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January 7, 2026
SALLY RODGERS
Fremont
Sally Lee Rodgers, age 86, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
She was born on April 21, 1939 in Hastings, Mich. to Edwin and Elvira (Durkee) Sayles.
DUANE VERNE VANDUZEN
Fremont
Duane Verne VanDuzen, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, educator and community leader, peacefully passed away on December, 24, 2025, at the age of 97.
Born in Detroit, Mich. in 1928.
JAMES HILER
Fremont
James Bruce Hiler, age 87, passed away Saturday evening, January 3, 2026 at his home.
He was born in March 22, 1938 in Luzerne, Mich. to Harry and Marguerite (Holly) Hiler.
TAMMY LYNN TRUSSELL
Walkerville
Tammy Lynn Trussell, 53, of Walkerville, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Tammy was born on February 20, 1972, in Grand Rapids, Mich. and grew-up in Walkerville.
LAVERN ROYAL NYSON
Fremont
The Lord stretched out His arms and welcomed LaVern "Vern" Royal Nyson to his eternal home on January 7, 2026 after a long, courageous battle with cancer and simply growing older.
Vern was born on December 9, 1935 in Goodwell Township, Mich. to Alden and Ruth (Smatts) Nyson.
JEAN RIEMERSMA
Fremont
Jean Elaine Riemersma, affectionately known as "Old Gram" or "Oma" age 94, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility.
She was born on December 12, 1931 in Grand Rapids, Mich. to Neil and Viola Proos.
MARY ELLEN SLATER
Holton
Mary Ellen (Midge) Slater, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026 at her home in Holton, Mich.
She was born on Monday, September 11, 1944 in Fremont, Mich. to George and Buddy Manciu.
January 7, 2026
GINGER MILLER
White Cloud
Ginger Miller, age 75, of White Cloud, passed
away peacefully at her home surrounded by
family on December 20, 2025 in White Cloud, Mich.
Ginger was born on February 10, 1950, in
Wyandotte, Mich. to Rolf and Edna Rabe.
HARRY JOHNSON JR
Bitely
On December 26, the Lord called His faithful servant home.
Harry was born in Detroit, Mich. on August 25, 1947 to Harry Boyd Johnson Sr. and Ruth Irene (Taylor) Johnson.
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GERALD ALLEN
LUBBERS
Reeman
Gerald Allen Lubbers, age 88 of Reeman (Fremont) died at home on January 1, 2026 after a short bout with cancer.
Gerald was born on September 24, 1937 to Arnold and Pearl (Veenstra) Lubbers in
Reeman, Michigan.