All Obituaries

Lawrence G. Maile, 86 of Newaygo, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 with his family by his side.  Larry was born on March 6, 1935 in Grand Rapids, MI to Lawrence and Irma Maile.  He graduated from South High School in 1952, and he served with the US Army for 3 years during the Korean War.  On March 2, 1957 he married Suzanne Weny and they had 5 children.  Larry was a Michigan State Police officer for 32 years retiring from the Newaygo Post as a Sergeant in...

Candace Jo “Candy” Brown, age 74 of Fremont, MI. & formerly of San Luis Obispo, CA., passed away on Wednesday morning, September 15, 2021 at Green Acres Assisted Living in Fremont.  She was born on March 6, 1947 in Oakland, California to Andrew “Wally” & Marguerite “Peggy” (Bobba) Brown.  Candy had been a substance abuse counselor at Atascadero State Hospital in California, she had been involved in AA for 40 years, and she loved...

Owen Dale Coffell, Jr., age 63 of Holton, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.  He was born on November 24, 1957 in Mount Pleasant, Michigan to Owen Dale & Avalon Joan (Huhnke) Coffell.  He was a US Marine Veteran, and he loved fishing, hunting, and Harley- Davidsons.  Owen is survived by his wife, Margie (Wolffis) Coffell; 3 children:  Lisa (Anthony) Mettee, Rachel (Geoff) Burr, Owen Dale Coffell III; 8 grandchildren:  Breonna, Zane, Greson, Aliyah,...

Marjorie Joan (Dobben) Moon, age 91 of Fremont, went to be with her Lord & Savior on Thursday morning, September 9, 2021.  She was born on April 13, 1930 in Fremont, Michigan to Richard & Jennie (Kolk) Dobben.  Marge had been a Registered Nurse at Gerber Memorial Hospital in Fremont for 30 years until her retirement, and she was a member of Second Christian Reformed Church in Fremont.  On October 17, 1952 she married Nathan D. Moon who preceded her in death on July 20,...

Charles “Chuck” Albert Scarbrough, age 66 of Hesperia, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon.  He was born on August 17, 1955 in Cadillac, Michigan to Alice Scarbrough.  Chuck had been employed by West Michigan Cable, and Bolthouse Carrot Farm in Grant.  He enjoyed fishing, being outdoors, and watching western movies.  On May 5, 1981 he married Rita Diekema and she survives him along with 5 children: ...

Mr. Alan Frank Aller, age 71 years of Newaygo, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at his home. He was born on November 11, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan to Frederick and Delphine (Kowalski) Aller. Alan worked for 30 years as a Checker for the Ford Motor Company until his retirement in April of 2000.  Alan enjoyed boating and fishing on Kimball Lake, relocating there full time after his retirement. He was a volunteer for Hospice of Michigan of which he enjoyed. Alan was a family man...

Jerry R. Hunt, age 75 of Bitely, passed away on Friday evening, August 27, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon.  He was born on December 31, 1945 in Fremont, Michigan to Freeman & Jessie (Bruner) Hunt.  Jerry had been employed at CWC Textron in Muskegon, Hayes Lemmerz Foundry in Cadillac, and Kaines Manufacturing in Ludington.  He had also owned & operated Knotty Pine Grocery in Bitely.  Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing, walking, picking mushrooms, and especially...

Mr. David W. Frens, age 96 of Fremont (Reeman), went to be with his Lord & Savior on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.  He was born on June 4, 1925 in Fremont, Michigan to George & Jennie (Lotterman) Frens.  David was an Army Veteran of World War II, and had a deep love and passion for his country.  He fought for our freedoms in the Battle of the Bulge.  He had the honor and privilege to return to Europe just 2 years ago and follow the footsteps of his time in France,...

David W. Roossinck, age 87 of Fremont, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday evening, August 15, 2021.  He was born on May 9, 1934 in Fremont, Michigan to William & Adeline (Brandt) Roossinck.  David grew up on Shady Lawn Farm in Reeman, and he graduated from Western Michigan University.  He had been employed at Shaw Walker and Roossinck Fruit Storage, and he worshipped at the Meeting Room in Fremont.  David liked to collect stamps, make latch-a-hook rugs, and...

Gilbert Harry Pearson of Holton, Michigan passed away on Friday morning, August 13 after a short battle with lung cancer.  He was born on August 8, 1938 to Harold (Bud) and Esther (Densmore) Pearson in Fremont, Michigan. He attended Fremont High School and later graduated from Barber College. He worked many years as a barber in Fremont at Chuck’s Barber Shop. Later he worked for the City of Fremont in the Department of Public Works, retiring after 20 plus years. He was a...