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Kenneth "Kenny" Ray Carlson  Jr.

Kenneth "Kenny" Ray Carlson Jr.

Jul 7, 2020

Kenneth Ray "Kenny" Carlson Jr., age 64, of Grant passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Kenny was born on January 4, 1956, in Fremont to Kenneth Ray and Donna Joyce (Waybill) Carlson Sr. and enjoyed playing baseball and softball. Kenny had a strong faith and attended Church on a regular basis. Kenny is survived by his...

Donald  L. Cooper

Donald L. Cooper

Jul 6, 2020

Donald L. Cooper, age 70 of White Cloud, passed away Monday, July 6, 2020 at his home. Donald was born on November 19, 1949 in Grand Haven to Donald Franklin and Blondean (McLaren) Cooper and graduated from Muskegon Heights High School. Donald was drafted in the United States Army on July 23, 1969 and served during the Vietnam War until...

Carson  Duane Johnston

Carson Duane Johnston

Jul 6, 2020

Carson Duane Johnston, age 55 of White Cloud, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 6, 2020 at his home. Carson was born on July 5, 1965 in Jackson, Michigan to Joseph and Jill (Stratton) Johnston and later graduated from Big Fork High School in Big Fork, Montana. Carson joined the United States Army until his honorable discharge in 1987. Carson...

Micheline "Missi" Renee Kellogg

Micheline "Missi" Renee Kellogg

Jul 6, 2020

Micheline Renee "Missi" Kellogg, age 52, of Baldwin passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020, at her home. Missi was born on June 25, 1968, in Battle Creek and was the daughter of Jack Arthur and Karen Anita (McMeil) Kleczynski. Missi later married Brian J. Kellogg on May 31, 2013, and was a member of the Living Waters Fellowship Church...

Robert "Bob" De Green

Robert "Bob" De Green

Jul 1, 2020

Robert "Bob" De Green Jr., age 78, of White Cloud passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at Spectrum Health Services – Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. Bob was born on September 20, 1941, in Grand Rapids to Robert and Stephanie Barbara (Makarwitz) De Green Sr. and married Ruth Lynn Dustin on September 12, 1964, at St. Roberts Catholic Church...

Carol "Susie" Sue Gossard

Carol "Susie" Sue Gossard

Jun 29, 2020

Carol Sue "Susie" Gossard, age 75, of White Cloud went home to be with her Savior on Monday, June 29, 2020, with her family by her side. Susie was born on April 25, 1945, in Muskegon to Roy Edmond and Betty Jean (Walterick) Morphew and joined Darrell E. Gossard in marriage on November 23, 1963, in Muskegon. Susie had worked...

John  Lee Buttleman

John Lee Buttleman

Jun 26, 2020

John Lee Buttleman, age 62 of White Cloud, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 26, 2020 at his home. John was born on May 11, 1958 in Fremont to Jack and Ellen M. (Getz) Buttleman and has been a lifelong resident of the White Cloud area. John met and later married Bonnie (Osborn) LaBelle on July 24, 1980 in White...

Sara  Ann Bradley

Sara Ann Bradley

Jun 25, 2020

Sara Ann Bradley, age 68, of Big Rapids passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020, at Spectrum Health Services – Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. Sara was born on February 27, 1952, in Sidney, Ohio to Robert and Mary Frances (Berry) Webster and enjoyed crocheting and coloring. Sara is survived by her sons, John (Shawn Rodriguez) Walma, Mark Webster, and...

Russell  S. Novak

Russell S. Novak

Jun 24, 2020

Russell S. Novak, age 80 of White Cloud, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at the Newaygo County Compassion Home in White Cloud following a short illness. Russ was born on September 2, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois to Edward Paul and Lillian Eve (Benes) Novak and later married Nancy Wirtz on September 7, 1957 in Fremont. Russ has been a...

Joan  C. Romanowski

Joan C. Romanowski

Jun 21, 2020

Joan C. Romanowski, age 80 of Fremont, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at the Orchard Pointe Assisted Living Center in Kendallville, Indiana. Joan was born on June 24, 1939 in Waterbury, Connecticut to Raymond Francis and Ester Davida (Anderson) Harrigan. Joan graduated with her Bachelor's Degree from Southern Connecticut University and later received her Master Degree in Teaching....

