Carol Elda Simon, age 68, of Westphalia, passed away July 10, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 13, 1951, the daughter of Joseph and Rita (Cook) George. Carol was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Christian Mother’s Society. She loved animals and her family, especially her grandchildren. Preceding Carol in death are her parents; sisters-in-law, Karen Simon, Kathy Simon, and Ann Esch; and brother-in-law, Robert Pline. Carol is...

Gerald Joseph Sonday, age 83, of Portland, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020 with his family at his side. He was born on March 24, 1937 in Portland, the son of Edward and Anna (Heyer) Sonday. Jerry was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. After retirement, he painted for many people in the Portland area and worked for the Neller Funeral Home and later the Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Home in...

Rosemary Arens, age 78, of Lansing, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020. She was born October 11, 1946, the daughter of Edwin and Verena (Rademacher) Arens. Preceding Rosemary in death are her parents; brother, Kenny Arens; and sister, Bernice Schneider. Surviving are her siblings, Francis Arens of Westphalia, Arlene Taylor of Lansing, Tony (Sandy) Arens of Westphalia, and Joe (Eunice) Arens of Westphalia and many special nieces and nephews. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated...

Jackson Richard Lower, age 2, of Ionia, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 5, 2020. He was born in Grand Rapids to Andrew Lower and Sara Walter. Jackson was full of joy and was the happiest little guy around. He loved wheels and playing with building blocks. Jackson joins his great-grandparents, Phillip and Eileen Lower in Heaven. He will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Andrew Lower and Sara Walter; his sisters, Aubree and Evelyn; his grandparents, Todd and Brenda Sprunger...

Kenneth D. Terwilliger, age 74, of Holt, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020. He was born February 4, 1946, the son of Barney and Barbara (Graves) Terwilliger. Ken enjoyed cars, collecting coins, and watching sports. He was an avid outdoorsman, he especially liked to hunt and fish. Ken was a devoted employee of Fischer Body for 25 years until his retirement.  Preceding Ken in death are his parents and sister, Sandra Terwilliger-Newcombe. Surviving are his children, Lucinda...

Doris Pung, of Portland, went to be with our Lord on June 30, 2020. We rejoice at the occasion because she will finally be reunited with her husband, Joseph and other family members. She was born on February 6, 1936 to the late Gilbert and Clothilda Hengesbach. She was a longtime faithful member of St. Patrick Church in Portland. Doris spent 30 years driving bus for Portland Public Schools and was a head caterer for 33 years at various banquet centers. She was famous for her homemade...

Charles Louis Willems, age 88, of East Lansing and long-time resident of Burcham Hills Retirement Center, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020. He was born on October 9, 1931 in Portland, the son of Anthony and Katherine (Spitzley) Willems. Charles was well loved by the AARP and his St. Martha’s Catholic Church family. He was a devout Catholic and a member of the Knights of Columbus. As a young man he was selected to attend the United States Naval Academy and he proudly served in the...

Dennis “Denny” Julian Luna, age 76, passed away June 24, 2020. He was born February 8, 1944 in St. Johns, Michigan, the son of Juan and Florence (Lenneman) Luna. Denny attended St. Joseph Catholic School in Pewamo and then went on to Pewamo-Westphalia High School. He worked at Brown Corporation in Ionia and also at Electrolux in Belding. Denny loved watching the Detroit Tigers and Michigan Football. His greatest sporting moments were when he played pool against world champion...

Sarah Elizabeth Strzalka, age 86, of Eagle, formerly of Stockbridge, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. She was born on November 13, 1933 in Dyer County, Tennessee, the daughter of Cannon and Eva (Woods) Walker. In 1961, Sarah married the love of her life, Frank Strzalka, Jr. and they shared 54 wonderful years of marriage together. They settled in Riverview where they raised their son, Larry and later moved to Stockbridge in their retirement. Sarah was dedicated and...

Gary Albin Hengesbach, age 57, of Westphalia, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 18, 2020. He was born on December 20, 1962, the son of Charles and Janet (Johnson) Hengesbach. Gary was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus #2890, where he was a past Grand Knight. Gary was a proud graduate of Michigan State University and an avid Spartan fan. Gary has worked in the construction business for 40 years, he owned and operated Westphalia...