Doris Lorraine (Williams) Prestly Hoover
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...
Gary L Miller
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...
Christopher Todd Bouwsma
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,...
Helen P. (Szymanski) Plas
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...
Gayle Elaine (Eagle) Spaulding
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...
Richard N. Scott
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;...
Maxine Helen (Decheney) Aishe
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...
Aden Barnett Kerns
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...
Kimberly Lynn (Walsworth) Walker
Feb 22, 2025
Kimberly Lynn Walker, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the age of 41. Born in Muskegon, Michigan, on February 9, 1984, Kim was the cherished daughter of Kathy (Pete) Kieft of Hesperia, MI, and the late Timothy W. Walsworth.
A longtime resident of Fremont, Michigan, Kimberly was...
Howard Allen Shafer
Feb 21, 2025
Howard Allen Shafer, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community member, went to be with Jesus on Friday, February 21, 2025, at his residence in White Cloud, Michigan. Born on May 10, 1940, in Hart, Michigan, Howard lived a full and dedicated life, marked by service, love, and commitment.
A graduate of Muskegon High School in 1958, Howard...
Helene Marie Noordyk
Feb 17, 2025
Helene passed comfortably on to the throne of grace after a short illness at age 90. Those waiting for her in heaven, are a 1000 generations of family, of strong God loving committed Christians (Deuteronomy 7:9) and what a reunion it is! The most anticipated, her mother Marie, twin sister Joanne, husband Stu and daughter Kimberly. Helene is survived...
Cherie Gaye (Gibson) Nauta
Feb 15, 2025
Cherie Gaye (Gibson) Nauta, cherished mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the age of 55. Born in the vibrant city of Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Friday, September 19, 1969, Cherie lived a life full of love, dedication, and an abiding commitment to her family and community.
A devoted homemaker,...
Lori Lynn (Brantman) Anderson
Feb 12, 2025
Lori Lynn Anderson (Brantman) passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 12th , 2025. Lori was born on October 5th , 1963, to Ronald and Connie Brantman in Muskegon, MI. She graduated from Mona Shores High School in 1981, before moving on to complete her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees at Western Michigan University. Learning was a lifelong passion for Lori, a...
Gary Ernest Palmiter
Feb 11, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gary Ernest Palmiter, fondly known as a loving father, devoted partner, and cherished friend. Gary departed this world on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the age of 80, at his home in Newaygo, MI. Born on December 27, 1944, in Monroe, Michigan, to Harley W. Palmiter and Erma...
Douglas Charles Plotts
Feb 11, 2025
Douglas Charles Plotts, age 60, of White Cloud, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Born on Tuesday, November 24, 1964, in Fremont, Michigan, Doug was known for his passion for the outdoors.
A true son of Michigan, Doug had a deep love for hunting and fishing. Whether on a quiet morning in the woods...
Rashad Dennis Mackie
Feb 9, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Rashad Dennis Mackie, who departed this life on Sunday, February 9th, 2025, at the age of 44. Rashad was born on Thursday, July 31st, 1980, and lived a life full of love, laughter, and adventure until his final day.
Rashad was a man of...
Richard Arnold Woodring
Feb 7, 2025
Richard Arnold Woodring, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7th, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on December 27th, 1941, in Fremont, Michigan, Richard was a lifelong resident of Fremont, leaving an indelible mark on the community he cherished.
Richard graduated from Fremont High School in 1960, later attending...
Douglas Wayne Cope
Feb 7, 2025
Douglas Wayne Cope, a beloved resident of Fremont, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7th, 2025, at the age of 83. Born in Muskegon, Michigan, on December 27th, 1941, Doug lived a life rich in family, hard work, and community involvement.
A devoted husband to his wife, Vivian (Vickie) Cope, their marriage of over 65 years...
Thomas Henry Theile, Sr.
Jan 29, 2025
Thomas Henry Theile Sr., of Hesperia, age 78 passed away on January 29, 2025 at the Cottages of Martin Lake. He was born in Muskegon on October 25 th , 1946 to Roderick and Helen (Carpenter) Theile. On August 24, 1985 Tom married Lynda on the family farm in Hesperia. Tom was employed by Consumers Energy of Muskegon and...
James Carl Sokolowski, Jr.
Jan 26, 2025
James Carl Sokolowski, Jr., 62, born June 6, 1962, beloved father, brother, uncle and grandfather passed away on January 26th, 2025 in Fremont, Mi. James had a love for hot rods, car shows, traveling, Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, watching NASCAR and watched the Detroit Red Wings from time to time. James loved to spend time with his son, daughter-in-law...
