William D Warfield
Apr 28, 2026
William Warfield, age 68 of McBain/Vogel Center, passed away on April 28, 2026 at the Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. There will be no obituary or formal services.
Bonnie Louise Veddler
Apr 26, 2026
Our precious, loving Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma went to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 26, 2026. She was 91. She was born to Gerrit and Ethel Jenema on December 6, 1934. She graduated from McBain Public High School.
In 1956, she married the love of her life, Marvin Veddler. She became his lifelong partner in the...
Joseph Erbetta
Apr 25, 2026
Joseph Erbetta, age 76 of Cadillac, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital. A full obituary may appear at a later date.
Timothy Dale DeKam
Apr 24, 2026
Timothy Dale DeKam, age 61 of Falmouth, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family. Tim was born on November 29, 1964 to Carl and Betty DeKam. He married Dana McCrimmon on October 1, 2016.
Tim, fondly known as Ram Jam, lived most of his life in the Falmouth area. Following graduation...
Dorothy Rose Linstrom
Apr 21, 2026
Dorothy Rose Linstrom, passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Curry House Assisted Living. She was 88.
Dorothy was born on June 6, 1937 in Cadillac to Emery and Mary (Kardos) Blackmer. She was a loving and nurturing mother and grandmother, whose greatest joy in life was her family. Her home was a place...
Irene Elizabeth Billett
Apr 18, 2026
Irene Elizabeth Billett, 81, of McBain, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026. She was born on January 31, 1950 to Harold and Elizabeth (Mccollum) Johns. Irene married William (Bill) Billett on November 14, 1970.
Irene graduated with an Associates Degree from Baker College in 2002. Irene served 32 years doing food service at Lake City Area Schools. Irene also...
Karl Arthur Wondergem
Apr 18, 2026
Karl Arthur Wondergem, age 72 of Reed City, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital surrounded by his siblings. Karl was born on December 24, 1953 in Cadillac to Andrew and Bernice (Benson) Wondergem.
Karl obtained a bachelor’s degree from Ferris State University and spent his working years as a production worker in factories. He enjoyed...
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...
