All Obituaries

Mrs. Carol A. Splitstone, age 81 of Fremont, passed away on Monday morning, October 14, 2019 at Hackley Hospital in Muskegon.  She was born on December 4, 1937 in Muskegon, Michigan to Leonard & Ebba (Muskovin) Lawrence.  Carol had worked in housekeeping at Gerber Hospital from 1989-1999, and she was a member of First Reformed Church in Fremont.  She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and sewing.  On September 21, 1957 she married Harold J. Splitstone, and he preceded her...

Marian D. (Smith) Henderson passed away peacefully at home on October 13, 2019, after a long, hard-fought battle with Dementia.  Marian was born October 30, 1935 to William Roy and Josephine Rene (Graham) Smith in Grant, MI.  She attended Lambson Country School and graduated from Grant High School.  Marian worked at Gerber Products where she met her husband, Don Henderson.  They were married on July 12, 1958 in Fremont.  They established a home on Fremont Lake where...

Mrs. Lois Marie Henning, age 100 of Emerald Lake, went to be with her Lord & Savior on Wednesday evening, October 9, 2019.  She was born on August 17, 1919 to Charles & Anna (Segard) Larsen.  Lois had been employed by First State Bank of Newaygo for 20 years until her retirement in 1975.  She was a member of Newaygo United Methodist Church for 80 years, where she was a Sunday School teacher and choir member.  On February 6, 1944 she married Edgar E....

Mr. Nels Ivar Johnson, Jr., age 92 of Roscommon, MI., went to be with the Lord on Sunday evening, October 6, 2019.  He was born on March 14, 1927 in Ludington, Michigan to Nels Ivar & Hilda Marie (Holmstrom) Johnson.  Nels was a US Navy Veteran of World War II, and he was a member of the Roscommon VFW Post #4159.  He graduated from the University of Michigan, and was a Regional Wildlife Biologist for the State of Michigan DNR.  Nels enjoyed hunting, fishing, and...

Mrs. Linda R. Shaft, age 76 of Fremont, passed away on Sunday evening, October 6, 2019 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.  She was born on July 20, 1943 in Fremont, Michigan to Raymond & Evelyn (DeKuiper) Gilliland.  Linda had been a waitress at Crawdaddy's, Giuseppe's, Whipple Tree, and One East Main.  Linda is survived by 3 children:  Jeff (Katherine Booker) Hawes of Croton, Rod (Deb) Hawes of Fremont, Jason Shaft of Fremont; 6...

Mr. Gaylord W. Crandall, age 76 of Fremont, went to be with his Lord & Savior early Friday morning, October 4, 2019.  He was born on September 7, 1943 in Fremont, Michigan to Willis F. & Winifred G. (Pekel) Crandall.  Gaylord was a US Navy Veteran of the Vietnam Era.  He had been a mail carrier in Fremont for many years until his retirement, and he was a member of Inspire Church, a Wesleyan Community (formerly Fremont Wesleyan Church). Gaylord is survived by 5...

Mrs. Shirley Ann Grabon, age 75 of Lake George, Michigan passed away at the home of her caregiver in White Cloud, Andrea Sargent-Sharrah, on Friday, October 4, 2019.  She was born on August 11, 1944 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to Alex & Irene (Kordzjinski) Halberda.  Shirley had owned & operated The Family Room Restaurant in Lake George, Michigan, as well as Brandiez Gifts and More online jewelry.  She dedicated her life to her family and to her work.  She was...

Brian T. Wightman, age 43 of Bitely, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at his home.  He was born on May 29, 1976 in Fremont, Michigan to Danny Ray & Marilyn Joyce (Wismar) Wightman.  Brian was currently employed by Newkirk Electric, and he had previously worked for CC Power.  He was a member of the Bullet Boys and Bitely Boys, and he enjoyed duck & goose hunting with family.  Brian was an avid dirt bike racer, and he liked RC car...

Mrs. Mary Lou Hopkins, age 89 of Fremont, went to be with her Lord & Savior on Friday morning, September 13, 2019 from the Newaygo County Compassion Home in White Cloud.  She was born on December 8, 1929 in Muskegon, Michigan to Willis & Isabelle (LaVance) Nutt.  Mary Lou loved caring for people, and she had been a Nurses Aid for many years.  She had also worked for several years in the deli/bakery at Bill's Shop-N-Save in Fremont.  Mary Lou was a member of...

Mr. Joel William "Bill" Chapman, age 78 of Newaygo (Emerald Lake), MI. went to be with his Lord & Savior suddenly on Thursday , September 12, 2019.  He was born on August 20, 1941 in Toledo, Ohio to Joel S. & Ellen E. (Uthoff) Chapman.  Joel graduated in 1959 from Perrysburg High School in Ohio, and went to Purdue University where he received his BSCE in 1964 and his MSIA in 1970.  He had been active in the Boy Scouts and was awarded Eagle Scout.  During...