Robert Leonard Schmitt, age 86, of Westphalia, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born April 22, 1935 in Dallas Township the son of George and Marian (Koenigsknecht) Schmitt. Bob was a member of St. Mary’s Church, retired from G.M., was a farmer and enjoyed painting farm equipment and homes. He loved spending quality time with his family going on vacations and having gatherings and he also enjoyed playing cards with his friends. Bob also loved...

Charles William Reed, age 84, of Lansing, formerly of Portland, passed away at his home on July 21, 2021. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are entrusted to Lehman Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com. 

Mark Lee Keehn, age 50, of Portland, passed away on July 20, 2021. He was born on June 28, 1971, the son of Richard and Vivian (Black) Keehn. Mark enjoyed going to the casino in his free time. He was preceded in death by his brother, Greg and grandparents, Forrest and Charlotte Black and Earl and Alta Keehn. Surviving are his wife, Tracy Keehn; parents, Richard and Vivian Keehn; brother, Dean (Angela) Keehn; sister, Angie (Jim) Voss; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews....

Murray, Helen of Ionia, MI - 05/16/1964 – 07/19/2021 Helen (Brimmer) Murray, age 57, of Ionia, Michigan, passed away, Monday July 19, 2021.  She is survived by her 4 children – Son - John Murray, Son - Keith Murray II, Daughter – Crystal Murray, Daughter – Marion Murray and 12 grandchildren: Vyktoria McFarland, Keith Murray III, Austin Murray, Keyona Estabrook, Hannah Murray, William Murray, Dakoda Estabrook, Christopher Drake, Jesse Murray , Jordon...

Kristopher Allen Spedoske, age 21, of Portland, passed away on July 18, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at the Grand River Conservation Club, 7345 Lyons Road, Portland. Arrangements are entrusted to Lehman Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com. 

Nicholas John Sonday, age 15, of Sumner, MI, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021. He was born on October 11, 2005 in Grand Rapids the son of John and Gwen (Barnes) Sonday. Nicholas is now free and at peace after a lifetime struggle with Down Syndrome. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Rita Sonday and Bill and Judy Barnes. Surviving are his parents, Gwendolyn (Steve Sterman) Sonday and John (Bobbi Sedelmaier) Sonday; twin sisters, Elizabeth and Rebecca Sonday;...

Suzanne Agostini Swinehart passed away peacefully on July 16, 2021. November 7, 1939 – July 16, 2021. She was 81 years old. Sue is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Gary L. Swinehart; her sons, Chris (Cheryl), Scott (Anne), Brian (Jennifer), and Kurt; daughter, Lynette (Ben) Kirby and Linda Swinehart. She is survived by the light of her life, her 18 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; and brother Phillip Agostini. Sue is preceded in death by her parents, Louis and...

Charles Dean Leonard Holt, Michigan Age 85, passed away July 12, 2021 at his daughter’s home. Charles was born April 10, 1936 on the family farm in Holt, MI to parents, Clarence and Margaret (Horstmyer) Leonard. He graduated from Holt High School in 1954, where he made dear friends that he continued to have monthly dinners and conversation with for over 65 years. In 1957, he enlisted in the United States Army where he served time in Germany until 1959. He married the love of his...

William Paul Spedoske   January 26, 1950 – December 18, 2020 William (Bill) Paul Spedoske, 70, of Portland, died Friday evening December 18, 2020 at peace in his home surrounded by his wife and children.  He was born in Big Rapids Michigan, the son of Dominic and Carolyn Spedoske both who preceded him in death. The Spedoske family moved to Portland in 1966 when Bill was in high school.  Bill and his brothers brought their good looks and the “new...

Joanna Catherine Beard, age 90, of Portland, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021. She was born on August 15, 1930, the daughter of Martin and Bertha (Feldpausch) Pline. Joanna was a lifelong member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Portland. She loved to play cards, bowling, camping, and road trip to the family cabin in Boon. She also had a great love for animals. Joanna looked forward to the annual girls shopping weekend and she cherished every memory made along the way. She was a proud...