David Allen Nolf
Apr 18, 2026
David Allen Nolf, age 61, of Cadillac passed away on April 18, 2026. He was born on August 31, 1964 in Cadillac, Michigan to Donald and Shirley (Wetherell) Nolf. David married Julie Etta Burkhardt on August 25, 2001 in Cadillac, Michigan.
David enjoyed reading, bonfires and spending time playing with his dog Stevie. He cut scrap iron for most of his...
Frederick G. Kaspriak
Apr 16, 2026
Frederick G. Kaspriak, age 76, of Marion, Michigan passed away in his sleep on Thursday evening April 16, 2026. He was born on January 15, 1950 in Lansing, Michigan to Frederick and Elizabeth (Betty) Kaspriak. Fred married Dawn Nederhoed on November 21, 1969 in McBain, Michigan.
Fred served in the U.S. Airforce during the Vietnam war from 1969-1972. He went on...
Ronald Lee Hellenga
Apr 16, 2026
Ronald Lee Hellenga
1/26/1938 – 4/16/2026
I was born to Reverend Al and Margaret (Kieldsen) Hellenga on January 26, 1938, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They were wonderful parents. I am survived by my loving wife, my rock and best friend, Sherryl; my beloved daughter, Tanya, and son-in-law, Duane Baldwin; and my outstanding son, Lon.
I was blessed with, and am survived by, many...
Robert Orville Gallup
Apr 16, 2026
Robert Orville Gallup, 82 of Lake City passed away April 16, 2026. He was born on September 19, 1943 in Warren, Michigan to Manley Orville and Josephine (Hall) Gallup. Robert married Juanita Louise VanGilder July 3, 1963 in St. Clair Shores, Michigan.
Robert was an avid hunter and loved fishing. He was the first red truck out on Lake Missaukee when...
Shawna Kay Baas
Apr 14, 2026
Shawna Kay Baas, 62, went peacefully to be with Jesus on April 14, 2026, after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts, on October 31, 1963, and grew up near Ypsilanti, Michigan.
At a young age, Shawna trusted Christ as her Savior. She enjoyed playing oboe and clarinet in marching band, competed on her school’s...
Patresia Ann Pollington
Apr 9, 2026
Patresia Ann Pollington, age 86, of McBain, Michigan passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026. Born on August 27, 1939 in Gladwin, Michigan, Pat was the beloved child of Lester and Bessie Schuler. Her life revolved around family, love and laughter.
She married Chuck Pollington on May 29, 1965 in Marion. They started their family in Jackson, moved to Evart and...
Roger Nowland
Apr 7, 2026
Roger Darrow Nowland, age 59, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 7, 2026 at his home in Marion surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 6, 1966 in Wayne County.
He was an avid car enthusiast, often seen driving his car, Rooster, around and winning many car shows. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and...
Marleen Heuker
Apr 6, 2026
Marleen (Schmidt) Heuker, age 89, of Marion passed way at her home on April 6, 2026. Marleen was born on November 18, 1936 in Edgerton, Minnesota to Henry and Nellie Schmidt. She married Theodore Heuker on November 20, 1956 in the Chapel at Pine Rest in Cutlerville. He preceded her in death on June 30, 2022.
Marleen was a long-time member...
Margaret Sara Hopkins
Apr 6, 2026
Margaret Sara Hopkins, age 92 of Marion, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026 at Autumnwood of McBain. She was born on July 31, 1933, to Wallace and Margaret (Smith) Cavanaugh in Marion. On November 27, 1950, she married William Hopkins and he preceded her in death on April 9, 1994.
Margaret was a farmer’s wife and do it all kind...
Thomas Richard Truesdale
Apr 5, 2026
Thomas Richard Truesdale, age 68, of Manton, passed away on April 5, 2026 at the SunShine Home with his wife Robin by his side. He was born on August 15, 1957 to Robert and Lorna (Lovell) Truesdale. He married Robin Coleman on July 28, 1984 in Marion, Michigan.
Tom was an avid deer and a small game hunter. He enjoyed fishing...
Marian Florence Dull
Apr 1, 2026
Marian Florence Dull, passed away April 1, 2026 at Munson Cadillac, surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer.
Marian was born October 5, 1935 to Merlin and Florence (Przybylski) Vasser in Detroit, MI. She attended school in Onaway and Cadillac, MI. In August 1960 she married Larry D. Dull. He preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death,...
Kenneth DeWayne Benkert
Mar 28, 2026
Kenneth DeWayne Benkert lived a full and meaningful life, completing his 94-year journey on March 28, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 31, 1931, to Alexander and Mary (Rauch) Benkert.
After graduating from Hersey Township Agricultural School in May 1949, Ken enlisted in the United States Air Force, proudly serving his country. Following his military service,...
Steven Joe Fredell
Mar 12, 2026
Steven Joe Fredell, 67 of Cadillac passed away March 12, 2026 with his children by his side. Born on January 24, 1959 to Gordon and Gladys Fredell.
Steven married the love of his life April 18, 1981. They lived their lives together in Cadillac where they raised their children. He devoted nearly 40 years of work at Rexair. He gained many...
Phyllis Jean Vanderhoef
Mar 7, 2026
Phyllis Jean Vanderhoef, age 79 of Marion passed away at her daughter’s home in Marion,
on March 7, 2026, to be with her Lord and Savior. Phyllis was born on February 21,1947 in Cadillac Michigan to David & Laura Jean (Cooper) Porter. She married LD Vanderhoef on October 17,1981 and
he preceded her in death on October 30, 2008.
Phyllis had worked as...
Benjamin Clark II
Mar 7, 2026
Benjamin Vernon Clark II, age 82 of Marion, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026. He was born on January 2, 1944 in Monticello, AR to Benjamin and Eleanor (Longstreth) Clark. On August 21, 1965 he married Jacquelyn Campbell.
Benjamin graduated from Caro High School in 1962, then attended CMU and graduated in 1967 with a Bachelor of Science & Education....
Cathy Jo LaPlaunt
Mar 6, 2026
Cathy Jo LaPlaunt, age 67 of McBain, passed away on March 6, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born on August 1, 1958 in Cadillac, MI to Herman and Anne (Huttenga) Zuiderveen.
She is survived by her son Matt (Amy) Wilson, five grandchildren and two step-grandchildren, siblings Dave (Joyce) Zuiderveen, Bob (Sherry) Zuiderveen and Von (Doug) Benthem as well as...
Roderick Kelsey Smith II
Mar 3, 2026
Roderick Kelsey Smith II went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Rod was born February 27, 1963 and grew up in East Grand Rapids, Michigan and was the proud son of a World War II US Army Captain now buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, DC, and his mother Marjorie, who was a tenured English...
Harold James Helmboldt Jr.
Mar 1, 2026
Harold James Helmboldt Jr. died peacefully March 1st 2026 at his daughter’s home. He was 78 years of age. Known by most as Jim. Jim enjoyed a full life filled with many different passions. As a Vietnam veteran he served our country. He was a licensed pilot and enjoyed flying especially with his brother. Hunting and fishing were also special...
Ruby Averilla Hilts
Feb 27, 2026
Ruby Averilla Hilts (Sutten) went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 27, 2026 at her home in Marion surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 4, 1935 in Winterfield Township, Marion Michigan.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, the love of her life, Robert Deloss Hilts, her son Robert Deloss...
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...
