Loran Cyriel VanBevern

Loran Cyriel VanBevern of Unionville, age 79, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Born December 15, 1946, Loran spent his entire life in Unionville, graduating from Unionville High School before attending Olivet College where he completed four years of study. During his time at Olivet, he proudly played football and was an active member of a fraternity, forming lifelong friendships and memories. Following graduation, Loran worked for Lee Wood Construction for several years before returning to the family farm. He joined his father and his sister, Marcia, in operating VanBevern Produce. Farming was far more than his occupation – it was his passion and his life’s work. He took great pride in caring for the land and continuing the family farming tradition.

A devoted member of Our Lady Consolata Parish, Loran’s faith was a guiding force throughout his life. He lived with humility, gratitude, and a deep commitment to his family, his church, and his community. Above all else, Loran loved his family. He treasured the time spent with those he loved and found his greatest joy in being surrounded by them. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, trapping, and ice fishing. Some of his happiest memories were made on the frozen waters during the long Michigan winters with the “Boyz of the Bay.” Those cold days were filled with friendship, laughter, stories, and camaraderie that he cherished throughout his life. Loran will be remembered for his strong work ethic, quiet strength, and generous heart

Loran was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Cyriel and Julia VanBevern.

Loran is survived by his loving wife, Diane VanBevern; daughters, April (Jon) Hetzner and Jessica (Andy) Krauss; cherished grandchildren, Gabe, Harper, Jax, and Julia; and sisters, Marcia (Jim) Weber, Beverly (Frankie) VanBevern, and Kay VanBevern; as well as several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family members, and many dear friends.

His legacy of faith, hard work, and unwavering devotion to family will live on in all who knew him. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by those whose lives he touched.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Loran will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Our Lady Consolata Parish, Holy Family Catholic Church, 8370 Unionville Road, Sebewaing, MI 48759, with Fr. Robert Pare' presiding. Visitation will take place immediately before the service on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Ransford Funeral Home – Sebewaing, 538 South Beck Steet, Sebewaing, MI 48759, after which time the family and those gathered will be invited to the church for Mass. Memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of the family, with checks made payable to Diane VanBevern.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to those who cared for him at Bayfield Assisted Living where he resided the last year and a half of his life.