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Michelle Renee Williams

Michelle Renee Williams

May 11, 2026

Michelle R. Williams, 61, of Newaygo, Michigan, formerly of Cadillac, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11th, 2026, at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids after a brief illness.

Born on May 28, 1964, in Cadillac, Michigan, Michelle was the daughter of Sandra Dellarocca and Donald Wooley II.

Michelle lived life with a spirit of adventure and a heart wide open. Whether she...

Joyce Ann Emerson

Joyce Ann Emerson

May 8, 2026

Joyce Ann Emerson, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8th, 2026, at the age of 83 years old. Born on Saturday, January 30th, 1943, in Ashland, Kentucky, Joyce lived a vibrant life full of love and laughter.

A dedicated teacher by profession, Joyce touched the lives of countless students with her wisdom, kindness, and passion...

Jack Randall Christian

Jack Randall Christian

May 6, 2026

Jack Randall Christian, 70, of Fremont, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

Jack was born March 12, 1956, the son of Lawrence and Alma Christian. He served his country proudly in the US Army. He married the former Carla Green on June 17, 1978 and together they were blessed with nearly 50 years of marriage and 2 children. Jack enjoyed restoring...

Trudy Lynn Towne

Trudy Lynn Towne

May 4, 2026

Trudy Lynn Towne, a cherished resident of White Cloud, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Fennville, Michigan, on February 10, 1960, Trudy lived a rich and vibrant life.

Trudy was a dedicated and skilled welder, whose hard work and commitment to her craft were matched only by the care she showed her...

John Charles Sergent

John Charles Sergent

Apr 24, 2026

John Charles Sergent, 63, of Holton, Michigan, passed away on April 24th, 2026 surrounded by love and the presence of his family.

John was born to John Raymond Sergent and Sandra Elaine (Walch) Sergent, who preceded him in death. He is reunited with his best friend and the love of his life, Karen (Hutt) Sergent and his cherished dog, Teddy.

He leaves...

Terry Franklin Arnold

Terry Franklin Arnold

Apr 22, 2026

Terry Franklin Arnold, a cherished member of the White Cloud, MI community, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on Sunday, January 14, 1945, in Fremont, Michigan, Terry was a beacon of warmth and kindness to all who knew him.

Terry is survived by his devoted wife, Nancy Kay Arnold, and his children Michele...

Carolyn L. Lambert

Carolyn L. Lambert

Apr 22, 2026

Carolyn L. Lambert, age 87 of White Cloud, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026 surrounded by her family. Carolyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother to many. Carolyn was born on June 28, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan to Lyle and Virginia (Osburne) Dunbar then met and later married Donald C. Lambert on June 6,...

Gary Grover Lobdell

Gary Grover Lobdell

Apr 18, 2026

Gary Grover Lobdell, age 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Big Rapids, Michigan. Gary was born on January 19, 1940, at Hackley Hospital in Muskegon, Michigan, to Lorraine (Shaffer) Soful and Grover Lobdell. Gary graduated from Muskegon Heights High School in 1958 and enlisted in the United States Navy in July of that same year. In...

Ralph Gray

Ralph Gray

Apr 15, 2026

Ralph Gray, 94, of Fremont, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Ralph was born in 1931. He spent the years of his youth in Illinois. As an adult, he served his country proudly in the US Army and retired from the military with over 20 years of service. He rose to a position as a field-grade officer. He married Patricia in...

Janet Lee VanAgtmael

Janet Lee VanAgtmael

Apr 13, 2026

Janet Lee VanAgtmael, 92, of Fremont, entered into the presence of her dear Lord and Savior on Monday, April 13, 2026. She trusted in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins and for the free gift of eternal life.

Janet was born June 12, 1933, the daughter of Elmer and Mildred Ortendahl. She married Neil VanAgtmael...

Amy Ellen Hornof

Amy Ellen Hornof

Apr 7, 2026

Amy Ellen Hornof, age 87 of Newaygo, passed away on April 7, 2026. Amy was born on January 21, 1939 to Frank and Edith (Hammond) Higgins.

