Obituaries

John Morris Goorhouse, age 75, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan died on November 16, 2025, at the Ball Hospice House in Sault Ste. Marie. He was born on December 21, 1949, in Lansing, Michigan, to Donald and Phyllis (Hogan) Goorhouse.

John grew up in Lansing, Michigan and graduated in 1968 from Everett High School. He joined the United States Air Force in 1968 and was stationed in the Vietnam for a year. John’s commitment to personal growth was evident in his thirty-eight years of sobriety, an accomplishment he honored by supporting others on their journeys. He remained affiliated with the men’s Hope House for some time, as a Certified Apprentice Counselor. During that time, he was guided by a trusted and respected mentor, John Menta, whose influence meant a great deal to him.

In his spare time, John loved fishing and golfing, pastimes that brought him peace, joy, and cherished moments outdoors.

John will be deeply missed by his loving and devoted family, who will forever carry his memory in their hearts.

John is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Ann; sons, Kyle and Kevin (Lilaneya) Goorhouse, and Chad (Amber) Waucaush; step-sons, Charles (Colleen) Waucaush and Douglas Waucaush; grandchildren, Rachel, Dougie, Sara, Lara, Corinne, Claire, Gracie, Joe, Marcella and Elizabeth; great grandchildren, Joleen, Joaquin, Jaramis; siblings, Patricia (Ken) Blankenship , Trudy Schutte; and his dear nieces and nephews.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Phyllis; sister, Karen Matuzak; grandparents, Morris and Gladys Hogan and John and Marie Goorhouse.

A special thank you to the Ball Hospice House for all their kind services, they were greatly appreciated by John’s family.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, November 24, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the New Covenant Church, 558 Bingham Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783.