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Jerry Bradley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Thomas Kroll

Thomas Kroll

Jun 28, 2024

Thomas Kroll, age 71 of Hesperia, formerly of Muskegon, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, June 28, 2024.  Thomas was born on December 14, 1952 in Muskegon to Chester Frank and Gloria (Ferris) Kroll.  Thomas had worked in Muskegon for several years and moved to Hesperia around 1994 where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking and gardening.

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Lenus M. Kuhns

Lenus M. Kuhns

Jun 28, 2024

Lenus Melvin Kuhns, age 91 of White Cloud, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024 at his home.  Lenus was born on February 20, 1933 in Nappanee, Indiana and moved to White Cloud at the age of 2 years old.  Lenus graduated from White Cloud High School in 1953 and joined the United States Army until his honorable discharge.  He...

Wayne Lee Premo

Wayne Lee Premo

Jun 27, 2024

Dr. Wayne Lee Premo was born on January 26, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, the only child of George and Nanna Premo. Shortly after his birth, Wayne's family relocated to Barrington, Illinois, where he spent his childhood. He fondly remembered his school days in Barrington, where he developed lasting friendships and a passion for basketball, a sport he continued playing...

Jack William Shriver

Jack William Shriver

Jun 20, 2024

On June 20, 2024, Jack William Shriver went to be with his lord and Savior. He was born on February 14, 1944 to George and Mabel (Hubbard) Shriver in Fremont, Michigan.  Jack attended Fremont Public Schools where he played basketball and football and graduated in 1962. He attended Michigan State University for 1 year when he was drafted into...

David Michael Swartzfager

David Michael Swartzfager

Jun 18, 2024

David Michael Swartzfager, 52, of Newaygo, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, June 18th, 2024. He was born on Wednesday, December 22nd, 1971, in Franklin, Pennsylvania to the late Ernest P. Swartzfager and Evelyn Titus.

David is survived by his loving wife, Brandy Westcomb-Swartzfager, his sons David Swartzfager, Samuel Swartzfager, and Garrett Slominski, his brother Rick (Belinda) Swartzfager...

Rodney D. Westgate

Rodney D. Westgate

Jun 12, 2024

Rodney Duane Westgate, age 88 of Newaygo, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024 in Grand Rapids.  Rodney was born on June 23, 1935 in Big Prairie Township to Edgar "Eddie" A. and Sadie E. (Aishe) Westgate and graduated from Morley High School.  Rodney attended Spring Arbor College and received his teaching degree and later was drafted in the United...

Mary Beth (Markosky)  Gillette

Mary Beth (Markosky) Gillette

Jun 12, 2024

Mary Beth Gillette, age 55, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away on Wednesday, June 12th, 2024. She was born on Tuesday, March 4th, 1969, to John and Henrietta (Devries) Markosky.

Mary is survived by her loving children, Tim (Felisha) Gillette of Grand Rapids, Austin (Priscilla Gutierrez) Gillette, and Heather (Cody Sherrell) Yonker. She was a cherished grandmother...

Richard "Dick" Allen Smith

Richard "Dick" Allen Smith

Jun 10, 2024

Richard "Dick" Allen Smith, age 81 of Holton, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 at his home.  Dick was born on June 2, 1943 in Fremont to Frank H. and Edith L. (Horton) Smith and graduated from Holton High School in 1962.  Dick met and later married Janice Lunata Cregg on October 6, 1962 in Holton and has been...

Daniel L. Rogers

Daniel L. Rogers

Jun 5, 2024

Daniel Leroy Rogers, age 75 of Fremont, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at the Newaygo County Compassion Home in Fremont.  Dan was born on February 20, 1949 in Muskegon to Silas and Jessie (Cobb) Rogers and graduated from Holton High School.  Dan has been a lifelong resident of the area and had been a machinist at Sealed Power...

Janet Irene May

Janet Irene May

May 28, 2024

Janet Irene May, age 79, of White Cloud, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 28th, 2024. She was born on Friday, May 18th, 1945 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Harold and Joanne Heintzelman. On August 29, 1964 Janet married her best friend Leon in White Cloud at the Methodist Church and together, they had nearly 60...

Kim Lorraine (Schornagel)  Noirot

Kim Lorraine (Schornagel) Noirot

May 26, 2024

Kim Lorraine Noirot, age 64 of Hesperia, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at her home.  Kim was born on June 9, 1959 in Fremont to Jacob "Jack" and Sharon (Harig) Schornagel and graduated from Fremont High School in 1977.  Kim has been a lifelong resident of the area and married Douglas Noirot on May 5, 1984...

Jonathan "Jake" David Jurecki

Jonathan "Jake" David Jurecki

May 25, 2024

Jonathan "Jake" David Jurecki, age 44 of Holton, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Holton.  Jonathon was born on November 21, 1979, in Harvey, Illinois and has been a longtime resident of the Holton area.  Jake had been a construction worker for Keift Masonry and Klomp Brother Builders for several years.

Jake is survived by his...

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