Janet L. Hillman, age 85, of Conklin, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021. Janet was born at home in Alpine Twp. to the late George and Leta (Reister) Kober. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jerry Hillman and daughter Joy Hillman. She loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren, was a 4-H leader for 32 years and started the Grand River 4-H Club, worked as a floral designer for many years. She was a long time member of Trinity Lutheran...

Virginia Ortiz-Aguilar, age 58, of Coopersville, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer and liver disease. She was born in San Antonio Texas to the late Aristeo and Amelia (Escobedo) Ortiz. Virginia worked as a teacher at the Telamon Conklin Migrant Head Start Program. She was loved by all who met or knew her and was always making others laugh. Virginia is survived by her husband of 36 years Edmund Aguilar; son, Edmundo Aguilar; grandchildren, Dayra...

Robert John Karasinski unexpectedly passed June 15, 2021 at the age of 46. He was born Febuary 25, 1975 in Auroa, Colorado. Bob was a loving and hardworking grandson to Suzie Reyers, son to Diane and Charles Karasinski, brother to Jennifer Krebill (Kevin Krebill), his two children Madisyn and Robbie Karasinski, nephews Zachary VanDyke, Andrew Schnepp, Carter and Noah Krebill, and niece Gracie Schnepp, along with numerous aunts and uncles. Those who spent time with Bob knew of his loving and...

Bonita “Bonnie” Adams, age 82, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021. Bonnie was born in White Cloud, MI to the late Milo and Nellie (Waller) Fetterley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Allan Adams, sister Sherry Adams, brothers-in-law Terry Mast, Larry Adams and Gordy Miller. She worked for Ravenna Public Schools for several years, enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, very blessed she received the Covid-19 vaccination so she could...

Charles Theodore Smith Sr. age 80, passed away at his home, Friday, May 28, 2021. Chuck was born in Custer, MI to the late Percy and Helen (Buckley) Smith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Smith in July of 2019, son Timothy Percy Smith in July of 1988, one brother and seven sisters. Chuck worked as a mechanic at Meijer in their auto center and as a hi-low mechanic in their distribution center until he retired. After his retirement and needing something...

Alice Louise Gilson, age 95, of Marne and Mecosta, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021. She was born in Lansing, MI to the late John and Daisy (Mascho) Brethauer. Alice lived in Marne for 20 years raising her family with her late husband Jim. After they retired they moved to Mecosta and enjoyed their home on School Section Lake. Alice enjoyed helping others and worked as a Nurse  at Beacon Light Nursing Home in Marne for many years and after moving to Mecosta she volunteered with the Meals...

Dick Raymond Bliss, age 76, of Conklin, passed away at his home Friday, May 28, 2021. Dick was born in Grand Rapids, MI, to the late Lyle and Edythe (Jorgensen) Bliss. He served in the U.S. Navy and retired from Steel Case where he worked as the Scrap and Hazardous Waste Coordinator. Dick is survived by his wife of 51 yrs, Kathy (Speigl) Bliss; son, Richard Bliss; daughter, Andrea Bliss; brothers Bill Smith and Dan (Judy) Smith; In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his...

Charles Frederick Lillibridge, age 90, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021. He was born in Marne, MI to the late Charles and Elizabeth (Ashenbrenner) Lillibridge. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Sally Lillibridge, brothers Gordon Lillibridge and Arvin Lillibridge, infant brother Phillip Lillibridge, sister Aleah Brouwer and brother-in-law Chuck Brouwer and sister-in-law Marge Lillibridge. Charles served in the United States Army, loved working on the farm and...

Ruby R. (Holden) Loudermilk, age 85, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 with family at her side. She was born in Crystal Valley, MI to the late Eliger and Ettie (Harvey) Holden. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband’s Peter Verschueren and Randy Loudermilk, sons Thomas Verschueren and Anthony Verschueren, daughter Diane Verschueren and 13 siblings. Ruby loved spending time with her family and friends, her favorite holiday was Christmas, she loved flowers and...

Robert “Bob” Louis Clark, age 76, was called home to his Lord unexpectedly Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Bob was born in Cheboygan, MI to the late Thomas and Marie (Shasta) Clark. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his infant brother Thomas and sister Ardis Sherman. Bob was a member of Ottawa Center Chapel, served in the Nation Guard, enjoyed cars especially older ones, he was a passionate scrapper and was always willing to help others. He enjoyed meeting new...