Absent Voter (AV) ballots for the November 5, 2024 General election are now available at the township office. Early Voting for the November 5, 2024 election will be October 26, 2024 through November 3, 2024. 8 AM - 4 PM daily Winter tax bills will be mailed early December A survey is available for Yankee Springs Township residents to provide input for use in developement of the Township Master Plan. To access the survey, select public documents, and then Master Plan. QR Code, Link & PDF will be available.

Cemeteries

 Township Cemeteries:  

Coman—Located on Shaw Lake Road-near Briggs
Robbins located on M-179 East of Patterson
Yankee Springs located on Duffy Road 


Cemeteries and Space Purchase Information
 
There are four cemeteries in Yankee Springs Township: Coman, Robbins, Bowerman (aka: Bowens Mill) and Yankee Springs Cemetery
 
Coman Cemetery is located on Shaw Lake Road between Briggs Rd and Norris Rd. The oldest burial date was recorded on April 20, 1843
 
Robbins Cemetery is located in section 19 on Chief Noonday Road (M-137) approximately ¼ mile East of Patterson. The oldest burial was recorded on March 28, 1822 (map to cemetery)
 
Bowerman Cemetery is located on Bowens Mill Rd, East of Norris Road.   The oldest burial was recorded on November 11, 1840 (map to cemetery) This cemetery is not available for additional use.
 
Yankee Springs Cemetery is located one (1) mile South West of Yankee Springs Church on Duffy Road, just behind the Yankee Springs Church. North of Shaw Lake Road and West of Co. Rd 11. The oldest burial was recorded March 16, 1861. (map to cemetery)
 
Cost per space for all Yankee Springs Township residents is $50.00. There is a limit of 4 spaces per family. Additional spaces may be approved by the township board if a written request is made.
Cost per space for Non Residents is $300.00
Cost for the grave opening is dependent on the season & burial. Contact the township cemetery Sexton, Josh Wickham at 269-589-9816 for current pricing and all other details
 
The Clerk is responsible for cemetery records, grave site sales, rules and burial arrangements. Please contact the Clerk’s Office for information (269-795-9091).