Obituaries

John Andrew DeVries Jr., 67, entered into rest on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Sebring, Florida. He was a strong, resourceful, dedicated husband, grandfather (papa), as well as a source of unwavering love for our family.

Nancy Vivian Nordeen, 89, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, passed away suddenly on March 19, 2024, just two weeks before her 90th birthday. Born and raised in Trenary, Michigan on her family’s farm, Nancy was the fifth of eleven children born to the late William and Gertrude (Kertuu) Savola.

Robert James Hughes, Sr., age 90, of Grand Marais, Michigan, passed away at his home, in the loving care of his wife, Nancy, on March 20, 2024. Bob was born in Owosso, Michigan on August 11, 1933, to John Henry and Dora (Preston) Hughes, Jr.

Allen Frances Boutilier, age 78, of Moran, Michigan, died at his home on March 16, 2024. He was born on May 13, 1945, in Saline, Michigan, to Hartley and Katherine (Butler) Boutilier. Allen grew up in Taylor, Michigan. He met Catherine Brandly, and they married on July 18, 1964. They moved to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in 1971 and settled in Munising, Michigan. In 1982, Allen opened his own business, Northern Michigan Log Homes, and then opened Boutilier &Son Building Company in 1985 with his son Timothy. He loved building beautiful log homes, and built several in the Munising Bay Area, as well as 16 Mile Lake. He took great pride in his work and was well known for his beautiful craftsmanship.