Obituary Listing

Jan 13, 2017

STEBBINS - Robert "Rob" Bruce Stebbins, age 71 of Chester Twp. It comes with great sadness that Rob has passed away at home, after a long, hard fight against agent orange cancer. After graduating from Kent City High School in 1964 Rob proudly enlisted to serve his country with the United States Marine Corp. While enlisted Rob was an instructor...

Jan 9, 2017

VanOeffelen - Agnes VanOeffelen, age 94, of Comstock Park, Michigan passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Joseph VanOeffelen; daughter Joanne Beak; grandsons Edwin Beak and Joseph VanOeffelen III; sisters Viola and Evelyn; and brother Robert. Agnes is survived by and will be deeply missed by her children Jean Skinner, Charles...

Jan 4, 2017

Jan 3, 2017

NORTON, Yoshiko (Suematsu) Norton, age 80, of Sparta, Michigan. Known as Chiko, she passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Faith Hospice Trillium Woods in Byron Center, MI. Chiko was born in 1936 in Akashi, Japan home of her mother's family. She was the oldest of four children and only daughter of Kazumoto and Tae (Onodera) Suematsu. Chiko...

Dec 5, 2016

Dec 4, 2016

LEWIS - David Lewis, age 62, a native of Chicago, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 4, 2016. David is survived by his children, Tameia Lewis, Steven Darkins, Ernie Mobly, Flecia Covington, and Cassie Wilson; dearest loved ones, Felita Lewis-Darkins, Gloria Hardy, Shannon Dodson, and Tiara Reed; grandchildren, Jaeda Selden, Mila Selden, La'Bre Summers, Derrell...

Dec 2, 2016

GILDE - Hazel B. "Stormy" Gilde, of Marne, age 95, went into the arms of Jesus Christ with her family at her side on Friday, December 2, 2016. Hazel is survived by her daughters, Carolellen "Carie" Hills and Marjorie C. "Midge" Gilde; grandchildren, Tamidawn Carney, Michael (Lan) Hills, Shawn (Carla) Hills, Jolie (Jeff) Dilling, Yvonne, Gail, Larry and David Gilde;...

Nov 17, 2016

BUSH - Edna May Rogers Bush, of Alpine Township, passed away peacefully with her family by her side in the early Thursday morning, one day before her 91st birthday. Edna was preceded in death by her husband, George R. Bush on November 30, 1997. Also preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Wilbur (Arlene) Rogers, Edward (Hozzy) Rogers, Florence...

Nov 6, 2016

BOGERT - Mitchell A. Bogert, age 55, of Comstock Park, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016, beloved son of Murl and Donna Bogert. Mitch is survived by his daughter, Kaylie Bogert; granddaughter, Mya; his parents; brother, Daniel; sister, Amy (Kurt) Wise; significant other Shelley Quackenbush, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother, Gregory; grandparents, aunts...

Oct 30, 2016

Oct 30, 2016

POLING - Jerry L. Poling age 65, of Sparta, went into the arms of Jesus Christ on Sunday, October 30, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Lester Poling Sr. and Verda M. (Mourer) Poling; brothers, Herbert Poling Jr. and David Poling. Jerry is survived by his daughter, Paula (Thomas) Watkins; grandchildren, Cameron, Jesse and Riley; brothers...

Oct 30, 2016

REID - Meghan Lee Reid, age 23, of Comstock Park, entered into eternal rest unexpectedly on Sunday, October 30, 2016. Meghan is preceded in death by her father, George Reid, grandparents, William Wildern III and Joseph and Kathryn Reid. She is survived by her mother, Molly Reid; sister, Michaela Reid; brother, George Reid II; step-father, Doug Chapman; grandmother, Katherine Bradley;...

Oct 17, 2016

HOCKEY - Susan M. Hockey, age 50, of Conklin, MI., passed away unexpectedly from a car accident on Monday, October 17, 2016. She was preceded in death by her father, Gilford Hockey and nephew, Douglas Ashley Jr. Susan is survived by her son, Michael and Lisa Raub; daughter, Annette Rogers; mother, Alvina Hockey; sisters, Mary and Bill Monroe, Rose Hockey...

Oct 13, 2016

DEBREE - Gwen (Glowacki) DeBree, age 59, of Rockford, entered into eternal rest unexpectedly on Thursday, October 13, 2016. She is preceded in death by her father, Bernard Glowacki; father-in-law, Russell James DeBree, Sr.; brother-in-law, Marty Meyers; good friend, Dorothy Rivera and one 'angel' grandchild. Gwen is survived by her beloved husband of 35 years, Russell; beloved children, Tina (Rob)...

Oct 13, 2016

UMLOR - John Umlor, age 76, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 13, 2016. He is preceded in death by his mother, Marcia Umlor; sister, Sharon (Leonard) Nicholson; brother, Marvin (JoAnn) Umlor and granddaughter, Bridgette Devine. John is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Donna; beloved children, Melanie Umlor, Shannon (Frederick) Stanley, and Kevin (Bobbie) Umlor; brothers...

Oct 13, 2016

POLING - Mr. Herbert Lester Poling Jr. of Sparta, Michigan, age 67, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 13, 2016. Herb was born to Herbert Lester Poling Sr. and Verda M. ( Mourer ) Poling on June 10, 1949 and spent his entire life living in Sparta. He served his country during the Vietnam war era...

Oct 6, 2016

Oct 4, 2016

KLEIN - Lenis L. Klein, age 84, of Sparta, entered into eternal rest to be with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, October 4, 2016. Lenis was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Laura Klein; brothers and sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Dorace (Umlor) Klein; children, Paul...

Sep 27, 2016

UZARSKI - Eleanor Maxine Uzarski (Holtzlander), age 78, of Comstock Park, went into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, September 27, 2016. Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Robert "Bud" Uzarski; parents, Ren and Edith Holtzlander; sister and brother, Anna Mae and Buddy Holtzlander; brother-in-law, Duane Denhof and nephew, Duane Denhof Jr. She is survived...

Sep 23, 2016

BEUSCHEL - Mary Jane Beuschel (Lincoln), age 75, of Sparta, MI., passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on Friday, September 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Keith and Charlotte Lincoln. Mary Jane is survived by her high school sweetheart and loving husband of 56 years, Dennis; daughter, Debbie Beuschel; son, David...