Carol Ann Heeres

Carol Ann Heeres, 79 of Ellsworth, passed away peacefully, Thursday, November 7, 2024. She was born July 22, 1945 in Adrian, the daughter of Richard and Twilla (Crane) Kayner.

Carol was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She enjoyed taking care of people, especially those she loved. She was passionate about healthcare and worked for over ten years as a CENA at Charlevoix Area Hospital. In her younger years she worked with her father at Kayner Meat’s in Bellaire, MI. Carol’s true calling was being a farmer’s wife and raising her family. She loved helping with the horses, working in her garden, and will be especially remembered for all the wonderful cooking and baking she did! 

On June 7, 1963 at the Belltower Reformed Church Carol married Robert Heeres who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her parents, and brothers Larry Kayner and Robert Vollmer. 

Surviving are her children Mandy (Mark) DeKorne of East Jordan, Wendy (Richard) Sutherland of Ellsworth, Matt (Erin) Heeres of Ellsworth, grandchildren Jeffery and Allie Sutherland of Vanderbilt, MI, Chris DeKorne, Hilde DeKorne, Sara and Josh Padgett of Manton, MI, Brandie and Luke Sowash of Greenville, SC, Luke Heeres of Phoenix, AZ, 3 great grandchildren Scarlet, Lincoln, Mallory, sisters Suellen (Robert) Honeychuck of Denver, CO, Mary Christine (Ron) Hoffman of Greensboro, NC, and several nieces and nephews. 

Visitation will be held Monday, November 11, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Belltower Reformed Church. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 12th at 1 p.m. also at the church with Pastor Cobus Manders and Rev Celia Hastings officiating. Carol will be laid to rest next to her husband Robert in Atwood Cemetery immediately following the service. 

Memorial contributions can be made to the Charlevoix Area Hospital Infusion Center or McLaren Hospice.  

Arrangements are in the care of the Ellsworth Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.  Please sign her online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.