Obituary Listing

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Feb 4, 2026

Cherie Lee Letts, age 56, of Cadillac, passed away on February 4, 2026. 

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...

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.

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...