Obituary Listing

Apr 4, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kimberly Ann DeLeon, age 64, who passed away on April 5, 2025. She is survived by her sons, Daniel and Sean (Val), and her grandsons, Noah and Nicholas. Kim retired in December of 2024 after working the last 16+ years for Catholic Charities West Michigan. She also worked...

Apr 4, 2025

Lynn P. Nevin, M.D., age 65 of Fremont, passed away April 4, 2025 at the Corewell Health Gerber Hospital in Fremont. Lynn was born on March 25, 1960 in Grand Haven to Hans "Herb" Podehl and Shirley "Dee" Podehl and married Michael Nevin on July 8, 1989 in Spring Lake, Michigan. Lynn had been a resident of Fremont since...

Mar 26, 2025

Linda Joyce Newton, age 82, of White Cloud, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at her home. Born on July 18, 1942, in Huntington County, Indiana, Linda was the daughter of Hersil and Helen Scott. She married David Lee Newton on September 17, 1969, in Big Rapids, beginning a partnership filled with love and shared adventures.

Mar 23, 2025

Douglas Allen Woodring, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after battling an illness. Born on November 13, 1967, in Fremont, Michigan, Douglas was known for his warmth, dedication, and passion for life.

Douglas was a proud graduate of Fremont High School, class of 1986....

Mar 23, 2025

Siria Fedora Marie Mary Delores Pieri Pinnick was born on May 13, 1926, and passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025.  Yes, that was her full name; her 3 daughters have NMN -no middle name- because she felt that she had a few too many. This was typical of Siria, who liked to forge her own path.  She married...

Mar 22, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles Leroy Wiseman, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Charles, a resident of Rockford, MI, passed away on March 22, 2025, surrounded by those he loved and who loved him dearly.

Born on December 23, 1957, in Grant, Michigan, Charles lived a life...

Mar 21, 2025

Herbert Leo WIlkinson, age 77, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday March 21st, 2025. Herb was born on September 16th, 1947 in Bitely to Marshal Wilkinson and Pearl (Peterson) Wilkinson.

In his working years, he was a truck driver and logger. He also had a passion for hunting, fishing, and going to auctions. Herb was...

Mar 20, 2025

Judy Raterink, age 65 of Grant, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025. Judy was born to Ora, Jr. and Ellen (Wells) Laisure on November 21, 1959, in Fremont, MI. Judy married Scott Raterink on May 17, 1980, in Grant, MI.

Judy is survived by her husband, Scott; children, Brent (Sarah), Kevin (Kathrine), Kristin, Katelyn (Austin) Harris, Kailey,...

Mar 17, 2025

Brenda Rose Wever, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025, at the Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, at the age of 86. Born on February 5, 1939, in Fremont, Brenda's life was marked by her dedication to her family, her passion for her community, and her love of...

Mar 15, 2025

Janice Elaine Casey age 76 from Fremont, Michigan passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025 at Corewell Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. Born May 20, 1948 she was the oldest child of Fred and Helen VandenBeldt. She resided in Newaygo, Michigan where Janice's father owned a small grocery store. Janice earned her Bachelors degree in Education from Central...

Mar 13, 2025

George Allen Dickinson, aged 90, passed away early Thursday, March 13, 2025.  Born December 31, 1934 to Raymond "Ray" and Ruth (Waters) Dickinson in White Cloud, Michigan.  He graduated from White Cloud High School in 1954, entered the Army in 1955 and left the service as a SP3 from the 25th Infantry Division in 1957.  He returned home to...

Mar 12, 2025

Mary Jean Wells, age 87 of Fremont, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025 at her home in Fremont, MI.

Mary was born on February 6, 1938 in Fremont, MI to Harvey & Jennie (Wolters) Dunning and married John Orren Wells on February 6, 1959 in Fremont, MI. John preceded her in death on May 6, 2019....

Mar 9, 2025

Born 03/29/1927 to Melvin & N. Beatrice (Brown) Williams in Petosksey, MI.  She was about 6 years old when her family moved to White Cloud on Baseline, where she was raised and attended White Cloud Public Schools, and graduated in 1945.

In August of 1945 she married Theodore Prestly, Sr.  Together they operated a 200-acre farm. They...

Mar 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce that on March 10th, 2025 Gary Miller, 79 years young passed away in his home in Hesperia. A loving and devoted husband and father. Married for 53 years to the love of his life, his late wife Sara Miller (Meeusen). Born February 17, 1946 in Muskegon MI to father Don Miller and...

Mar 6, 2025

Christopher Todd Bouwsma, age 61, of Sand Lake passed away March 6, 2025. Chris was born in Reed City to David E. and Belva M. (Peters) Bouwsma, August 3, 1963.

Chris graduated from Fremont High School and attended Central Michigan University. He is survived by two daughters, Alyssa (Jonathan) Smith and Leeanna Bouwsma-Burgess, six grandchildren, Maverick, Maddison,...

Mar 3, 2025

Helen P. Plas, age 73, passed away March 3rd, 2025, at Gerber Hospital. Helen was born on May 11th, 1951, in Detroit to Alexander and Josephine Szymanski (Rubacha).

She later married August (Gus) Plas, Jr. on September 15th, 1973. He preceded her in death on June 25th, 2007.

Helen enjoyed reading books, playing word games...

Feb 28, 2025

Gayle Elaine Spaulding, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 28th, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on Saturday, May 15th, 1954, in Muskegon, Michigan, Gayle lived a life full of love, generosity, and joy.

Gayle was a dedicated and valued employee in the aerospace manufacturing industry, committing...

Feb 25, 2025

Richard N. Scott, age 91 of Newaygo, passed away at home on February 25th, 2025. He was born on January 22nd, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan. Rich married Carolyn Hazel Young on September 28th, 1957. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Scott, his son; Randy Scott, and his grandson; Adam Scott. He is survived by his children;...

Feb 24, 2025

Maxine (DeCheney) Aishe passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025 after a life made rich by family and friends. Being born on August 8, 1943, Maxine was 81 years young. Maxine retired from Dura Automotive after 32 years. During that time, she made a lot of friends that she stayed in touch with even after retirement. Maxine continued to...

Feb 23, 2025

Aden Kerns passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the age of 90. Born in Denver Township, Michigan, on February 27, 1934,

A lifelong Michigan resident, Aden was a devoted husband to Julie and leaves behind a lasting legacy through his daughter, Heide, his granddaughter Elisabeth, and two cherished great-granddaughters, Lillie and Alexis. Also, numerous...