Jacquelyn  Delores Pfishner

Jacquelyn Delores Pfishner

Jun 17, 2020

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Delores Pfishner, age 89 of Croton, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at the Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial Health Services in Fremont. Jackie was born on March 29, 1931, in Hart to Dick and Amy Schmiedeknect and later married Chester Eugene Pfishner on June 30, 1950, in Scottville. Together they celebrated 64 years of marriage. Jackie enjoyed reading,...

Ivan  R. Carson

Ivan R. Carson

Jun 11, 2020

Ivan R. Carson, age 72 of Hesperia, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. Ivan was born on August 24, 1947 in Fremont to George Washington and Gertrude May (Roberson) Carson and graduated from Hesperia High School in 1965. Ivan has been a lifelong resident of the Hesperia area and married Alice...

Ricky  L. Smith

Ricky L. Smith

Jun 8, 2020

Ricky L. Smith, age 60 of White Cloud, passed away Monday, June 8, 2020 at the Transitional Health Services in Fremont following a long battle with multiple sclerosis. Ricky was born on April 28, 1960 in California to Robert L. and Alma H. (Meeuwenberg) Smith and grew up in White Cloud, graduating from White Cloud High School in 1978. Ricky...

Jessie  May Kennard

Jessie May Kennard

Jun 8, 2020

Jessie May Kennard, age 86 of Newaygo, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 8, 2020 at her home. Jessie was born on January 31, 1934 in Muskegon to Richard "Bud" William and Mildred Lillian (Hosmer) Anderson. Jessie married Lloyd E. Potter on September 6, 1951 in Ravenna and Lloyd preceded her in death. She later...

Mary  J. Kellogg

Mary J. Kellogg

Jun 8, 2020

Mary Jeannette Kellogg, age 81 of Fremont, passed away Monday, June 8, 2020 at the Transitional Health Services in Fremont. Mary was born on December 7, 1938 in Three Rivers, Michigan to Calvin Sylvester and Margaret Eleanor (Sibits) Davis and later moved the Fremont area in 1988. Mary had been a homemaker and enjoyed bird watching and the Michigan outdoors...

Joyce  Faye Wallis

Joyce Faye Wallis

Jun 7, 2020

Joyce Faye Wallis, age 81, passed away on June 7, 2020 at her home in White Cloud Michigan. Joyce was born on August 15 1938 to William Edward Swartz, Jr. and Mildred Irene Page in Columbus Ohio. Joyce married William Junior Wallis on June 2, 1958 in Muskegon, Michigan and William preceded her in death on April 19, 1997. William...

Billy  Maurice Rumsey  Sr.

Billy Maurice Rumsey Sr.

Jun 5, 2020

Billy Maurice Rumsey, Sr. died June 5, 2020 at Mercy Hospital after a short illness. He was born to Billy and Marjorie (McGahan) Rumsey on May 22, 1941 in Hesperia. He attended Hesperia schools, graduating in 1959. Bill married Karen Lee Wildfong on August 20, 1960. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1959-1963, stationed in Jacksonville, FL serving on...

Jerry  J. Amelia

Jerry J. Amelia

Jun 4, 2020

Jerry J. Amelia, age 64 of Fremont, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020 at the Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids following a short illness. Jerry was born on August 15, 1955 in Grand Rapids to James F. and Martha (Mudget) Amelia and has been a resident of the Fremont area for the past 20 years. Jerry had worked...

Kimberly  J. Woods

Kimberly J. Woods

Jun 3, 2020

Kimberly J. Woods, age 45 of Muskegon, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at the Spectrum Health Gerber Health Services in Fremont. Kim was born on May 2, 1975 in Muskegon to Charles M. and Janet L. (Beehler) Dykema and graduated from Fremont High School in 1993. Kim later graduated from Muskegon Community College and received her Bachelor's Degree from...

Betty  Catherine Swanson

Betty Catherine Swanson

Jun 2, 2020

Betty Catherine Swanson, age 75 of Montague, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at her home in Montague. Betty was born on June 17, 1944 in Flint to Harry Warren and Nettie Catherine (Thorp) Schaff and moved to Mt. Pleasant where she graduated from Mount Pleasant High School. Betty worked at Central Michigan University in the library for 8 years...

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