Ursula Regina Herweyer, age 80, of McBain passed away on July 28, 2020 at her home. She was born March 3, 1940 in Frankfurt AM, Germany. She married Edward E. Herweyer June 14, 1969 in Aikon County, South Carolina. He proceeds her in death, March 6, 2016. Ursula spent many early years as a hairdresser while living in Germany. Returning back to the states Ursula became a homemaker and enjoyed supporting her husband during his career. After retiring she enjoyed working in her flower beds,...

Delores (Dee) Jean Bruyette age 73, of Lake City, passed away on July 28, 2020 at her home. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on March 2, 1947 to Harold and Dorothy (Cronin) Henry. Delores enjoyed sewing, fishing, gardening, and painting rocks. She had worked for Meijer’s in Cadillac, UBC (Wick’s Lumber), and Fosters Market. She is survived by her husband; John Dewey Bruyette, son; Brett (Elisa) Johnson, daughters; Kelli (Kevin) Johnson Crane, and Wendi Johnson (Troy) Labs....

A wonderful man, the love of my life, a great dad, papa, and poppy left this world suddenly, Sunday, July 26th, 2020 at home. David Bernard Nolan, 66, was born October 23th, 1953 in Marlette, Michigan; the third child of George and Louise Nolan.  The family moved to McBain area in 1970 from North Branch, Michigan. Through his life, Dave built silos, worked for the Grain Company, drove semi, but had a great talent for running heavy equipment; which he did for the Operating Engineers...

Russell Harold Westdorp, 82, a lifetime resident of McBain made his final journey on July 18, 2020 at home with his family by his side. Russ was born April 25, 1938 to Ralph and Helen (Hoffman) of McBain. He married the love of his life Connie (Riedel) on July 28, 1961. Russ attended the Lake City Presbyterian Church and worked in road construction for over 40 years. After retiring from road construction, Russ worked for Don Hower Auctioneers.  He enjoyed farming, gardening,...

Anna B. Yoder, age 98, of Marion passed away at her home on July 14, 2020. Funeral services are being held at 9:30 A.M. on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 7806 18 Mile Road, Marion. Anna will be taken to Windsor, Missouri for additional services and burial in the Windsor Amish Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were made by the Burkholder Family Funeral Home in McBain.

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...

Wayne William Hotchkiss, age 73, of Cadillac, passed away at his home on July 6, 2020. Wayne was born on Dec. 18, 1946 in Cadillac to William P. and Zella M. (Flintoff) Hotchkiss. He married Janet Ruth Gross on Oct. 27, 1979 in Cadillac and she preceded him in death on Nov. 15, 2019. Growing up on a farm, Wayne developed a love for animals and gardening that would carry through the rest of his life. Always being passionate about helping people he got his bachelor’s degree in social...

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....