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Mark David Lux of Cadillac passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital. He was 57. Mark was born October 4, 1966 to Louis F. and Evelyn L. (McConnell) Lux. Mark was born and raised in Cadillac and was a true family man. On August 1, 1992 he married his high school sweetheart, Rebecca J. Kidder. His son, Cody and daughter, Madison were the lights of his life. Mark loved everything outdoors. He was an avid hunter, hunting bighorn sheep in Wyoming, trophy white tail deer from his hunting property, black bear, and the elusive morel mushrooms. Mark was a true "MacGyver"; he could repair anything only needing an occasional YouTube video for guidance. ...

Gregory Charles Hill of Cadillac, passed away April 11, 2024 at home. He was 52. Greg was born April 17, 1971 in Cadillac. On May 19, 1994 he married Amy Jean Johnson. Greg was an avid gamer and collector of action figures. He was known for his sense of humor and loved spending time with his family and his dog, Betty Boop. He is survived by his children David Hill (Krista Sayen) of Mesick, Fate Johnson-Hill (Leah Vranish), Rain Johnson- Hill (Angelica Heckman) all of Cadillac; grandchildren: Ryan, Aubrey, Aeriona and Levi Hill; his mother, Marguerite Kersten of Tennessee; siblings: Robert Elliott of Tennessee, Taryn Hill of Texas, Tawny Hill Keiser of California; aunts, Diane...

Marilyn Kay Sevarns of formerly of Frankfort and Cadillac passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital. She was 74. Marilyn was born on January 21, 1950 in Frankfort, Michigan to James T. & Patricia J. (Plant) Hammond and they preceded her in death. In the spring of 1972 she married Charles E. Sevarns and he preceded her in death in 1993. Marilyn graduated from Frankfort High School. After she raised her family she went to Ferris State University and earned her Bachelor's degree. She had been employed at Munson Healthcare for over 20 years working in Frankfort and Cadillac. She enjoyed playing Bingo, camping, hunting, fishing, and most of all...

Mitzie J. Witherspoon of Cadillac passed away, Monday, April 8, 2024 at home. She was 85. Mitzie was born April 14, 1938 in Newberry, Michigan to Ace Franklin and Leona (Slaght) Fulk. She graduated from Cadillac High School in 1956 and worked at Sprague Insurance Agency for 15 years. Mitzie had been a member of Temple Hill Baptist Church in Cadillac since 1978, where she served on various committees over the years. Mitzie volunteered in the Mercy Hospital Gift Shop for 14 years, Center Lake Bible Camp, and The Shepherd's Table. She loved traveling with her friends and spending time at the Senior Center. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. She is survived; her daughter...

Charlotte Anna Barfield of Cadillac passed away, April 6, 2024. She was 100. Charlotte was born December 6, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois to John and Anna (Hulka) Hermanek. She graduated from J. Sterling Morton High School in Cicero, Illinois and later served in the United States Navy as a W.A.V.E. during WWII. She was stationed at the Navy Yard in Charleston, South Carolina as a teletype operator. On the GI Bill Charlotte went on to attend Evanston Collegiate Institute and Chicago Academy of Art. Charlotte lived briefly in Cape Coral, Florida before moving to Cadillac in 1991. Charlotte worked at the Huron Manistee National Forest Cadillac Office in the SCEP program and in the office at the...

Ritchie Harris of Cadillac passed away, April 4, 2024 at home. He was 66. He was born March 18, 1958 in Cadillac to Wellington E. and Donna F. (Schnell) Harris and they preceded him in death. He graduated from Cadillac high School in 1976 and later worked with his brother Rod at Harris Beverage Service. He spent his younger years as an avid skier and ski instructor at Caberfae, and working the sound boards for various bands. Ritchie spent countless hours volunteering and supporting causes in the community. He was very active with the American Legion serving as commander of the S.A.L. for 19 years. He was well known for his fish fry, helping organize the Memorial Day Parade and was integral...

Mary Ann Fitgerald, Donald E. Fitzgerald, and Emily K. Fitzgerald all of Tustin passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Tyrone Township, Livingston County, Michigan. Jeffery Micheal Johnson of Tustin passed away, Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Mary was 44, born Dec. 17, 1979, in Cadillac. She graduated from Cadillac Area Public Schools and later earned her Associate's degree from Baker College in Cadillac. Mary worked at Rexair in Cadillac for two years, although her favorite career was being a wife and mother. Mary devoted her life to her husband and children, making and capturing memories of every possible moment. She was an active member of the Big...

