Leonard J. Miller, age 86, of Lyons, passed away May 21, 2019. He was born the son of Anthony and Dorothy (Mason) Miller on April 28, 1933 in Ionia. He married Wilma Riley on October 18, 1952 in Hubbardston. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Westphalia and was employed at General Motors in Lansing since 1951, retiring in 1988. Leonard enjoyed hunting, camping, traveling, and playing cribbage.  Surviving Leonard are his four sons, Timothy Miller of Lansing, Michael...

Betty Jane Bowers, age 95, of Ionia, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 in Ionia, Michigan. She was born January 2, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan. Betty enjoyed playing cards and going to the casino. She loved to travel and spent many winters in Florida. Betty is preceded in death by her brother, Allan Stevens. Surviving Betty are her beloved husband of 73 years, Charles Bowers; children, Robert (MaryJo) Bowers of Lansing, Glenn (Meredith) Bowers of Portland, Connie (Lonny) Pierce of Cedar...

Ronata “Roni” Baumgras Roni passed away unexpectedly in a place she loved, Fort Myers, FL on November 9, 2018.  Roni was born on October 26, 1936 and lived in Portland, MI all of her life. She was a passionate librarian and worked at the Portland District Library and then Brush Street and Oakwood Elementary Schools for over 30 years. Travel was a lifelong enjoyment for Roni.  She always shared what she learned about the world with teachers, family, and...

Sandra Jean Royston, age 81, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019. She was born on June 7, 1937, the daughter of Leo and Winnie (Brokaw) Kerr. Sandra was a member of the Portland Church of the Nazarene and was the church treasurer for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 31 years, Terence; sons, Randy Colvin and John M. Colvin; sister, Margaret Spencer; brothers, Harold Kerr and Lowell Kerr. Surviving are her daughter, Sherilyn (Randy) Almy; daughter-in-law,...

George Joseph Vroman, passed away at the age of 87 on May 17, 2019 surrounded by his family. George was born on April 16, 1932 in Lansing, Michigan to Maurice and Zelma (Verlinde) Vroman. As a young man, George boxed in the Golden Gloves and worked as a pin setter at the local bowling alley. George served his country in the Army National Guard. He owned and operated Vroman Cement & Gravel, worked as an electrician for many years, owned and operated George’s Panel Shop, and also...

Tarin "Terry" Michael Worthington, age 52, of Lowell formerly of Ionia, passed away May 16, 2019. He was born July 1, 1966 in Ionia, Michigan, the son of Kenneth and Virginia (Cole) Worthington. Tarin attended Ionia Public Schools and enjoyed riding BMX in his younger days. He loved and treasured his corvette and also enjoyed listening to music, especially rock and roll. Tarin is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth "Kenny" Worthington and infant brother, Tony...

Heather Marie Bomgaars, age 45, of Plainwell, loving and caring wife, mother, daughter, and sister passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019. Heather was a Girl Scout Leader for many years. She enjoyed science fiction and was an avid Star Wars fan. Heather loved being with her family and spending time with her many close friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Lee Schneider and her aunt, Mary Jane Schneider. Surviving are her husband of 21 years, Tom; her children, Ashleigh and Blake; her...

Leon J. Hufnagel, age 79, of Portland, passed away May 5, 2019. He was born June 24, 1939 in Pewamo, Michigan, the son of Herman and Bernita (Thelen) Hufnagel. He married his beloved wife, Karen (Fryover) on January 11, 1964 and she preceded him in death in 1993. He cherished his boys and family and liked to drop-in to visit them. Many will miss Leon cruising on the backroads. He retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. Preceding him in death are his parents; wife, Karen; and...

Virginia (Ginger) Williams, age 70, of Lyons passed away May 4, 2019.  Ginger was born in Fargo, Georgia, the daughter of Travis and Mae (Mercer) Pittman.   Surviving Ginger are her loving husband of 54 years, Larry Williams; her mother on earth and sister, Nona (Thomas) Gilbert; two children: a daughter, Sheri (Brian) Williams and a son, Larry (Stephanie) Williams, Jr.; eight grandchildren, Kaitlyn (Zachary) Williams, Thomas Perron, Joseph Williams, Shelby Perron,...

Frederick Paul Steed, age 72, of Portland, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 2, 2019. He was born on August 14, 1946 in Grand Rapids the son of Frederick and Pauline (Lenning) Steed. Fred was a member of St. Patrick Church, Knights of Columbus #2168, and the V.F.W. Post #4090. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War (1965-1973) and then the National Guard (1974-1986) retiring as a Major. He served on the Portland Police Department...