Amy is survived by her children, Robert (Barbara) Hornof, Ron (Misti) Hornof, Tom (Christine) Hornof, and William Hornof Jr, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Amy is preceded in death by her loving husband, William Richard...

Bruce Karl Havens

Bruce Karl Havens

Apr 5, 2026

Bruce Karl Havens, 73, of Fremont, formerly of Mt Pleasant, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Sunday evening, April 5, 2026.

Bruce was born December 1, 1952, in Jackson, Michigan, to Vernon and Kathryn (Zuelch) Havens. After graduating from East Grand Rapids High School in 1971, he attended Michigan State University and graduated in 1975 with a...

Nick Chris Travis

Nick Chris Travis

Apr 5, 2026

Nick Chris Travis Sr., age of 90, passed away on April 5, 2026. Nick was born on Sunday, March 22nd, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan, to his parents, John and Pauline Tsitsos.

Nick is survived by his wife of 27 years, Diane E. Travis, who has been his steadfast companion. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Nick and Chris; his...

Raymond Kemmerling

Raymond Kemmerling

Apr 2, 2026

Raymond Nordene Kemmerling, 95, passed away April 2, 2026.

Ray was born March 2, 1931, the son of Doris and Daniel Kemmerling. He worked as the township supervisor for Ashland township for over 30 years. Ray was a hardworking, dedicated, kind man who will be deeply missed.

Ray is survived by: his daughter, Jeannie (Terry) Kline; grandchildren, Leanne Samuel, and Jason Anderson;...

Kathryn Diane Sampson

Kathryn Diane Sampson

Apr 1, 2026

Kathryn Diane Sampson, 69, of Holton, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Hillcrest Nursing Center, Muskegon.

Kathryn was born January 28, 1957, the daughter of Clinton and Alberta Douglas. She married Wayne Sampson in 1982 and together then enjoyed 43 years of marriage until his death in 2024. Kathryn enjoyed gardening, working in her yard, birds and most of...

Michael James Tindall

Michael James Tindall

Mar 31, 2026

Michael James Tindall, 70, of Fremont, passed away Tuesday March 31, 2026

Mike was born August 9, 1955, the son of Russell and Lillian Tindall. He worked as a custodian for Fremont Public Schools for over 30 years. He enjoyed bowling and was on several different leagues over the years. He also enjoyed going to the Fremont Lake Park and watching...

Mona Bush

Mona Bush

Mar 31, 2026

Mona Lee Bush, 95, of Fremont, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Mona was born October 16, 1930, the daughter of Clifford and Clara Clark. Mona was blessed with 2 children in her life. She worked for General Electric for most of her career. Mona enjoyed walking and reading but most of all loved her family. She was a strong, independent,...

Robert Leo Loonsfoot

Robert Leo Loonsfoot

Mar 29, 2026

Robert Leo Loonsfoot, cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the age of 74. Robert was born on July 29, 1951 to his parents, Ernest and Mary Jane Loonsfoot in Marquette, Michigan.

Robert will be lovingly remembered by his children; Robert E. (Deanna) Loonsfoot, Amy (William) Shea, and Chet (Lindsey) Loonsfoot. He leaves...

Marjorie Marie Hill

Marjorie Marie Hill

Mar 26, 2026

Marjorie Marie Hill, age 74, of Bitely, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, peacefully at her home, in Beaver Twp. Marjorie, the daughter of Leo Morris and Katherine Louise (Gleason) Maynard, was born on November 3, 1951, in Fremont, Michigan. She was raised in a big family on the family farm near Volney in Beaver Twp., Newaygo County and...

Ronald Steven Taylor

Ronald Steven Taylor

Mar 22, 2026

Ronald Steven Taylor, 62, of Wilton Manors Florida, Formerly of Newaygo, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026.

Ron was born August 28, 1963, the son of Harry and Elizabeth Taylor. He married his long time partner Paul Vanderkooi on October 4, 2017. Ron earned his masters degree and was a smart intelligent man. He enjoyed genealogy, traveling, playing organ and his...

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