Janet Ruth (Gross) Hotchkiss, age 67 of Cadillac, passed away at her home on Friday, November 15, 2019 with her family by her side. Janet was born on March 21, 1952 in Cadillac to Jesse and Ruth (Hamilton) Gross. She married her husband Wayne William Hotchkiss on October 27, 1979. Janet retired after 36 years from the US Huron Manistee Forest Service. She was a member of the South Community United Methodist Church. She enjoyed crocheting and her greatest & favorite hobby was her...

Timothy James Merryman, age 37, of Cadillac, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Friday, November 15, 2019. Tim was born in Grand Rapids, MI on March 21, 1982, to Timothy and Julie (Fulkerson) Merryman. Tim enjoyed graphic design, in which he did as a small business owner. He loved being a father to his two children Hugh and Cameron. Tim also enjoyed taking road trips, taking care of his dogs, and loved art in various mediums. Tim is survived by his two sons, Hugh Allen...

Frank Edward Goodrich age 66 of Marion passed away at his home on Sunday, November 3,2019 surrounded by family after an honorable and courageous battle with cancer. Frank was born on January 8, 1953 in Cadillac to Carroll and Muriel (Snyder) Goodrich. Frank married Linda Burke on July 18,2003 in Clare County. Frank spent 38 years over the road truck driving before retiring in 2014. When Frank wasn’t driving truck, he was farming on the family farm such as putting up hay and fieldwork....

Our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather, Jerry Lee Eisenga, age 76 of Marion, Michigan peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on October 27, 2019, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on June 29, 1943, to Henry and Reka (Roede) Eisenga who preceded him in death. He followed his parents’ heritage by being a truly compassionate man who loved big, fierce and hard. Jerry was strong and diligent in his fight up until the...

Terry Edwin Laughlin age 56 of Marion passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 24, 2019. Terry was born on May 6, 1963 in Cadillac, Michigan to Daryle and Louise (Harris) Laughlin. Terry worked for Dart propane as a branch manager for 20 years. Terry enjoyed coon hunting since the age of 9, bear and coyote hunting was also an enjoyment. When Terry wasn’t hunting, he was spending time in the outdoors kayaking and fishing, and also enjoyed riding motorcycle and motocross racing....

Toni Kay Swiler, age 52 of Marion, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 with her family by her side. Toni was born on December 28, 1966 in Key West, Florida to Robert and Doris (Bergey) Adams. She married her husband Bryan Swiler on June 20, 1987 in Marion by the Mill Pond at the home of Bryan’s grandparents. Toni was employed at the Horseshoe bar in Marion as a waitress for 11 years. She has also worked at Walmart, Ideal, and Ashcrafts Grocery Store.  Toni was...

Richard James Scheanwald age 94 of McBain, passed away at the Curry House Assisted Living in Cadillac on Oct. 20, 2019, surrounded by family. He was born on Nov. 12, 1924 in Toledo, Ohio to August Gottlieb and Henrietta Hilda (Helbing) Scheanwald. He married Marian Hamilton on July 8, 1953 in Saginaw. Dick served in the US Army during World War II as a Second Lieutenant in the Air Corp as a bombardier gunner. He attended Alma College for five years and taught at the McBain Public High...

Teresa Ann Nelson, age 58, passed away at her home in Marion with her family by her side on October 19,2019. She was born on May 26, 1961, to James Lee and Charlotte Ann (Dickerson) Eichhorn in Clare. Teresa had attended a technical school that taught dressmaking and loved to make jewelry. She loved to do crocheting and big family gatherings and was known for her cooking. Her favorite music to listen to was classic rock. She is survived by her mother, Charlotte Ann Eichhorn, children,...

Sharon Lorraine Richardson age 81 of Cadillac, passed away at her home on October 11, 2019 with her loving family by her side. She was born on August 21, 1938 in Cadillac to Sven L. and Jeanette (Meekhof) Nelson. She married Ray Edward Richardson on September 1, 1956 in Marion and he preceded her in death on November 16, 1973. Sharon had worked as a caregiver for Council on Aging, had done landscaping work and had worked at the Riverside Electric in Marion. She retired in 2001. She had been...

Penny Lee Miller, age 55 of Tustin passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 at the home of her daughter in Cadillac, Michigan. Penny was born on December 4, 1963 in Cadillac, Michigan to Jean (Joanna) Bessette. Penny married her husband Charles Thomas Miller in Cadillac on March 5, 1983. Penny had interest in frogs and rock picking, but most of all she enjoyed spending her time with her children and grandchildren. Penny leaves behind her children, Tom (Roo) Miller, Amanda Hamilton, Virginia...