All Obituaries

Kimberley Louise (Benjamin) Hutchens was born on June 28, 1951 in Jarvisburg, NC. She was lovingly adopted by Beatrice and Karl Benjamin when she was 1 year old and grew up as a military child in the Navy. Her family eventually settled in Lansing, MI. She married Jon Jeffrey Hutchens and soon gave birth to her first child, Cassandra (Hutchens) Saquing. A few years later they had two more wonderful children, Bethany (Hutchens) Main and John Karl Hutchens. They most recently resided in...

Mr. Grant C. Parsons, Jr., age 88 of Fremont, went Home to be with the Lord on Sunday evening, January 19, 2020.  He was born on November 20, 1931 in Fremont, Michigan to Grant C. & Ethel (Graham) Parsons.  Grant was a US Army Veteran, and he had been employed at Gerber Products Company for 34 years until his retirement in 1992.  He was a member of First Christian Reformed Church in Fremont, and he enjoyed doing lawn work, spending time with his family, and driving his...

Braiden Knox Smith, 8 months old of Hesperia, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, and is now with his Grandma Kelly.  He was born on May 8, 2019 in Grand Rapids, Michigan and he is survived by his parents, Nathan Smith & Katherine “Kc” Mullins who are thankful for the 8 months that they had with Braiden; 1 brother, Zaiden Kelly Smith; grandparents:  Stephen (Casey) Mullins, Patricia (Rich) Boynton,...

Mrs. Marcia Ann Anderson, age 74 of Macomb, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, January 8, 2020 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.  She was born on October 31, 1945 in Berea, Ohio to William & LaVerne (Puls) Waddups.  Marcia was a homemaker, and a wonderful wife, mother, & grandmother.  She enjoyed crocheting, and playing cards & electronic games.  On August 12, 1964 she married Doug Anderson and he survives her along with 3...

Breanna Lyn Hanna was born in Muskegon, Michigan on July 3, 1992. On February 6, 1996 she joined our family through adoption, we sealed our destinies and our lives were never boring again. She peacefully joined the force on January 6, 2020 , taking her final breaths at home surrounded by loved ones. Breanna was a prankster with a passion for Darth Vader, witches, and villains of all kinds. She loved to play hide and seek, organize her quirky collectibles, and snuggle lots of...

Mr. Coye Phillips, age 74 of Fremont and formerly of Tennessee, passed away on Friday evening, January 3, 2020 at his home. He was born on September 25, 1945 in Campbell County, Tennessee to Robert and Odessa (Byrge) Phillips. Coye had worked as a coal miner and for a landscaping company in Tennessee. He was an avid gardener and loved to fish in Tennessee and Michigan. Coye loved to sing and play guitar and banjo, performing bluegrass, gospel and old country music. He married Clara...

Kelly Ann (Watkins) Bernia, age 54 of Fremont & formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday evening, December 29, 2019 at Mercy Health Mercy Campus in Muskegon.  She was born on June 22, 1965 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Donald P. & Sandra L. (Northway) Watkins, Sr.  Kelly graduated from Creston High School in 1983.  She was currently an Assistant Manager for Walmart in Fremont, where she has been employed for many years. Kelly is survived by 4 children: ...

Thomas Korenstra, age 65, died unexpectedly at his home in Bridgeton on Christmas Eve. Authorities say that death was instant. Tom leaves behind his wife Carol Haines Korenstra. The couple was married for 42 years. The couple’s children include Kathryn (Vikram) Chib, Jane (Luke) Metz, and Nick (Chelsea) Korenstra. Grandchildren are Kiran and Ravi Chib and Calen and Zeke Metz. Tom’s siblings are Judy (Bruce) Jordan and Bill (Jill) Korenstra. Another sister, Leigh (Paul)...

Miss MaryAnn T. Fix, age 87 of Fremont, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, December 17, 2019 at her home.  She was born on September 8, 1932 in Monroe, Michigan to Donald & Rowena (Barton) Fix.  MaryAnn had been a pediatric nurse.  She was a member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Newaygo, and she was a former member of All Saints Catholic Church in Fremont.  She is survived by 1 brother, Ron (Darlene) Fix; 2 sisters:  Donna May (Gerald) Kruso, & Josetta...

Mr. Jerry Wayne Bean, age 79 of Twin Lake, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019 at his home.  He was born on December 14, 1940 to Harold & Pearl (Young) Bean.  Jerry was retired from Newkirk Electric, and he also built pole barns.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Carole Crosser.  Survivors include 2 sons:  David (Brenda) Bean of Montague, Randy (Lee Anne) Bean of Whitehall; 3 grandchildren:  Justin (Ella) Bean, Austin (fiancee Kaitlyn...