All Obituaries

Mark William Tanis, age 47 of Kentwood & formerly of Fremont, passed away on Monday afternoon, August 10, 2020 at Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming, Michigan.  He was born on May 17, 1973 in Fremont, Michigan.  Mark worked at Royal Technologies for the past 19 years.  He loved his family, food, and football.  Mark lived for hunting, and the highlight of his year was opening day of deer season.  He also enjoyed playing Saturday night poker.  Mark is survived...

Mr. Jerry J. Morris, age 73 of Morley & formerly of White Cloud, passed away on Sunday evening, August 9, 2020 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.  He was born on March 21, 1947 in Coopersville, Michigan to Lyle & Ruby (Kilgore) Morris.  Jerry was retired from Light Metals in Grandville.  He loved fishing, hunting, and working on his Ford’s.  He also enjoyed trail riding, which included pop bottle races and CB tag.  On November 21,...

Savanna Paige McKinnon, age 19 of Hesperia, passed away on Saturday afternoon, August 8, 2020 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids from injuries that she sustained in an automobile accident.  She was born on September 6, 2000 in Fremont, Michigan to Joshua & Erika (Kies) McKinnon.  Savanna graduated from Hesperia High School in 2018.  She was a social butterfly who had a contagious smile and giggle.  Savanna loved to put things into music and...

Mr. Russell John Smith, age 72 of Newaygo, passed away on August 2, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on October 14, 1947 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Russell Harold & Hazel Lucille (Dulyea) Smith, and he grew up in Howard City.  Russell was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era, he was a welder, and he enjoyed hunting.  He is survived by his children:  Michelle (Tim) Cook, Kim (Duane) Knauf, and Sean (Cynthia) Smith; his grandchildren:  Joe Boden, Jennifer...

Mr. David G. VanOver, age 76 of Bridgeton Township, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at his home.  He was born on September 18, 1943 in Eubank, Kentucky to Rosco & Elsie (Pumphrey) VanOver. Dave was a US Navy Veteran of the Vietnam Era.  He retired from Witte Plumbing & Heating in 2005, and he enjoyed farming, fishing, and hunting.  On May 10, 2006 he married Marcia Annis and she survives him along with 3 children:  David G. (Sara) VanOver II, Shaune...

Mrs. Judy Lynne Pykonen, age 68 of Fremont, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at her home.  She was born on March 11, 1952 in Fremont, Michigan to Joseph L. & Ellanor M. (Matthews) Brooks.  Judy had been an LPN for 46 years.  She was a kind and compassionate person who touched the lives of many people, and she always saw the best in people.  She is survived by her son, Joseph Pykonen of Fremont; sisters & brother:  Pamela Jo & Tolli Grapis of...

Mrs. Helene Ann Buitendorp, age 90 of Fremont, went to be with her Lord & Savior early Monday morning, July 20, 2020 from the Hume Home in Muskegon.  She was born on July 13, 1930 in Casnovia Township, Michigan to Gerrit & Martha (Luchies) Tibbe.  Helene had been a member of First Reformed Church in Fremont.  On May 25, 1951 she married Joe Buitendorp and he preceded her in death on February 11, 2015.  She was also preceded in death by an infant son; by her son...

Jeanne Alisa Knoll, age 60 of Grand Rapids & formerly of Newaygo, went to be with her Lord & Savior on Thursday evening, July 16, 2020 from her sister Susan Abbott’s home in Newaygo.  She was born on August 25, 1959 in Munich, Germany to Richard “Dick” J. & Carline R. (Brown) Knoll, Sr.  Jeanne had been employed for 35 years at Leon Plastics Company in Grand Rapids.  She is survived by her mother, Carline Knoll of Newaygo; by her brothers &...

Paul E. Cook, 82, passed away on Wednesday morning, July 15, 2020 at his home in Shepherd, MI. He was born on Oct. 10, 1937 in Fremont to Edward and Marion (Harkema) Cook. He was a member of Second Christian Reformed Church in Fremont prior to moving to Shepherd, and he was currently a member of First Methodist Church in Palmetto, Florida.  Paul also attended Central Christian Church in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.  He had worked at General Motors in Grand Rapids for 32 years until...

Gerald (Jerry) Marvin Gibbie went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 7, 2020 at The Newaygo County Compassion Home, following a lingering illness. He was born to Ernie and Amanda Gibbie on Feb. 17, 1938 in Gowen, Mich. He moved to Reeman as a young teenager and later met and married Eldora Bunce on Oct. 27, 1956 .. They were happily married for 63 years and were blessed with four children: Jeff (Kathi) Gibbie, Calvin (Angie) Gibbie, both of Fremont, Chris Gibbie of Georgia, and Rachel...