Karen Marie Lee (Farr) left her constraining earth-suit on Sunday, September 23, 2018.  Born on June 18, 1950, she was a farm girl through and through.  Frustrated by the limitations imposed on her as a “female,” like not being able to play on the boy’s baseball team (even though her curveball was faster),  she vowed to fight for equality for the rest of her life – even marching with the heroic Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  Her brisk intolerance for...

Paul W. Fedewa, age 95 of Westphalia passed away on Friday, September 21, 2018. He was a loving father, devoted husband, grandfather, and great grandfather. Paul was born on November 2, 1922 in Dallas Twp., the son of Herbert and Martha (Stump) Fedewa. Paul was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Westphalia, and a 4th generation lifelong farmer. He was a Veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Army and a lifelong member of the V.F.W. Post #4090 in Portland and the V.F.W. Post #3733 Fowler,...

Patricia “Pat” Elizabeth Baker Age 85, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018 peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born on April 9, 1933 the daughter of Bernard and Anna (Schafer) Smith. On February 12, 1955 she married Keith Baker and together shared 63 years of marriage. Pat had many jobs around the Portland area including working at Dr. Anderson’s office, playground helper with Portland schools, babysitting, the Portland Elevator, the Portland Hardware...

James W. McKenzie III, 75, rests in heavenly peace as of September 17, 2018. He was born on July 7, 1943 in Saratoga Springs, NY, to the late James and Margaret (Brown) McKenzie. He was predeceased by his sisters, Laurie Anne McKenzie, Susan Jane Henchey, and Jean Stephenson. Jim is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Libby and David Brown of Morrisonville, NY, brother-in-law, Richard Henchey of Conover, NC, several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and cousins. He leaves...

Bruce Allen Davis, age 55, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2018. He was born in Vicksburg, Michigan, the son of Harley and Jacqueline (Meade) Davis. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday in Battle Creek, Michigan for the family. Arrangements are entrusted to Lehman Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com. 

Raymond Mark Gregory was born on May 4, 1942 to William Woodrow Gregory and Mary Belle Clark. His mother died in a tragic car accident when he was 13, bonding him to his sister and changing the course of his life. After many kind family members cared for him, he joined the Navy in 1959 and proudly served his country as a petty officer aboard the Lexington and Kitty Hawk. Ray served as an honor guard at Pearl Harbor on December 7th during his naval service. After the Navy, Ray worked as a gas...

Kathileen A. Gross Age 87, of Portland, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018. She was born on March 29, 1931 in Portland the daughter of Walter and Raymunda (Pung) Fedewa. Kathileen was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking and an occasional trip to the casino. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Richard; sons-in-law, Richard McCrumb and Jerry Goodrich and brother, Donald Fedewa....

David Odette, who lived a magical life full of love for his family, creative passion, constant smiles -- and always a trick up his sleeve or in his pocket -- passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018 at his home in Ionia, Michigan, surrounded by his children, his best friend and his siblings. He is survived by his daughter, Olivia Odette of Nashville, Tenn., his son, Owen Odette; his best friend Linda (Heppe) Odette; his brother, Dr. Bill Odette of Tucson, Ariz., his sister, Dr. Caroline (Dr....

Gordon James Wright, of Ionia, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018 at the age of 72. He was born September 9, 1945 in Traverse City, the son of Roby Rayburn and Mable Irene (Clements) Wright. Gordon was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, working with field artillery in the Vietnam War. He was a Deputy with the Ionia County Sheriff's Department for many years, eventually retiring from Amway. He loved old cars, the Chrysler Mopar, and especially his 1969 Dodge Charger. Gordon was always...

Nancy Mae (Smith) Sehlke, passed away surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was born at Carson City Hospital on November 20, 1946 to parents, Robert and Ellen Mae. She worked at Michigan State University for 27 years, retiring in 2014. Nancy enjoyed watching the Detroit Tigers and going to the casinos.  Nancy is survived by her children, Robin (Jami) Anderson of Eagle, Marcie Anderson of Portland, Kellie (John) Jones of Lansing, Jeff Anderson of Muir; eight grandchildren; and five...