Judith Dee Ferry, age 78, of Cadillac passed away on Oct. 15, 2020, at Curry House Assisted Living in Cadillac. She was born on September 11, 1942 in Detroit to Millard and Eleanore (Weberg) McBain. She married David Ferry in 1993 in the Detroit area. Judy received her BA in education and had taught in the Detroit area schools for over 30 years. She belonged to the Ladies Red Hat club and enjoyed traveling and going to Florida in the winter. She is survived by her husband, David Ferry of...

Lloyd Arthur Law, age 84 of Cadillac, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Lloyd was born on April 5, 1936 in Pontiac, MI to Jesse and Reba (Eskridge) Law. Lloyd then married Norma Hewitt on January 25, 1964 in Pontiac. Lloyd spent his working years at Pontiac Motors until his retirement in 1990. He loved to fish, tend his gardens, joyfully attended the kids and grandkids sporting events, enjoyed playing golf with Dennis and the grandsons, and...

Howard Junior Berndt, age 80, of Mesick, MI passed away at his home on October 13, 2020, with his family at his side. He was born on June 5, 1940, at Adrian, MI to Howard and Alice (Bordine) Berndt.  He married Inge L. Mauksch on Feb. 14, 1962 in Rome Twp. in Lenawee County, Michigan. Howard had taught school at Columbia Central School in Brooklyn, MI, Madison public schools in Lenawee County, Michigan and Onsted Community School in Lenawee County, Michigan. He had attended Adrian...

Jerry W. Branch age 85 of Leroy, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020, after a valiant battle with cancer at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 3, 1935 in Flint to Hillary and Malissia (Hopkins) Branch. He married Verna Heckathorn on May 28, 1959, at the Marion Methodist Church and she preceded him in death on Nov. 17, 2018. He had worked in management and worked as an electrical engineer, and quality control. He had worked in St. Clair Shores, Riverside in Marion,...

James E. Lutke  October 11, 1926 – October 5, 2020  James E. Lutke, 93 of Mc Bain, MI, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 5, 2020.  Jim was born on October 11, 1926 to Henry and Hattie Lutke.  On May 14, 1948 he married Ruth A. Jager at the Calvin Christian Reformed Church Parsonage, attended by Clinton Jager and Edith Jager.  Ruth passed away on June 29, 2014. In July, 2016, Jim married Jeanette Derrick, who survives...

Betty Ann Paul, age 86 of Harrietta, passed away on October 5, 2020 at Maple Ridge Living Center in Lake City. She was born on November 16, 1933 in Cadillac to Leo Porter and Garnet (Ault) Porter. Betty married Keith Paul on September 18, 1954 in Harrietta; he proceeded her in death on February 6, 2018. Betty enjoyed deer hunting, mushrooming, walking, dancing, golfing, bowling, and visiting with friends and family. She loved life, most of all her family, and spending time with her...

William Gerald Fraley passed away at his home October 3 and has now joined his beloved wife of 56 years. He is now at rest after many years of declining health. Bill did not have an easy childhood and was proud to have made his own way in the world since age 14. He was born February 28, 1930 to Eva and Paul Fraley. New Baltimore, Michigan was his childhood home and only had one older brother, Bob, who preceded him in death more than 40 years ago. Bill loved his country, heart and soul. He...

Vernon Garry Deuel, age 75, passed away on Sept. 30, 2020. He was born on Dec. 12, 1944 in Flint, Michigan. Gary married Shirley Ann Heath on June 4, 1966 in Mt. Morris, Michigan, where they started their life together. In 1969 Gary and Shirley moved to the Marion, MI area and finally settled in the Evart, MI area in 1990. Gary worked for Amerigas until he retired in 1997, he worked for Flemming Farms in Marion, MI for 30 plus years. Gary was part of the Marion Fire Department for 15 years....

Sarah (Benthem) Hoekwater, age 98 of McBain, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother went home to be with her Heavenly Father peacefully at the Curry House Assisted Living in Cadillac on Saturday, September 19. She was born in Lucas on April 4, 1922 to Gerrit and Grace (Van Kampen) Benthem. She married Percy Hoekwater on April 12, 1946 in Lucas. He preceded her in death on May 26, 1989. Sarah loved her Lord and God, desiring to honor Him in all...

Jeffery C. “Gramps” Priestley age 62 of Marion passed away on September 18, 2020, at his home following a cardiac event. He was born on July 20, 1958 in Caro, to Charles W. and Barbara J. (Miller) Priestley. Jeff had worked as a farm hand for over 40 years for L.D. Hesselink and the Veddler Dairy Farm. He was an avid motorcycle rider and had gone out to Sturgis this year and Harley motorcycles were his bike of choice. He enjoyed being with family and friends and loved to...