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Bill "Maddog" Curtice Sr.

1968 - 2025

Bill "Maddog" Curtice Sr. obituary, 1968-2025

BORN

1968

DIED

2025

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415 N. Main Street

Evart, Michigan

Bill Curtice Obituary

Bill "Maddog" Curtice Sr.
Reed City, Michigan
05/13/1963 - 05/05/2025
Bill "Maddog" Curtice Sr. passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025 at the age of 61 in his home.
Bill was a man who embraced life and the outdoors. He found great joy in feeling the freedom of the open road while riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Bill also enjoyed fishing and hunting and sharing good times with family and friends during cookouts.
He is survived by a loving family who will miss him dearly. His children: Bill (Bridget) Curtice, Adam Curtice, Ashley (Jamie Gibbons) Skaggs, Jack Winistorf, Jarrid Curtice, Jasmyn (Derrick Potter) Curtice. His cherished grandchildren: William Curtice III, Francis Curtice, Delilah Potter, Margaret Curtice, Theodore "Huck" Curtice, Savanna Skaggs, and Eugene Skaggs. He is also survived by his siblings: brother, John (Lisa Miller) Curtice, sister, Becky Shananaquet, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Bill was preceded in death by his mom, Yvonne Holdman; his brother, Roy Shananaquet, his long-time girlfriend, Amy Barratt; and his beloved grandson Nicholas.
Bill "Maddog" Curtice Sr. will be remembered for his love of adventure, family, and friends. He will be deeply missed.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, at the Curtice Farm located at 1866 East 17 Mile Rd., Bitely, MI.
Cremation and Care has been entrusted to Corey Funeral Home in Evart. Memorial contributions can be made to Corey Funeral Home to cover his final expenses.

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Published by Big Rapids News on May 17, 2025.

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Thomas Tribe (Troupe)

June 21, 2025

I am so sorry to hear of Billy´s passing he will be missed for real I remember going to play with him, Roy, John and Becky I´ve not seen him in a long time but I know he will bs missed.

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