Frank L. Bock
Jan 16, 2015
Frank L. Bock, age 88 of Holton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 16, 2015 at the Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial Health Services in Fremont. Frank was born on December 30, 1926 in Romeo, Michigan to Frank Herman and Margaret (McGrew) Bock and later married Doris Evelyn McGee on December 31, 1956 at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Brunswick....
Richard Jack Mccracken
Jan 16, 2015
Richard J. McCracken, age 86, of Brohman passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015, at his home. Richard was born on March 3, 1928, in Grand Rapids to John and Minetta Midge (Pratt) McCracken. Dick married Dolores Dorene Dake August 18, 1950 and shared 52 wonderful years together. During his life he owned Sparta Hob Nob, Sparta Lanes, Ken-Owa...
Gladys O. Towne
Jan 15, 2015
Gladys O. Towne, age 76 of White Cloud, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015 at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility in Fremont. Gladys was born on August 25, 1938 in Sand Lake to Morris and Ruth (Whitehouse) Chiverton and later married Floyd Towne on September 18 , 1954 in White Cloud. Gladys had worked for General Motors Company and...
Bernard J. Zenk
Jan 14, 2015
Bernard J. Zenk, age 84 of Fremont and White Cloud, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at the Transitional Health Services in Fremont. Bernard was born on January 24, 1930 in Ensley Center to Benjamin and June Viola (Griffis) Zenk and has been a lifelong resident of the Newaygo County area. Bernard had worked at the Newaygo County Road...
Linda Arizmendez
Jan 13, 2015
Linda Arizmendez, age 92, of White Cloud and formerly of Holland went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 13, 2015. Linda was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt, which she gave her unconditional love to. Her love for the Lord God was the key to her life. Linda is survived by her...
Kenneth "Ken" Almy Maloney Jr.
Jan 9, 2015
Kenneth Almy Maloney Jr., age 70, of Newaygo passed away on Friday, January 9, 2015, at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility in Fremont. Ken was born on April 19, 1944, in Presbyterian, Wales to Kenneth A. Maloney and Rita Sadler and was a welding engineer at Benteler Automotive Corporation in Grand Rapids. Ken served in the United States Navy...
Magdaline Kraai
Jan 9, 2015
Magdaline Kraai, age 95 of Fremont, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2015 at her home following a short illness. Magdaline was born on December 11, 1919 in Zeeland, Michigan to William and Agnes (Wissink) Meeuwsen and later married Robert Kraai on June 19, 1943 in Grand Forks, South Dakota. Robert preceded her in death on March 26, 2006. Magdaline...
Eleanor "Ellie" M. Stevens
Jan 7, 2015
Eleanor Ellie M. Stevens, age 90 of Blue Lake Township, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at the Heartland Health Care Center in Whitehall. Ellie was born on May 11, 1924 in Montague to William and Mabel (Roberts) Wentworth and later married George Stevens Jr. on November 27, 1945 in Muskegon. George Jr. preceded her in death on November...
Sandra Murphy
Jan 3, 2015
Sandra Lee Murphy left this world for the next on January 3rd, 2015 after a long illness, surrounded by family and love. Sandra was born on January 8, 1942 in Muskegon to Ralph and Eileen (Smith) Frein and later married Carl Murphy in 1969. Sandra had worked at Wolverine Worldwide for over 10 years and had also been a...
Foster Filmore Palmer
Jan 2, 2015
Foster Filmore Palmer, 76, of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2015. Mr. Palmer was also a part-time resident of Beaver Island, MI. Beloved husband of Kristin (nee Wallestad) of Wheaton, loving father of Steven (Laurel) of Portage, MI, very proud grandfather of Teah Palmer, dear brother of Earl M. Palmer of Traverse City, MI and David...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
