Obituary Listing

Apr 21, 2024

Norma Jean Petz, age 96, of Newaygo, went home to be with her Lord on April 21, 2024.  Norma Jean was born on the family farm in North Garfield Township to Charles and Laura Louise (Purcell) VanNess, and she married Joe Petz on May 17, 1947, in Fremont.  Norma Jean worked at Gerber Products as a secretary in her...

Apr 17, 2024

Ronald "Bob" Robert Alexander Jr., 61, of Fremont, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, April 17th, 2024. He was born on December 1st, 1962, in Fremont, Michigan.

Ronald is survived by his father Ronald Robert Alexander Sr. of Hesperia, MI, sister Darlet Marian (Steve) Peskin, son Ronald R. Alexander III, daughter Crystal Lynn Alexander, grandchildren Akira Alexander, cousin...

Apr 15, 2024

Carol Ann Bieberle, age 84, of Newaygo, MI, passed away on Monday, April 15th, 2024. She was born on Sunday, December 31st, 1939, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Peter and Charlotte (Andres) Cheslock. Carol met and later married Thomas (Tom) in Grand Rapids, Michigan, whom she created a beautiful life with.

Carol was a devoted homemaker who...

Apr 13, 2024

Roger Raymond Smith, 76, of White Cloud, passed away on April 13th, 2024, at his home after a 4-year battle with metastatic cancer. He was at peace his final days under hospice care with loving support from his family, friends, and brother Knights of Columbus. He was born on March 9, 1948, to Lithuanian immigrants Charles and Anna Smith...

Apr 11, 2024

Karen May Dalton, a devoted nurse, loving mother, and faithful servant of Jesus, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Thursday, April 11, 2024. She was born on March 16, 1953, at Gerber Hospital in Fremont, the daughter of Marvin and Wilma (Kruithoff) Teusink, and was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by...

Apr 7, 2024

Linda Lee Johnson, age 80 of Fremont, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the Corewell Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids.  Linda was born on September 26, 1943 in Muskegon to Charles Henry and Bernice Lillian (Kaiser) Proctor and graduated from Reeths Puffer High School in 1962.  Linda met and later married Russell Clinton Johnson on September 2,...

Apr 4, 2024

Robert A. Lokey, age 39 of White Cloud, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 4, 2024 at the Corewell Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids.  Robert was born on November 14, 1984 in Pascagoula, Mississippi to Paul and Debra ((McGowan) Lokey and has been a resident of the White Cloud area since 2016.  Robert enjoyed playing the guitar, programming...

Apr 3, 2024

Charles E. Derby, age 88 of Twin Lake, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at the Newaygo County Compassion Home in Fremont.  Chuck was born on April 10, 1935 in Muskegon to William "Bill" and Frances (Lods) Derby.  Chuck joined the United States Army at the age of 17 and after his honorable discharge,  Chuck returned to...

Apr 3, 2024

Kristine Ruth Knowles, age 61 of Fremont, passed away following short illness on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at the Corewell Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids.  Kris was born on July 26, 1962 in Alpena to Darrell and Peggy J. (Basore) Patton.  Kris has been a lifelong resident of the Fremont area where she graduated from Fremont High School...

Mar 23, 2024

Mary Ann Montambo, age 66 of New Era, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the Trinity Health Mercy Campus in Muskegon.  Mary was born on July 31, 1957 in Muskegon to Jack and June (Ludlow) Montambo and has been a lifelong resident of the area.  Mary had been a hard worker all her life and worked as a...

Mar 20, 2024

Donald L. Hollowell, age 73 of Fremont, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the Newaygo County Compassion Home in Fremont following a short illness.  Don was born on June 8, 1950 in Fremont to Keith and Phyllis (Osburn) Hollowell and graduated from Fremont High School in 1969.  Don joined the United States Navy where he served for 20...

Mar 19, 2024

Edward Richard Yob, age 87 of Hesperia passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at his home with his son and daughter at his side.  Ed was born on June 14, 1936 in Hesperia on the family property where he resided to Cirillo Richard and Louisa Barbara (Bertolas) Yob. Ed lived on the farm and graduated from Hesperia...

Mar 18, 2024

Ben Louis Middlecamp II, age 38 of Egelston Township passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 18, 2024.  Ben was born on September 2, 1985 in Muskegon to Ben Louis and Deborah (Newman) Middlecamp and graduated from Oakridge High School in 2003.  Ben had been a production worker and enjoyed drawing, listening to music, operating heavy equipment and trucks and...

Mar 18, 2024

Bruce Edward Pope II, age 24 of Holton, Muskegon and formerly of Lake City, Florida, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2024 at the Corewell Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids following a brave 6 month battle with cancer.  Bruce was born on November 24, 1999 in Bradenton, Florida to Bruce Edward and Georgia Marguerite (Cope) Pope Sr.. ...

Mar 17, 2024

John Richard Moon, age 66 of Fremont, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at the Corewell Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids.  John was born on May 13, 1957 in Fremont to Marvin and Annalee Marguerite (Jensen) Moon and graduated from Fremont High School in 1975.  John has been a lifelong resident of the Fremont area where he had...

Mar 17, 2024

Doris (Bohland) (Steele) Sirk was born on August 29, 1940 to Frank and Frances (Dewispelaere) Bohland. Doris grew up in the small town of Grant, Michigan, and graduated from Grant High School in 1958. After receiving her Associate's Degree in Secretarial Studies from Ferris State University (Ferris State Institute at the time), Doris accepted a job working for the...

Mar 15, 2024

David Lee Sharp, age 65, of Grant, Michigan, passed away on Friday, March 15th, 2024. He was born on Tuesday, April 15th, 1958 in Ludington, Michigan. David is survived by his loving sons Lance Sharp and Jim (Leanne) Sharp, his grandson Adonis Phoenix Sharp, his brother Alan (Pamela) Sharp, and his sister Rachel (Joseph) Gibbons.

He was...

Mar 14, 2024

Phyllis Jean Stone, age 85 of Muskegon, formerly of Holton, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, surrounded by family. Phyllis was born on July 2, 1938, to Adrian and Hazel (Harrington) Ross. Phyllis enjoyed reading, needlework, and puzzles.

Phyllis is survived by her children, Tammy (Alan) Jager of Holton, Brian Stone of Dover, Arkansas, Melanie (Sandy...

Mar 13, 2024

Guy Nathaniel Wolgamott, age 84 of Bitely, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2024 at the Corewell Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids.  Guy was born on December 23, 1939 in Bitely to Ervin and Mary Ann (Smith) Wolgamott and graduated from Walkerville High School in 1959.  Guy later married Dorothy E. Krise on January 31, 1976 in...

Mar 8, 2024

Timothy "Tim" Paul MacDonald, age 70 of Fremont, formerly of Alaska, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 8, 2024 at his home.  Tim was born on December 9, 1953 in Fremont to Paul Mills and Wanda J. (Moore) MacDonald and graduated from Fremont High School in 1972.  Tim later attended Muskegon Community College, University of North Carolina, Northern Michigan...