Anna Laurie Pollington, 85, fell asleep in death July 8, 2020 at Autumnwood of McBain after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Ann was born January 15, 1935 in Aetna Township, Falmouth, the third daughter of Lyle Ray and Frances Ione (Alexander) Hall and they have preceded her in death. Her father named her Annie Laurie after an old song that he liked, but a clerical error changed it to Anna Laurie, though she would let you know she did not go by Anna. She lost her mother in 1942...

Martha "Louise" Nolan, age 89 of McBain, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at her home. She was born on September 23, 1930 in North Branch Township, Lapeer County to Bernard and Martha (Swoish) Schlaud. She married George Nolan on June 24, 1950 at St. Peter & St. Paul Catholic Church in North Branch, he preceded her in death on September 12, 1997. Louise is a member of the St. Agnes Catholic Church in Marion and formerly a member of St. Rita’s Catholic Church of McBain....

Richard Edward Vanderhoef, age 88 of Marion passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Richard was born on November 4, 1931 to Milton Vanderhoef and Flossie (Fisher) Vanderhoef in Cadillac. Richard entered into marriage on August 13, 1951 to Arleta Jean Bussema in Osceola county. Richard loved working on tractors and was employed at the Ina store for over 35 years. He also enjoyed many animals such as, cows, pigs, and horses. He always had 50 head of black...

Alice Fay Bergey, age 78 of Middle Branch, Marion, passed away on June 30, 2020, at Autumnwood of McBain. She was born on Aug. 15, 1941 in Ionia, Michigan to Thomas Virgil Roundtree and Edna Gilckrest. She married Rayland Floyd Bergey on Sept. 21, 1968 just south of Lake Brenton in Michiagn. Alice enjoyed traveling and collecting antique cars & ceramic dolls. She worked for Textron in Evart for 30 years as a press operator. She was a member of the 4087 F.O.E. in Marion for many years....

Jacob T. Quist, age 91 of Vogel Center, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Saturday, June 27, 2020. Jacob was born on May 3, 1929 to Tony B. Quist and Jennie (Euwema) Quist in Vogel Center, Michigan. Jacob married Agnes Lutke on April 9, 1954 in Vogel Center. Jacob started dairy farming with his dad at the age of 13 and continued on to do just that for the remainder of his working career. He loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a faithful member of Vogel...

On June 24th 2020 just before noon Robert Earl Sheats passed away. He died in his home. He was 85 years old. Robert was born September 29th 1934 to Ola (Cook) Sheats & Erick Sheats Sr in Evart, Washington. He was raised by Ola (Cook) Haye & Step-father Lucian Haye. He was the 6th of 8 children. Robert (Bob) was a very lucky man. He had the love of a lifetime with his wife, Nancy, 63 years worth. He was a Jack of All Trade but a master of none. In my eyes that is better because he...

Arlene Elizabeth (Raymond) Swiler earned her angel wings on March 15, 2020, at the home of her son in Zephyrhills, Florida surrounded by her loved ones. The daughter of Daniel and Louella Raymond, Arlene was born on January 16, 1927. She graduated Valedictorian of her class from Marion Public Schools in 1945 where she met Richard Swiler, the love of her life. They married on March 22, 1947 and had been married one week shy of 72 years at the time of his passing on March 14, 2019. ...

Karen Sue DeRuiter, age 74 of Lake City, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Autumnwood of McBain. Karen was born on October 9, 1945 at Cadillac, Michigan to Hilbert Benthem and Evelyn (Westmaas) Benthem. Karen was a compassionate LPN at Autumnwood of McBain for nearly 30 years. Karen worked diligently to provide outstanding care to every resident whose life she touched. She thoroughly enjoyed time spent with grandchildren as well as fishing, visiting garage sales, camping, baking,...

Margaret Ellen Crocker, age 82 of Cadillac, passed away on June 10, 2020, at her Harbor View Apartment with her family by her side. She was born on Oct. 25, 1937, at Spangler, Pennsylvania to Joseph Griggs Giles and Lana Irene Strait. She married David Arthur Crocker on Jan. 18, 1963 in Connecticut and he preceded her in death on May 11, 2004. She was a homemaker most of her life and had driven vans for East Conn giving special need individuals rides. She enjoyed playing bingo, going to the...

Natasha Nicole-Lee Beebe  T.C. age 29, of Marion, loved rap music she was the most loyal person you could have ever meet, she was the most honest and loyal friend. Rather friend or family, she had your back, nothing she wouldn’t do for the ones she loved. She was the best wife any man could ever ask for. If Tasha said it, she did it, she never backed down and never gave up. She loved her husband and Ryan Beebe very much. She passed away on June 9, 2020 in Marion Twp. In Osceola...