All Obituaries

Carl “Chuck” Ewald Fischer, age 70 of Twin Lake, Michigan, passed away into the arms of his parents and of Jesus his Savior on Saturday morning, October 23, 2021.  He was born on February 2, 1951 in Lansing, Michigan to Ewald “Jim” and Edna (Hudson) Fischer.  Carl graduated from Owosso High School in Owosso, Michigan in 1970.  He operated heavy equipment for the city of Owosso and for the County of Beckham, Oklahoma. His last place of employment was...

Kendall Ray Weiden, age 70 of Muskegon, received his ultimate healing and is in the arms of his Savior as of Thursday morning, October 21, 2021.  He was born on June 2, 1951 in Fremont, Michigan to Edwin & Laura (Jordan) Weiden.  Ken graduated with his MBA from Grand Valley.  He was a certified purchasing manager, and worked in the aluminum die casting and plastics industries.  Ken was a member of Calvin Christian Reformed Church, and he had been a school board member...

Frederick Stephen Gardei, age 73 of Fremont, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on August 4, 1948 in Fremont, Michigan to William & Betty (Purcey) Gardei.  Fred was a US Navy Veteran of the Vietnam Era, and he had been employed by Gerber Products Company.  He was a Detroit Tigers and Detroit Lions fan.  Survivors include 3 children:  Patty (Don) Davis of Newaygo, Fred Gardei, Jr. of Newaygo, Liz (Jim) VanderLinde of Norton...

Helen Banker Syswerda died peacefully on October 17, 2021 at Green Acres of Fremont, surrounded by her family. She was 88. Helen was born in Pardi, Gujarat, India on November 19, 1932 and moved with her family to Coopersville, MI in 1944 where she met her husband of 65 years, Ivan Syswerda. They were married on May 25, 1956 and raised three children. Helen graduated from Coopersville High School and Houghton College in Houghton, NY. She also earned Master’s degrees from Michigan State...

Betty Jane (Gater) Coburn Betty passed away peacefully October 14, 2021 while at home with family.  She was born September 15, 1926 in Weed, California which is at the foot of Mt. Shasta, the third daughter of Frank and Agnes Gater.  Betty enjoyed school, graduating Valedictorian from Weed High School in 1944.  After graduation she was off to Sacramento to work as a teletypist for the U.S. Government.  While ringing in the 1945 New Year, she met a very special Sailor...

Mary Ray Catherman, age 82 of Hesperia, passed away on Thursday morning, October 14, 2021 at Fountain View Retirement Village of Fremont.  She was born on March 25, 1939 in Muskegon, Michigan to Thomas & Ferol (Hammond) Reed.  Mary had been a member of New Era Christian Reformed Church.  She enjoyed gardening, reading, bird watching, and she loved her dogs.  She was preceded in death by her husbands, James Ray & Dale Catherman; step-sons, James & Gary Ray;...

Diane Lillian McGraw, age 67 of Fremont, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 at Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial in Fremont.  She was born on August 10, 1954 in Fremont, Michigan to Clare & Patricia (Kubicek) Walters, Jr.  Diane loved crocheting, scrapbooking, making crafts, and spending time with her family.  She was a fan of Elvis, and the Detroit Tigers.  On July 11, 1980 she married Nicholas “Nick” McGraw and he preceded her in death on May 1,...

Laurla Mae “Polly” Gaines, age 77 of Holton, passed away on Sunday evening, October 10, 2021 at Twin Lake Assisted Living.  She was born on December 14, 1943 in Muskegon, Michigan to Ronald Rodrick & Emma Mae (Matthews) Gleason.  Laurla retired from Gerber Life Insurance Company after 30 years of employment, and she worked for the Wesco at 5 mile corner for 16 years.  She was a member of Blue Lake Community Church, and she enjoyed crocheting, reading, and...

Diana Louise Weeks, age 68 of Fremont, went to be with her Lord & Savior on Sunday morning, October 10, 2021 after battling Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.  She was born on October 1, 1953 in Bay City, Michigan to Miles Frank & Irene Elizabeth (Wilson) Pike.  On July 28, 1973 she married Gail Weeks and she loved life with him for over 48 years of marriage. Diana worked for Michigan State University, then the City of LaMirada in California before moving back to Michigan where...

Mary Lee Clark, age 88 of Hesperia, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 at the Newaygo County Compassion Home in Fremont.  She was born on October 31, 1932 in Shelby, Michigan to Frank & Lottie (Swinton) Houghton.  Mary had been a member of Hesperia Presbyterian Church, where she had been a Sunday School Teacher.  She enjoyed cooking and spending time in her flower garden.  On March 12, 1949 she married Dale Clark and he survives her along with 3 children: ...