All Obituaries

Aplonia Plaisier Hoekman—Polly Hoekman to all who knew her—passed away peacefully and of natural causes on April 10, 2021.  Polly was born on July 8, 1926, to Martha and Gerrit Plaisier of Grant, and lived to the age of 94.  She married Ray Hoekman in 1948 and together they had 3 children: Greg, Steve, and Sue. They were married for 65 years.  Raised with a strong Dutch Protestant work ethic, Polly was always willing to step in and help with whatever needed to be...

Rosanna “Jayne” VonLinsowe, age 78 of Fremont, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on April 1, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan to George & Rosanna (Stebbins) Moore.  Jayne had been a volunteer for the Fremont Public Schools Foster Grandparent Program.  She loved cats & horses, doing arts & crafts, and playing bingo.  Jayne is survived by 2 children:  Kevin (Elizabeth) VonLinsowe of Muskegon, Kimberly (Jeffrey)...

Thomas Alan Rushing, age 74 of Rothbury, passed away on Tuesday evening, April 6, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.  He was born on August 27, 1946 in Muskegon, Michigan to James A & Francis “Margaret” (Wilson) Rushing.  Tom was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era, he was a Disabled American Veteran, and he was a member of the White Lake VFW Post 3256.  He was retired from Sealed Power.  Tom was dedicated to his wife of 53...

In loving memory of Richard "Dick" Oosting who went home to Jesus on April 3, 2021. Dick was born in 1943 in Fremont, MI to Howard "Fuzz" and Grace Oosting. He grew up with his sisters Mary Jane (Mack) and Marcia (VanderZee).  Dick and his wife Judi are survived by 5 children Geoff (Amy) Oosting, Derk (Bethany) Oosting, Annie (Ben) Osburn, Corrinne Oosting, and Jamie (Luis) Jimenez. When the kids were younger Dick's greatest joys were times with the family...

Wayne M. Gronso, age 72 of McMillan, Michigan, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 29, 2021.  He was born on September 14, 1948 in Fremont, Michigan to Myrle & Margaret (Dickinson) Gronso.  Wayne was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era, and he had been employed by Howmet for 39 years until his retirement.  He was also a member of Northstar Baptist Church in McMillan, Michigan.  On July 24, 1971 he married Sandy Ekkel and she survives him along with 3...

Wayne E. Yoder, 32 years, 7 months, 10 days, died at his home in Fremont, Michigan on Saturday, March 20, 2021.  He was born on August 10, 1988 in Durant, Oklahoma.  Wayne was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.  He is survived by his parents, Edward E. and Ruby Fern (Mast) Yoder; 3 brothers and 5 sisters:  Loretta, MaLinda, Nathan, Willis, Pauline, Miriam, Joanna, and Kenneth; 1 grandmother, Verna Mast; 8 uncles, 8 aunts, and many cousins and friends.  Wayne was...

Mrs. Marcella A. Homfeld, age 72 of Hesperia, passed away on Thursday evening, March 18, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon.  She was born on September 24, 1948 in Fremont, Michigan to Merritt & Sarah (Smith) Brandt.  Marcella had been a foster grandmother at Hesperia Community Schools, and she also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.  On July 31, 1971 she married Donald H. Homfeld and he preceded her in death on September 1, 2009.  She was also preceded in...

Mrs. Mary Ann Reed, age 84 of Hesperia, passed away Friday morning, March 12, 2021 at her home.  She was born on February 1, 1937 in Muskegon, Michigan to Graydon & Genevieve (Server) Wheeler.  Mary Ann had been a bartender at Woody’s Bar in Woodland Park, Highway Bar in Muskegon, 46 Bar in Muskegon, and the Hesperia American Legion Post.  She had also been employed at Jack’s Party Store in Hesperia.  Mary Ann was a member of the Hesperia American Legion...

Kathleen ‘Kay’ (Kuipers) Wolters of Fremont passed peacefully into our Savior’s arms early morning Sunday, March 7 after a valiant two month battle with COVID pneumonia.  Kay was born in Grand Rapids on June 2, 1937, to adoring parents; Marjorie (Kol) & Peter Kuipers, a longtime Southwest Grand Rapids Mail-carrier. Her parents along with her younger brother Jon ‘Skippy’ preceded her in death, as did her beloved aunt Helen Kol. Kay was a graduate of...

Ruthelma D. Smith passed away on March 2, 2021.  She was 97 years of age, having been born on May 21, 1923 to Charles and Mary Edna Dawe.  Her Maternal Grandfather, Dr. Charles Mateer delivered her at the home of Charles and Edna and she was christened Ruthelma Faye Dawe.  She grew up in Fremont, MI and graduated high school in 1941.  After the start of WWII, she became a pen pal to her future husband, Donald J. Smith who was serving in the Navy.  After corresponding...