John Allen Simons, age 48, of Marion passed away at his home following medical complications on March 18, 2019. He was born on November 30, 1970 to Richard A. Simons and Debbie A. (Simons) Gilbert. John graduated from Kalkaska High School then went on to driving truck, he drove for UPS freight for 18 years.  He loved hunting, fishing, being at the cabin with his wife on Sugar Island, and spending time at the car shows with his dad. John leaves behind his wife; Kerry Simons, step sons;...

Willis Dean Bowman, age 83 of McBain, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on March 16, 2019.Willis was born on Feb. 12, 1936 in Monclova, Ohio, to Henry H. & Grace Mae (Nicholes) Bowman. He married Jane A. Wheeler on May 4, 1956 at the Marion United Methodist Church. He is a member of the Marion Baptist Church where he had served as a deacon. Willis had worked as a machinist for Ben Tec and retired out of the Reed City Facility. He had also farmed and loved driving his 1946...

Richard A. (Dick) Swiler passed away peacefully at his home on March 14, 2019 surrounded by his wife of 72 years and his family. Dick was born on November 27, 1928;and was the son of Bryan L. Swiler and Lillian Swiler. He graduated from Marion schools and entered into marriage to the love of his life Arlene Raymond on March 22, 1947. Together they had four children; Diana (Steve) Baker, Dennis (Cindy) Swiler, Daniel (Cindie Rae) Swiler, and Debra (Mike Erickson) Boudrie. Dick had many...

Phyllis Ann Weaver, age 75, of Temple passed away on March 6, 2019 at the home of her son in Marion. She was born Nov. 4, 1943 in Sturgis, Michigan to Robert and Lucille Johnson. Phyllis attended Country School in Temple then Harrison High School. After attending beauty school in Hillsdale, MI, she married Kenneth Weaver in 1963. He preceded her in death in 2011. She is survived by three sons; Larry of Watford City, N.D., Glenn (Sheila) of Marion, MI, Dan of Marion, MI. Her great joy came...

Rita Sheryl Huff, age 57 of McBain, passed away at her home on February 19, 2019 unexpectedly. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Burkholder Family Funeral Home in McBain. No services will be held at this time and her resting place will be in New Hampshire.

Shannon Sue Vandenboss Zemla Wood, age 47 of Walker, went home to be with Jesus on February 5, 2019 at her home. She was born in Cadillac on April 12, 1971 to Terry Lee & Sally Suzanne (Pollington) Vandenboss. She married Dennis Earl Wood on January 18, 2012 at Lake City. Shannon graduated from the McBain Public High School, received her LPN degree from Mid- Michigan College and her RN degree from Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City. She had worked for Community Mental Health...

Kathleen Ellen Curtis, age 69 of Marion, passed away on Jan. 31, 2019 at the Samaritas Senior Living of Cadillac. She was born on April 31, 1949 to Frank and Ellen (Ewer) Mohr. She married Gary Lee Curtis Sr. on August 23, 1965. He preceded her in death on August 27, 2005. Kathleen worked at many places; Walmart of Cadillac and waitressing in restaurants around Marion. She enjoyed eating and watching T.V. She is survived by her children; Katie (Dennis) Miller of Marion, Ben Curtis of Marion,...

Kenneth Clayton Hamilton, age 48 of McBain, passed away at his home on January 30, 2019. He was born on September 15, 1970 at Cadillac to Gary Lee Sr. and Hazel Ann (Mishler) Hamilton.  Ken grew up in the McBain area and liked four wheeling, dirt biking, being outdoors and fishing. He enjoyed building things with his hands. He is survived by his mother, Hazel Ann Hamilton of McBain and his father, Gary Lee Hamilton Sr. of Scottville. His surviving children are Jessica Hamilton of...

Alice Louise (Hall) Pollington, age 85 of McBain passed away at her home on Jan. 24, 2019. She was born on Sept. 14, 1933 in Falmouth, Michigan to Lyle and Francis (Alexander) Hall. Alice married Lyle Pollington on March 3, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan.  Alice enjoyed gardening, traveling, dogs, chickens, cooking, and baking. She is survived by her husband; Lyle Pollington, children; Gail (Dorr) Hamilton, Janet (Leonard) Ranshaw, Harold (Connie) Pollington, Jeff (Karla) Pollington,...

Coreen “ Weener” Marie Pauley, age 71 of Lake City, passed away on Jan. 23, 2019 at Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital. She was born to Willard and Lois (Rye) Girvin on Nov. 27, 1947 in Pontiac, Michigan. She married William Thomas Pauley, Jr. on Dec. 3, 1966 in Oakland County. He preceded her in death on Nov. 21, 2015. She was a teacher/ para-pro at the Lake City Schools. She enjoyed bowling at the Pines and Parkview, along with watching her favorite TV show, Say Yes to the...