Jane Margaret Clifford, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. She was born on December 25, 1945 the daughter of Lyle and Catherine (Parker) Clifford. Jane loved flowers, tending to her cats, sewing, crafts and taking long drives around Michigan. She worked at Ionia County National Bank for many years and later at Meijers in Ionia. Jane was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Mary. Surviving are her sister, Corrinne Honsowetz; brothers, Richard Clifford and Harold...

Patricia Ann Stalker, age 81, of Portland, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020. She was born on March 16, 1939 the daughter of Otto and Catherine (Remus) Schlenker. Patricia enjoyed camping, reading books, playing cards, traveling and especially loved her cats. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 58 years, Earl; a sister, Jan Nevins and a granddaughter, Jessica Stalker. Surviving are her children, Duane (Teresa) Stalker of Ionia, Kevin (Lynn) Stalker of...

Eileen M. Trierweiler, age 90, of Westphalia, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. She was born in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Melvin and Marian (Fedewa) Wieber. She was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Catholic Order of Foresters. Eileen loved her pets and treasured the time she spent traveling with her family. Eileen’s greatest pride and joy was her family. She was often heard saying “love you more”...

Mary Julia Beard, age 82, of Portland, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020. She was born on October 23, 1937, the daughter of Robert and Ruth (LaSalle) Beard. Mary was a life-long, devoted member of the First Baptist Church in Portland and she worked for Michigan Millers Insurance for many years. Mary enjoyed spending summers at her Aunt Betty’s in Illinois. Mary also spent her summers in Ashtabula, Ohio reading romance novels. She was most proud of her title, “Aunt...

Connie Jo Skinner, age 72, of Portland, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020. She was born on March 3, 1948 in Belding, the daughter of Evan and Charlotte (Luno) Hathaway. Connie graduated from Ionia High School Class of 1966 and she enjoyed meeting up with her high school girlfriends throughout her life. Connie was full of life and her family meant the world to her. She also liked to read, target shoot, and follow along on Facebook to keep up with everyone in her spare time. Preceding...

Elizabeth “Betty” Mary Schafer, age 97, of Westphalia, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2020. Betty was born in Fowler, the daughter of Joseph W. and Anna R. (Werner) Thelen. She was a devoted member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Christian Mother’s Society. Betty is preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband of 60 years, Raymond; son, Gerry Schafer; siblings, Paul (Mary Jane) Thelen, Leon Thelen, Alvin Thelen, Don Thelen, and Jerry Thelen;...

Cheryl Jones-Hausserman, age 60, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Cheryl was born on February 8, 1960, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Dr. Ronald and Mary (VanSpronsen) VanValkenburg. She was preceded in death by her father, Dr. Ronald VanValkenburg, and her granddaughter, Bailey Marsman.  She was survived by the love of her life, Ron Hausserman; her children, Mandy Marsman (Tony Wolters), Mike (Annie) Wilterink,...

Lorraine Hillyard, age 85 of Lakeland, FL, formerly of Portland passed away on September 21, 2020. Lorraine was born on July 9, 1935 in Detroit, MI, daughter of Earl and Amanda Combs. Lorraine retired from Portland Schools, loved her family, friends, students, reading, crocheting, square dancing and had a great sense of humor. Preceding Lorraine in death are her parents; sister; Jacqueline Clark, son; Thomas Hillyard.  Surviving Lorraine are her husband David Hillyard of 65 years,...

Vicki Lynn (Wellfare) Clarey, 74, of Portland, MI, passed away after a courageous and inspiring battle with breast cancer. Vicki was born on February 28, 1946, to Donald & Elaine Wellfare of Hastings, MI. She is survived by the love of her life, John “Jock” Clarey, Jr.; children, Kelly (Patrick) Blake, John (Lisa) Clarey, and Colleen Clarey; 7 grandchildren: Tyler (Kiley) Blake, Kelsey (Alex) Newman, Katie Blake, Chloe Lambert, Chet and Elizabeth Parks, and Hunter Simon; 3...

Larry C. Blundy, age 68, of Portland, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 20, 2020. He was born on January 21, 1952, the son of Roman and Rita (Smith) Blundy. He was a faithful member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus #2168. Larry grew up on a farm north of Portland where he cultivated his love for woodworking and the outdoors, specifically, hunting and fishing – some would say he was considered the modern-day Daniel Boone as a child....