Diane Lynne (Mouw) Bytwerk, age 56, passed into Heaven with her family surrounding her after a year and nine month battle with Multiple Myeloma Cancer. Diane was born in Grand Haven, Michigan, the daughter of Robert and Marilyn (Schutter) Mouw. Diane attended Haslett High School and was an accomplished swimmer, holding many of the school records. She married the love of her life, Wayne Bytwerk on May 14, 1983, and they shared 36 wonderful years of marriage together. Diane was full of...

Hilary John Martin, age 90, of Portland, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019. He was born on October 4, 1929 the son of John and Mary (Nurenberg) Martin. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, and the K of C  # 2168. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and the outdoors. He is survived by his children, Judy Smith, Marilyn Partridge, Dick Martin, Mike (Liz) Martin, Duane Martin, Patricia (Gordy) Curns, and Phil (Robin) Martin; 17 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren;...

RICHARD LYLE STEWARD   Ionia - Richard (Dick) Steward, 71, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor following a brief illness. Dick leaves his wife of 14 years, Bonnie (Ketchum) Steward, brother Robert (Jane) Steward, son, Louis Steward, daughters Nicole (Sam) Myers and Jamie (Pete) Iacovazzi, step-daughters Rebecca Neil and Erin Neil and grandchildren Lucy, Lilly, Parker, and Ally Steward, MacKenzie and Sydney Myers, Alexander, Emili,...

Donald Henry Geiger, age 92, of Ionia, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019. He was born on July 31, 1927 in Freeport, MI the son of Russell and Phebe (Slater) Geiger. Don was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving aboard the U.S.S. Independence during W.W. II. He retired from the State of Michigan in 1987 and was a member of the Ionia Moose Lodge, V.F.W., American Legion in Saranac and the F.O.E. Eagles. Don enjoyed playing euchre, and was a referee for many years in all high school sports....

Nancy Kay Makowski, age 71, of Portland, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Mike Alber at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, November 7, 2019 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Portland. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday evening from 5-8 p.m. with a rosary being prayed at 7:30 p.m. at the Lehman Funeral Home, 210 E. Bridge Street, Portland. Online condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com.

Alexander John Scheid, passed away on November 3, 2019 at the age of 93. Alex was born on February 18, 1926, in Tawern, Germany, the son of the late Matthias & Maria Scheid. In 2018, he was preceded in death by his brother, Konrad Scheid, age 91, of Lansing. He is survived by sisters, Olga Kugel and Priska Schümann. He is also...

Erna Mae Schulte, of Portland, age 94, passed away November 3, 2019. She was born September 28, 1925 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Norman and Dail Lever. She attended Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and was a founding member of St. Gerard Parish, Lansing.  Erna is survived by her children, Ann (David) Heath, Paul Schulte, Mary (Mark) Moyer, Teresa Schulte, Peter Schulte, Susan (Tom) Gibson, Steven (Kathy) Schulte, and Patricia Schulte; 11 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She is...

Janice Lynn Livingston, age 81, of Portland, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 2, 2019. Janice was born on September 13, 1938, the daughter of Burton and Marian (Barton) Brown. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Portland and was very dedicated to the Blessed Mother and the rosary. Janice volunteered at funeral dinners and enjoyed cooking, baking and music. Her greatest love was her family and she cherished the time spent with them. She was preceded in death by...

Thomas Francis Breimayer, age 80, of Portland, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019. He was born May 29, 1939 in Belding, Michigan, the son of Andrew and Esther (Ulrich) Breimayer. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are entrusted to Lehman Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com.

Larry Allen Huhn, age 77, of Eagle, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 at his home. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on August 4, 1942, the son of Allen J. and Helen M. (Taft) Huhn. Larry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was loved by many and will be missed dearly.  Larry loved the outdoors, especially racing and riding quads. He was a loyal employee of General Motors for over 35 years. Preceding him in death are his...