All Obituaries

Eugene (Gene) "Mick" Michael Howey, age 54 of White Cloud, passed away early Saturday morning, August 17, 2019 at his home.  He was born on January 20, 1965 in Saginaw, Michigan to Eugene & Ruth (Voelkar) Howey.  Mick had been employed at Fremont Muffler and Brake, and he was a member of the Vine Assembly of God in Grant.  He liked vintage cars and Harley Davidson motorcycles.  He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Shawn Marie (Deam) Howey; 8...

Mr. Joseph Lee Brooks, age 88 of Holton, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, August 13, 2019 at Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial in Fremont.  He was born on September 1, 1930 in Waterloo, Indiana to Cleon & Geneva (Wantz) Brooks.  Joe was a US Navy Veteran, and he had worked at Teledyne Continental Motors for many years until his retirement.  He had been a part of the black powder shooting community, and he enjoyed fishing and hunting.  Joe had also volunteered at Bay...

Janice Karen Workman, age 72, went ‘home’ to her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 12th, 2019 at her home on Sunflower Lane at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility, in Fremont, Michigan.  She was born on November, 23rd, 1946 in Muskegon Heights, Michigan to John and Violet Workman. At the age of 6, the family moved to Aetna, where they lived for 34 years.  Jan graduated from Fremont High School in 1968 and went on to work for Goodwill Industries for one year.  Jan...

Mrs. Irene V. Wiersema, age 89 of Fremont, went to be with her Lord & Savior on Sunday afternoon, August 11, 2019.  She was born on June 28, 1930 in Montague, Michigan to Jacob & Janet (Alderink) Schutter.  Irene was a member of Trinity Christian Reformed Church in Fremont, and she enjoyed working in her yard.  On July 7, 1950 she married Bruce Wiersema and he preceded her in death on March 6, 2010.  She was also preceded in death by her brother Cal Schutter, and...

Mr. Bruce Allan Dolliver, age 75 of Fremont, passed away on Sunday afternoon, August 11, 2019 at Transitional Health Services of Fremont.  He was born on November 27, 1943 in Muskegon, Michigan to Barton & Marie (Pawloski) Dolliver.  Bruce traveled to California and Florida to crew on sailboats as a young man, eventually making his way back home to Michigan.  His love of motorcycles kept him on dirt trails and the dunes of Lake Michigan.  He spent his final years at...

Mr. Fred W. "Pop" Strong, age 95 of Newaygo, formerly of Ludington & Twin Lake, passed away on Friday evening, August 9, 2019 at the Brook of Newaygo.  He was born on August 18, 1923 in Cadillac, Michigan to Coley & Margaret (Dudley) Strong.  Fred was a US Army Veteran of World War II.  He had worked for the car ferry in Ludington, and then for Anderson Pattern in Muskegon Heights for 33 years until his retirement in 1986.  Fred enjoyed gardening,...

Mr. Jack M. Klomp, age 86 of Fremont, went to be with his Lord & Savior on Thursday morning, August 8, 2019.  He was born on October 30, 1932 in Fremont, Michigan to Arthur & Dorothy (Allhands) Klomp.  Jack had been employed by DuPont Chemical Company, Vern Wright, Inc., & Zelenka Nursery.  He was a member of Fremont United Methodist Church, and he enjoyed golfing.  On August 7, 1952 he married Mary Ellen Kempf and she survives him along with 4 sons: ...

Kathy S. Miller, age 15 of Newaygo, passed away from accidental injuries on Thursday, August 8, 2019.  She was born on July 20, 2004 in Newaygo, Michigan.  Kathy is survived by her parents, Samuel E. & Mary Ellen (Stoltzfus) Miller of Newaygo; 2 sisters:  Carolyn S. Miller of Newaygo, and her twin sister Katie S. Miller of Newaygo; grandparents:  Mary A. (Lambright) Miller of Newaygo, Isaac K. & Anna M. (Smucker) Stoltzfus of Aylmer, Ontario, Canada; and by many...

Effie Eileen Ferguson, age 83 of Twin Lake, MI., passed away August 7, 2019 at her home following an illness.  Eileen was born June 2, 1936 in Muskegon, MI. to Carl and Catherine (Tomaszewski) Christensen.  Eileen graduated from Holton High School in 1954.  She married Glen Ferguson on April 23, 1955.  Eileen enjoyed gardening and canning her own vegetables and fruits for her family to enjoy throughout the winter months.  Eileen loved the outdoors and watching...

Mr. Douglas W. Derks, age 96 of Fremont, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday afternoon, August 6, 2019.  He was born on June 7, 1923 in Douglas, Michigan to John & Grace (VanOs) Derks.  Doug was a US Army Veteran of World War II and the Korean War.  He had been a meat cutter for A & P Stores, until he purchased and operated Mini-Mart in Fremont from 1971-1991.  Doug was a member of Fremont United Methodist Church.  He also loved...