All Obituaries

Mrs. Eloda Mae Dorn, age 88 years of Twin Lake, passed away on Thursday morning, February 22, 2018 at the Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon.  She was born on August 2, 1929 in Muskegon, Michigan to William O. & Clara E. (Kempton) Fowler.  Eloda had been employed at Howmet for 24 years until her retirement in 1992, and she had been a member of the Holton Ladies Aid.  She enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo, and going to the casino.  On April 4, 1964 she married...

Mr. Paul P. Roach, age 83 years of Twin Lake, lost the battle with his fight against cancer on Wednesday evening, May 16, 2018 at his home.  The family would like to thank Harbor Hospice for their care during this time.  He was born on March 17, 1935 in Branch, Michigan to Claude I. & Elizabeth G. (Moon) Roach.  Paul was a US Marine Veteran of the Korean War, and he had been employed at Muskegon Piston Ring for 34 years until his retirement in 1986.  He had been a...

Elliott John (Squag) DeWitt, age 80 years of Fremont, passed away on Monday evening, May 14, 2018 at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility in Fremont.  He was born on August 6, 1937 in Fremont, Michigan to Otto & Ellen (Jensen) DeWitt.  When Elliott was younger he helped his dad on the family farm and loved the cows, pigs, and driving tractors.  He was known as the Postmaster at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility, he loved to play bingo, and he was a Detroit Tigers...

Mr. Edward A Lockwood, age 91 years of Fremont, passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Sanctuary at McAuley in Muskegon.  He was born on February 7, 1927 in Remus, Michigan to Archie & Edna (Sheets) Lockwood.  Ed had been employed by Gerber Products Company for 42 years until his retirement in 1987, and he had served on the Gerber Federal Credit Union Board for over 30 years.  He was a member of Trinity Christian Reformed Church in Fremont, and he was formerly a...

Mrs. Linda K. Smith, age 66 years of Hesperia, passed away suddenly on Wednesday evening, May 9, 2018.  She was born on February 12, 1952 in Shelby, Michigan to John Russell & Katie Marlyn (Barrett) Eyestone, Sr.  Linda was preceded in death by her first husband Alan Nickelsen, and then by her second husband of 22 years George E. Smith, Sr.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, and by 2 brothers:  John Eyestone, Jr. & William "Bill"...

Mr. Alden J. Sneller, age 90 of Zeeland & formerly of Fremont, went to be with his Lord & Savior on Saturday, April 28, 2018.  He was born on February 22, 1928 in Fremont, Michigan to William & Bertha (DeKuiper) Sneller.  Alden was a US Army Veteran of World War II, and he retired from Gerber Products Company in 1988 after 40 years of service.  He was a member of Second Christian Reformed Church in Fremont where he had served as an elder & deacon, and he had...

Mr. Snowden Charles Scott, age 82 years, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Transitional Health Services of Fremont due to complications from Alzheimer's Dementia. He was born on July 20, 1935 to Charles and Mildred (Sims) Scott. Snowden was a successful General Contractor in Muskegon, and a successful realtor in Oakridge, Tennessee.  He was also an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He is survived by 7 children: Jeffery (Barb) Scott, Cindy (Mike) Alsup, Jaynie (Phil)...

Mr. James W. Hower, age 77 years of Twin Lake, passed away on Sunday afternoon, April 22, 2018 at his home.  He was born on June 16, 1940 in Muskegon, Michigan to Eugene & Rosella (Brown) Hower.  Jim was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era, and he had been employed by the Knoll Group for 40 years until his retirement in 1999.  He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Marilyn (Meeuwenberg) Hower; 3 step-children:  Sheryl (Michael) Korstanje, Robert (Brenda) Hekkema,...

Mrs. Deborah Irene Taylor, age 64 years of Holton, passed away late Thursday night, April 19, 2018 at her home.  She was born on February 20, 1954 in Muskegon, Michigan to Jerry and Mildred (Klingler) Wemple Sr.  She is survived by her husband, Daniel Taylor of Holton along with 3 children: Timothy Taylor of Holton, Michael (Samantha) Taylor of Howard City and Shannon (Ronald) Dagen of Holton: 6 stepchildren: Sonya (Brad) DeCheney of Hesperia, Nora Taylor of Bridgeton Township,...

Mrs. Doris J. Smith, age 93 of Fremont, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, April 17, 2018 at her home.  She was born on October 15, 1924 in Gladwin, Michigan to Charles & Libby (Campbell) VanHorn.  Doris enjoyed crocheting doilies, playing Uno and Aggravation, going to the Casino, her dogs Sadie & Oscar and cats.  She was also an avid reader, and a loving mother, grandmother, & great grandmother.  She was married to Gerald Burns and he passed away...