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Adelaide "Adele" G. Barry

Adelaide "Adele" G. Barry

Jan 2, 2015

Adalaide "Adele" G. Barry, age 76 of Tinley Park, Illinois, passed away January 2, 2015. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL : Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church 7399 W. 159th Street Tinley Park, IL, US, 60477 GRAVESIDE SERVICES : Spring of 2015 at Christ The King Catholic Church in Hesperia. Additional Information...

Geraldine  D. Burkett

Geraldine D. Burkett

Dec 30, 2014

Geraldine D. Burkett, age 96 of Fremont, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at her home. Geraldine was born on January 1, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois to John A. and Frieda (Meyer) Pratt and later moved to Fremont in 1929. Geraldine married Ernest Burkett on September 14, 1933 in White Cloud. Ernest preceded her in death on April 14,...

Chief Master Sergeant Thomas G. (Ret)  Roach

Chief Master Sergeant Thomas G. (Ret) Roach

Dec 29, 2014

Chief Master Sergeant (ret) Thomas G. Roach, age 83 of Holton, passed away Monday, December 29, 2014 at the Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial Health Services in Fremont. Thomas was born on August 17, 1931 in Fruitport, Michigan to Thomas and Victorine Roach and later married Lola Fay Duke on December 12, 1953 in Reno, Nevada and she preceded him...

Buzz  L. Smith

Buzz L. Smith

Dec 28, 2014

Buzz L. Smith, age 53 of Fremont, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2014 at Hackley Hospital in Muskegon after his 7 month battle with cancer. Buzz was born on November 1, 1961 in Grand Rapids to Gerald and Lois (ONeil) Smith and later graduated from Orchard View High School in 1980 where Buzz ran cross country. Buzz has been...

Linda  J. Rodriguez

Linda J. Rodriguez

Dec 28, 2014

Linda J. Rodriguez, age 67 of Newaygo, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2014 at her home. Linda was born on September 14, 1947 in St. Johns, Michigan to Alonzo George and Ann Helen (Paksi) Green and later married Robert Rodriguez on November 23, 1984 in Grand Rapids. Robert preceded her in death on April 13, 1995. Linda and Robert...

Stephen  Len Baker

Stephen Len Baker

Dec 25, 2014

Stephen Baker, age 57, of Howard City passed away on December 25, 2014. Stephen was born on April 25, 1957, in Munising to Jerry Robert and Mamie Ethel (Hyde) Mumper and had been a steamfitter. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of the UA Local #174 West Michigan Plumbers, Steamfitters, and Service Trades. Stephen also proudly...

Shirley  May Hope

Shirley May Hope

Dec 25, 2014

Shirley M. Hope, age 86, of Hesperia passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2014 at home. Shirley was born on September 9, 1928, to Alfred and Mary Cischke and married Wilfred G. Hope on June 25, 1949. Shirley enjoyed gardening, flowers, and spending time with her family. Shirley is survived by her children, Sandra Stewart of Huntsville, Alabama, Patricia...

Johnny Griffes

Johnny Griffes

Dec 22, 2014

Johnny Griffes, age 42, of Fremont, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 22, 2014, in California. Johnny was born on November 22, 1972, in Fremont to John and Linda Griffes and was a Service Technician Specialist for Castrol Lubecon. Johnnys life was all about his family and love for music. He was a local musician, playing in the group...

Myrtle  Rose Gildner

Myrtle Rose Gildner

Dec 21, 2014

Myrtle Rose Gildner, age 83 of Grant, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014 at the Newaygo Medical Facility in Fremont. Myrtle was born on June 22, 1931 in Grand Rapids to Louis and Goldie Deshaw and later married Bruce Bowers on June 22, 1964. Myrtle had worked at the Butternut Bakery in Grand Rapids for a short period and...

James Robinson

James Robinson

Dec 18, 2014

James Robinson, age 63 of Grand Rapids, formerly of White Cloud, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at the Heartland Care Facility in Grand Rapids. James was born on June 25, 1951 in Chicago to Tommie C. and Thelma (Edwards) Rice and has been a resident of the area for several years. James served in...

