All Obituaries

Cindy Jean (Wilson) Coon Born: June 29th, 1957 Died: September 26th, 2023 Cindy Jean Coon Passed away Tuesday September 26th, 2023 at the age 66. She was born in Grand Haven, Michigan on June 29th, 1957. Cindy enjoyed spending time with her husband Danny, midnight horseback rides, making macrame, cooking delicious meals, tending to her plants, and summers filled with tubing, bonfires, camping, and concerts. She enjoyed being with the people she loved and having an ice cold beer. She will...

George Cornelius Barnes, age 86 of Bitely, passed away on Friday morning, September 22, 2023.  He was born on March 6, 1937 in Lansing, Michigan to Cornelius & Bernice (Geeting) Barnes.  George had been employed by Dura Automotive for 11 years until his retirement in 1999, and he enjoyed woodworking.  On November 28, 1964 he married Dixie Buck and she survives him along with 3 daughters:  Celeste (Michael) Powers of Ludington, Charisse Kinney of Hesperia, Monique...

William L. (Bill) Johnson, 80 years old of Newaygo, passed away on Thursday evening, September 21, 2023.   Bill was born in Greenville, Michigan in 1942. His parents were Raymond and Marian Johnson. He graduated from Greenville High School in 1961. Bill went to Central Michigan University and received a Bachelor's degree in 1965 and a Master's degree in 1970. In 1967 Bill met and married Judy Johnson of Newaygo. This event changed the entire course of his life. Prior to...

Ms. Alice Poll, age 94 years of Fremont, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility in Fremont. She was born on June 7, 1929 in Muskegon Heights, Michigan to Evert and Jennie (Tolan) Drost. Alice had worked in the bakery at Bill’s Shop and Save for many years. In her retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Alice is survived by 3 Daughters: Bonnie (Rich) Storms, Jan (Rick) Dumont, Sandy (John Greer)...

Mr. Zach Randall, age 28 years of Hesperia, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 17, 2023. He was born on April 14, 1995 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Charles “Chuck” and Penny Jo (Welch) Randall. Zach loved hunting, fishing, and gaming.  He is survived by his wife, Mariah; two children, Colton & Wyatt; 5 brothers: Bruce (Cassandra) Randall & his children Joslynn, Chloe, Tori, Megan, A.J., & Brynleigh; Chas (Cassie) Randall  & his children...

Mrs. Bonetta Bee “Bunny” Semans, age 75 years of Fremont, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. She was born on June 15, 1948 in Owosso, Michigan to Owen and Mildred (Price) Seward. She went to Ovid High School and graduated in 1966. Bunny then took the Licensed Practical Nurse program at Sparrow Hospital. She later worked at Pine Medical in Fremont, and also owned and operated a home daycare. Bunny was selected in 1978 as the Farm...

Mr. William Russell Newman, Sr., age 92 years of Hesperia, passed away on Tuesday, September 5 ,2023 at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility in Fremont. He was born on April 13, 1931 in Roseland, Indiana to Warren and Pearl (Enderley) Newman. William had worked as a carpenter and a mechanic. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Newman; 8 children: William (Sherry) Newman, Jr., Carl  (Donna) Newman, Tom (Nancy) Newman, Jerry (Pam) Newman, Linda (Herman) Andress, Beth (Carl) Dodge, Roger...

Susanne Marie (Jackson) DeLong, age 73 of Twin Lake, passed away early Monday morning, September 4, 2023 at the Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon.  She was born on November 12, 1949 in Muskegon, Michigan to Bernie & Marcella (Ross) Jackson.  Sue had been a bus driver at Holton Public Schools for many years, and she had worked for many years at Twin Lake Greenhouses.  She had also owned Fremont Floral from 2001 until 2011, when she was diagnosed with cancer.  On...

Melvin Ernest Potter passed away on August 31, 2023 at age 94. Mel was born in Windsor, Ontario on January 13, 1929 and later moved with his mother to Michigan. Growing up, he enjoyed roller skating and motorcycles. Mel married Barbara Sims in 1951. He served in the US Army as a vehicle mechanic during the Korean War. He hand-built the family home and raised his family in Livonia, Michigan, where he served as a Boy Scout Leader. He worked for 30 years at Ford Livonia Transmission in...

Leo Verkerk, age 70 of Muskegon, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, August 29, 2023.  He was born on February 17, 1953 in the Netherlands to Hermanus & Gerritje (Verduyn) Verkerk.  Leo had been a dairy farmer in Grant, and then owned the Dutch Bakery in Fremont and later in Muskegon.  He enjoyed gardening, cooking, and baking.  On November 26, 1993 he married the former Katherine "Kathy" Kaufman and she survives him.  Leo was the youngest of 9 children,...