Obituaries for June 18, 2025
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JOSEPH KARL SOKOLOWSKI
Bitely
Joseph Karl Sokolowski, 76 of Bitely, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.
Born on November 13, 1948 in Bitely. Joseph was the child of Frank and Betty (Smith) Sokolowski. He attended high school at Walkerville and then served in the United States Army during the Vietnam conflict. He dedicated 20 years at Slocum Brother’s Tree Farm and 15 years to Dura Automotive.
A Celebration of Life will be at the American Legion Post 381 in Croton from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on June 22, 2025. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Obituaries for June 11, 2025
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​CHARLOTTE DUNHAM
White Cloud
Charlotte Ann (Libey) Dunham, affectionately known to most as "Mama J", "Nonny" or "White Mama", peacefully departed this world at the age of 79 on June 5, 2025, at her home in White Cloud, surrounded by the warmth and love of her cherished family and devoted friends.
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RAYMOND FAIRCHILD
Hesperia
Raymond V. Fairchild, age 86, of Hesperia, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025 in Fremont. He was born on June 8, 1938 in Hesperia to Paul "Ferris" and Myrtle Fairchild.
Obituaries for June 4, 2025
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ROBERT CONLEY JR.
Custer
Robert “Rob” Richard Conley Jr., age 55, lost his battle with cancer and passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on May 27, 2025 in Custer, Mich.
He was born on August 25, 1969 in Muskegon to Diana Zimmerman and Robert Conley Sr.
SHARRIE DAWN MESSNER
Hesperia
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sharrie Dawn (Lee) Messner, age 88, who left us peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
Born on January 21, 1937 in Muskegon, Sharrie lived a life rich with love, devotion and community spirit, touching the lives of everyone she met. A resident of Hesperia, Sharrie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.
ELIZABETH JANE BURKHOLDER
White Cloud
Elizabeth “Betty” Jane Burkholder, a beloved member of the White Cloud, Mich. community, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 23, 2025, at the age of 87.
Betty, a lifelong resident of White Cloud, was born on September 29, 1937 to Eli and Elizabeth (Chupp) Kuhns.
Obituaries for May 28, 2025
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CRAIG
WILLIAM
GRUNOW
White Cloud
Craig William Grunow, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, passed away peacefully at his residence in White Cloud on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the age of 87.
Born on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1937 in Saginaw, Craig lived a life of service and dedication to his family, community and country.
GENEVIEVE
WEEBER
Fremont
Genevieve Mae Weeber died at age 87 in Quarryville, Penn. on May 19, 2025 after an extended illness.
Born into a farming family in Remus, Genevieve always had a love for gardening. She grew vegetables for the family to eat but grew flowers for their beauty.
Obituaries for May 21, 2025
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JUDITH SMALLIGAN
Fremont
Judith Ann (Fieldhouse) Smalligan, age 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 15, 2025, moving up to Heaven on the winds of a spring thunderstorm.
Obituaries for May 14, 2025
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Obituaries for May 7, 2025
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Obituaries for April 30, 2025
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Obituaries for April 23, 2025
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William “Bill” Clare Billings, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on April 16, 2025, at the age of 88.
Obituaries for April 16, 2025
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Dorothy Ann Dickerson, age 86 of Newaygo, passed away peacefully, while surrounded by her family on March 25, 2025 in Grant, Michigan.
She was born on May 14, 1938 to Kenneth and Myrle (Perkins) Wilson in Grant. On May 14, 1955 she married Hollis “Charley” Dickerson.
Ardis Bea Shattuck, of Newaygo, a beacon of love and generosity, passed away peacefully of natural causes on February 10, 2025, in Marianna, Florida.
Born on January 11, 1932, in Newaygo, Mich., Ardis lived a full and vibrant life, marked by her selfless devotion to her family and her myriad of interests.
CHARLENE WINEGARDEN
Newaygo
Charlene Joan Winegarden, age 91, passed away late Wednesday evening, April 9, 2025 at Big Rapids Fields Assisted Living.
She was born on September 21, 1933 in Los Angeles, Cal. to Charles and Maxine (Stone) Goddard.
DORIS LORRAINE (WILLIAMS)
PRESTLY HOOVER
White Cloud
Born March 29, 1927 and died March 9, 2025 (age 97).
Born to Melvin and N. Beatrice (Brown) Williams in Petoskey, Mich., 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.
LYNN PODEHL
NEVIN
Fremont
Lynn P. Nevin MD, age 65 of Fremont, passed away April 4, 2025, at Corewell Health Gerber Hospital in Fremont.
Lynn was born on March 25, 1960, in Grand Haven to Hans “Herb” Podehl and Shirley “Dee” Podehl.
DANIELLE S. MERRILL
Fremont
Danielle S. Merrill, 66, better known as “Dani” to family and friends, passed away peacefully with family and friends at her side on March 26, 2025 in Key West, Florida.
She was born in Fremont, Mich. to Ralph K. and Scotti Merrill. Dani was the youngest of four children.
Obituaries for April 2, 2025
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PAUL AUE
Hesperia
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Paul Edward “Ed” Aue, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, who departed this life on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at the age of 82.
SIRIA PINNICK
Siria Fedora Marie Mary Delores Pieri Pinnick was born on May 13, 1926, and passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025.
BARBARA
BUITENDORP
Fremont
Mrs. Barbara Jean Buitendorp went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday morning, March 26, 2025 at the age of 82.
BARBARA IVENS
Newaygo
Barbara Jacobs Ivens, age 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 24, 2025.
Obituaries for March 26, 2025
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EVELYN HARMON
Fremont
Evelyn Jean Harmon passed away on Saturday evening, March 15, 2025. She was 97 at the time of her passing.
BRENDA ROSE
WEVER
Fremont
Brenda Rose Wever, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025, at the Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, Mich. at the age of 86.
BARBARA EMMORY
Fremont
Barbara Louise Emmory, age 85, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025 at Corewell Health Gerber Hospital after a sudden cardiac event.
Obituaries for March 19, 2025
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Obituaries for March 5, 2025
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Obituaries for February 19, 2025
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Robert Joe “Bob, RJ” Lummen, age 68, passed away
on Wednesday morning,
February 12, 2025
at Corewell Health
Butterworth Hospital
in Grand Rapids.
Richard Arnold Woodring,
a beloved husband,
father, grandfather
and great-grandfather,
passed away peacefully on
Friday, February 7, 2025,
at the age of 83.
Obituaries for January 29, 2025
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Dale R. Tibbe, age 77, passed away
peacefully on Wednesday evening,
February 5, 2025 at the Newaygo
County Compassion Home in
Fremont after a 2 year diagnosis
of liver and colon cancer.
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Gordon Allen Witte, age 88 of Fremont, went to be with his
Lord and Savior on Saturday evening, February 8, 2025.
He was born on December 21, 1936 in Fremont, Michigan to
John “Bub” and Nella (Klassen) Witte, Jr.
Gord served in the US Army National Guard during the Vietnam Era.
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Cornelia “Connie” Pell, age 89 of Fremont, went to be with her
Lord and Savior on Saturday afternoon, February 8, 2025.
She was born on October 26, 1935 in Grant, Michigan to
Simon and Alberta (Kruithoff) Karp.
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Carl Schumacher, age 66, passed away peacefully after a very long and difficult battle with kidney disease on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