Elwin "Al" John Borgman

Elwin "Al" John Borgman

Dec 18, 2014

Elwin Al John Borgman Sr., age 78 of White Cloud, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2014 at his home. Al was born on April 3, 1936 in Fremont and graduated from Fremont High School. He married Peggy Ann in August 1959, had been a self-employed carpenter and served his country in the United States Army. Al enjoyed mushrooming, fishing,...

Alice  H. Jamieson

Alice H. Jamieson

Dec 15, 2014

Alice H. Jamieson, age 90 of White Cloud, passed away Monday, December 15, 2014 at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility in Fremont. Alice was born on July 5, 1924 in Grand Rapids to Henry and Alice (Joppee) DeVries and later married Harold Jamieson on February 12, 1946 in Niles, Michigan. Harold preceded her in death on January 8, 2004....

Ronald "Due" B. Vanboxel

Ronald "Due" B. Vanboxel

Dec 14, 2014

Ronald B. Due VanBoxel, age 65 of White Cloud, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014 at the Transitional Health Services in Fremont following a short illness. Ronald was born on April 25, 1949 in Munising, Michigan to Peter and Roberta (Cartwright) VanBoxel and later married Loy Marie Smith on October 30, 1993 in White Cloud. Ron had worked at...

Arlene  Ann (Zerlaut)  Worthing

Arlene Ann (Zerlaut) Worthing

Dec 14, 2014

Arlene Ann (Zerlaut) Worthing, age 74 of Twin Lake, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014 at her home following a lingering illness. Arlene was born on August 13, 1940 in Muskegon to Harold W. and Grace E. (Abbott) Zerlaut and married William Worthing on September 22, 1960 in Muskegon. Arlene graduated from Fremont High School in 1959 and has...

John  D. Brewster

John D. Brewster

Dec 13, 2014

John D. Brewster, age 85, of Fremont, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at his home on Stone Rd. John was born on December 1, 1929 in Detroit to John E. and Edith M. (Leeper) Brewster and has been a resident of the area for over 50 years. John married his sweetheart Ann E. Ricks on May...

Raymond "Ray" Eugene Botten

Raymond "Ray" Eugene Botten

Dec 7, 2014

Raymond E. Botten, age 39, of Holton passed away unexpectedly following complications from surgery. Ray was born on June 30, 1975, to Gary and Nancy Botten in Muskegon and was a Test Laboratory Technician at Saf-Holland in Muskegon. Ray enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, classic cars, spending time on his quad and jeep, shooting guns, and spend time with family...

Sally  Ann Felos

Sally Ann Felos

Nov 29, 2014

Sally Ann Felos, age 78 of White Cloud, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2014 at her home following a short illness. Sally was born on August 21, 1936 in Goodwell Township to William B. and Pearl E. (Harris) Maus and graduated from White Cloud High School. Sally married Walter Felos Sr. on October 8, 1955 in White Cloud and...

Jack  K. Hoover

Jack K. Hoover

Nov 26, 2014

Jack K. Hoover, age 87 of White Cloud, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility in Fremont. Jack was born on August 15, 1927 in Big Prairie Township to George and Lorena (Westgate) Hoover and has been a longtime resident of the White Cloud area. Jack married Doris (Williams) Prestly in 1990 in Florida....

James "Porky" A. Armstrong

James "Porky" A. Armstrong

Nov 26, 2014

James A. Porky Armstrong, age 80 of Fremont, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at the Transitional Health Services in Fremont following a brief illness. Jim was born on December 18, 1933 in Lockport, Illinois to Benjamin and Mary Minnie (Kelly) Armstrong and married Dorothy Jean Tomac on September 24, 1960 in Joliet, Illinois. Dorothy preceded him in death...

Russell  Owen Scott

Russell Owen Scott

Nov 22, 2014

Russell Owen Scott, age 78 of White Cloud, formerly of Lombard, Illinois, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014 at the Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids following a short illness. Russell was born on June 8, 1936 in Hinsdale, Illinois to Wilbur Dewey and Iva (Cook) Scott. Russell joined the United States Air Force where he served during...

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