James Duane VanderBrook

James Duane VanderBrook obituary

James Duane VanderBrook

James VanderBrook Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Young-Holdship Funeral Home on Nov. 21, 2025.
James Duane VanderBrook, age 86 of Fife Lake, passed away November 20, 2025

James was born in Kalkaska County on November 12, 1939 to Otis and Alice (Wonsey) VanderBrook

He was an avid hunter and sportsman

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the American Legion Hall in South Boardman, MI 49680

The family is being served by the Young-Holdship Funeral Home in Lake City. Words of comfort and memories may be shared on www.holdshipfuneralhomes.com

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403 S Pine St PO Box 706, Lake City, MI 49651

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