Rev. Cheryl A. McNeill
July 19, 1954 – June 17, 2026
Reverend Cheryl Ann McNeill, 71, of Newberry, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the home of her sons, Patrick and Ted, in Gwinn. Cheryl was born July 19, 1954, in Newberry, the daughter of the late Reverend Harry and Aleta (Fultz) Fisher.
A graduate of Engadine High School, Cheryl went on to earn her associate degree in Nursing (LPN) from Bay de Noc College.
On May 4, 1974, she married Reverend Patrick McNeill in Newberry. Together they made their home in Curtis before eventually returning to the Newberry area. Cheryl worked in the health care field for many years and later served as a nurse at Golden Leaves Living Center until her retirement.
Cheryl lived her faith through action. She was deeply involved in Keryx and community and prison ministry, and she opened her home and heart as a foster parent for recovering youth. She found joy in camping, gardening, sewing, crocheting, and spending time with her family-especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Cheryl was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Patrick McNeill, on October 14, 2024, and her sister, Cynthia Linck.
She is survived by her sons, Patrick McNeill and Ted McNeill, both of Gwinn; grandchildren Rose Deace, Alysha McNeill, Michael (Grace) McNeill, and Morgan (John Latourneau) McNeill; great-grandchildren Mason McNeill, Kelly McNeill, Michael McNeill Jr., Colson McNeill, Raycin McNeill, and Liam Latourneau; siblings Mike Fisher and Tammy (Keith) Whalen; as well as several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service celebrating Cheryl’s life will be held Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Lakefield Baptist Church in McMillan. Interment will take place at a later date at Woodlawn Cemetery in Curtis.
Condolences may be shared at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com.
Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
Harold Donn Westman
1934 – June 4, 2026
H. Donn Westman of Traverse City passed away peacefully on his birthday, June 4, 2026 at the age of 92.
In 1934, Donn was born in Newberry, Michigan, to Harold Adolph and Tynne Maria (Sandelin) Westman. Donn was proud of his Upper Peninsula heritage. He loved spending time at the family cottage on Round Lake where he helped his grandfather establish Luce County Park. He later went on to lifeguard and teach swimming lessons on those very shores. In his youth, Donn played on various Newberry sports teams and was a proud member of the undefeated Newberry High football team that was inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame. Aside from sports, he accomplished the rank of Eagle Scout where he was instated into the Order of the Arrow. For several years, Donn successfully competed in the midwest hydroplane boat circuit. Through it all, he was committed to hard work and was humble in all of his accomplishments.
Holding those values close, Donn earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Physical Education from Western Michigan University where he met his forever love, Ann Marie Henderson. They married on August 11, 1956 in Allegan, Michigan, with Donn vowing to take care of Ann until the very end. That he did.
After college, Donn went on to teach physical education and coach basketball, cross country, gymnastics and football at Muskegon Heights. While his coaching career flourished, Donn was most proud to have guided many young athletes to seek higher education at various universities across the country. After several years and having started a family of his own, an opportunity became available for Donn to return to his beloved UP. Hence, he moved his family to Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan where he again taught and coached, eventually becoming the Athletic Director and Assistant Principal at Sault Area High School. Having earned his Masters of Arts degree in Educational Leadership and Programming from Central Michigan University, Donn ended his career as Director of the Eastern Upper Peninsula Division of Adult and Community Education.
Upon retirement in 1988, Donn and Ann moved to Traverse City, Michigan and became members of the First Presbyterian Church. They developed a love for Old Mission Peninsula and after building their home amongst the cherry orchards, Donn went to work with close family friends at Och’s Orchard harvesting cherries, planting orchards and vineyards, and driving the cherry truck to Cherry Central. In his spare time, Donn enjoyed watching and playing sports with his grandsons, woodworking, gardening, and enjoying nature in all of its seasons.
As his family grew, Donn was fully involved in his grandsons’ accomplishments. He never missed a sporting event, pine wood derby, concert or theater production in 27 years. He saw it all, even if it meant needing to learn how to operate an iPad at 85 years old to watch remotely. Donn’s pride was his family, and he left behind a legacy of how to love, be humble, and stay committed to one another.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Ann, their children Dee (Stephen) Yancho and Donn (Lori) Westman, grandchildren Jonathan “Max” (Danielle Visentin), Benjamin (Alexandria), Samuel (Samantha Schrader), Matthew and Mitchell, and great granddaughter Maeve.
A private family gathering will be held and Donn will be laid to rest at Peninsula Township Cemetery.
The family welcomes anyone wishing to share memories or condolences to kindly do so at https://www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed in Donn’s name to Child and Family Services of Northwestern Michigan or to AdvisaCare Home Health and Hospice of Traverse City.
