Obituaries

Robert Bolt

Robert Bolt

Mar 23, 2020

Robert Bolt was enfolded into the arms of Jesus on March 23, 2020. Bob was born on August 16,1930, to Martin and Tena Bolt. He spent his childhood in New Era, MI, where he often returned with his children and grandchildren, sharing fond memories of his youth. The son of a pastor, he also spent time in Niekerk, Allendale,...

Marjorie Marie Wyant

Marjorie Marie Wyant

Mar 21, 2020

Marjorie Marie Wyant, of Allegan Michigan, passed away at her home, after a five year battle with Multiple Myeloma, on Saturday morning, March 21, 2020, her 61st birthday. She was surrounded by friends and family, and is resting peacefully in her heavenly home. Marjorie was born March 21, 1959 in Kalamazoo Michigan, daughter of Quincy Hilton and Phyllis Chapman....

James Lowell Wells

James Lowell Wells

Mar 12, 2020

James Lowell Wells, 62, of Portage, passed away Thursday March 12th, 2020 at 6:48 a.m. James was born on May 29th, 1957 in Watervliet Michigan to James Wells and Thelma (Guiles) (Wells) Mathis. He went to Oceanside Union Schools in California starting grade five after moving from Illinois. Growing up in California, his most enjoyed activity was surfing. James...

Jamie Francisco

Jamie Francisco

Mar 7, 2020

Jamie Dewayne Francisco, born August 27, 1978, died on Saturday, March 7, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cynthia VerHey and Jay Francisco; brothers, Justin Francisco and Michael Pringle. Surviving are his sisters, Julie Malfroid, Jennifer (Paul) DeZeeuw and sister of the heart, Mara Teran. Jamie was a beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews. Because...

David Vandrunen

David Vandrunen

Feb 25, 2020

David (Dave) Michael VanDrunen Jr, 48, passed peacefully on Feb. 25, 2020, surrounded by his family and loved ones after fighting a courageous 10 year battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his father, David VanDrunen Sr. He is lovingly remembered and survived by the love of his life, Bonnie May (Straub) VanDrunen, Daughter, Toree Gribble, Sons,...

Linda Shannon

Linda Shannon

Feb 23, 2020

A much-loved sister, aunt, daughter and friend, Linda Shannon, age 69, passed away on February 23, 2020. She was born in Moberly, MO on December 18, 1950 and spent a number of years living in Clinton, MO, eventually becoming a longtime resident of Independence, MO. She spent the last four and a half months of her life spending time...