All Obituaries

Mr. Gordon “Cork” Clyde Bushen, age 91 of Newaygo, stepped on shore and found it Heaven early Friday morning, February 12, 2021.  He was born on May 24, 1929 in Newaygo, Michigan to Edward & Dora (Jenkinson) Bushen.  Gordon was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War, serving from 1951-1953, which included spending a year in Tokyo, Japan.  He was married to Shirley (Anderlohr) for 29 years until they were divorced.  Together, they had 5 children, and 2 of them...

Mrs. Evelyn M. Walker, age 81 of White Cloud, passed away on Thursday afternoon, February 11, 2021 at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility in Fremont.  She was born on December 25, 1939 in Clarksville, Michigan to Herman & Beulah (Cummings) Minch.  Evelyn had been a real estate agent, and she had worked at the Family Dollar in White Cloud and Lake Odessa.  She enjoyed fishing, gardening, canning, cooking, baking, and feeding people.  She also liked to go out to eat and...

Mr. Gerald “Jerry” Russell Gordon, age 86 of Newaygo, went to his Eternal Home on Wednesday afternoon, February 10, 2021.  He was born on October 6, 1934 in Mount Pleasant, Michigan to Erich William & Laura Dell (Cain) Gordon.  Jerry was a US Air Force Veteran of the Korean War.  He had owned & operated Hillview Avionics, which originated in San Jose, California, and then had stores in Fremont & Muskegon.  He had also owned & operated Gordon...

Mr. Charles K. “Chuck” Russell, age 66 of Hesperia, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. He was born on May 18, 1954 in Muskegon, Michigan to Percival and Betty (Maddix) Russell. Chuck was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, hunting and fishing, and riding horses. On August 24, 1973 he married Sheryll Deters, and she survives him along with 2 sons: Brian Russell and Kevin (Typhanie) Russell; 3 grandchildren: Jacob Russell,...

Mr. Terry Joe Bailey, age 39 of Fremont, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family.  He was born on June 19, 1981 in Muskegon, Michigan to Guy & Billie (Tice) Bailey.  Terry graduated from Fremont Public Schools in 2000.  He had been employed as a mason tender for Frank Fotis, and he had been a roofer for American Classic Roofing.  Terry was a country boy who enjoyed turtle hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting, and just being...

Evanna Jo “Van” Harden passed away Feb. 7, 2021, in Fremont, MI, at the age of 82 years.  Van was born April 27, 1938 in Plainwell, MI to Max and Josephine Adams. She attended Manistee Public Schools in Manistee, MI and graduated from Manistee High School in 1956. Van went on to attend Kalamazoo College, where she graduated with a music degree. She then went on to earn her Master’s at Wayne State University. A retired teacher, Van began her teaching career with...

Mrs. Judith (Judy) K. Visscher, age 73 of Fremont, went to be with her Lord & Savior on Sunday, February 7, 2021.  She was born on September 1, 1947 in Fremont, Michigan to Harvey & Beatrice (VanderSlice) Frens.  Judy was an LPN, and she was a member of Reeman Christian Reformed Church.  She enjoyed sewing & smocking dresses for her granddaughters.  She also liked gardening, flowers, and growing orchids.  On May 22, 1968 she married James (Jim) Visscher...

Mrs. Lucille Loraine (Yarrington) Hole, age 87 of Fremont, passed away early Friday morning, January 29, 2021 at Medilodge of Clare in Clare, Michigan.  She was born on February 27, 1933 in Stanwood, Michigan to Lawrence & Edith (Rorick) Yarrington.  Lucille was a member of Fremont Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and she was a certified medical transcriptionist.  She will be remembered for her baking skills, especially her cinnamon rolls, pies and bread.  Her...

D. Blaine Johnson, 87 of Hesperia, after enduring the effects of kidney disease and the physical devastation of Lewy Body Dementia, died on January 28, 2021 at Fountain View Retirement Village, Fremont MI. Dewey Blaine Johnson was born on May 12, 1933 at home in Newfield Township in Hesperia, the third and last child born to W. Dewey and Lucinda Johnson. Lucinda said she had sent Dewey to fetch Dr. Tompsett, but the baby was in a hurry and she delivered him herself. The family moved to the...

Mr. Robert Ward, age 96 of Hesperia, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, January 27, 2021 at the Newaygo County Compassion Home in White Cloud.  He was born on January 22, 1925 in Beaver Township, Michigan to Charles & Freda (McClure) Ward.  Bob was a US Air Force Veteran of World War II, and he was retired from Teledyne Continental Motors.  He had been a life member of the Hesperia VFW Post, and he was also a member of the Hesperia American Legion Post.  Bob was also...