August 15, 2019
Betty Irene VanNatter age 86 passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 with her family at her side. She was born in Sparta on December 6, 1932 to Richard and Rena Hanna. Betty was a Bus Aid for Sparta Area Schools for 25 years. She was preceded in de
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August 14, 2019
Alwin Lee Rogers went to be with his Lord and Savior after losing his decade long battle with Alzheimer’s disease on August 14, 2019. Al was born to Melvin and Evelyn Rogers on March 29, 1939 in Grand Rapids. He lived in Sparta until 1964 when he
August 12, 2019
Bernard L. Hinkley, age 84, passed away at his family home on Pettit Lake in Newaygo, Michigan on Monday, August 12, 2019. He was born in Lake City, Michigan on June 30, 1935 to Lee and Ada (Wagner) Hinkley. He was the youngest of their 11 childre
August 8, 2019
Kayla Nichole Jones, age 24, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 8, 2019. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on April 12, 1995 to Matthew Jones and Jenny Blodgett. Kayla graduated from Kent City High School in 2013 and went on to becom
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August 10, 2019
Michael Dean Traxler, age 58, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, August 10, 2019. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 9, 1960 to Dick and Linda (Cook) Traxler. Mike graduated from Sparta High School and then
August 2, 2019
Jenny Lee Fricke age 62 passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 2, 2019 after being in an automotive accident. She was born July 19, 1957 to Lowell and Dolores Scott. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dolores Scott. She is survived by her 3
August 4, 2019
John William Corrigan Sr. age 74 passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at his home with his family at his side. He was born in Fremont, Michigan to John and Evelyn Corrigan. He married Ruth Ann on Aug. 27, 1986. John worked as a machinist
August 1, 2019
Updated Service Information Frank James Huey, age 93, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife at his side on August 1, 2019 at Medilodge of Alpena. He taught for Sparta Area Schools for 28 years and on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in S
July 31, 2019
Melissa M. Charon, age 50, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. Missie was born in Stillwater, Minnesota to Glen and Mary (Murphy) Schroeder. She graduated from Stillwater High School and continued her educ
July 21, 2019
Charles “Chuckie” “Taz” Heft age 50 passed away unexpectedly on Sunday July 21, 2019 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, L. Roger Heft; brother, Larry Heft. He is survived by his mother, Mary Lou Heft; wife, Billi; sons, DaviObituaries
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