Richard S. Skowronski
Mar 9, 2019
Richard S. Skowronski, age 88 of Newaygo, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at his home. Rich was born on August 24, 1930 in Grand Rapids to Stephen and Antoinette (Selkirk) Skowronski and graduated from Rockford High School. Richard later met and married Leonore A. "Norrie" Myszak on May 16, 1953 at the St. James Catholic Church in...
Chloe Genevieve Pierce
Mar 8, 2019
Chloe Genevieve Pierce, age 97, of Fremont passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019, at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility in Fremont. Chloe was born on November 7, 1921, in West Alexandria, Ohio, and married Richard Lee pierce on May 17, 1977, in Manhattan Beach, California. She enjoyed cooking and was an excellent baker. Chloe proudly served in the United...
Shawn Marie Vannatter
Mar 7, 2019
Shawn Marie VanNatter, age 50, of Fremont went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, March 7, 2019, following a lingering illness. Shawn was born on November 20, 1968, in Muskegon to Gerald Martin and Deanna Kay (Frisbie) Wynne. She was a longtime care provider in the area, working at ARC Deerfield and Dallas Homes. She enjoyed fishing, watching...
George Bitson
Mar 6, 2019
On March 6, 2019, surrounded by members of his family, George Bitson was received into the arms of his loving Creator. Having celebrated his 90th birthday on January 22nd, and his 64th wedding anniversary with Ora-Lynn (Riker) Bitson on February 26th, he now celebrates his reward of eternal life. He joins his parents, Arthur and Cista (Rought) Bitson, and his...
Karen Ann Bradfield
Mar 5, 2019
Karen Ann Bradfield, age 71 of Muskegon and formerly of White Cloud, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at her home. Karen was born on December 19, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri to Julius Ben and Barbara (Forberg) Seitz. Karen moved to the Muskegon area and later and married Donald Bradfield on February 10, 1977 in Muskegon. Don...
George "Mac" E. Mcmenamy
Mar 4, 2019
George E. "Mac" McMenamy Sr. age 60 of White Cloud, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 4, 2019 at the Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial Health Services in Fremont. George was born on June 10, 1958 in Garden City, Michigan to Charles John and Virginia Mae (Carriveau) McMenamy and later moved to the White Cloud area in 1988. George had served...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
