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Michael A. Dakin
1961 - 2022
Michael A. Dakin
1961 - 2022
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BORN
1961
DIED
2022
Michael Dakin Obituary
Michael A. Dakin, age 61 of Newaygo, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at his home following a short illness and battle with cancer. Michael was born on August 29, 1961 in Fremont to Milton and Anna Laura (Schornagel) Dakin and graduated from high school in San Bernadino, California. Michael later moved back to the area and has been a resident of the Newaygo area since 2000. Michael met and later married Elizabeth “Lizzy” Leach on November 28, 2009 in Newaygo. Michael had been a truck driver for M.C. Van Kampen Trucking in Grand Rapids for several years until his illness forced him to retire in September 2021. Michael enjoyed riding motorcycles, wrenching on vehicles and motorcycles, and grilling out.
Michael is survived by his wife, Lizzy of Newaygo; his father, Milton Dakin of White Cloud; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Anna L. Dakin on December 8, 2021.
VISITATION : Wednesday, December 21, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel 7193 W 48th Street Fremont MI 49412 MEMORIAL SERVICES : Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 12:00 pm at the Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel 7193 W 48th Street Fremont MI 49412. INTERMENT : Maple Grove Cemetery in Fremont. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS : Spectrum Heath Foundation for Spectrum Health Hospice. Friends may send a condolence or share a memory with the Dakin family online at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel. 231-924-0800
18 Entries
Tami Elam
December 20, 2022
I am so very sorry to hear this.
Prayers for You Lizzy and the Family.
Cancer sucks
Dawn Vandergeld
December 19, 2022
Great guy, you guys were good together. I called him brother and friend R.I.Paradise ❤
Keith &Dawn Stroven
December 18, 2022
So sorry for your loss our hearts go out to you all. May God comfort you during this time
Don Hunter
December 18, 2022
Rest well Mike. You have a lot of friends and family out here Liz , reach out when needed and someone will be there. You know my number Cuz
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Brenda Heiser
December 17, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with you all... Lizzy, my deepest condolences to you! Big hugs!!
Jennifer Parker
December 17, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are w/you and your family beautiful lady.
God's love ❤
God's speed
Peace Always/One Love ❣
Jammie Schantz
December 16, 2022
Lizzy,I'm so sorry for your loss. Mike was an amazing guy, cancer sucks, condolences, he's in the hands of our savior and isn't in pain or sick anymore
Sending love,hugs and prayers
Love your sister Jammie and Rob
Robby Ryerson
December 16, 2022
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jammie Schantz/Marshall
December 16, 2022
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Karen Clapp-Morris
December 16, 2022
I'm so sorry for your loss..he was a calming factor in your life. A good man. A hard worker. Cancer seems to take the good ones. Hugs to you Lizzy.
Wendy Wolgamott
December 15, 2022
I'm so sorry for your loss Lizzy. Prayers for comfort during this time. God bless
Erik Van Kampen
December 15, 2022
Mike was great man I had pleasure of working with him for 9 years he was always class act. I know now he is riding to his sunset RIP my friend.
Kimberly Hill
December 15, 2022
I didn’t know Mike very well. We met a few times. The few conversations l had with him l liked. I could tell he was a nice person. And he lived to laugh.
I’m glad he to know he believed in Christ. So he is in Heaven. Happy. Healthy. And praising God!
Joseph Ripka
December 15, 2022
Liz I'm sorry for your loss, you'll always have your Gaurdian Angel looking over you. Hugs from your ole' friend
ROBERT Dakin
December 15, 2022
"May the Angels guide your last ride as they know where your headed." RIP nephew, your with your Mom now. God Bless you, Liz and your Dad. Uncle Robert
December 15, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you. Will be thinking of you ext we'd. Love Roger and Debbie Hoffman
Margie Shippy
December 15, 2022
It’s been an Honor
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