Category: Obituaries
How to share a loss with the Michigan Conference.
Death notices will be sent on behalf of the Michigan Conference by the Communications Staff via e-blast for active and retired clergy, clergy spouses, clergy dependents and members to the annual conference when requested and with permission from a family member. Recipients are local churches and anyone who has subscribed to the death notice/prayer request database. To subscribe, go to the Subscription page.
The annual conference memorial service honors those who we have lost up to March 1st and for whom we have received notice by March 13th. Anyone received after the March 1st deadline will be recognized the following year at Annual Conference.
Read MoreAnnouncements include:
- Clergy, including part-time and full-time local pastors.
- Retired clergy as defined above.
- Spouses and surviving spouses of active and retired clergy.
- Dependent children of clergy [this includes stepchildren] still living in the parsonage.
- Diaconal ministers.
- Lay members of the previous annual conference.
- Laypersons of the conference support staff and ministry team, past or present.
- Missionaries related to the conference.
When death of a person in one of the above categories is known:
- The person reporting the death should provide the information to the district office where the deceased resided or attended a local church if known or provide the information to the to the conference office
- Information must include
- the name of the individual
- date of death
- relationship to the conference/clergy member
- history when available
- visitation and funeral information
- where condolences can be sent
- photographs are appreciated
- Death notices for extended relatives (parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.) will be sent out as a monthly summary by the Communications Office and may be posted immediately by any individual on the Michigan Conference Facebook group page
- We encourage these types of announcements also be sent out by district email when deemed appropriate. Please note, there is a formatted design for these announcements in the MailChimp system that can be adapted and utilized.
- Death notices for any immediate or extended family of a staff member will be sent to the All Staff e-blast list and also included in the month summary e-blast sent to the death notice database.
Have more questions?
Please contact Kristen Gillette
Bruce R. McCumons
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July 21, 1955 – April 19, 2023 Pastor Bruce R. McCumons age 67 of Peck died April 19, 2023. He was born in Marlette to James and Beverly McCumons. Bruce… Continue Reading Bruce R. McCumons
James “Jim” Mathews
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Pastor James “Jim” Mathews, 84 of Negaunee, MI passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, April 17, 2023 after a hard-fought battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).… Continue Reading James “Jim” Mathews
Betty M. Finkbeiner
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March 6, 1930 – April 16, 2023 Wife of Rev. Stanley A. Finkbeiner, Betty Mae Finkbeiner, age 93, passed away on April 16, 2023. Betty was born on March 6,… Continue Reading Betty M. Finkbeiner
Winona A. Anderson
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April 10, 2023 Wife of Rev. Francis F. Anderson, Winona A. Anderson, 97, of Lansing, Michigan passed away Monday, April 10, 2023. She was born and raised in Ann Arbor,… Continue Reading Winona A. Anderson
Catherine “Kay” Ann Trebilcock
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August 2, 1945 – April 3, 2023 Wife of Rev. Douglas R. Trebilcock, Catherine “Kay” Ann Trebilcock, passed away on April 3, 2023. Our beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, cousin,… Continue Reading Catherine “Kay” Ann Trebilcock
Pamela Gonder
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January 9, 1955 – March 30, 2023 Wife of Rev. Daniel L. Gonder, Pamela S. Gonder with peace and comfort went into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus… Continue Reading Pamela Gonder
William V. Payne
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April 8, 1931 – March 30, 2023 Rev. William “Bill” V. Payne passed away on March 30, 2023. *Payne, William V. (Jayne) – DECEASED [(RE) FL 1951; FD 1960; FE… Continue Reading William V. Payne
Tom Brown II
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August 21, 1934 – March 30, 2023 Rev. Tom Brown II, Retired Elder of the Michigan Conference, died on March 30, 2023. Funeral arrangements are in the care of Cole… Continue Reading Tom Brown II
Gale E. Fuller
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October 6, 1950 to March 27, 2023 Husband of Pastor Linda L. Fuller, Gale E. Fuller of Croswell, Michigan passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023, at the age of… Continue Reading Gale E. Fuller
Kenneth D. Frey
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August 7, 1936 – March 23, 2023 Husband of Pastor Bonnie M. Frey, Kenneth Dale Frey was born on August 7, 1936 in Monroe, Michigan. He was one of three… Continue Reading Kenneth D. Frey