Betty Louise Taylor, age 91, of McBain, went home to be with her Lord surrounded by her family on Nov. 24, 2020 at her home. Betty was born on December 11, 1928, to Ega and Franke  (Sikkens) VanderWoude at the VanderWoude family home in Clam Union Township. She married Lawrence Taylor on Sept. 19, 1947 at the VanderWoude home and he preceded her in death on June 27, 1993        . Betty was a member of the Lucas Rehoboth Reformed Church where she was active in the...

Jack Deverick Bails peacefully passed away on November 23, 2020 from pancreatic cancer at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City, MI with his wife at his side. Jack was born in Kansas City, MO on August 7, 1941 to Vessie Deverick Bails and Gwin Bails. Jack was predeceased by his parents and siblings, Gwendolyn Oliver, Jerry Bails and Joe Bails. He was also predeceased by nephews Peter and Douglas Oliver, as well as his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Judy and David Ferry. He is survived by...

Camille (VanDerVeen) Herweyer of Rockford, Michigan, passed away at Rest Haven Home in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Saturday, November 21, 2020. She was born on November 11, 1929 to Rev. William and Margaret VanDerVeen. She married Princeton (Bud) Herweyer on June 28, 1947 at the McBain Baptist Church where her father was pastor. Her husband preceded her in death in May of 2004. She poured her energy into being a wife, mother, and a gifted musician. She shared her God-given talent’s in...

Elmer Gene Mishler, age 70 of Manton passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Munson Healthcare’s Cadillac Hospital. Elmer was born on January 29, 1950 in Cadillac, MI to Elmer Owen Mishler and Mary Alice (Helsel) Mishler. Elmer spent his time putting puzzles together, going on gator rides, riding around watching for deer, fishing, and enjoyed going to Hope Network. He also loved to go to garage sales looking for the perfect thing, he also loved spending time watching the Price Is...

Rev. Dale Richard Culver, 89, passed away on November 17, 2020 at the Covenant Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan.  He was born on October 27, 1931 in Barry Township, Barry County, MI. He graduated from Perry High School in Michigan in 1949.  At 18 years old Rev. Culver joined the Air Force and served during the Korean War. He was stationed in Panama City, Fl; Tripoli, Libya; and Randolph Air Force Base in University City, Texas. While stationed in Texas he met and married Carolyn...

Betty Lou Morgan, 91, of Engadine and formerly of Marion, left this Earth to spend eternity with her heavenly Father and beloved husband Sylvan Henry Morgan on Sunday November 15, 2020.  Born October 3, 1929 in Indianapolis, Indiana, daughter of the late Forest and Sarah (Holstein) Ragsdale, Betty grew up in the Hazel Park area and, at the age of 13, met the love of her life Sylvan Henry Morgan Jr. whom she married at the age of 16.  Betty was a devoted homemaker raising her...

Edward John Bekken, 88 of McBain passed away November 11, 2020 at the Curry House in Cadillac, Mi. He born July 15, 1933, in McBain Mi., to Everett and Anna Bekken. Uncle Ed was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He spent most of his working life as an over the road trucker, owning his own rig for many years. Uncle Ed had a love for the outdoors, be it deer hunting, gardening, grass mowing and most of all his beautiful flowers. Uncle Ed was preceded in death by his parents and sisters...

Jefferey Duane Breininger, age 58, of Big Rapids, passed away on November 10, 2020. No services are being held at this time. 

John Leland (Lee) Bogard, 95 years young, of McBain, Mich., died on Nov. 8, 2020, after a valiant battle with COPD and old age. He was born at home on the family farm on Oct. 15, 1925, to Pete and Winnie Bogard, who were a World War I soldier turned farmer and a no-nonsense teacher. Lee grew up through the Great Depression and World War II. He graduated from McBain Rural Agricultural High School in 1943, where his favorite subject was arithmetic. Being a farmer’s son, he learned from...

Sarah Marie Dodde, age 44, of Marion, Michigan, passed away after a long battle with stage 4 liver cancer. She was born to Cynthia and Tim Koschmider in Cadillac, MI., on March 4, 1976. She attended Cadillac Schools and Baker College. Sarah loved to sit and enjoy the quiet. She also enjoyed crocheting, cross stitch, and reading a good book. Some of Sarah’s most cherished memories were camping with family and floating on the river with family and friends. She loved her two dogs, Bailey...