Frank H. Mercado met with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 26, 2020, one day before his 97th birthday. He was a longtime resident and businessman in Ionia. Frank was born on November 27, 1923 in Fort Worth, Texas, the son of Jesus and Luisa (Maldonado) Mercado. He spent his youth in Chicago, IL.  In 1936 his family moved to Alma, MI.  There he attended Alma High School and graduated in 1943. He entered the Navy in 1942 and was in the Navy Seabees, Battalion 119 as a...

Celestine W. Simon, age 91, of Grand Ledge, formerly of Westphalia, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020. He was born June 3, 1929 the son of William and Mary (Schmitt) Simon. Celestine was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters and enjoyed playing cards, bingo and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Grace and all of his brothers and sisters and several in-laws.  Surviving are his children, David (LouAnn) Simon, Terrence (Cynthia) Simon, Dale...

Daniel J. Dalton, 53, of Ionia, went to be with the Lord, unexpectedly on November 26, 2020. He was born July 5, 1967 to David and Marcia (Conner) Dalton in Ionia, MI. Daniel attended Saranac High School and graduated in 1985. He went to Michigan State University where he graduated with a degree in electrical engineering. He worked for the family construction business for 7 years. He married Sara Fisk in 1996 whom he had two children with. They remained good friends after...

Corrie "Cree" Brooks Peake, age 60, passed away November 24, 2020. She was born May 28, 1960 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She graduated from Portland High School in 1978.  She was a Patient Care Specialist (CENA) at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, having retired from the Michigan Corrections System previously.  She was bright, happy, glad to lend a hand, and a very good friend to many, many people. She loved spending time with her family and will be extremely missed...

If you haven’t had the pleasure of being in the company of our dad please allow me to introduce you to him. William (Bill) Joseph Pintal was the first child of William A. and Anne M. Pintal, born in Detroit, June 22, 1934. Transplants as a result of the great depression, the young family soon returned to their beloved roots in the upper peninsula, where Bill wondered at the wilderness flora and fauna, a burgeoning student of Botany and agriculture. One of his first passionate pursuits...

Roy Jerome Cook, age 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, joining his wife of 67 years, Dee, who had passed away in May.  Theirs was a marriage that exemplified the saying that you should never marry someone with whom you think you can live with, marry someone you can’t live without. Roy was born in Pewamo, Michigan on January 28, 1931 to Oscar and Dora Mary (Wolscheid) Cook, the 10th of their 13 children. He worked on the family farm, excelled at sports, and...

Daniel Paul Lenneman, age 63, of Eagle, passed away on November 22, 2020. He was born on June 5, 1957, the son of Joseph and Julianne (Schafer) Lenneman.   Dan enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and friends. During the summer you could find Dan relaxing at the cottage and taking his boat out on the water. Nothing meant more to Dan than his family. With his ever-growing family he was overjoyed with every moment he was able to spend with his grandchildren. Dan was the one you...

Alice B. Pline, age 81, of Westphalia, passed away on November 22, 2020 at home. She was born to Leo and Laurina Simon on March 28, 1939 in Westphalia. She married Robert J. Pline on July 18, 1959. She was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Church in Westphalia. Alice was a homemaker and mother. She enjoyed her family, game shows, cards, and watching her grandchildren grow. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 58 years, Robert; and sisters, MaryAnn Esch, Karen Simon, and...

Gertrude Ann Sonday, age 85, of Portland, went to be with her Heavenly Father on November 21, 2020 with her family surrounding her. She was born in Westphalia, Michigan on September 29, 1935, the daughter of Charles and Theresa (Bohr) Fedewa. She was a faithful member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. Gert loved the Detroit Tigers, no matter what the circumstances. She also enjoyed watching MSU Basketball. However, her favorite sporting events to watch were whenever her grandchildren were...

Gerald Richard Krausz, age 86, passed away on November 11, 2020 at his home. He was born on February 5, 1934 in Sebewa, Michigan to Richard and Vera (Sandborn) Krausz and he lost both of his parents that same year. He was raised by his grandparents, Eben and Nellie Krausz in Portland Township on the family farm on Lyons Road. Gerald had a deep love for farming and he farmed all of his life. In 1958, he married Sylvia and they were married for 62 years. He attended Gibbs School and...