Houghton Lake Resorter (2024)

E. “Paul” Musselman

By Athena Schrader | on June 24, 2024

E. “Paul” Musselman, 87, Grayling, died, June 21, 2024, at Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born July 11, 1936, to Elvin and Ruth (Fortune) Musselman in Quakertown, PA. Visitation will occur June 25, from 10 to 11 a.m., with a service to follow at Mt. Hope Lutheran Church. A luncheon will follow the service. He loved God, his children […]

Services for Harvey Edward Winkler

By Krista Tacey | on June 20, 2024

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held Saturday, June 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 312 Huron St., Houghton Lake, for Harvey Edward Winkler, 67, Houghton Lake, who died May 2, 2024. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family or by paying it forward to someone in need, as he often did. A full obituary appeared […]

Kimberly Ann Ramsey

By Cheryl Holladay | on June 20, 2024

Kimberly Ann Ramsey, 52, Houghton Lake, died June 5, 2024, in Roscommon. Her family has chosen to remember her privately at this time. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. She was born Aug. 19, 1972, in Grayling, the daughter of Stanley and Carolyne (Claudle) Ramsey. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. She was […]

Joan Lois Brookes

By Cheryl Holladay | on June 20, 2024

Joan Lois Brookes, 78, Roscommon, died June 6, 2024, at her home, surrounded by family. Her family has chosen to remember her privately at this time. She was born May 1, 1946, in California, the daughter of Sam and Rhea (Rosenthal) Siegel. She enjoyed going out for “girl’s days.” She will be remembered for the love she had for her […]

Darlene Ann Marsh

By Cheryl Holladay | on June 20, 2024

Darlene Ann Marsh, 82, Roscommon, died June 13, 2024, at Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by her family. A family graveside service will take place at a later date at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield. Arrangements were handled by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home, Grayling. She was born June 12, 1942, in Detroit, to Bernard and Mary (Vaulis) Williams. She will […]

Harvey Edward Winkler

By Cheryl Holladay | on June 17, 2024

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held Saturday, June 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 312 Huron St., Houghton Lake, for Harvey Edward Winkler, 67, Houghton Lake, who died May 2, 2024. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family or by paying it forward to someone in need, as he often did. A full obituary appeared […]

Virginia Belle Corwin

By Cheryl Holladay | on June 20, 2024

Virginia Belle Corwin, 100, Roscommon, died June 10, 2024, at her home, surrounded by family. Her family has chosen to remember her privately at this time. She was born Aug. 5, 1923, in Kalkaska, the daughter of Floyd and Evra (Haskin) Burt. She loved her family, enjoyed cooking and will be remembered for being “sharp as a tack” and having […]

Elizabeth Ann ‘Betty’ Johnson

By Cheryl Holladay | on June 20, 2024

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Johnson, 84, Prudenville, died June 13, 2024, at home, surrounded by her family. A Celebration of Life gathering will take place at White Deer Country Club at a later date. Interment will be in Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly. Christler Funeral Home, Prudenville Chapel, handled arrangements. She was born Feb. 14, 1940, in Pontiac, the daughter […]

Bernard George VandenBossche

By Cheryl Holladay | on June 20, 2024

Bernard George VandenBossche, 82, Roscommon, died May 28, 2024, in Traverse City, in the presence and comfort of his family. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 22, at 10:30 a.m., with an hour of gathering prior, at Wagner and Walsh Funeral Directors, Roscommon. He was born Jan. 18, 1942, in Live Oak County, TX, the son of Bernard […]

Daniel L. ‘Dan’ Pothoof

By Cheryl Holladay | on June 13, 2024

Daniel L. “Dan” Pothoof, 61, Houghton Lake, died June 11, 2024, at The Brook of Houghton Lake, surrounded by the love and care of his family. Cremation has taken place and no services will be scheduled at this time. Ramsay Group Funeral Services, Rivertown Funeral Chapel, handled arrangements. He was born Nov. 17, 1962, in Clare, the son of Robert […]

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What is the depth of Houghton Lake? ›

Houghton Lake has a maximum depth of 21 feet and an average depth of less than nine feet. Thus, Houghton Lake contains extensive shallow-water areas suitable for rooted plant growth. The shoreline of Houghton Lake is over 35 miles long and the shoreline development factor is 1.8.

What is the deepest spot in Houghton Lake? ›

The deepest spot is a small hole in East Bay that has been sounded to 22 feet (6.7 m), but it is rare to encounter depths of greater than 17 feet (5.2 m) in the lake.

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Houghton Lake is Michigan's largest inland lake and Higgins Lake is the 6th most beautiful lake in the world.

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