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Ralph Leo Kern was born on 16 March 1891 in New Buffalo, Berrien, Michigan. He and Irene Christina Billett were divorced Yes.¹ He and Irene Christina Billett were married on 15 October 1932 in Lake City, Missaukee, Michigan.¹ He died on 17 June 1970, at age 79, in Lake City, Missaukee, Michigan.

Ralph was married to Lola ( ) at time of death 1970 so would seem obvious that he had divorced Irene Billett.

John Edward Visser was born on 24 June 1911 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan.¹ He and Leone Genevieve Billett were married on 1 September 1934.¹ He died on 4 July 1994, at age 83, in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan.¹

William James Sprague was born on 28 November 1894 in Bowling Green, Wood, Ohio.¹ He and Esther Bernice Billett were married on 22 November 1934 in Cadillac, Wexford, Michigan.¹ He died on 12 November 1971, at age 76, in Traverse City, Grand Traverse, Michigan.¹

Joseph James Gage was born on 17 August 1900 in Manistique, Schoolcraft, Michigan. He was married on 30 April 1923 in Flint, Genesee, Michigan.¹ He was divorced on 30 July 1932.¹ He and Elizabeth Eloise Billett were married on 21 March 1938 in Bryan, Williams, Ohio. He died on 10 January 1952, at age 51, in Highland Township, Osceola, Michgan.

Terry Charles Gage was born on 31 January 1940 in Lake City, Missaukee, Michigan. He died on 31 August 2012, at age 72, in Cadillac, Wexford, Michigan. He was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Cadillac, Wexford, Michigan.¹

Terry Charles Gage was an Employee in Cadillac Malleable Iron Factory.¹ Terry Charles Gage
Birth: Jan. 31, 1940, Lake City, Missaukee County, Michigan, USA
Death: Aug. 31, 2012, Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan, USA
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Terry Charles Gage, of Cadillac, Michigan, passed away Friday, August 31, 2012, at Lakeview Luthern Manor. He was 72 years.

Terry was born January 31, 1940, in Lake City, Michigan, to Joseph and Elizabeth (Billett) Gage. Terry worked at Cadillac Malleable Iron Factory in Cadillac for 20 years. He enjoyed collecting coins.

Terry is survived by his children Mark (Stephanie) Gage of Phoenix, Arizona, Kenneth (Brenda) Gage of Phoenix, Arizona, Teresa (Cecil) Shipton of Leroy, Lisa Gage of Williamsburg and Kim Gage of Cadillac. Survivors also include a brother, Anthony (Betty) Gage of Marion and a sister, Judy Gage of Baldwin, as well as 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother; brothers, Thomas Gage and Jerry Gage; and sister-in-law, Anna Gage.

Special thanks to Lakeview Lutheran Manor and Hospice of Michigan for their loving care, gentleness, and kindness during his final days.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, September 6, 2012 at the Hitesman-Holdship Funeral Home in Cadillac. Officiating will be Cecil L. Shipton. Interment will be at the Maple Hill Cemetery in Cadillac. Visitation will be 12:00 p.m., Thursday, September 6, 2012 until the time of services at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family. Condolences can be sent to the family online at www.hitesman-holdship.com
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Thomas George Gage was born on 7 February 1941 in Lake City, Missaukee, Michigan.¹ He and Anna H. Hofer were married on 29 January 1971 in Vilserk, Germany.¹ He died on 11 June 2012, at age 71, in Cadillac, Wexford, Michigan.¹ He was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery (Block 13, Row 17, Space 035), Cadillac, Wexford, Michigan.²²

Thomas George Gage
Birth: Feb. 7, 1941, Lake City, Missaukee County, Michigan, USA
Death: Jun. 11, 2012, Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan, USA
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Thomas George Gage of Cadillac, Michigan, passed away Monday June 11, 2012 at his home. He was 71 years old.

Thomas was born February 7, 1941, in Lake City, Michigan, to Joseph and Elizabeth (Billitt) Gage. Thomas was married to Anna H. Gage January 29, 1971 in Vilserk, Germany. Thomas' life was his wife and the Military. He was liked by all who met him. He left a lasting impression with everone.

Thomas served in the US Army during Vietnam and retired after 17 years as Master Sergeant. He was a member of the American Legion.

Thomas is survived by his brother, Anthony (Betty) Gage of Tustin, MI; brother, Terry Gage of Cadillac, MI; sister, Judy Gage of Baldwin, MI; ;several nieces; and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Gage; mother, Elizabeth Gage; brother, Jerry Gage.

Funeral services will be Saturday June 16, 2012 at 1:00 pm. at the Hitesman-Holdship Funeral Home. Officiating will be Rev. Malcolm R. Brown. Interment will be at the Maple Hill Cemetery in Cadillac. Visitation will be Friday, June 15, 2012 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Condolences can be sent to the family on line at www.hitesman-holdship.com.

