All Obituaries

Mr. John Harvey Crawford , 79, of White Cloud, Michigan was born April 17, 1941 and passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020 of natural causes at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years , Sandra Crawford, in 1998. Surviving family members are his children, Kristine (Jim) Slusser of Easley, SC. Mark (Darla) Crawford of Coloma, MI. His Grandchildren, Joel (Chelsea) Slusser, Jared (Avery) Slusser, Josh Slusser, Jase Slusser all of SC, Shawn (Jessica) Crawford, Stefannie (Patrick)...

Mr. Paul R. Porter, age 74 of White Cloud, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Regency at Fremont. He was born in West Branch, Michigan on July 12, 1946 to Raymond and Edsia (Campbell) Porter. Please read Psalm 23. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, step mother, half sister, and nephew. He is survived by his brother, Wayne “Newt” (Jane) Porter; sister, Kay (Son, William) Bessey; son, Phillip (Shane) Porter; Grandson, Gavin Porter; Step-Daughters: Peggy,...

Melissa Jo Smith, age 37 of Fremont, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday afternoon, June 8, 2021.  She was born on June 9, 1983 in Austin, Texas to Larry G. and Dawn M. (Feiger) Smith.  Melissa graduated from Fremont High School in 2001.  She then went on to Indiana Wesleyan University where she received a degree in Intercultural Studies, as well as her BSN in Nursing.  She had a heart for missions and felt privileged to serve short terms in Zambia, Mozambique,...

Agnes Hornsby, age 93 of Bitely, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 at the Newaygo County Compassion Home in Fremont.  She was born on April 29, 1928 in Bitely, Michigan to George & Hilda (Windquist) Cousineau.  Agnes retired from the Teledyne Continental Motors Training Center in Bitely, where she had been employed for 20-25 years.  She was a member of Amazing Grace Acres Church in Brohman, and she had been a member of the Eastern Star in Baldwin.  Agnes was also a...

Margaret Anne Kowalski, age 71, of Newaygo, peacefully made her way home to our almighty Father on Friday, May 28th, 2021. She was born May 20th, 1950, in Fremont, Michigan, to Ben and Marie Sovinski. At age 23, Margaret was working at the family newspaper business (hi-lites graphics), where she sold an advertisement to Thomas Kowalski. They married six months later and would have celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary this August.  Margaret lived her life with an abundance of...

Andrew “Pete” Rasmussen III, age 77 of Holton, went to be with his Lord & Savior on Saturday, May 29, 2021.  He was born on June 6, 1943 in Muskegon, Michigan to Andrew Peter & Eva (Leach) Rasmussen, Jr.  Pete was a US Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam Era, he had worked for the County of Muskegon, and he was a member of Holton United Methodist Church.  He was preceded in death by twin babies Scott Andrew & Sally Ann Rasmussen, by his son Greg Rasmussen,...

Marc Andrew Hawk, age 50 of Holton, passed away early Sunday morning, May 23, 2021 at the Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon.  He was born on April 19, 1971 in Muskegon, Michigan to Orville & Marie (Rasmussen) Hawk.  Marc graduated from Holton High School in 1990, and he attended Holton United Methodist Church.  He had been employed by Holton Township Department of Public Works for over 20 years, and then by Walmart in Fremont for 1 year.  Marc had also been on...

Helen “Tous” (Rumsey) Smith, 90, passed away peacefully at her home in Hesperia on May 24, 2021 after a long illness. Tous was born on February 8, 1931 in Fremont to Charles and Ethel (Rossiter) Rumsey and she was the last survivor of the nine siblings.  She lived in Hesperia her entire life.  For many years Tous gladly shared her amazing musical talent in Hesperia and surrounding communities.  She played piano and sang professionally with many jazz and dance...

Lynda Kay Burns, age 57 of Fremont, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021.  She was born on January 26, 1964 in Muskegon, Michigan to Gustav “Gus” & Antonie (Happeny) Asmus.  Lynda was currently employed at TrueNorth Community Services, and she had also been a substitute school teacher for many years.  She had been a Girl Scout leader and a 4-H leader, and she enjoyed country living.  Lynda is survived by her husband, Aaron Burns; 2 children, Caden Henry...

Johnnie J. Troyer, Jr., age 51 of Holton, Michigan, passed away on Thursday evening, May 27, 2021 at his home.  He was born on October 14, 1969 Fortuna, Missouri to Johnnie J. and Mary J. (Mast) Troyer.  Johnnie was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.  He is survived by his wife, Lorene J. (Otto) Troyer; children:  Freddie Jay (Beulah Kay) Troyer of Odon, IN., Lavern (Neva) Troyer of Holton, MI., Regina Sue (Elmer Jr.) Miller of Hillsboro, WI., Johnnie Ray (Norma)...