Stewart Nelson Hill, of Portland, 48, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 22, 2019. As an alumnus of Michigan State University’s College of Engineering, Stewart was honored to be a Spartan civil engineer. His hunger for complex challenges and ability to improve or repair anything was admirable and marveled by those who saw the projects he completed. Stewart also had an adoration for the outdoors. He would frequently be found splitting wood and enjoying long walks. He was a...

Murlene Dawn Carter, age 62, of Ionia, passed away March 21, 2019. She was born January 26, 1957 in Ionia, Michigan. She was a devoted and faithful member of the Zion United Methodist Church. Murlene collected many different things throughout her life and was known by many as the “hat lady”. She loved shopping with her grandchildren and she enjoyed playing euchre and cruising around in her golf cart. Preceded Murlene in death are her sister, Judy Ott and brother, Arnold Carter....

        Marion Lorain Jordan, age 88, of Portland, went to be with the Lord on March 21, 2019. She was born on October 23, 1930 in Royal Oak, Michigan, the daughter of Herbert Lorne and Nancy Dolores Estelle (Gotch) Watson. Marion was a faithful member at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Westphalia. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, and reading in her spare time. However, her greatest devotion was to her family, she was an adored wife, mother, grandmother, and...

Patricia Ann (McGuire) Boufford, age 69, of Ionia, passed away March 20, 2019. She was born March 17, 1950 in Petersburg, Virginia, the daughter of Edward T. and Helen M. (Sandford) McGuire. She was a member of S.S. Peter & Paul Catholic Church and she retired from Purks Inc. after 20 years of employment. Patricia was full of life and liked to read in her free time, she also enjoyed having a good time with her friends, and the many spirited conversations they would have. Patricia will be...

Ruth Elizabeth Ingraham, age 94, of Portland, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019. She was born on August 25, 1924, the daughter of Wheeler and Mary (Terrel) Scheiern. Ruth enjoyed sewing, making quilts for the kids, and baking. She married Allan Ingraham on December 14, 1946 and he preceded her death in 1992. Also preceding her death were an infant grandson, Brian Ingraham; an infant great-granddaughter, Angel Ingraham; siblings, Irma Smith, Mary Klahn, Eunice Ritz, Joseph...

Richard Robert Weiser passed away peacefully on March 17, 2019, in Portland, Michigan, after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was born in 1946 in Lynwood, California, to Robert 'Bud' Weiser and Jean Ervin Weiser and lived in Royal Oak, MI and Texas before settling in Pittsford, New York. Dick spoke fondly of his formative years in New York and his beloved Cocker Spaniel "Inky Knight". At age 16, Dick's family moved from New York to...

Enrique “Rick” Luna, Sr. Rick left us suddenly on Sunday, March 17, 2019. Rick was born February 29, 1952 in Ionia, Michigan to Floyd R. and Virginia H. (Hernandez) Luna. Rick was a lifelong Portland resident. On May 22, 1971, he married his high school sweetheart, Cheryl A. Ryerson. Rick is survived by their children, Enrique “Rick” (Theresa) Luna, Jr., Christopher Luna, Andrea (Luke) Simon, Stephanie (Poon) Hinmon; grandchildren, Xavier and Elliot Luna, McKayla...

Richard C. Rademacher, age 70, of Westphalia, passed away on March 12, 2019. He was born on April 18, 1948, the son of Wilfrid and Loretta (Thelen) Rademacher. He graduated from college with a degree in social work, but found carpentry to be his true calling. He worked as a finish carpenter for nearly thirty years and also built many unique pieces of furniture. Rich enjoyed people, especially his family and his friends from Pohl's gas station where he went every morning to get a fresh...

Charles “Chuck” L. Thomas, of Portland, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019 on his 86th birthday. He was born on March 7, 1933 in Ionia, the son of Charles and Elizabeth Thomas, Sr. Chuck was member of the First Congregational Church in Portland. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and was a member of the V.F.W. Post #4090. Chuck retired from T.R.W. in 1995 after 37 years of service and was a “loyal” Detroit Lions fan. He graduated from...

John Barry Peckins, 70, of Lyons, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019. He was born in Ionia on April 10, 1948, the son of Francis and Dolores (Barry) Peckins. John was a lifelong dairy farmer and a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. He enjoyed traveling, camping, antique tractor shows, long rides in the country, and spending his winters in Zephyrhills, Florida. Most of all, John loved spending time with his family, especially his...