All Obituaries

Mr. Joseph W. Deblock age 91 of Holton, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 at his home.  He was born on July 3, 1928 in Holton, Michigan to Frank & Mary (Meglic) Deblock.  Joe was retired from Brunswick Corporation, and he had been a farmer all of his life.  He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Brunswick, and he was an avid hunter & fisherman.  On April 26, 1952 he married Betty Young and she survives him along with 2 children:  Mark...

Mr. Kenneth D. Derks, age 81 of Fremont, passed away on Monday afternoon, February 17, 2020 at the Newaygo County Compassion Home in White Cloud.  He was born on May 4, 1938 in Fremont, Michigan to George & Hattie (Klomp) Derks.  Ken was a US Army Veteran, and he had worked at Speas Apple Juice in Fremont for 35 years until his retirement in 1992.  He had also been a chauffeur for the Amish, and he enjoyed farming & cutting wood.  Ken was preceded in death by his...

Major General Albert “Al” Gorsky, 88, died suddenly in his Fremont, MI home on February 12, 2020.    He was a man who lived life to the fullest up to his very last moments doing the things he loved.  He was a remarkable father, husband, leader, and friend to many.  Al was born on November 2, 1931 in Kansas City, KS to Alex and Anna Gorsky.   In 1952 he married Loretta Bartolac and they remained married until her death in 2003.  They were...

Mr. Allen Dale Bradley, age 68 of Fremont, passed away on Tuesday evening, February 11, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon.  He was born on January 9, 1952 in Fremont, Michigan to Robert & Carol (Derks) Bradley.  Allen graduated from Fremont High School, attended Michigan State University, and then graduated from Ferris State University Summa Cum Laude with an accounting degree.  He obtained his real estate license, and was the youngest to ever be a member of the Lansing...

Mr. Benion Huff, Sr., age 79 of White Cloud, passed away late Monday evening, February 10, 2020 at his home.  He was born on February 6, 1941 in Sprotts, Alabama to Louis & Rosie (Rutledge) Huff.  Ben attended school in Sprotts, Alabama, and after graduation he moved to Michigan.  He joined New Bethel Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Charles Tolliver.  He had been employed at Gerber Products Company for 40 years until his retirement.  On March 29, 1986...

Mrs. Shirley M. Stebelton, age 81 of Germfask, MI. & formerly of Newaygo & Grant, passed away on Sunday morning, February 9, 2020 at Resthaven Care Center in Holland.  She was born on September 2, 1938 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Gerrit & Genevieve (Powers) Slagter.  Shirley had been the Mueller Township Clerk, and she had previously been an Insurance Agent for Newaygo Insurance Company.  She had also worked for the Newaygo Public Schools Food Service, and for...

  Mrs. Barbara Breuker, age 79 of Fremont, went to be with her Lord & Savior on Sunday evening, February 2, 2020.  She was born on May 24, 1940 in Fayetteville, North Carolina to James & Juanita (Saunders) Lester.  Barb had been an elementary school teacher assistant at Fremont Public Schools for 24 years until her retirement.  She was also a member of First Baptist Church in Fremont, where she had been a childrens church teacher.  On November 19, 1960 she...

Mrs. Carol J. Busch-Reno, age 87 of Holton, went to be with her Lord & Savior on Thursday, January 30, 2020.  She was born on March 13, 1932 in Muskegon, Michigan to Willis & Isabelle (LaVance) Nutt.  Carol was an active member of Holton United Methodist Church, and she had been the owner of Busch Oil Company in Fremont.  She loved to spend time at the cottage at Big Blue Lake, she loved to travel, and she especially enjoyed following the activities & sporting...

Mrs. Gay A. Geerlings, age 88 of Fremont, MI. passed away on Saturday afternoon, January 25, 2020 at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility in Fremont.  She was born on September 26, 1931 in Muskegon, Michigan to Thomas & Gertrude (Groenink) Wiersema.  Gay was a member of Reeman Christian Reformed Church, and she had been employed by Deerfield Apartments for many years until she retired in 2001 as the Assistant Manager.  On September 28, 1951 she married Alfred W....

On Wednesday, January 22, 2020  David Alan Naughton, 63, passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family and friends.  David was born August 31, 1956 in Traverse City, MI. David graduated from East Kentwood High School in 1975, setting multiple track records. In his younger years, David was an avid pool player. The one everyone wanted to beat. He will be remembered for his keen sense of humor and quick witted observations.  David enjoyed spending time around the lake with...