All Obituaries

Tim W. Balcom, age 64 of Hesperia, passed away on Sunday morning, January 9, 2022 at his home.  He was born on March 9, 1957 in Muskegon, Michigan to Wayne & Marge (Schurina) Balcom.  Tim had been employed at BC Cobb Plant in Muskegon, and he retired when the plant shut down, after 39 ½ years of employment.  He had been a Union Steward for Local 103.  Tim’s hobbies included hunting, fishing, golfing, and watching football and baseball.  Kids and...

Barbara Ann Gillette, age 88 of Fremont, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021 at The Cottages at Martin Lake.  She was born on June 12, 1933 in Paw Paw, Michigan to George & Helen (Schadi) Feistamel.  Barb had been a secretary at Cedar Street School in Fremont for 25 years until her retirement in 1992.  She was a member of First Reformed Church in Fremont.  Barb loved to travel, and spend time in Arizona as well as with her family.  On December 6, 1952 she...

Mr. Donald Allan Echtinaw age 82 of Grant, MI., passed away unexpectedly into the arms of the Lord on January 11th, 2022.  He was born to John and Kathryn Echtinaw (DeHudy) on October 9th, 1939 in Muskegon, MI., and graduated from Muskegon Heights High School in 1958.  He later married the love of his life Helen Marie Rey on November 2nd, shortly after leaving the military.  Upon completion of High School, Don entered the U.S. Army, and served under the 82nd airborne...

Nora Irene Assante, age 88 of Fremont, passed away peacefully at her sister Linda’s home in Gladwin, Michigan on Saturday morning, January 8, 2022.  She was born on April 6, 1933 in Big Rapids, Michigan to Romer “Romie” & Florence (Cook) Steiner.  Nora had been employed by Howmet in Whitehall until her retirement in 1995.  She loved her birds and feeding them.  Nora was preceded in death by her husbands, Willis “Bill” Jones & Michael...

Tom Dee Atwood, age 64 of Grant, passed away on Friday morning, January 7, 2022.  He was born on December 17, 1957 in Grant, Michigan to George & Joyce (Hiler) Atwood.  Tom enjoyed hunting and fishing.  On June 30, 1979 he married Teri L. Shiffler and she survives him along with 3 children & 7 grandchildren:  Michelle (Dustin) Wheeler & their children Mackenzie, Mallory, & Cameron, Michael Atwood & his children Sheyanne & Willie, Amanda (Kyle)...

Jan Louise Hoffman, age 67 of Fremont, passed away after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by her slightly dysfunctional but loving family, on Monday evening, January 3, 2022 at her home.  She was born on November 1, 1954 in Fremont, Michigan to Jack & Norma (Johnson) Leaver.  A graduate of Fremont High School (Class of ’73), Jan attended Western Michigan University and majored in Theater. Jan had been an active member of the Fremont Moose Lodge #1555, and...

Stephen “Steve” Yeomans, age 73 of Holton, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon.  He was born on March 31, 1948 in Fremont, Michigan to Donald “Spike” Edward & Evelyn “Babe” Irene (Wiggers) Yeomans.  Steve was retired from the US Air Force where he served in special operations, and he was a veteran of the Vietnam Era.  He loved his horses, and shipping plants.  Steve was preceded in death by his...

Albert John TerVeer, age 92 of Fremont, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday morning, December 29, 2021.  He was born on December 6, 1929 in the Netherlands to Peter and Harmke (Nanniga) TerVeer.  Albert had served in the Dutch Army from 1949-1951.  He was a hard working dairy farmer, and then retired from Fremont Co-Op after 12 years of employment.  He was a member of Inspire Church in Fremont (Fremont Wesleyan).  On February 27, 1953 Albert married Jean...

William “Bill” E. Dietz, Jr., age 90 of Fremont, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 26, 2021.  He was born on February 25, 1931 in Muskegon, Michigan to William E. & Ella Rose (Eyestone) Dietz.  He graduated from Fremont High School in 1949, and he retired from the US Army National Guard in Grand Ledge, Michigan, where he had been a pilot and flew small aircraft and helicopters.  He was a member of DADS at the Newaygo VFW Post #4249.  Bill was a...

Donald James Voogd, age 69 of Newaygo, completed his journey on earth and entered into eternal glory on Christmas Day, December 25, 2021.  He was born on February 8, 1952 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  Don provided for his family through leadership, hard work, and dedication in his career at Pak Sak Industries in Sparta, until his 2019 retirement from Mark-Maker Company in Grand Rapids. Don was a man of few words but many skills. He is described by his employer, family, and friends as...