All Obituaries

Mrs. Freda Cook, age 79 years of Fremont, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at her home. She was born on October 2, 1939 in Howard City, Michigan to John & Helen (Doxtater) Bird. She enjoyed painting, crafting, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Luther Grimes; 3 children: Douglas Cook, Brian Cook, Brandy (Nathan) Allen; many grandchildren; 1 brother, Wilford (Jacqueline) Bird. She was preceded in death by her son, Terry Cook. Cremation has taken...

Joseph Albert Pokora, age 79 of Fremont, Michigan went home to be with his Lord and his loving wife Diane Marie Pokora of 51 years, on Saturday, February 16, 2019.  Formerly of Grand Rapids and son of Albert and Bernice (Suchowolec) Pokora, Joseph was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather & brother.  He is survived by his children:  James (Mary Jane deceased) Pokora, Julie Grandy, Scott (Laura) Pokora, Cindy (Gary) Nestle; 9 grandchildren & 3 great...

Mr. Lorry M. Huested, age 81 of Newaygo, went to be with his Lord & Savior on Thursday, February 14, 2019.  He was born on July 18, 1937 in Manton, Michigan to Minard & Marie (Greeley) Huested. Lorry graduated from Central Michigan University with a Masters Degree in Education & Administration, and he was a member of Sigma Taw Gamma Fraternity.  He started his career in education in Beal City, MI., and then went to Portland, MI., Belding, MI., and he finished his career...

Mr. Theodore "Ted" Boutell, age 101 of Montague & formerly of Fremont, went to be with his Lord & Savior on Wednesday, February 13, 2019.  He was born on April 11, 1917 in Ashland Township, Michigan to Glenn & Jennie (Bennett) Boutell.  Ted was a US Navy Veteran of World War II, and he was retired from Dresser Crane & Hoist in Muskegon.  He was a member of White Lake Wesleyan Church, and he was formerly a member of Dayton Center Wesleyan Church. ...

Mrs. Emma Tibbe, age 70, of Waupun WI and formerly of Fremont passed away peacefully on February 8, 2019 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac after a three year battle with melanoma skin cancer.   She was born March 15, 1948 to Gerrit and Antonia (Nieveen) Nieman.  On September 1, 1967 she married Dale Tibbe in Fremont.  She retired from Bethany Christian Services in 2013 after 24 years of service.  Through the years she has enjoyed her hobbies of sewing,...

Mrs. Jean S. Beecham, age 94 of Fremont & formerly of Holton, went to be with her Lord & Savior on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.  She was born on October 19, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois to George & Bertha (Benway) Carlson.  Jean was a member of Holton Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she had been active in the Ladies Circle & taught Sunday School.  She had also been a Girl Scout Leader and 4-H Gardening Club Leader.  On October 6, 1945 she married John...

Mrs. Mary E. Ames, age 93 & a lifelong resident of Newaygo, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at her home.  She was born on May 29, 1925 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Edward & Hulda Hink.  Mary was a member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Newaygo, she was a seamstress, and she enjoyed gardening.  On October 16, 1954 she married Robert Ames and he preceded her in death on August 6, 1966.  She was also preceded in death by her son-in-law, James Emmons;...

Mrs. Dolores Ann (Hilton) Ennis, 88, loving wife, mother, & grandmother of Newaygo, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, January 30, 2019.  She was born on August 23, 1930 in Fremont, Michigan to Elgin & Marie (Schultz) Hilton.  Dolores had been employed by Gerber Products Company for 30 years until her retirement in 1986.  She was a member of Fremont Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) where she had been a member of the ladies aid, and she had been an...

Mr. Lawrence Edward Seaman, 84, of Montague, died Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at his home. He was born on July 20, 1934 in Alden, Michigan to his parents Evan Seaman and Gladys (Smith) Seaman. He served in the United States Army in 1955 and 1956, being stationed in France, Germany and Spain. After the Army he went to work for Western Union where he met his beloved wife Eleanor. He enjoyed going to Florida, traveling the U.S. and playing golf after he retired. He is survived by his children:...

Mr. Keith Duane Grey, age 64 of Hesperia, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at his home.  He was born on July 10, 1954 in Shelby, Michigan to Eugene & Velma (Eitniear) Grey.  Keith had been employed by Gerber Products Company for 24 years until his retirement.  He loved music, was always tinkering with something, and he loved to read books and watch football.  He is survived by his son, Douglas & his wife Terra Grey; 4 grandchildren:  Karliegh,...