Leigh Maxwell Stanley, age 92, of Lake City, Michigan passed away on March 31, 2024, after a long and eventful life. Born and raised in Greenwood Township, Harrison, Michigan, he was the son of Max and Marie (Graub) Stanley. Leigh grew up on his family's farm and worked at the Merton Oil Company in Harrison before he served in the Korean War. He attended Harrison High School, Central Michigan University, and the Detroit College of Law. He was married to Eva Mae Dowell, the daughter of Jason and Martha (Dingman) Dowell of Mt Pleasant in 1955. He worked 42 years in the insurance industry, 25 of those years as an independent adjuster and private investigator in Clare, Michigan and later...

Nancy Kay Sims of Tustin passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital. She was 78. Nancy was born on July 24, 1945 in Tustin to Claude W. & Beulah L. (Vanderhoof) Powell and they preceded her in death. She was a 1963 graduate of Tustin High School. On June 8, 1963 she married her high school sweetheart, Alden D. Sims, Jr. in Engadine, Michigan and he preceded her in death on May 18, 2016. Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren along with her siblings were the focus of her life. Nancy was the owner operator of an Adult Foster Care home in Tustin for many years. She was a member of the World Wide Church of God. Nancy loved entertaining,...

Catherine Siobhan Brinks of Tustin passed away, Sunday, March 31, 2024. She was 27 years old. Catherine was born August 7, 1996 in Lansing, Michigan. She graduated from Pine River Area Schools in 2014. Catherine loved caring for the elderly and was working as a nursing assistant. Catherine was an avid reader and especially enjoyed Harry Potter and The Vampire Diaries. She also enjoyed painting, camping, and fishing. Most of all Catherine loved her son, Mason and spending time with him. Mason shares that his favorite memories with his mom are going on vacation with her to Florida, South Carolina, and Great Wolf Lodge. She is survived by her son, Mason; parents, Paul and Becky Brinks; her...

Mary Frances (Caruso) McDaniel proudly known as "Nana" sadly passed away Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024 at her daughter's home. She was 93. She was born on December 6, 1930 in Bangor, Maine to Francis E. Caruso and Mable (Spratt) Caruso. She left Maine and ventured off to Carlsbad, New Mexico when she was 22 with her dear friend LaVita. It was there that she met the love of her life, Raymond McDaniel. After just 3 months of romance they were married on March 5, 1953. Raymond worker for Shell Oil Company and moved all over the south in 28 different towns wherever the oil booms were hitting. They raised 3 daughters, Frances, Debra and Rhonda and buried an infant daughter Michelle in 1961...

Chadric Lee Williams, lifelong resident of Cadillac, passed away peacefully at home March 27, 2024. He was 82. Chad was born December 14, 1941 to Richard M. and Jayne (Wagner) Williams. He grew up on Chapin Street with his three brothers and graduated from Cadillac High School in 1959. He was proud of his athletic achievements, including a state championship in football and state runner-up in doubles tennis. He and his older brother Paul were best known for their skiing prowess. Chad won four state championships with the ski team and an individual championship in 1959. In 1961 he married his high school sweetheart, blonde bombshell Beverly Mannisto, in Reno, Nevada. They proudly raised...

Richard M. "Rick" Witherspoon of Cadillac passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at his home. He was 60. Rick was born on June 30, 1963 in Muskegon, Michigan to Richard E. & Mitzie J. (Fulk) Witherspoon. In 1978 Rick moved to the Cadillac area from Muskegon. He graduated from Cadillac High School in 1981 and went on to go to Bethel College in Minnesota for a couple of years. Rick had been employed at MC Sports in Cadillac from the time they opened until the time they closed the doors. University of Michigan Sports were a big part of Rick's life along with hunting, fishing, bowling and golfing. Rick enjoyed volunteering with Tight Lines for Troops in Manistee. Survivors include his...

Dennis Joe Sundstrom of Cadillac passed away Monday, March 25, 2024 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was 61. Dennis was born on March 30, 1962 in Cadillac to Dale G. & Katherine J. "Kay" (Mulder) Sundstrom. Dennis was a lifelong resident of Cadillac and graduated from Cadillac High School in 1980. Shortly after graduating he started his career working at Paulstra's where he was employed for 17 years and was currently working at Akwel in Cadillac where he has been employed for just short of 19 years. He was a member of the Missaukee County Conservation Club. Dennis loved fast roller coasters and fast cars. He could often be found touring a NASCAR track or at...

