Dane Johnson, a longtime fiddler with the Michigan Fiddlers Association passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021. He was inducted into the Michigan Fiddlers Hall of Fame in 2001.
Martha Burghdoff passed away January 21, 2021. Martha was the wife of Bob Burghdoff and was very active for many years supporting and serving the MFA.
Leavett “Salty” Kline passed away September 21, 2020 at the age of 95. He was a member of the Fiddlers Hall of Fame and a square dance caller, played several instruments including fiddle, and piano.
Geraldine “Gerry” Parker of Howell, MI passed away August 22, 2020 –. Gerry was inducted into the MFA Hall of Fame in 2017 and was instrumental in starting the LAMS jam in Fowlerville, MI. She was a talented old time and bluegrass musician and a fine person.
Danny Johnston of Good Hart, MI passed away July 8, 2020. Danny was inducted into the Michigan Fiddlers Hall of Fame in 2012, and was a fiddler, piano player, singer, played other instruments as well. He was someone who it seems always had a smile on his face and and a funny story at the ready.
Edna (Carmichael) Johnson passed away on June 27, 2020. Growing up with musical parents Edna has played the piano and fiddle for a very long time. She was inducted into the Fiddlers Hall of Fame on August 10, 2019, at Hillsdale, MI. She will be greatly missed.
Dell Bassett passed asway on October 17, 2023. He was a fiddler from Gobles, MI. He was also President of the MFA and in the Hall of Fame.
Tim Murphy passed asway on December 5, 2023. He was a fiddler from Pentwater, MI.
Margaret VanderVeen passed away October 12, 2024. She played piano and guitar. She lived in Delton, MI.
Doris Peck passed away December 17, 2024. She was an avid supporter of MFA for many years. She was from Nashville, MI.
Monty (Joe) Bennett passed away February 22, 2025. He played several instruments and sang. He was from Nashville, MI.
Dixie Stevens passed away April 5, 2025. She was from Delton, MI. She was a fiddler.