Phyllis Ann Vogt

      Phyllis Ann (Beerens) Vogt, age 87, passed away peacefully, Monday, June 29, 2026.
      Phyllis was born in McBain, Michigan, on March 6, 1939, the daughter of James and Theresa (VanDerWoude) Beerens. He married the love of her life, Zane Vogt, on September 28, 1957, and Zane preceded her in death, and was awaiting her arrival at the Gates of Heaven. 
     Phyllis graduated from Cadillac High School in 1957, and spent most of her years raising her family, and working various jobs. She lived in Cadillac and Holland, Michigan, most of her life. She was one of four Beerens girls: June Powell, Edith Soles, and Vera Wilson. 
     Phyllis enjoyed puzzles, crosswords, and thrift store shopping. She fondly remembered her days growing up on the farm as a child, and was always willing to share stories. Phyllis spent her last few years of her life at Ashley Care Center in Ashley, MI.       She was the mother of: Dennis (Cyndy) Vogt of Frostproof, FL; Keith (Amber) Vogt of Bannister, MI; Deanna (Gary) Binder of Zeeland, MI; and James Vogt of Bannister, MI. Deanna and James, both preceded her in death. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Andrew (Lindsey) Vogt, Sarah (Zachary) Vogt, Joshua Vogt, Alexander (Alyssa) Vogt, Bradley Binder, Prescott (Monika) Binder, Eric Binder, and William Binder; seven great-grandchildren: Isabelle Smith, Payton Stewart, Isabella Stewart, Lucy Stewart, Aris Binder, Gavin Vogt, and Cooper Vogt.  
     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. Phyllis will be cremated and her ashes will be combined with Zane’s and they will be buried together. Private burial will take place at Selma Township Cemetery, later this summer. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 10, 2026, from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.  
     Online condolences may be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Michigan.