Paulene Jean Gulutzen, of Tustin and formerly of Canada, passed away on March 26, 2021at home, with her loving family by her side. She was 75. Paulene was born on January 17, 1946, in Seaforth, Ontario to William and Ruth (Campbell) Thamer. She entered into marriage with David Allan Tompkins on July 20, 2016, in Central Huron, Canada. Paulene grew up and attended school in Seaforth, Ontario, Canada. She made her living as a hairdresser for 50+ years, working at George of Brussels as well as styling hair at Huronview and Huronlea Homes For The Aged. Paulene could often be found listening to Elvis, and loved to dance. She enjoyed creating memories while playing cards with friends and...

Barbara (McDaniel) Giffen passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 at Green Acres Retirement Living in Cadillac, Michigan. She was 90 years old. She was born on November 30, 1930 to Walter and Edith McDaniel. She lived most of her life in Lansing and moved to Lake City, Michigan in 1990. She was married to Arthur Chester Giffen on July 17, 1948 and spent 59 years together before his passing. She graduated nursing school as a LPN from Lansing Community College in 1960. She was employed as an LPN at Lansing General Hospital for 15 years. Not being one to give up on nursing after moving to Lake City, she continued her work as an LPN at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac for another 15 years. She then spent...

Emily May Crozier, of Marion passed away Monday, March 8, 2021 at Maple Ridge Living Center of Cadillac. She was 99. She was born on June 5, 1921, in Dighton, Michigan to Cecil Clair and Florence Adel (Peck) Smith. Emily graduated from Marion High School in 1940 and married the love of her life, Bernard Dale Crozier July 4, 1940, in Middle Branch Township. The two spent over 69 loving years together. Emily and Bernard lived on the family's centennial farm that was established in 1874. The two raised four boys together and always had lots of family around on the farm. Emily was a great mother and homemaker. She wore many hats and was known to always be helping neighbors and her church...

RuthAnn Pollington, of Marion, MI, went to be with her Father in Heaven on February 27, 2021. Ruth has made a positive impact on so many lives; her peaceful presence and calm demeanor has turned hearts made from the toughest broadheads into melted steel. RuthAnn's impact stretches far beyond the DNA and vows that connect the dots of family. Somewhere, there is a friend who giggles at the thought of a funny story Ruthie has told them about her pups. Someone smiles each time they make their bed because of the quilt RuthAnn had gifted them. When faced with an uncertain trial, there is someone who thinks of Gram's strong will and the strength she exhibited to face the day ahead. There is a...

Marion - Ralph Lowell Cooper, lifelong resident of the Marion area, passed away with family by his side on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at home. He was 87. Ralph was born on December 18, 1933, in Hartwick Township, Michigan to Clyde and Mary (Davis) Cooper. He entered into marriage with the former Jean Arlene Durkee on October 25, 1958, at the Evart Methodist Church. Ralph made his living with Evart Products for over 40 years. He was strong in his faith and a lifelong Christian. Ralph was giving of his time, talents, resources and worked to bring others to the Lord. For many years you could find him driving his van around the countryside picking up kids to bring them to church. He enjoyed...

Chad Laverne Wilson, of Marion passed away Monday, November 30, 2020 at the University of Michigan Hospital. He was 47. Chad was born on March 15, 1973, in Marshall, Michigan to Danny and Kathy (Miller) Wilson. He was married to Courtney Salisbury June 28, 1997, at the Dow Gardens in Midland, Michigan. Chad was a corrections officer for the State of Michigan for 20 years and will be greatly missed by his family of coworkers. He was well loved by the community of Marion. He coached peewee football and was a member of the Marion United Methodist Church. Chad enjoyed hunting, but most of all, loved spending time with his wife and kids. Chad is survived by his loving wife, Courtney Wilson of...

Margaret Ann Scott, resident of the Manistee Tribal Land and formerly of Marion, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020 at the Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital. She was 72. Margaret was born on March 27, 1948 to Raymond and Violet (Green) Zeeryp, Sr. in Highland Township, Michigan. She spent her life working as a homemaker for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she cherished dearly. In her spare time, she enjoyed going to karaoke and spending time with her friends laughing. Margaret was proud to be apart of the tribe. Margaret is survived by her children, George (Shellie) Scott of Cadillac, David (Agnes) Scott of Tustin, Paul (Linda) Scott of Cadillac and...

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Wanda L. Bronkema (83), passed away in her home on November 21st, 2020 surrounded by loved ones. She was born December 12, 1937 to Leonard Carl Hawley and Sarah Elizabeth Washburn. She loved to garden, spend time with family and ride horses. She owned Bronk's Restaurant for several years where she was known for her homemade cooking, especially cinnamon rolls and pies. She will be deeply missed by all who survive her; her children-Cathy (John) Cmelo; Rick (Beth) Bettis; and Vicki (Bill) Mosher; her grandchildren-Heath (Amanda) McCrimmon; Danyel (Cade) Prielipp; Jake Bell; Jennifer (Ryan) Raymond; Nicole (Sterling) Yazzie; Jason Cmelo; Daphine (Tim)...

Geneva Arlene (Boudro) Spencer, of Marion, has left her earthly home, and entered into her heavenly home with her Heavenly Father, and her family that went before her on October 12, 2020. She was 88. Geneva was born on March 16, 1932, in Flint, Michigan. She was the daughter of Mary Margaret (Helmboldt) Boudro and Patrick Leslie Boudro. She married Gerald Doane on October 1, 1949, and they had two sons, Gerald Fredrick Doane III and Leslie Francis Doane. They all preceded her in death. Geneva then married Merrill Dean Profit Spencer on Feb. 5, 1971. The two settled in at the Helmboldt property where they built their home in Park Lake, Michigan. Merrill had 6 children from a previous...

Douglas Allen Ashby, raised in Marion and of McBain, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 6, 2020 in Charleston, West Virginia. He was 52. Doug was born on March 28, 1968 in Clare, Michigan to John "Jack" Richard and Beatrice Leah (Overholt) Ashby. He spent his career working as a welder's helper for the Local 798 Pipeliner's Union for over 22 years. Doug and his wife, Tammy, spent over 15 years together and could be described as each other's soul mate that shared a deep unspoken love. Anyone who knew Doug could say he was a big goofball. He was known as quite the jokester and loved to make his friends and family smile, even if it meant busting out a terrible dance move or...

Ruth E. (Crim) Whittum took her place in the heavenly choir on the evening of Wednesday, September 2, 2020. In the virtual company of her family, she slipped away as her granddaughter sang a hymn. Ruth Ellen Crim was born in Mt. Etna, IN, on September 30, 1934, to Rev. G. Howard and Doris Crim. As a minister's child, Ruth moved frequently with her family. She arrived in Silver Lake, IN, for her senior year of high school, and graduated as the school's 1952 valedictorian, then went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Marion College, Marion, IN. While there she met Corwin Whittum, whom she married in 1956, in Silver Lake. She also moved several times as an adult. From the quiet of...