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Robert "Bob" Cline

, Michigan

Robert William Cline of Lake City passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 30 2026 at his home in Lake City Michigan surrounded by his loving family. He was 90 years old. Bob was born on August 8 1935 in Dearborn Michigan to Earl and Leota Phillips Cline. At the age of 10 he moved with his parents to California where he spent most of his life. After graduating from high school Bob proudly served his country in the United States Army for two years. Following his military service Bob began a career with Pennwalt Corporation in Pasadena California. He remained with the company for more than 50 years before retiring in 2000 a testament to his dedication and strong work ethic. On August 28 1971 Bob married the love of his life Nancy Allen in Las Vegas Nevada. Together they built a life filled with love and laughter before eventually…

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Betty DowHutchinson

, Michigan

Betty J. DowHutchinson age 93 of West Branch formerly of St. Helen passed away on Tuesday June 30 2026 at home surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on December 18 1932 in Flint Township Michigan to Warren and Thelma Swanson Dow. She was married on August 7 1951 in West Branch to Lester Hutchinson. The couple built and operated the Airport Motel in St. Helen for 28 years. Betty enjoyed cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. Betty is survived by her children Lynda Herb Brenda Hutchinson and Gary Victoria Hutchinson fourteen grandchildren twentyseven greatgrandchildren and fourteen greatgreatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents husband Lester Hutchinson son Claude "Chip" Hutchinson soninlaw Clyde Herb two sisters and two brothers. Graveside services for Betty J. DowHutchinson will be conducted at 1 pm on Wednesday July 8 2026 at Fairview Cemetery St. Helen. Christler Funeral HomePrudenville Chapel is…

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