Verda Y. Nicholas of Cadillac passed away Friday morning, March 22, 2024 at Samaritas Senior Living in Cadillac. She was 91. Verda was born on February 23, 1933 in Cadillac to Homer A. & Clara R. (Young) Frye. She graduated from Cadillac High School in 1951 and went on to Clearly College in Ypsilanti, Michigan for a short time. On April 16, 1977 she married Kenneth R. Nicholas and he preceded her in death on August 7, 2005. Verda had been employed at the Northstar Bus Station and retired from K-Mart in Cadillac after several years of employment. She enjoyed going out to breakfast every Friday at Big Boy with her group of ladies. She was also active with the Senior Fit at the...

Thomas Dale "Tom" Bosscher, 65, of McBain, was called to his eternal home on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Born on January 13, 1959, in Cadillac, Michigan, to Donald J. and Eleanor A. (Ellens) Bosscher, Tom's remarkable journey through life was rooted by his deep faith, devotion to family, and an unwavering commitment to serving others. After graduating from McBain High School in 1977, Tom pursued higher education at Central Michigan University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree. He began his career teaching welding courses at Mid-Michigan College, a role that foreshadowed his later entrepreneurial ventures. In 1983, Tom founded Cadillac Fabrication, through which he significantly contributed...

Doris May Falk died on March 20, 2024 at Sunnyside Assisted living in Cadillac. She was born on North Street in Milan, Michigan on October 10, 1922 to Charlie and Estella (Conde) Barnes. Doris attended Milan Schools from K-12. After graduation she attended Henry Ford Training School. During World War II she worked in the secretarial pool at Holly Carburetor in Detroit. The "girls" she worked with there became lifelong friends. At war's end Doris returned to Milan and in 1949 married Milan's most sought after bachelor, George Falk. They built a house on East Main Street and Doris lived there for over 30 years. George preceded her in death in 1982. George and Doris had two daughters,...

Pauline Eva "Pat" Ruark of Leroy passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 at her home. She was 99. Pat was born on October 17, 1924 in Manton to Leon & Bertha (Relyea) Kinsey. She married Marvin T. Ruark on January 11, 1947 in Napoleon, Ohio and he preceded her in death on March 6, 1992. Pat was a graduate of Wayne High School in Wayne, Michigan. In 1965 she and her husband moved to Cadillac to own and operate Marv's Dog N Suds. In 1972 she moved to Hoxeyville and she became the Avon Lady for the area. She enjoyed having coffee with the ladies group from Hoxeyville. Pat was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Cadillac. Survivors include her children: Toni Cheri (Rick) Ferrer of...

Herbert Adolph Augustat of Tustin passed away Thursday evening, March 14, 2024 at Sunnyside Senior Living in Cadillac. He was 89. Herb was born on May 22, 1934 in Cadillac to Frederick A. & Florence M. (Brehm) Augustat. On July 19, 1963 he married the former Bonnie DeBoise and she preceded him in death in 2008. Herb graduated from Pine River High School and went on to attend Michigan State University before entering the United States Air Force serving during the Korean Conflict. After his honorable discharge in 1956 he returned to the area and started his career at Pell's Radio Center where he was employed for 41 years. He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in...

Theodore Leo "Ted" Oliver of Cadillac passed away Tuesday morning, March 12, 2024 at his home. He was 75. Ted was born on September 3, 1948 in Cadillac to Milton L. & Elnora L. (Yager) Oliver and they preceded him in death. Ted graduated from Cadillac High School in June of 1967 and on December 16, 1967 he married the former Norma G. Swinehart in Big Rapids. On May 28, 1968 Ted was drafted into the United States Army and served during Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star, ARCOM, AIR MEDAL, VSM, CMB and 2 O/S BARS. After his service to our country he attended mechanics trade school in Marquette, Michigan. Upon completion he worked as a mechanic in Big Rapids at the Total Gas...

Cynthia Lynn "Cindy" Moore of Hoxeyville passed away March 12, 2024 at Samaritas Senior Living in Cadillac. She was 74. Cindy was born April 21, 1949 in DeKalb, Indiana to Richard and Mary Joann (Grimm) Weirick. Cindy was a successful artist and potter who will be an addition to Heaven. On September 25, 2006 in Hoxeyville she married Jon A. Moore and he survives her along with her children: Elizabeth (David) Kuzia and Daniel Pegg; grandchildren: Emerson and Eva Pegg, Natalie and Jack Kuzia; sisters, Melanie (Mark) Hoyroi and Candy (Colin) Mitchell. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard "Red" Weirick; her mother, Joann Foster and her brother, Nick Weirick. Cremation has...