Stephen Challis
, Michigan
October 11, 2026
Lake City Stephen Anthony Challis of Lake City formerly of Fenton and Pontiac passed away unexpectedly on Monday October 12 2026. He was 67.
Gary Beeson
, Michigan
October 8, 2026
Gary Lane Beeson of Prudenville passed away on Friday October 9 2026 at home surrounded by his loving family at the age of 86. Gary was born on August 6 1940 in Howard County Indiana to John Rosalee Bennett Beeson. He married Janice M. Healey on February 7 1959 in Ferndale Michigan and celebrated 66 years in 2025. Gary was a loyal member of the Elks Club served as an Exalted Ruler served on the board of his home association and produced Davey and several other shows for PBS. He worked with multiple charities and volunteered in his community and restored a 1931 Model A. Gary was a lifetime Tigers fan. He was a loving husband amazing father and grandfather. A genuinely good soul that everyone loved. Gary is survived by his children Debbie Kortright of Prudenville Monica Adkisson and husband Kenneth of Foley Alabama Paul Beeson and wife Luann…
Helmut Brauninger
, Michigan
October 12, 2026
Marion Helmut A. Brauninger of Marion passed away on Tuesday October 13 2026 at Autumnwood of McBain. He was 88.
Dennis Kibbe
, Michigan
October 11, 2026
Dennis Lyle Kibbe 82 of Manton passed away on Monday October 12 2026 at Grace Haven Senior Living in Manton Michigan. Dennis was born on November 2 1943 to Lyle and Ruth Coleman Kibbe in Cadillac Michigan. After graduating high school he attended Ferris State University. Dennis was a dedicated entrepreneur who spent his life building local businesses. Together with his father Lyle and brother Bill he owned and operated Kibbes Body Shop in Manton and Lake City for many years. He later ran DB Produce in Manton and the Posie Patch in Lake City until his retirement. Dennis was deeply committed to public service and spent many years serving his community. He proudly served as the Manton Fire Chief and contributed his leadership to the Manton City Commission and the Wexford County Board of Commissioners. An avid hunter and trapper Dennis had a deep appreciation for the outdoors. Above…
Ann James
, Michigan
Ann was born on October 13 1941 in Clare Michigan to Arthur and Marjorie Dwyer Thayer. Ann was married to Thomas V. James in Clare and they were together for 67 years. Shegraduated from Clare High School and Oakland University as a registered nurse and was employed at St. Johns Hospital in Warren Michigan for 35 years before moving to Cadillac. She enjoyed gardening being creative with home decor and participating in numerous fitness activities. Ann was a very social person who enjoyed interacting with family friends and her community. She was a member of the St. Anns Catholic Church in Cadillac. Ann is survived by her husband Thomas James of Cadillac sons Jim James of Ann Arbor John James of Harrison Township two grandchildren Rachel James and Alex James and a sister Jane Pyrett of Clio. She was preceded in death by her parents a son William James brother…
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