All Obituaries

Mr. Thomas E. Meyette, age 67 years of Fremont, passed away on Tuesday evening, September 18, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital in Muskegon.  He was born on October 12, 1950 in Reed City, Michigan to Ernest & Esther (Essex) Meyette.  Tom was a United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era, and he was currently employed at Arconic (Howmet) in Whitehall.  He was also a member of the Fremont Moose Lodge #1555, and he enjoyed playing golf.  Tom is survived by his son,...

Mr. Lawrence W. Taylor, Sr., age 73, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Dillwyn, Virginia.  He was born on October 23, 1944 in Lexington, Virginia to George Woodrow & Gertie Mae (Southers) Taylor.  On June 11, 1965 he married Patricia Jane Eller and she preceded him in death on July 1, 1997.  There will be no visitation or service, and interment will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Fremont.  You can sign the online guest book...

Mr. Albert "Al" James Guikema, age 71 of Fremont, went to be with his Lord & Savior on Sunday morning, September 9, 2018.  He was born on April 12, 1947 in Muskegon, Michigan to Arnold & Gladys (Wagenmaker) Guikema.  Al was a Vietnam Army Veteran, he was a member of First Baptist Church in Fremont, and he had been employed by Gerber Products Company for 38 years until his retirement in 2008.  On June 9, 1972 he married Linda S. Pekel and she survives him...

Mrs. Myrtle A. Koolovitz, age 97 of Fremont & formerly of Muskegon & Newaygo, passed away on Sunday morning, September 9, 2018 at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility in Fremont.  She was born on February 19, 1921 in Bark River, Michigan to Charles H. & Lena (Hart) Miller.  Myrtle had been a bookkeeper at Hesperia Auto Parts & Northwestern Auto Parts in Muskegon.  She is survived by 2 daughters:  Beverly (Robert) Bradley of Fremont, Nancy Herin of Hesperia; 5...

Mrs. Betty Mae Fisher, age 79 of Newaygo and formerly of Lansing, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2018 with loved ones by her side.  She was born on May 6, 1939 in Lansing, Michigan to John & Edith (Mead) Lang. Betty enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a wonderful cook, and many requested her signature dishes prepared at family gatherings which she hosted quite often before her illness. She loved gardening, and raised pumpkins for her grandchildren when they...

Mrs. Grace E. Baker, age 87 of Fremont, went to be with her Lord & Savior on Thursday evening, September 6, 2018.  She was born on January 16, 1931 in the Netherlands to Gerrit & Arendina "Dena" (Gast) Kramer, and came to the United States when she was 16 years old.  Grace was a member of Second Christian Reformed Church in Fremont, she bowled for 60 years and was in the 600 Club, she was a die-hard Detroit Tigers Fan, and she camped at Fremont Lake Campground for...

Pastor Douglas E. Bartlett, age 84 & formerly of Grand Rapids, went to be with his Lord & Savior on Wednesday evening, September 5, 2018.  He was born on July 10, 1934 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and he was a US Air Force Veteran of  the Korean War.  After graduating from Grand Rapids Baptist Bible College, Doug spent 48 years of Ministry in Michigan, Indiana, Georgia, North Carolina, & South Carolina.  He also loved to read & sing, and he had a sense...

Mr. Harry James Nieboer, age 86 years of Fremont, passed away on Monday evening, August 27, 2018 at Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial in Fremont.  He was born on November 18, 1931 in Fremont, Michigan to William & Elmira (Groteler) Nieboer.  He was a US Navy Veteran of the Korean War, and he founded Nieboer Electric in 1958.  Harry was a member of Second Christian Reformed Church in Fremont where he had served as a Deacon, Elder, Sunday School & Catechism teacher, Cadet...

Marguerite Stroven 95 passed away peacefully at her home on August 23, 2018 and went to be with Jesus. Marguerite was born on Jan 3, 1923 in Whiting, Indiana to George and Susanna Furda, being the youngest of four siblings. The family, along with her grandmother, moved to the Fremont area when she was a young girl and settled on a small farm on North Stone Road. While growing up she learned to become an accomplished roller skater. She was also a faithful fan of the Detroit Tigers.   On...

Mr. Ralph E. Fix, age 78 years of Fremont, passed away on Monday evening, August 20, 2018 at his home.  He was born on June 6, 1940 in Wyandotte, Michigan to Donald & Rowena (Barton) Fix.  Ralph had been employed  by General Motors for 26 years until his retirement.  He was a member of All Saints Catholic Church in Fremont, and he was a life member of the Knights of Columbus where he was a 4th Degree Knight.  Ralph is survived by his wife of 35 years, Catherine;...