Leon Willis Whetstone
Feb 21, 2026
Leon Willis Whetstone, age 96 of Grand Rapids and formerly of the McBain area, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the Byron Manor in Byron Center. He was born on November 8, 1929 in Mentone, IN to Casel and Audrey Whetstone. On May 2, 1948 he married Doris J. McGill in Warsaw, IN. On January 6, 2006 Leon...
Cherie Lee Letts
Feb 4, 2026
Cherie Lee Letts, age 56, of Cadillac, passed away on February 4, 2026.
Travis William Beerens II
Jan 25, 2026
Travis William Bereens II, age 24 of McBain, passed away in Ionia on Sunday, January 25, 2026. He was born on August 15, 2001 in Cadillac, MI to Jennifer (Simmons) Boven and Travis Beerens.
Travis enjoyed doing things such as gaming and hanging out with friends.
He is survived by his parents Jen (Tim) Boven and Travis Beerens, grandparents Joyce and Jerry...
Judith Ann Kittle
Jan 23, 2026
Judith Ann Kittle, age 82 of McBain, passed away on Friday, January 23 at Autumnwood of McBain. At this time, no services are being planned.
Mary Ellen Gibson
Jan 23, 2026
Mary Gibson 6-17-1949 - 1-22-2026 of Lake City Michigan passed away at Autumnwood of McBain after a brief fight with lung cancer. Mary was the daughter of Stuart DeLong and Mary (Harris) DeLong.
She was preceded in death by a brother Bill, both parents and an infant son, Steven.
Mary is survived by her best friend and partner in life, James Harrington,...
Kathleen Lea Priestley
Jan 19, 2026
Kathleen Lea Priestley (71) of Hesperia passed on January 19, 2026. She was born to William and Orpha Ball on Dec 17, 1954. She graduated from Hesperia high school.
She was preceded in death by husband Dennis Priestley and daughter Heather Mead. Kathy is survived by son Heath Priestley, daughter-in-law Jennie Priestley. Grandchildren Katelyn Mead, Autumn Priestley, Jayden Priestley, and Lily...
Esther Ellen Heaton
Jan 11, 2026
Esther Ellen Heaton, age 96 of Cadillac, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at the Wexford Senior Care Center. Esther was born on September 4, 1929 in Cadillac to Blake and Nellie Miller. On June 26, 1948 she married Charles Uptegraph and he precedes her in death. She then married William Heaton on August 2, 1986 and he also...
Bonnie Sue Ashby
Jan 4, 2026
Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and Sister passed away peacefully surrounded by family, at the age of 71 on January 4, 2026.
She was born June 27, 1954 in Reed City, Michigan.
She and her husband and best friend, Jon Ashby spent their whole life in Marion, Michigan. She loved spending time with her family, her pets, and doted on her children...
Theadore "Ted" Clark
Dec 31, 2025
Theadore “Ted” Clark, 40, of Cadillac, passed away on December 31, 2025, after a courageous two-year battle with DSRCT cancer.
Ted was born on October 15, 1985, in Pontiac, Michigan, to Greg and Susan Clark. He graduated from Pine River High School in 2004 and proudly served his country for four years in the United States Marine Corps. In 2009, he...
Lewis Paul Sweet
Dec 28, 2025
Lewis Paul Sweet, age 86 of McBain, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Born on September 9, 1939, in McBain to Paul and Willma Sweet. Lewis lived a life defined by devotion, kindness, and integrity.
He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. Lewis is survived by his wife Patrecia, with whom he shared...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Gerard Quist
Dec 20, 2025
Jeffrey (Jeff) Gerard Quist, age 60, of McBain, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025. He was born March 19, 1965, in Grand Rapids, MI, to the late Jay and Wilma (Lucas) Quist. He was married to the love of his life, Natalie Renee (Lieverdink) Quist on April 10, 1987, in Moline, MI. They resided first in Wayland,...
William "Bill" Charles Fritz
Dec 20, 2025
William Charles "Bill" Fritz, 81, was born on December 29, 1943, in Traverse City, Michigan, and passed away peacefully at home in Lake City on December 20, 2025, following a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.
Bill proudly served in the United States Army, attaining the rank of Sergeant. He entered military service in May 1967 and was...
Denise Herweyer (Luukkonen)
Dec 19, 2025
Denise Herweyer (Luukkonen) passed away peacefully at her condo in Juno Beach, Florida on December 19, 2025. She was born in Ontonagon, Michigan on March 19, 1959 to the late Jack Luukkonen Sr. and Nancy Luukkonen (Savala).
After several family moves, the family landed in Grand Ledge, Michigan, where Denise graduated from Grand Ledge High School in...
Robert Eaton Johnson
Dec 18, 2025
Robert Eaton Johnson, age 68 of Cadillac, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Autumnwood of McBain. He was born on July 7, 1957 in Merrill, MI to Horace and Betty Johnson. Robert was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.
Robert worked and retired from UPS, he also worked for the Wexford County Airport...
Vicki Gail Dorland
Dec 13, 2025
Vicki Gail Dorland age 74 of Cadillac, passed away on December 13, 2025 at Munson Healthcare-Cadillac Hospital. She was born on March 17, 1951 in Cadillac to William and Bonnie (Billett) Dorland. She married Jens Otto Rick on May 4, 2018 in Big Rapids and he preceded her in death on October 26, 2023.
Vicki received her...
Willard Howard Mejeur
Dec 10, 2025
Willard Howard Mejeur, age 94, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Maple Ridge Living Center in Cadillac. Willard was born in Kalamazoo, MI, on February 15, 1931, to Harm and Magdelene (Kannegieter) Mejeur.
Willard obtained a Bachelor's degree in chemistry from Western Michigan University. He worked various professional jobs at Miles Laboratory, Michigan Chemical, White...
Frances Irene Janes
Dec 10, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved, Frances Irene Janes, who departed this life on December 10, 2025 surrounded by her family, at the age of 88. Frances was born on December 8, 1937 in Detroit, and throughout her life, touched the hearts of many with kindness, generosity, and unwavering love. Frances married...
Michelle Louise Bowen-Quist
Dec 9, 2025
Michelle Louise Bowen-Quist, age 65 of McBain, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Munson Healthcare Traverse City Hospital. Michelle was born on August 10, 1960 in Cadillac, MI to Peter and Camille (Mace) Schierbeek. She married Douglas Bowen and he preceded her in death on July 3, 2007. She then married Don Quist on August 24, 2019...
John C. Ebels
Dec 4, 2025
John C. Ebels age 87 of Big Rapids passed away on December 4, 2025 at Intersect Facility in Big Rapids. John was born on April 26, 1938 in Kalamazoo to John and Grace (Zuiderveen) Ebels. He married Muriel Jean VanderWal at the McBain Christian Reformed Church on November 11, 1966.
John was a member of the Lee...
Margie Mae Low
Dec 4, 2025
Margie Mae Low age 90 of Merritt, it is with a sad and heavy heart we share that our precious momma has passed into the arms of Jesus and united with her sweet heart, Ken Low, who passed away this past April. They were married on June 19, 1954 at the Merritt United Methodist Church. Margie was born on...
