The Obituary Section

Sharon Bunn

, Michigan

Sharon Kay Hamill Bunn 77 passed away peacefully at home on August 13 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was born January 22 1949 in Lansing Michigan to Dale Stanley and Ruth Marie Hamill. She spent her early childhood in Laingsburg before moving to Houghton Lake in the sixth grade where she would spend most of her life. Sharon knew hardship and loss early. Her father died when she was three and her mother when she was 16. She also grew up with very little though many who knew her would never have guessed it. Sharon rarely focused on what she lacked. Instead she lived with gratitude and taught her children that everyone deserved kindness especially those who were struggling or had less. If someone needed help Sharon believed you helped however you could. Her nurturing spirit began with her siblings whom she loved and protected fiercely and extended…

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Michael "Mike" Detmer

, Michigan

Michael D. Detmer age 77 of Houghton Lake Michigan passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday August 16 2026. Mike was born on July 12 1949 in West Branch Michigan to Buddy and Jennie Ross Detmer and was raised in Houghton Lake Michigan. He spent his life in the community he called home building not only with his hands but also a life and legacy centered around the people he loved most. A hardworking and skilled craftsman Mike was the proud owner operator of Mike Detmer Construction. He took great pride in his work and could build fix or create just about anything. His ability to work with his hands was one of the many things that made him special. Mike was also a proud Vietnam Veteran and was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Above all Mikes greatest passion was his family. He was…

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Nancy Bates

, Michigan

Nancy Jane Bates age 98 of Houghton Lake passed away on Thursday August 13 2026 at home surrounded by her family. Nancy was born on April 17 1928 in Essexville Michigan to Ovid and Iva McCoy Black. She was married to Rev. Donald Bates who preceded her in death. Nancy was a United Methodist ministers wife for over 40 years. Retired to Houghton Lake in 1989. Nancy is survived by her children David Korliss Bates Kathy Frankie Ward Jonathan Judy Bates and Dawn Scott Bond fifteen grandchildren sixteen greatgrandchildren daughterinlaw Tracy Bates and sister Darlene Mongeau. She was preceded in death by her parents son Bruce Bates siblings Luanne Parker and brother Divere Black. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. You may express your condolences to the family at www.christlerholdship.com. Christler Funeral HomePrudenville Chapel is handling the arrangements.

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Douglas Young

, Michigan

Lake City Douglas Harold Young of Lake City passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday August 11 2026. He was 76. He made his living working at Meijer for over 26 years. Doug was a member of the Lake City United Methodist Church and enjoyed spending time in the Upper Peninsula and outdoors. He had a love for motorcycles musicespecially classic rock and classic countryand movies particularly horror and martial arts films. In his younger years Doug enjoyed bow hunting. He was also a talented tinkerer who enjoyed creating and building furniture. Douglas is survived by his children Steven Jody Young of Cadillac Richard fiance Katelynn Young of Lake City Cassie Young of Lake City and Eddie MacCormack of Lake City grandchildren Elena Summer and Steven Jr.

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Charles Digloria

, Michigan

Charles DiGloria of Lake City passed away on Friday August 14 2026 at Autumnwood of McBain. He was 90.

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David Hennigan

, Michigan

Boon David Carl Hennigan passed away on Monday August 10 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 84. David was born on April 29 1942 in Harrietta Michigan to Charles and Gertie Hayes Hennigan. On August 20 1966 he married Bonita Ward. He was a lifelong dedicated employee and friend at the Boon Store. David was a pillar of his community always ready to lend a helping hand. He took great pride in maintaining his own beautiful lawn and spent countless hours assisting neighbors with their own lawn care. Extremely proud of his Irish heritage David brought warmth and spirit to everything he did. He loved supporting his childrens mission trip fundraisers and could always be found in the stands or audience cheering on his grandchildren at their school events. Above all else David loved his family fiercely his absolute favorite moments were those spent surrounded…

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Jeremy May Sr.

, Michigan

December 3, 1978

Jeremy S. May Sr. age 47 of Prudenville passed away on Monday August 10 2026 at MyMichigan Medical CenterMidland surrounded by his loving family Jeremy was born on December 4 1978 in Saginaw Michigan to Randy and Rebecca McConnell May. He was married on December 31 2018 at Trestle Park in Prudenville to Kayela Barrett. Jeremy volunteered for the Houghton Lake Band Boosters. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle farming bump and run car racing camping tattoos being outdoors and taking his wife to see fireworks in St. Helen. Jeremy especially loved his family they meant the world to him and were always at the front of everything that he did. He had a heart of gold and was always willing to help anyone who needed it. Jeremy is survived by his loving wife Kayela May children Shelbi Evans Laura Evans Emilee May Jeremy May Jr. Rylee Russell Mackenzie Russell and…

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Liana Foster

, Michigan

Liana May Foster 65 of Houghton Lake passed away on Friday August 7 2026 at King Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Houghton Lake. Liana was born on April 28 1961 in Grayling Michigan to Nicholas and Kathleen Moore Bowers. Liana spent most of her life in the Houghton Lake area where she graduated from high school. She then went on to receive her Associates Degree in Medical Billing. She worked in the medical field for a few years including being an EMT with Denton Township Ambulance. Liana then went into the family construction business and later worked with her son at 3Sixteen Construction in Prudenvillle until her recent illness. When not at work she enjoyed growing sunflowers and feeding the animals that would frequent her yard. She had a special love for her cats however her greatest joy was spending time with her family.. Surviving Mrs. Foster are her two…

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