Martha Root, age 77, of Cadillac and formerly of Lake City and McBain, passed away Nov. 30, 2019 at Samaritas in Cadillac. She was born on Dec. 15, 1941 in Arcadia, Missouri to Edna Persons and her father. She served in the US Army as a WAC doing cryptpgraphy. She attended the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Lake City. Martha worked at Curves for many years. She enjoyed playing cards, reading, knitting, gardening and coloring. She is survived by her children, Donald E. McGuire of St....

Lucy Mae Hoekwater, age 101 of McBain, passed away at Autumnwood of McBain, on Friday, November 29, 2019. Lucy was born on May 8, 1918 in Riverside Township to William and Bessie (Meekhof) Lipp. She married her husband Arthur Hoekwater on November 27, 1937 in Toledo, Ohio. Arthur preceded her in death on March 24, 1986. Lucy was a fantastic cook and loved gardening. Being the cook that she was; Lucy was the annual cook for the Hughston Cow Camp. She enjoyed playing cards an belonged to a...

Gertrude (Vredevoogd) Winkel, age 92, formerly of McBain. After a lifetime of Loving, Serving, and Caring for her husband and family, on November 23 , 2019 Gert has been called to her forever home, prepared for her by the Lord Jesus Christ. She had a heart of gold and willing hands to help those in need. She played the piano, loved the "Messiah", crocheting, and valued education. She had a listening ear for all dad's stories. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Dick...

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...