Tag: Obituary
Rev. Ronald D. VanLente
Ronald Dean VanLente passed into the arms of our Lord on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Spectrum’s Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born September 29, 1953 in Holland, Michigan to Lloyd and Marion Van Lente. He attended Fennville Public Schools, Central Michigan University, and Emory University in Atlanta where he received his M.Div. … Continue Reading Rev. Ronald D. VanLente
Rev. Kenneth J. Bremer
*Updated July 6, 2020 to include Memorial Service Information: Celebration of Life service to be held for Ken Bremer on Friday, July 17 at 6:30 pm at Rockford United Methodist Church (159 Maple St NE, Rockford, MI 49341). Visitation to be held prior to the service from 2:00-5:00 pm. Due to COVID-19, masks and social distancing will… Continue Reading Rev. Kenneth J. Bremer
Gloria J. Baumgart
Gloria Jane Baumgart, age 94, of Gun Lake, Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2020 at Friendship Village Memory Care, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Gloria was born September 18, 1925 at the Mt. Pleasant farm of her parents, Gerald and Minnie (nee: Robert) Rukenbrod. Gloria attended area schools, graduating from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1943.… Continue Reading Gloria J. Baumgart
Rev. Dr. David A. Stout
Dr. David Alvin Stout passed away peacefully at home in Sacramento, CA on May 29, 2020 surrounded by family, including his canine companion Emmitt. He is survived by wife of 60 years Ruthanne, daughter Deborah and son-in-law William Haskins, daughter-in-law Donna Stout, and grandchildren Stephanie Stout-Oswald and husband William Oswald, Brandon Stout and wife Stephanie… Continue Reading Rev. Dr. David A. Stout
Eloise “Ellie” M. Moore
Eloise (Ellie) Janette Millikan Moore went to be with the Lord on Feb 15, 2020 in Lawrenceville, GA. Ellie was born in Rensselaer, Indiana on Feb 1, 1935. Daughter of Lloyd R. & Shirley Frances VanNatta. She was preceded in death by her parents, by her brother Lorrin, and by an infant son who lived for only a… Continue Reading Eloise “Ellie” M. Moore
Rev. Daniel J. Wallace
On Tuesday, June 9, 2020, Daniel J. Wallace, loving father of three, and widower to Betty (Ball) Wallace, passed away at the age of 93. Dan was born in Elmer, Michigan on June 2, 1927 to Rich and Ivah Wallace. He grew up with five sisters in Elmer where his father ran the local… Continue Reading Rev. Daniel J. Wallace
Tamara L. Moore
Tamera Louise Moore, 79, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at her home. She was born on October 15, 1940 in Lake Odessa, MI, the daughter of Lavern and Shirley (Jackson) Wilcox. Tamera graduated from Sunfield High School in 1958, as the homecoming queen. That same year, she was… Continue Reading Tamara L. Moore
Wilma J. King
Wilma King, age 82, of Capac, Michigan died Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Tomlinson Adult Foster Care of Jeddo, Michigan. Wilma Jean Ross was born May 28, 1937 in Deckerville, Michigan. She is the daughter of the late Leroy and the late Dorothy (Innes) Ross. Wilma grew up in Deckerville and Marlette, Michigan. She is a… Continue Reading Wilma J. King
Rev. Gary L. Sanderson
Rev. Gary L. Sanderson of Flushing, age 84, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at Courtyard Manor Assisted Living in Swartz Creek. A private family gathering will be held with interment at New Haven Cemetery, Owosso. A public memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, those intent on an expression of… Continue Reading Rev. Gary L. Sanderson
Rev. Dr. Robert Paul Ward
Rev. Dr. Robert Paul Ward, retired clergy of the former Detroit Conference, died peacefully at the Chelsea Retirement Community on May 26, 2020 after a series of small strokes. Dr. Ward was 92 years of age. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Duke University (’49), was a graduate of the Yale Divinity School (’52) and… Continue Reading Rev. Dr. Robert Paul Ward