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Kathryn Diane Sampson

Kathryn Diane Sampson

Apr 1, 2026

Kathryn Diane Sampson, 69, of Holton, passed away

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 all her grandchildren. She was a loving, driven, hard-working, empathetic,...

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...

Avalon Joan Coffell

Avalon Joan Coffell

Mar 22, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Avalon Joan Coffell, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Avalon passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the age of 91. Avalon was born on Sunday, July 29, 1934, in Frankfort, starting a journey through life that was filled with warmth, compassion, and love.

Avalon's nurturing spirit,...

Theresia Bergquist

Theresia Bergquist

Mar 19, 2026

Ein gutes Herz hat angehort zu schlagen

Mrs. Theresia Bergquist, 88, of Fremont, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Theresia was born in Kisker, Yugoslavia on March 25, 1937. Kisker was a community of residents with German ancestry. During World War II, Theresia’s family became displaced refugees when they were forced to abandon their home and flee...

Monte K. Jackson

Monte K. Jackson

Mar 16, 2026

Monte K. Jackson, age 72, of Maybee, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 16, 2026.

Monte was born May 23, 1953 in Jackson, Michigan. He was the son of Richard E. and Vreta M. (Huff) Jackson. He married Julia M. Niedzielski and after she passed, he married Norine A. Yinger November 15, 1991. He worked for Double Eagle Steel Coating Company...

Denise Elizabeth Barkhuff

Denise Elizabeth Barkhuff

Mar 15, 2026

Denise Elizabeth Barkhuff, aged 68, born on May 17, 1957 in Fremont, gently passed away at home on March 15, 2026. She was born to Ester and Franklin Macomber.

Denise graduated from White Cloud High School and spent her professional career in customer service, where she was loved by all for her warm heart and caring nature. Her hobbies included music,...

Donald Erickson Shain

Donald Erickson Shain

Mar 12, 2026

MAN SOUGHT BY DEA FOR YEARS FINALLY BOXED IN!!

Donald Erickson Shain, 74, of Croton, Michigan passed away on March 12, 2026, at his home with his wife and children huddled together praying by his side.

Don was born on June 30, 1951 in Reading, PA to Edward and Ethelyn (Erickson) Shain. Don completed their family along with big sister Carol. Don...

Matthew Scott Young

Matthew Scott Young

Mar 9, 2026

Matthew Scott Young, 67, of White Cloud, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026.

Matthew was born August 13, 1958 the son of Herbert and Phyllis Young. He married Roxie West on May 31, 1986 and together they enjoyed 39 years of marriage. Matthew served his country proudly in the US Army and retired after 20 years of service. Following in time...

Susan Kay Cowles

Susan Kay Cowles

Mar 7, 2026

Susan Kay Cowles, 76, of Holton, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026.

Susan was born April 25, 1949, the daughter of Albert and Wilma Barnhard. She was a simple woman. She enjoyed gardening and her animals. Most of all she loved her family. She was a strong-willed, loving, kind, down to earth woman who always saw the good in everyone. She...

Walter Peter Borkowski

Walter Peter Borkowski

Mar 6, 2026

Walter Peter Borkowski, 79, passed away with his family by his side on March 6, 2026, at Corewell Health Gerber Memorial Hospital.

The youngest of eleven children, Wally was born to John and Harriet Borkowski on November 16, 1946, at their home on the family farm in White Cloud. After graduating from White Cloud High School, he served in the U.S....

Charles Timothy Myers Jr.

Charles Timothy Myers Jr.

Mar 6, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles Timothy Myers Jr., a cherished husband, father, brother, and friend. Charles departed this life on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the age of 47,in Fremont, MI. He was born on Friday, February 9, 1979, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Charles Timothy Myers Sr. and Vicki Lynn Myers.

Charles was...

Hope Elaine Murphy

Hope Elaine Murphy

Mar 2, 2026

Hope Elaine Murphy, a resident of White Cloud, Michigan, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, just shy of her 62nd birthday. Hope was born on March 7, 1964 to Donald C. Murphy and Phyllis M. (Crysler) Murphy in Fremont, Michigan.

Hope is survived by her ex-husband, Daniel Maike, her sons; Jeff and Daniel Maike, her brother; Jami Murphy; sister; Lori...

Duane Bryan Liescheidt

Duane Bryan Liescheidt

Feb 25, 2026

Duane Bryan Liescheidt of White Cloud, the love of our lives, husband, dad, grandpa, brother, and friend, jumped into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Duane was born to William Howard and Augusta Anna (Brehe) Liescheidt, on February 8, 1958 in St. Louis, Missouri. 

He attended Lutheran Elementary and Middle School and then transferred to Lindburgh High School where...

Jozzlyn Mae Pelfresne

Jozzlyn Mae Pelfresne

Feb 25, 2026

 In Loving Memory of Jozzlyn Mae

Jozzlyn Mae, age four, brought immeasurable love and light into this world. Though her time here was far too short, her impact will last forever.

Jozzlyn faced many medical challenges throughout her life, including diabetes insipidus, arachnoid cyst, adrenal insufficiency, optic nerve hypoplasia, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and autism. Through it all, she showed a quiet strength...

Judy Mae Ranger

Judy Mae Ranger

Feb 22, 2026

Judy Mae Ranger, age 81 passed away surrounded by family on February 22, 2026. Judy was born on June 7, 1944.

In keeping up with Judy's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time.

Marilyn Joy Clarey

Marilyn Joy Clarey

Feb 21, 2026

Marilyn "Joy" Clarey passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026. Born on April 2, 1956, she brought love, light and a little chaos everywhere she roamed! She loved music, outdoor explorations, animals of all kinds, and most of all family and friends. She certainly lived up to her middle name as she was a 'Joy' to be around.

Preceded in death...

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