Bernard Devilo McDiarmid, age 83 of Lake Odessa, Michigan passed peacefully to start his eternal life with Jesus, on April 16, 2024. He was surrounded by his three daughters and his loving wife Beverly of 54 years. Bernie found so much joy in making others smile and making others enjoy life as he did. He was known as the sweet man that loved passing out his mind teaser puzzles to all who would just have a little conversation with him. His puzzles and his woodworking projects can be found...

Michelle Trowbridge Whitman passed away peacefully at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, MI surrounded by her family on Friday, February 9th, 2024. Michelle was born on October 21st 1966 to Lou and Emma (Degner) Trowbridge in Eaton Rapids, MI. Michelle attended Maple Valley Schools and graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1984.  She was on the Maple Syrup court in 1983 and was employed by IGT for 20 years, where she worked as a sales representative. Family was very important to...

Robert Alden Sandborn, 77, of Ionia formerly of Sunfield, passed away at SKLD Medical Facility, on February 9, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on April 13, 1946 in Lansing to Howard and Mary (Goodrich) Sandborn. Bob was mentally challenged and lived with his parents on the family farm. He was a great help to his father and mother on the farm. He enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews and will be greatly missed. His greatest passion was watching old movies and...

Albert K. Ainsworth Albert K. Ainsworth, age 81, of Lake Odessa, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones, on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Albert was born on April 7, 1942 to Keith and Hildred (Wheaton) Ainsworth in Charlotte, MI. Albert was an avid sports enthusiast, he excelled in high school and then when he had children and grandchildren, he made it a point to attend every event near and far. He started his own construction company, A & N Excavating, then he ended his...

DONNA JEAN KINDEL January 28, 1945 - February 4, 2024 Donna Jean Kindel, 79 years old, passed away on February 4, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. Donna was born - Donna Jean Hough - to Kenneth Hough and Ilah Evelyn Creighton in Portland, MI. Donna was a proud resident of Sunfield, Michigan and has resided there her entire life. She spent her professional career in the banking business and during her retirement years was a volunteer for the Sunfield Fire Department. Donna had a HUGE...

Vivien Amy Rumfield left this world to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at age 65. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Amy was born to George and Carlyn Livingston (Drewyor) on December 3, 1957 in Canton, Ohio. After moving to Michigan and graduating from high school, Amy went on to work at General Motors and then Care-Free Windows in Charlotte. Her true calling came later in 2001 after starting at the Ionia County ISD where she was a one...

In Loving Memory of Iris Fern (Ward) Roper 11/10/1934 – 10/26/2023 Sunfield, Michigan It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Iris Fern (Ward) Roper, a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a faithful Christian.  Iris peacefully joined her beloved husband, Robert, in eternal rest on October 26, 2023.  She was a true pillar of strength and inspiration for her family. Iris was born in Elberta, Michigan, and from a young age, her kindness and devotion shone...

Louanna Marie (Seavolt) DeLand, 94, of Charlotte, died Friday, October 6, 2023.  She was born on April 3, 1929 in Mulliken, Michigan the daughter of Theodore Franklyn and Margaret Augusta (Rathfoot) Seavolt.  Louanna graduated from Sunfield High School in 1947.  She met her future husband, Chuck in high school; they married May 31, 1947 and were married 63 years. Louanna began working for the State of Michigan, Licensing and Regulation Department as a keypunch operator in...

Eunice Martha (VanBuren) Black was born March 7, 1928 in Hastings, Michigan, to Leon VanBuren and Martha (Peabody) Van Buren.  She grew up in the Sunfield/Vermontville area, attended The Hunter School, a one-room school house, graduated from Sunfield High School and attended Western Michigan University.  Eunice met her husband, Edward Black, through her brother, Jim, and they married August 26, 1949, after Ed returned from World War II. Ed and Eunice raised 7 children together,...

Gary William Roth 4/27/44 – 9/14/23 Gary William Roth of Sunfield, MI passed away on September 14, 2023. Gary was born on April 27, 1944, to Harold and Evelyn (Yarnell) Roth. On May 15, 2004, he married JoAnn McClelland of Sunfield, MI. Gary graduated from Sunfield High School in 1962.  He attended Michigan State University and received an associate degree in agriculture. Gary worked at General Motors/Oldsmobile for 35 years, retiring as Supervisor in 1999. Gary was highly...