Holdship Funeral Home.

Cadillac - William "Pat" McConnell, of Cadillac and formerly of Luther, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 12, 2024 at Munson Medical Center. He was 81.Arrangements are pending...

Paula WilliamsManton

Manton - Paula Mae Williams, of Manton and formerly of New Hampshire passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 12, 2024. She was 62.Per her wishes cremation will take place and no services will be held at this time.Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.Hall-Holdship.comThe family is being served by the Hall-Holdship Funeral Home.

Manton - Paula Mae Williams, of Manton and formerly of New Hampshire passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 12, 2024. She was 62.Per her wishes cremation will take place and no services will...

Alberta JohnsonLake City

Norwich Township - Alberta Marie Johnson, longtime resident of the Lake City area, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at her home. She was 90.Arrangements for celebration of life are pending and details with a more complete obituary will appear at a later date.Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.Young-Holdship.com.The family is being served by Young-Holdship Funeral Home.

Norwich Township - Alberta Marie Johnson, longtime resident of the Lake City area, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at her home. She was 90.Arrangements for celebration of life are pending...

Martha NorrisPrudenville

Martha Ann Norris, age 76, of Prudenville passed away on Tuesday,July 9, 2024 at home surrounded by her family.Martha was born on July 11, 1947 in Saginaw, Michigan to Warren and Frances (Strabel) Earley.Martha’s family moved to Houghton Lake, Michigan whenshe was approximately10 years old. She was married on April 1, 1967 in Houghton Laketo Howard E. Norris II.After moving to Farmington Hills, Michigan,Martha worked as aspecial...

Martha Ann Norris, age 76, of Prudenville passed away on Tuesday,July 9, 2024 at home surrounded by her family.Martha was born on July 11, 1947 in Saginaw, Michigan to Warren and Frances...

Ms. Sharon Auman-RipplePrudenville & St. Augustine

Ms. Sharon L. Auman-Ripple, age 74, of Prudenville and St. Augustine, Florida passed away on Tuesday July 9, 2024 at MyMichigan Medical Center-Midland.Sharon was born on February 21, 1950 in Pontiac, Michigan to Walter and Leah (Hunt) Ripple. She retired from Roscommon County where she worked as a legal secretary for many years. Sharon and her life companion of 34 years Pat Auman loved to travel together and would spend the winters in St. Augustine, Florida. Sharon loved reading...

Ms. Sharon L. Auman-Ripple, age 74, of Prudenville and St. Augustine, Florida passed away on Tuesday July 9, 2024 at MyMichigan Medical Center-Midland.Sharon was born on February 21, 1950...

George Raymer Sr.Manton

George R. Raymer, of Manton, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 in Cadillac. He was 82.A committal service will be held on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Manton.Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.Hall-Holdship.com. The family is being served by Hall-Holdship Funeral Home.

George R. Raymer, of Manton, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 in Cadillac. He was 82.A committal service will be held on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery in...

Eldon PowellManton

Eldon Lee Powell of Manton passed away Monday, July 1, 2024 in his home surrounded by family. He was 98 years old. He was a man of God who loved his family and country beyond measure. He was kind, gentle, loving, thoughtful, generous, and a hard working man.Eldon was born in his Bloomfield Township home on March 2, 1926 to Lora (Hornbaker) Powell & Dell Powell. He served in the 90th Infantry Division 359th Reg. Co. “D” in General George Patton’s 3rd Army in Europe...

Eldon Lee Powell of Manton passed away Monday, July 1, 2024 in his home surrounded by family. He was 98 years old. He was a man of God who loved his family and country beyond measure. He was kind,...

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