Michele Mary (Sarata) Baskin
Jul 21, 2024
Michele Mary Baskin passed away on July 21, 2024 surrounded by her family at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was born July 27, 1950 to Robert and Therese 'Joanie' Sarata in Jackson Michigan. She was the oldest of 6 children, a natural born leader. She graduated from Gaylord St. Mary's High School. She continued on to Michigan...
Diana Lynn Stromquist
Jul 20, 2024
Diana Lynn Stromquist, age 68, of Grant, MI, passed away on Saturday, July 20th, 2024. She was born on August 31st, 1955 in Fremont, Michigan to Harold and Barbara (Goyings) Thatcher. She later met and married Randy on June 15, 1991 and together raised a beautiful family. Diana worked as a Lab Supervisor for 24 years at Hackley Community...
Mary Anne Gilmore
Jul 20, 2024
Mary Anne Gilmore was born on June 25, 1934 to Rufus J. and Lillian Keller. She was blessed to have grown up with two sisters, Doris and Barbara and a younger brother, Robert. Mary Anne was called home to be with the LORD on Saturday, July 20,2024. At the age of 9 her mother passed away. Alliene Weir married...
Martha "Marty" L. Schrock
Jul 20, 2024
Martha L. "Marty" Schrock, age 92 of Fremont, formerly of Orrville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at the Green Acres Assisted Living Center in Fremont. The family would like to send a special thank you to the direct care staff at Green Acres for the excellent and compassionate care given to Marty while she resided...
Edna May (Sikorski) Rinard
Jul 18, 2024
Edna May Rinard, age 98 of Holton Michigan passed away peacefully at the Compassion Home in Fremont, Michigan on July 18, 2024. Edna was born on July 29, 1925 and she was the 1st born of 15 children in Benzie County, Michigan.
Edna is survived by her only living child; Judy Snow, her brother; Bill Sikorski, and...
Marilyn Ann Wolters
Jul 17, 2024
Marilyn Ann Wolters, age 61, of White Cloud, MI, passed away on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024. She was born on Saturday, July 21st, 1962, at Gerber Hospital in Fremont and resided most of her life in White Cloud, MI.
Marilyn is survived by her loving spouse, Staci Jo Wolters of White Cloud, and her children: J Wilson...
Dr. Ryan G. Vannier
Jul 13, 2024
Dr. Ryan Glenn Vannier, age 50 of Grand Rapids, Mi passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Ryan was born on February 8, 1974 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California to James and Prudy (Shanahan) Vannier. Ryan graduated from Northville High School in Northville, Mi. He received his bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University and later earned his...
Margaret "Peg" M. Knight
Jul 13, 2024
Margaret M. "Peg" Knight, age 89 of Shelby, formerly of Fremont, passed away peacefully at her home following chronic health conditions. Peg was born on January 15, 1935 in Fremont to Max and Margaret (Matthews) Monette in Fremont and graduated from Holton High School in 1953. Peg married Raymond Knight on June 20, 1953 at St. Michaels Catholic Church...
Phyllis Arlene (Davis) Green
Jul 13, 2024
Phyllis Arlene (Davis) Green passed away quietly at Altercare in Big Rapids on July 13, 2024. Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Donald Green, her parents Chauncey Davis, Clarence and Virginia Craigmyle, her siblings Ruth Craigmyle, Ila Page, Darrel Davis, August Davis, and Nancy Clark. Phyllis is survived by her children Tina (Paul) Myers,...
George Arthur Mccastle
Jul 11, 2024
George Arthur McCastle, age 95 of Holton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at his home. George was born on May 23, 1929 in Muskegon to George Washington and Gertie Irene (Munroe) McCastle Jr. and later met and married Dolores Iona Schroeder on July 31, 1948 in Holton. Dolores preceded him in death on November 9, 2015. ...
Dorothy Elizabeth Bush
Jul 10, 2024
Dorothy Elizabeth Bush, age 86, of Hesperia, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, July 10th, 2024. She was born on Saturday, December 11th, 1937 in Ludington, Michigan to Walter Devello Phillips and Christiana May Phillips.
Dorothy was a dedicated custodian at Hesperia Public Schools for over 25 years. She was a member at Countryside Christian Fellowship for several...
Thomas Edward Gray Jr.
Jul 10, 2024
Thomas Edward Gray Jr, 54, of White Cloud, MI, passed away on Monday, July 8th, 2024. He was born on June 11th, 1970 in Flint, Michigan to his parents Thomas Edward Gray Sr. and Juanita L. (Baker) Gray.
He is survived by his father, Thomas Edward Gray Sr., his mother, Juanita L. Gray, sisters; Kathy (Matt) Ellithorpe,...
Jerry Bradley
Jul 8, 2024
Jerry Bradley, age 47, of White Cloud, Michigan, passed away on Monday, July 8th, 2024. He was born on Thursday, August 26th, 1976 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Ray and Ernestine J. Bradley.
Jerry was a dedicated foundry worker for 20 years and was a member of Buckley for over 30 years. He enjoyed hunting,...
Michael Lee Penland Ii
Jul 5, 2024
Michael Lee Penland II, age 38 of White Cloud, passed away Friday, July 5, 2024 following injuries received in an automobile accident. Michael was born on September 30, 1985 in White Cloud to Michael and Susan (Doering) Penland Sr. and has been a lifelong resident of the White Cloud area. Michael had been a fabricator, welder, tow truck driver,...
Barbara Jean Brown
Jul 4, 2024
Barbara Jean Brown, age 89 of Bitely, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024 at the Newaygo County Compassion Home in Fremont following a quick decline in her health. Barbara was born on May 4, 1935 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Russell Tourner and Eleanor M. (Cole) Clay and grew up in the Sparta area. Barbara had worked as a...
Anthony "Tony" Grant Courser
Jul 4, 2024
Anthony "Tony" Grant Courser, age 67 of White Cloud, formerly of Metropolis, Illinois, passed away following his years long battle with cancer. Tony was born on November 28, 1956 in Geneva, Illinois to L'Roy Eugene and Mary Ann Theresa (Giunta) Courser. Tony had been a self-employed handyman for many years in Metropolis, Illinois and moved to the White Cloud...
Edward Allen Larson
Jul 3, 2024
Edward Allen Larson, 79, of Fremont, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024. He was born on Friday, August 11th, 1944 in Evanston, Illinois.
Edward worked as a Postal Carrier and was a dedicated union steward for the Fremont Post Office. He had a passion for computers and investments.
He is survived by his...
Thomas William Fowler
Jul 3, 2024
Thomas William Fowler, age 64, of Grant, MI, passed away on Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024. He was born on Saturday, February 20th, 1960 in Fremont, Michigan.
Thomas is survived by his loving sisters Melissa Crans, Deb Fowler, and brother, Donald Fowler, and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas...
Donna (Curtice) Fuller
Jun 30, 2024
Donna (Curtice) Fuller, age 84 of Banning, California, formerly of Fremont, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024 in California. Donna was born on July 6, 1939 in Fremont to Russell and Jennie (Wabeke) Curtice. Donna graduated from Fremont High School and later received her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Certificate. Donna had worked at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility in...
Glenna Belle Gardenour
Jun 29, 2024
Glenna B. Gardenour, 82, of Fremont, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children on June 29, 2024. Glenna was born April 1, 1942 in Muskegon, Michigan to the late Glenn and Maud (Purkiss) Anderson. While living in Connecticut, Hawaii, and Michigan, Glenna worked at several different jobs while raising her children. She enjoyed trips to the casino,...
