Margaret Kortman, age 96, of McBain passed away on August 7, 2022 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Margaret was born on December 9, 1925 in Clam Union Township, Missaukee County to Charles and Jennie (Comdure) Boven. She married Harvey Kortman on December 13, 1946 at the Lucas Christian Reformed Church and he preceded her in death on September 26, 1984. Margaret had been a farmer’s wife and had helped on the farm all the years they owned it. She was a member of the Lucas...

Marvin M. Bazuin 95, of McBain went home to be with his Lord on August 6, 2022 at Autumnwood of McBain. Marvin was born on September 22, 1926 in Richland Township in Missaukee County to Lew and Nellie (Bouwma) Bazuin. He married Cynthia Jean Agema on September 2, 1949 at the Prosper Christian Reformed Church and have been married 72 years. Marv is survived by his beloved wife, Cynthia Jean Bazuin of McBain, his four children, Sue (Rick) Cox of Edinburg, Pa., Ron (Jan) Bazuin, Carol (Les)...

Michael Lynn Eling, age 74 of McBain, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Samaritas Senior Living in Cadillac. He was born on June 16, 1948 in Cadillac to Walter and Janet (Bode) Eling. After graduating high school Michael went on to serve in the United States Air Force from 1967- 1969. Michael was a truck driver and loved it, he logged millions of miles throughout his driving career. When he wasn’t driving, he enjoyed spending his time in the truck shop working on trucks and...

Michael Eric Sluiter, 47, of Lake City, MI unexpectedly left his family and this Earth to be with his beloved Lord on Saturday, July 30, 2022. He was cared for in his final moments by his father and the staff of Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital.  Michael “Mike” was born June 28, 1975 to Archie Eugene “Gene” Sluiter and Bonnie Bliven in Landstuhl, Germany, where his father served in the US Army. He was blessed to have lived in various states and countries, as...

Rayland Floyd Bergey age 84 of Marion passed away on July 19, 2022 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born on December 24, 1937 in Isabella County to Fredrick and Cleo (Utley) Bergey. He married Alice Fay Roundtree on September 21, 1968 at Brenton, Michigan and she preceded him in death on June 30, 2020. Rayland had been an automobile repairman for over 50 years and was self-employed. He was a member of the Ford Model A Club for 19 years. Fixing Model A’s was one of his...

Joan Elizabeth Hamming, age 89, of McBain, passed away at Munson Healthcare-Cadillac Hospital on July 16, 2022. Joan was born on December 27, 1932 in Highland Township, Osceola County, to John G. and Jacoba (Fredricks) Lucas. She married Maurice Hamming on March 17, 1961 at the Highland Christian Reformed Church and he preceded her in death on October 7, 2005. Joan had worked at Keeler Brass in Grand Rapids, Riverside Electric in Marion, Mother’s Helper working with Helen...

Connie Irene Sparks, age 72 of Cadillac, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Connie was born on March 21, 1950 in Cadillac to Walter Earl and Fredia Irene (Lamphere) Bigger. She married Kenny Duane Sparks in Cadillac on Oct. 5, 1968 and they were married 54 years. Connie had attended the Cadillac High School and had worked as a prep cook from her teenage years until her retirement in 2011, She had worked at Marina Restaurant, Four Winns, Harvest...

Donald Jay VanderMeulen age 89 of McBain passed away on July 9, 2022 at Munson Healthcare-Cadillac Hospital. He was born on February 24, 1933 to Ruvert and Sylvia VanderMeulen. He married his wife Deana Workman on September 26, 1952 at the Vogel Center Christian Reformed Church. Donald farmed for many years then worked at Four Winns for 18 years before he retired at the age of 62. His hobbies were working in the garden, yard, and his wood shop where he enjoyed many hours of building things...

Phillip Lee Fredricks of Charlotte NC passed away on Easter Sunday April 14th after a brief hospital stay. Born July 1st 1939 in Richland Township MI, he was the son of the late Harry and Chrystal Fredricks and brother of Lou Ann Haskin. After marrying his wife Judith Ann, he moved to several cities through job transfers and finally settled in Charlotte NC. Phil and Judy were married for 54 years. Phil earned his bachelor’s degree from Ferris State University and worked his entire...

Alvin Agema, age 94 of Falmouth, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at the Tustin House in Tustin. He was born on September 17, 1927 to Joseph and Jennie (Doornbos) Agema in Aetna Township, Missaukee County. On June 5, 1953 Alvin married Gezina Koetje at the Highland Christian Reformed Church. Alvin spent his life farming, starting with dairy farming as a young man then eventually doing custom crop harvesting for other farmers, and his own crops. He enjoyed cutting firewood, and bossing...