Jerry Roger Gage was born on 2 September 1944.¹ He died on 26 July 1963, at age 18.¹

Edith Bessie Beebe was born on 21 February 1925 in Marion, Osceola, Michigan. She and Marland Charles Billett were married on 17 May 1941 in Marion, Osceola, Michigan.¹ She died on 4 June 2004, at age 79, in Cadillac, Wexford, Michigan. She was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Marion, Osceola, Michigan.¹

Edith Bessie Beebe Billett
Birth: Feb. 21, 1925, Marion, Osceola County, Michigan, USA
Death: Jun. 4, 2004, Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan, USA
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2004 Jun 04 - Marion - Edith Bessie Beebe was born Saturday 21 Feb 1925 in Marion to Levi Muret & Sophia Rachael (Anger) Beebe. She married Marland Charles Billett Saturday 17 May 1941 in Marion. She worked for more than 20 years for Riverside Electric. She enjoyed spending time in Florida and loved to knit and crochet.

Edith Bessie (Beebe) Billett of McBain died Friday 04 Jun 2004 at the age of 79 y 3 m 14 d at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac. Survivors included 1 son, Larry & Peggy Billett of Mount Pleasant; and 1 daughter, Jacqueline & Darwin Yager of McBain; 7 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marland 03 Apr 2004; parents, Levi 10 Oct 1975 & Sophia 31 Mar 1983; 1 daughter, Lavanna L Cook 21 Mar 1988; and 2 grandchildren, Dean Alan Yager 28 Aug 1966 and Deloris Anna Yager 14 Nov 1965.

Visitation was 2-4 and 7-9 pm Monday 07 Jun 2004 at Fosnaught-Holdship Funeral Home in McBain. Funeral services were 2 pm Tuesday 08 Jun 2004 at Fosnaught-Holdship Funeral Home in Marion with Rev Teri Fall officiating. The Pall Bearers were Mike Beatle, Dale Beebe, Micky Beebe, Allen Brenner, Tom Shaw, and Jeff Gardner, while alternates were Jimmy Beebe; Soloist was Connie Gardner.

Memorial contributions were to be directed to the Missaukee County Council on Aging.
Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery in Marion.

Lavanna Lee Billett was born on 8 February 1942 in Lake City, Missaukee, Michigan.¹ She died on 21 March 1988, at age 46, in Presque Isle, Presque Isle, Michigan.¹

Lavanna L Billett / Platz Cook
Birth: Feb. 8, 1942, Marion, Osceola County, Michigan, USA *
Death: Mar. 21, 1988, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, USA *
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1988 Mar 21 - Alpena - Lavanna L Billett was born Sunday 08 Feb 1942 in Marion to Marland Charles & Edith Bessie (Beebe) Billett. She first married Jerry Platz. After their divorce she married Keith Cook.

Lavanna L (Billett, Platz) Cook died Monday 21 Mar 1988 at the age 46 years, 1 months, and 13 days in Alpena. Survivors included her husband Keith; 2 daughters, Marnie Platz and Tracy Platz, 1 son; Kelly Platz; 1 step-dauhghter, Christine Cook.

Margaret (Peggy) Joyce McBride was born on 24 February 1937 in Flint, Genesee, Michigan.¹ She died on 29 June 2013, at age 76, in Mount Pleasant, Isabella, Michigan.¹ She was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Isabella, Michigan.¹

Peggy Joyce McBride Billett
Birth: Feb. 24, 1937, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, USA
Death: Jun. 29, 2013, Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan, USA
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2013 Jun 29 - Mt Pleasant - Peggy Joyce McBride was born Wednesday 24 Feb 1937 in Flint to Donald & Ruth (Gerhart) McBride. She married Junior Burgraff. After his death she married Larry Billett Saturday 05 Jun 1999 in Mt Pleasant. She worked in the housekeeping department at Central Michigan Community Hospital before retiring in 1997. She was a loving mother and wife who enjoyed rose gardens and sports.

Peggy (McBride, Burgraff) Billett of Mount Pleasant died Saturday 29 Jun 2013 at the age of 76 y 4 m 5 d at her home. Survivors included her husband, Larry; 4 children, Sam Onstott, Don & Cindy Onstott, Kathy Nottingham, and Dan & Sandy Onstott; 9 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; her mother, Ruth Safford; and 1 sister, Barbara Pacifico. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Junior Burgraff; father, Don McBride; 1 granddaughter, Angela Onstott; and 1 infant sister, Ruth Ann.

A Celebration of her Life was 12-4 pm at the Shepherd VFW Saturday 06 Jul 2013. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery in Mount Pleasant. An online guest book or send a condolence to the family could be given at www.LuxFamilyFuneralHome.com.
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Robert Sizemore was born on 15 March 1919 in Leslie, Cumberland, Kentucky. He and Dorothy Lois Billett were married on 7 April 1944 in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan. He died on 3 September 1982, at age 63, in Southgate, Wayne, Michigan.

Marcus (Mark) Lee Sizemore was born on 7 June 1952 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. He died on 6 April 2004, at age 51, in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee.

Note date of birth is shown as either 7 June 1952 (or) 15 Jun 1952.