All Obituaries

Mr. Arthur C. Balcom, age 81 years of Fremont & formerly of Hesperia, passed away on Monday morning, December 10, 2018 at Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial in Fremont.  He was born on October 9, 1937 in Hesperia, Michigan to Earl & Ruth (Gurney) Balcom.  Art had worked for a Tree Service Company in Bitely, and for the Hesperia Department of Public Works.  On October 28, 1978 he married Mary Slocum and she survives him along with 2 sisters:  Laura Balcom & Alice...

Norman (Norm) Gene Deuling passed away unexpectedly on 11/26/18. He was born on 12/02/37 to Wilma (Boeskool) and Gerrit Deuling in Fremont, MI. He graduated from Fremont High School in 1956. He enlisted in the United States Air Force shortly after graduation and was proud to serve his country until he was honorably discharged six years later. He married Mari Ann Rupar, the love of his life on July 16, 1960, and they were blessed with 58 wonderful years together. Norm and Mari Ann owned...

Mr. William J. "Bill" Bouwsma, age 86 Years of Fremont, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018 at Transitional Health Services of Fremont. He was born on February 12, 1932 in Muskegon, Michigan to Irving & Dorothy (Jager) Bouwsma. Bill served our country in the United States Air Force, and was a Korean War Veteran. He worked for Chrysler in the NASA division, and had also spent many years farming locally. On December 19, 1953 He married Norma Cole, and she preceded...

Mrs. Vera M. Smith, age 77 years of Hesperia, passed away on Wednesday morning, November 21, 2018 at Transitional Health Services of Fremont.  She was born on May 26, 1941 in Hesperia, Michigan to Earl & Ruth (Gurney) Balcom.  She had been employed by the Newaygo Medical Care Facility in Fremont for many years until her retirement, and she enjoyed her flowers and walking.  On November 29, 1963 she married James Smith and he preceded her in death on September 26,...

Mrs. Paula Anthony, age 91 of Fremont, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility in Fremont.  She was born on November 7, 1927 in Fremont, Michigan to Earl & Marguerite (Froelich) Smith.  On June 28, 1947 she married Harold Anthony, and together they owned & operated Anthony Orchards for many years.  She also attended Fremont United Methodist Church, and she enjoyed spending winters in Texas.  Survivors include her husband,...

Mr. Richard L. Hole, age 90 years of Fremont, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2018 in Fremont.  He was born on July 26, 1928 in Sparta, Michigan to Harvey & Hazel (Thompson) Hole.  He had been a custodian for Newaygo Public Schools, and then he retired as a custodian for Weidman Public Schools.  Richard was a member of Fremont Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), he enjoyed deer hunting, and he had been a Ham Radio Operator.  Survivors include his wife, Lucille...

Eleanor Lorraine Seaman, 84, of Montague died Nov. 15, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon.  Eleanor was born December 8, 1933 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to parents Edward and Jessie(Vanderberg)Boettcher. She worked for Western Union in Sioux Falls where she met and married her husband of 55 years Lawrence Seaman. After moving to Montague she worked for the Montague Observer and retired from Montague Public Schools in 1992 as secretary to the superintendent.  She enjoyed...

MSgt Robert Alan Frederick, Sr. USAF, Retired age 75, a resident of Wetumpka, AL passed away on Saturday November 10, 2018.  Robert dedicated over 23 years of service in the Air Force and following his retirement, he would give back to the military community by volunteering at the Little Rock AFB Hospital. He was an avid coach in the Young American Bowling Association (YABA). He was also very proud of the fact that he had attained 40 years of sobriety and helped others fight that same...

Mrs. Vernice Loretta Berton, age 82 years of Hersey, MI., passed away on Thursday morning, November 8, 2018 at Transitional Health Services of Fremont.  She was born on October 11, 1936 in Big Sandy, Tennessee to Earl & Opal (Wilson) Culbert.  She loved the Lord and was a member of Reed City Church of the Nazarene.  She also loved her grandchildren, and she enjoyed gardening, playing the piano, and doing water painting.  On May 16, 1959 she married Ken Berton and he...

Mr. Charles "Chuck" R. Poll, age 90 years of Croton, went to be with his Lord & Savior late Monday evening, November 5, 2018.  He was born on April 6, 1928 in Fremont, Michigan to John & Gertie (Brookhouse) Poll.  Chuck had been an independent milk hauler for many years, and then worked at Speas in Fremont until his retirement.  He was also a member of First Christian Reformed Church in Fremont.  He is survived by his wife Shirley, who he married on...