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Jack  Vance Houghton

Jack Vance Houghton

Mar 4, 2019

Jack Vance Houghton, age 87, of White Cloud passed away on Monday March 4, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. Jack was born on May 6, 1931, in Altona, Michigan, to Orlo Henrey and Vanchie Pauline (VanHouten) Houghton and later married Berneice Janet Ryan on July 12, 2007, in White Cloud. Jack was a millwright most of his...

Barbara  H. (Holland)  Graves

Barbara H. (Holland) Graves

Mar 3, 2019

There is a traffic jam at the rainbow bridge today as hundreds of foster rescue animals lined up to be re-united with Barbara Holland Graves who passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at the age of 92, following a 5 year battle with cancer. Also waiting to greet her was her devoted husband of 35 years, John F....

Fay  S. Bolles

Fay S. Bolles

Mar 3, 2019

Fay Susie Bolles, age 82 of Hesperia, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 3, 2019, with her family by her side, following a short illness. Fay spent her last days surrounded by loved ones. Fay was born on January 5, 1937 in Fremont to Maver Nick and Susie (Barnett) Hendrie, the 5th of 11th children. She graduated...

Verda  B. Hews

Verda B. Hews

Feb 25, 2019

Verda B. Hews, age 94 of White Cloud, passed away Monday, February 25, 2019 at the Newaygo County Compassion Home in White Cloud following a short illness. Verda was born on September 25, 1924 in Thompsonville, Michigan and graduated from Fennville High School. Following graduation, Verda joined the United States Navy and served during World War II. Verda married Samuel...

Velma  Belle Buss

Velma Belle Buss

Feb 16, 2019

Velma Belle Buss, age 79, of Fremont passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at her home with her family by her side. Velma was born on June 1, 1939, in Genesee County Michigan to Elwood and Gladys (Price) Hester and married Charles Anthony Buss on July 10, 1977, in Illinois. Velma had been a Distribution Manager for McGraw Hill...

Tony Shavalier

Tony Shavalier

Feb 15, 2019

Tony Shavalier, age 51 of White Cloud, passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 at his home in White Cloud. Tony was born on September 7, 1967 in Fremont to Axel John and Donna Ruth (Nelson) Shavalier and graduated from White Cloud High School. Tony has been a lifelong resident of the White Cloud area where he had been a wood...

Marilyn  L. Goodrich

Marilyn L. Goodrich

Feb 11, 2019

Marilyn L. Goodrich, age 80 of White Cloud, passed away Monday evening, February 11, 2019 at her home finally winning her battle over Alzheimer's. Marilyn was born on January 26, 1939 in White Cloud to Raymond Lester and Helen Marie (Prestly) Balluff and later graduated from White Cloud High School in 1957. Marilyn has been a lifelong resident of the...

Ronald  A. Hansen

Ronald A. Hansen

Feb 10, 2019

Ronald A. Hansen, age 64 of White Cloud, formerly of Fremont and Fife Lake, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 10, 2019. Ron was born on December 20, 1954 in Fremont to Robert L. and Luella Mae (Egbert) Hansen and grew up in the Manistee area. Ron had been a production worker and jack of all trades...

Ila  M. Page

Ila M. Page

Feb 4, 2019

Ila Mae Page, age 83 of White Cloud, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 4, 2019 at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility in Fremont. Ila was born on September 29, 1935 in White Cloud to Virginia Davis and has been a lifelong resident of the White Cloud area. Ila married the love of her life,...

James  W. Annis

James W. Annis

Feb 2, 2019

James W. Annis, age 85 of Fremont and Hesperia, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 2, 2019. Jim was born on June 26, 1933 in Puyallup, Washington to Phillip and Illa (Handy) Annis and moved at a young age to the Hesperia area. Jim joined the United States Air Force at an early age and served during...

James  E. Hill

James E. Hill

Feb 1, 2019

James E. Hill, age 63 of Holton, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor following complications with a second liver transplant. Jim was born on January 11, 1956 in Muskegon to Charles A. and Ruth L. (Bevins) Hill Sr. and later graduated from Holton High School in 1974. Jim married Deborah Funsch...

