All Obituaries

Amy L. Wolfsen, age 50 of White Cloud, passed away on Sunday morning, May 1, 2022 at Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital.  She was born on August 6, 1971 in Fremont, Michigan to Dave & Deb (Combs) Wolfsen.  Amy had been employed by Gerber Life Insurance Company for 25 years, and she was a member of Fremont Moose Lodge #1555.  Survivors include 2 children, Leo & Nora Nestle; significant other, Jason Anderson; parents, Dave & Deb Wolfsen; 2 brothers:  Ben (Sara)...

Roger John Rauwerda, passed away on May 10, 2022. Rog was born on February 7, 1945 in Grand Rapids, the son of John and Helene Rauwerda. He graduated from Grand Rapids Christian High School, where he met his wife of 54 years, Diana. He worked at Link, Inc., and became a master craftsman tool and die maker, working at that location for more than 40 years. In 1999 Rog and Dee moved to Fremont, Michigan, where they enjoyed their summers at their lake home and their winters in Mesa, Arizona. He...

Craig F.M. Hozer, age 81 of Grand Rapids & formerly of Hesperia, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at St Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids.  He was born on July 20, 1940 in Muskegon, Michigan to Frank Joseph & Helen Bernadette (Bilka) Hozer.  Craig was a United States Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam Era, and he had been a member of the Hesperia American Legion Post.  He had been employed by CWC Foundry in Muskegon.  Craig enjoyed riding motorcycles &...

Myra Joyce Schuiteman, age 85, of Fremont, Michigan went from glory to Glory  on Saturday, May 7, 2022 as she received her eternal welcome into Heaven. Myra ‘Mike’ was the daughter of John and Hilda (Bonzelaar) Koeman and Margaret (Bolt) Koeman . She was preceded in death by her parents as well as her siblings, Paul Koeman, Carol Derks, Jerry Koeman, Della Potts, Shirley (Dale) VanOmen , sister-in-law, Evie Potts and granddaughter, Paige Schuiteman. She will be deeply...

Ronald Lee Grinwis, age 87 of Grant, passed away on Sunday morning, May 1, 2022 at his residence.  He was born on March 24, 1935 in Muskegon, Michigan to Thomas & Clara (Kooi) Grinwis.  Ron had been an electrician and millwright at Anaconda Wire and Cable Company in Muskegon, and for Bofors Nobel, Inc. in Muskegon.  He had a beef cattle farm, was a member of the NRA, and spent 27 years wintering in Texas.  Ron enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, going on lots of...

Aubree Nicole Hamilton, age 6 of Hesperia, was victorious over her battle with cancer and went to be with her Lord and Savior, riding on the back of a unicorn, on Saturday evening, April 30, 2022. She was born on August 7, 2015 in Fremont, Michigan to Blake and Bryanna (Durham) Hamilton.  Aubree was a first grade student at Hesperia Public School.  She was a sassy, selfless, loving strong girl who loved life and could find beauty in anything.  Aubree touched the hearts of...

Mark Alan Slater, age 59 of Holton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial in Fremont.  He was born on January 12, 1963 in Fremont, Michigan to Louis Peter & Margaret Mary (Filipiak) Slater, Sr.  Mark was currently employed as the maintenance supervisor at the Carriage House/Hickory Village Apartment Complex in Muskegon, where he began working when he was in high school.  He was also currently serving on the Blue Lake...

Mrs. Juli Dykman, age 68 of Fremont, went to be with her Lord & Savior on Tuesday morning, April 26, 2022 surrounded by her family at her home.  She was born on September 30, 1953 in Fremont, Michigan to Harold & Dora (Rottman) Deur.  Juli had been employed for over 50 years at the White & Associates in Fremont, where she helped the community with life and health insurance needs.  She was also a member of First Baptist Church in Fremont.  On January 15, 1972...

Dr. Larry Arthur Feldt, DDS, age 80 of White Cloud, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 24, 2022.  He was born on December 9, 1941 in Muskegon, Michigan to Gustave Victor & Geraldine Margaret (Janeck) Feldt.  Larry graduated from Michigan State University, and from the University of Detroit Dental School.  He began his dental practice in Muskegon, and moved to Hesperia to begin his private practice in 1973.  Larry had been involved in several civil...

Helen Elizabeth Veenstra, age 96 of Holton, went to be with her Lord and Savior early Friday morning, April 22, 2022.  She was born on September 11, 1925 to John Arvid and Bertha Mildred (Peabody) Miller on the family farm south of Fremont.  After graduating from Fremont High School she worked as a switchboard operator at the local telephone company. On April 13, 1946 she married Paul J. Veenstra, who was in charge of the family farm.  They were dairy and poultry farmers...