All Obituaries

Alice Louise Davis, age 81, a beloved resident of Newaygo, passed away early Friday morning, October 16, 2020 at the Newaygo County Compassion Home in White Cloud.  She was born on November 27, 1938 in Muskegon, Michigan to Robert & Edna (Barnes) Mavis , and was raised by her grandmother, Alice Leosh.  Alice had been employed at KT Laundromat in Newaygo for 42 years until her retirement in 2018.  She enjoyed hiking, bicycling, mushroom hunting, and doing home...

Mr. Harley “Dean” Anderson, age 81 of Fremont, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.  He was born on January 7, 1939 in Fremont, Michigan to Elmer & Hazel (Chrystler) Anderson.  Dean was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era, and he had been employed by Gerber Products Company for 38 ½ years until his retirement in 2004.  On June 25, 1966 he married Susan Stroven and she survives him along with 2 daughters:  Michelle (Chris) Nelsen of Kalamazoo,...

Mr. Alfred “Al” Busch, age 95 of Fremont, went to be with his Lord & Savior on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.  He was born on July 23, 1925 in Fremont, Michigan to Fred & Mary (Deur) Busch.  Al was a life member of Reeman Christian Reformed Church.  He had worked for Standard Lumber for many years, and he had owned & operated Westwood Hardware until his retirement.  He enjoyed woodworking, and volunteering and fixing things for Love INC and Habitat for...

John Charles Majersky, age 59 of Hesperia, passed away early Sunday morning, October 11, 2020 at Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial in Fremont.  He was born on April 17, 1961 in Muskegon, Michigan to William Charles & Barbara (Burgdulf) Majersky.  John graduated from Fruitport High School.  He was a US Air Force Veteran, where he began working with heavy equipment, and he continued working with heavy equipment which included working for Eichenberg Excavating.  John loved...

Mr. Gilbert Junior Vanover, age 87 of Fremont, passed away on Friday afternoon, October 9, 2020 at the Newaygo County Compassion Home in White Cloud.  He was born on April 27, 1933 in Eubank, Kentucky to Rosco & Elsie (Pumphrey) VanOver.  Gil was a US Navy Seabee.  He had been a union carpenter, and he had owned & operated Gil’s Produce.  He enjoyed hunting & trapping.  On December 2, 1967 Gil married Jeanie Denmen and she survives him along with 4...

Mrs. Joan Rasmussen, age 80 of Newaygo, went to be with her Lord & Savior on Saturday evening, October 3, 2020.  She was born on April 4, 1940 in Muskegon, Michigan to Walter & Margaret (McGowan) Wyant, Sr.  Joan attended Country Bible Church, and she enjoyed traveling, canning, and gardening.  On April 11, 1959 she married Bob Rasmussen and he survives her along with 4 children:  Bob Rasmussen, Jr., Tim (Donna) Rasmussen, Brad (Cindy) Rasmussen, Michelle (Kelly)...

Mrs. Thelma J. Giffen, age 80 of Hesperia, went to be with her Lord & Savior on Wednesday evening, September 23, 2020 after a brief illness.  She was born on February 12, 1940 in Fremont, Michigan to Herbert & Luella (Smith) May.  Thelma attended Aetna Calvary Church, and she loved to do crafts.  On June 4, 1960 she married Duane M. Giffen and he preceded her in death on June 17, 2016.  She was also preceded in death by 2 sons-in-law, Charley Skuse & Bernie...

Paul S. Hadorn, age 92 of White Cloud, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids following an accident.  Paul was born on December 25, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois to Paul & Ella (Toth) Hadorn.  On August 12, 1950 he married Nellie Ruth (Peg) Johnson and she preceded him in death on April 20, 2013.  He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Josephine Breedlove & Wilma Hadorn.  Paul truly enjoyed riding...

Lionel L Clark, age 83 of Fremont, MI passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 3, 1937 in Matherton, MI to John and Marjorie (Ludwick) Clark. Lionel was employed by General Motors at their Fisher Body division in Lansing, MI for 30 years until his retirement in 1995. Lionel enjoyed travel with his wife, model trains, golfing, casino gambling, time spent with friends and especially time shared with...

Lois Jean Witte, age 85 of Fremont, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at the Brook of Newaygo.  She was born on December 31, 1934 in Fremont, Michigan to Gerrit and Ora (Dykman) Zagers.  Lois went to Dayton Center School, and graduated from Fremont High School in 1953.  She retired from Gerber Products Company in 1991, and she was a member of First Christian Reformed Church in Fremont.  Lois was a Detroit Tigers fan, and she enjoyed quilting, sewing,...