Pauleen  M. Cousineau

Pauleen M. Cousineau

Jan 31, 2019

Pauleen M. Cousineau, age 99 of Fremont, passed away peacefully at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility in Fremont on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. Pauleen was born on March 23, 1919 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to William and Barbara (Harrison) Edbrooke. Pauleen later married Walter Plantiko and he preceded her in death in 1965. Pauleen then met and married Leon Cousineau on...

Iris  Evergreen Sheldon

Iris Evergreen Sheldon

Jan 30, 2019

Iris Evergreen Sheldon, passed away at her home on January 30, 2019. Iris was born on November 4, 2018, in Muskegon to Jacob James-Mattison and Faith Odessa-Kay Sheldon. Iris liked listening to music with her mom and dad. Iris is survived by her loving parents Jacob and Faith of White Cloud; grandparents, Scott and Jinnifer Vriesman and Johathan and Jamie...

Sharon  Ann Powell

Sharon Ann Powell

Jan 26, 2019

Sharon Ann Powell, age 78, of Muskegon passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019, at Transitional Health Services in Fremont. Sharon was born on March 26, 1940, in Flint to Clarence Franklin and Dorothy (Gallivan) Felix and was a clerical assistant for Consumers Power Company for over 35 years. Sharon belonged to the Red Hat Ladies, enjoyed traveling, and loved...

Nancy  Louise Cook

Nancy Louise Cook

Jan 25, 2019

Nancy Louise Cook age 62 of White Cloud, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 25, 2019 at her home. Nancy was born on November 8, 1956 in Fremont to Dave and Bernice (Luchie) Frens and graduated from Fremont High School in 1974. Nancy met and married Joseph M. Domeracki on June 22, 1979 and Joseph preceded her in death on...

Linda  Lee Swenson

Linda Lee Swenson

Jan 19, 2019

Linda Lee Swenson, age 73, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at her home in Montague. Linda was born March 25, 1945, in Muskegon to Carl N. and Betty Ann (Erickson) Swenson and had retired from Evans Products in Grand Rapids. Linda is survived by her sister and brothers, Karen Hendrickson of Whitehall, Carl (Cheryl) Swenson of Holton, and...

Donita  N. Thwaites

Donita N. Thwaites

Jan 18, 2019

Donita N. Thwaites, age 79 of White Cloud, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 18, 2019 at her home. Donita was born on July 29, 1939 in Williamsburg, Michigan to Donald and Hilda Belle (Samels) Gibson and moved to White Cloud at the age of 1. Donita graduated from White Cloud High School in 1957 and later married Robert Thwaites...

Amelia  Ann Sutcliffe

Amelia Ann Sutcliffe

Jan 14, 2019

Amelia Ann Sutcliffe, age 80, of White Cloud passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019, in White Cloud. Amelia was born on August 3, 1938, in Muskegon to Hans and Olive Elizabeth (Califf) Christensen and had been a dental assistant in Muskegon for many years. Amelia married James Arnold Sutcliffe on November 27, 1959, in Muskegon. James retired from the...

Penelope  Constance (Manolopaulos)  Degier

Penelope Constance (Manolopaulos) Degier

Jan 11, 2019

Penelope Constance (Manolopaulos) DeGier age 63, of Newaygo, passed away unexpectedly on January 11, 2019. Penelope was born on November 1, 1955 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Efthmia (Betras)and Cosdenous Manolopaulos. She was a homemaker for over 40 years as she cared for her large family of children and grandchildren. Penelope enjoyed hiking, kayaking, reading, and all things active and...

Harry  D. Cooley

Harry D. Cooley

Jan 9, 2019

Harry D. Cooley, age 66 of Blue Lake Township, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at his home following a lingering illness. Harry was born on June 11, 1952 in Muskegon to James and Lyla (Wiggins) Cooley and later married Robin "Sue" Barchak on June 10, 1972 at the St. James Catholic Church in Montague. Harry has been a lifelong...

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