All Obituaries

God came on Monday morning, August 15, 2022 and took Heather Marie Kniat Home at the age of 47 after a long extended illness.  She was born on February 10, 1975 in Fremont, Michigan to Robert & Marjorie (Sullivan) Love.  Heather graduated from Fremont High School in 1993.  She went to North Central Michigan College where she received her Associates of Arts in May of 2001, and then went to Kirkland Community College where she received her Practical Nursing Degree on May 6,...

Margie Helen Plasman, age 78 of Fremont, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 12, 2022.  She was born on April 2, 1944 in Toledo, Ohio to Ralph H. & Thelma A. (Hobling) Rader, Sr.  Margie had been employed for over 20 years at Keebler Bakery (Kellogg’s), and she attended Faith Baptist Church in Fremont.  She enjoyed crocheting, doing puzzles, and her Kitty Baby.  Margie was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Plasman, on August 27,...

Mrs. Jean Coburn, age 84 of Newaygo, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022 at home.  She was born on August 19, 1937 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Tassos & Katena (Theohares) Betras.  Jean had worked at the Porter House Room in Grand Rapids for 20 years, and at Cronk’s Restaurant in Newaygo for 12 years.  She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fremont, and the Newaygo VFW Post 4249 Auxiliary.  On June 20, 1958 she married Ronald Coburn and he preceded...

Gale "John" Campbell of Tequesta, Florida, and Fremont, Michigan, born July 30, 1945 in Fremont, Michigan, to the late Glenn Dale and Jenavene Campbell (Trygstad), died on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. John grew up in Fremont, MI, earning a letter in swimming at Fremont High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1965 to 1969 at three Air Force Bases in Texas during the Vietnam Era, earning the rank of Staff Sergeant. He married Judith Kay Klein on August 20, 1966. He graduated...

Alice Jean Roach, age 83 of Twin Lake, passed away on Monday evening, August 8, 2022 at Robbinswood Assisted Living in North Muskegon.  She was born on November 20, 1938 in Cedar Creek Township, Michigan to Nelson & Marie (Syers) Bean.  Alice had been employed by Guardsman in Fremont for 10 years until her retirement in 1998.  She was a member of the Holton American Legion Auxiliary, the Fremont VFW Auxiliary, and the White Cloud Eagles Auxiliary. Alice lived a full life...

Howard Wayne Witte, age 86 of Fremont, went to be with his Lord and Savior early Monday morning, August 8, 2022. He was born on March 31, 1936 in Fremont, Michigan to George M. & Clara (Mast) Witte. Howard owned & operated Witte Plumbing in Fremont from 1973 until his retirement on August 13, 2005. He was a lifelong member of First Christian Reformed Church in Fremont. On October 17, 1958 he married Eleanor J. Sheldon. Eleanor survives him along with three children: Mark (Linda)...

Audrey J. Eno, 78, of Newaygo, Michigan passed away peacefully on Thursday July 28, 2022 at Green Acres Long Term Care facility in Cedar Springs, Michigan following a protracted illness. Surviving are husband Paul Eno, children Kathleen (Ludo) Vlieger of Henrico, Virginia; David (Loriann) Eno of West Bloomfield, Michigan; grandchildren Jack Eno, Eva Vlieger, and Paige Eno. Her only sibling, Larry, died in 2008. Audrey was born March 21, 1944 in Hornell, New York, to Elbert and Aileen...

Karen Tanis, born Karen Louise Corrigan on September 19, 1942, in Cadillac, Michigan, passed on July 28, 2022.  Karen was the daughter of John Walter and Evelyn Mary (Heyd) Corrigan, and married Jerry Lee Tanis on August 5, 1961.  She worked in the Fremont High School Counseling Office for 24 years.  Karen grew up in Newaygo, Michigan followed by life-long residency in Fremont, Michigan.  Per her wishes, there will be no visitation or service.  Interment will be at...

Mr. James David Newfer, age 64 of Fremont, previously of Hesperia, died suddenly at home Thursday, July 28, 2022.  James was a US Navy veteran. He owned and operated Jim’s Guns in Hesperia and was an avid gun collector, fisherman and motorcyclist. He is survived by his son James Newfer II of Questa New Mexico, his siblings Martin (Tammi) Newfer, Mary (Steven) Franklin, Delores (Scott) Golliver, Andy (Pam) Newfer, Harold (Lisa) Newfer Jr., and several nieces and nephews, as well...

Christopher “Chris” John Nelson, age 44 of Newaygo, completed his journey from this life on Monday evening, July 25, 2022 from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.  He was born on May 18, 1978 in Grand Rapids Michigan to John & Barbara (Witteveen) Nelson.  Chris graduated from Fremont High School in 1997, and he was an Eagle Scout.  He was a heavy equipment mechanic for over 20 years, and for the last year he was a parts specialist for David Allen Racing. ...