All Obituaries

Virginia “Jean” Bisel, age 67, passed away on April 8, 2026, peacefully at her home in Newaygo, Michigan. Jean was the beloved wife of Don Bisel, with whom she shared 37 years of marriage. She was the mother of Holly (Luke) Larsen, Steven Klapperich, and Donnie Bisel, and grandmother to Angela Jean Klapperich, Reece Klapperich, and Cole Larsen. She is also survived by her mother, Patricia Holly, her brothers David (Christine) Holly and Scott Holly, and many nieces and ...

Janet L. Dunbar, 68 of Holton, passed away peacefully at home on April 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Janet was born on June 18, 1957 to Bert and Alice Drent.  She graduated from Fremont High School and later married the love of her life, Joseph Dunbar, on June 2, 1979, with whom she shared 47 wonderful years.  Janet had a deep love for her family and cherished every moment spent with them.  She enjoyed camping, cooking, reading, and crocheting.  For many ...

Janet Sue Fisher, age 79, from Newaygo, MI, 3/7/1946-12/5/2025, passed away on Friday evening from complications due to her fight with alzheimers and dementia.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Ruth Braden and sister-in-law Alice Braden from IA, brother-in-law, Howard Fisher and her husband's parents, Dallas Melvin and Marjorie Mae Fisher from IN. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Stanley Fisher of Newaygo, MI daughters Tricia (Michael) Ried of Holt, MI and ...

Rose Luella Eckert, age 90, of Fremont, went to be with her Lord and Savior early Wednesday morning, April 8, 2026, in Rockford, Illinois, where she had been living with her daughter, Alice (Harry) Holcomb. In her final moments, Rose opened her eyes and expressed great joy, as if she was seeing Jesus and reuniting with beloved family.  Rose was born on February 9, 1936, in Hay Springs, Nebraska, to Ernest and Alzina (Gillette) Coleman. She was a member of First Baptist Church in ...

Arlene Joy Hooker, age 89 of Fremont, passed away peacefully and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 4, 2026. She was born on October 28, 1936, in Muskegon, Michigan, to Michael & Mildred (Miel) Windbacher. Arlene was a member of Reeman Christian Reformed Church, where she served on several committees, preparing and serving meals. Her love language was making sure everyone was well-fed. Every visit to her house included homemade sweet treats: strawberry shortcake, ...

Arnie Edward Besonen, age 81 of Port Austin, Michigan passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday morning, April 2, 2026.  He was born on May 17, 1944 in Lansing, Michigan to Arne & Kathleen (Puumala) Besonen.   He was 100% Finnish and made sure everyone knew it-was raised on a farm in the UP and graduated from Trout Creek HS. He went on to play football at Northern Michigan University where he met then married his wife Nadene (Riehl) on August 27, 1966. He ...

Marian “Joy” Dykman, age 81 of Fremont, went to be with her Lord and Savior late Wednesday evening, April 1, 2026.  She was born on April 28, 1944 in Fremont, Michigan to Harold August & Geraldine Bernice (Rice) Johnson.  Joy had been employed by Gerber Life for 15 years until her retirement, and she was a member of First Baptist Church in Fremont.  She loved gardening, being outside, and traveling.  Joy had also volunteered in the Gift Shop at Gerber ...

Donna Louise Jones, age 91 of Holland & formerly of Fremont, passed away on Tuesday morning, March 31, 2026 at Resthaven Maple Woods Assisted Living in Holland.  She was born on February 7, 1935 in Fremont, Michigan to Richard “Rich” & Anna (Tibbe) Tanis.  Donna enjoyed quilting, games, cards & playing solitaire, baking, making barbie doll clothes, & reading magazines.  On March 21, 1953 she married Paul “Jimmy” Anderson Jones and he ...

Candy Diane VanDusen, age 65 of Newaygo, went to be with her Lord and Savior late Monday evening, March 30, 2026.  She was born on November 23, 1960 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Donald & Barbara (Flint) Liefbroer.  Candy had been employed by Mitco Inc. in Grand Rapids for 33 years until her retirement in 2016.  After her retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her husband Tom on Drummond Island.  She was a member of First Reformed Church in Fremont where she sang ...

Denis Richard Janes, 82 of Fremont, Michigan, entered into eternal life on March 19, 2026.  He was a kind, loving brother to Fran Brandi and Janet (Tom Leaton) Janes.  Denis is also survived by his brother-in-law Martin Martlock, and by many nieces & nephews.  He was preceded in death by his sisters & brother:  Marylou Ansari, Patrick Janes, and Deborah Martlock; and by his brothers-in-law, Lute Ansari and Jim Brandi.      He was born August ...