Lila Moore, 94, Vermontville – It is with sadness that the family of Lila Moore announces her passing on September 1, 2018.  She was born on June 1, 1924, to the late Otto and Rowena (Deer) Moore.  Lila is survived by her beloved sister Elna Moore and the many cousins who will miss her and the ways in which she touched our lives. When she was about three months old, Lila and her family moved into the house that had been built by her grandfather.  This house, located on...

Rodney Ross Gregg passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 18th 2018 at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was 75 years old.  Rod was born on May 22nd, 1943 in Charlotte, Michigan to Fredrick and Velva (Ross) Gregg.  He graduated from Sunfield High School and served his country in the United States Navy, spending some of his enlisted time at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. Rod was an accomplished carpenter, a trait he no doubt received from his father. He could...

Scott W Estep Woodland, Michigan Scott passed away Friday August 10, 2018 at his residence in Woodland at the age of 50.  He was born December 25, 1967 in Hastings, Michigan, son of Bill & Shirley Estep.  He graduated from Lakewood High School in 1986, and served his country in the US Army 1986-1988. Scott had a passion for the outdoors. He love fishing, hunting, and camping.  As he got older his love for racing grew.  He spent many years at I-96 speedway where he...

Maxine W. Teller, 88, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 15, 2018, Maxine was born November 27, 1929 in Lansing Michigan.  She and Lawrence (Larry) were married on December 31, 1947 and celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on December 31, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. Maxine loved to knit!! She created some of the most beautiful knitted afghan blankets which she gifted to her...

Judy L. VanDeVelde (Hennis) Mulliken, Michigan Born May 15, 1949 and left us on June 8th, 2018. Surviving are her son Jesse W. VanDeVelde, grandchildren Eva and Max VanDeVelde, and brother Mose (Sue) Hennis.  She was preceded in death by her husband Wayne VanDeVelde, her parents Richard and Nora Hennis and sister Irene Hennis.  She enjoyed making people smile which is one reason she loved her job at Swedes, where she worked for over 30 years. She was also the clerk for the...

Maxine Ileen Stemler, 93, of Sebewa passed away Friday May 25, 2018 in Sumner, MI.  She was born March 22, 1925, the daughter of Jerry Arthur and Blanch Ellen (Webster) Hummel. She was a Portland School Bus driver for many years.  She was always helping out by cutting all the neighbors hair, fixing their bikes, wallpapering, fixing cars, and remodeling houses.  Maxine was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth in 2002, and a daughter, Donna in 1997.  Surviving are...

Janice V. Nelson, Bumgardner, 83, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, of Vermontville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 3, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Janice was born May 31, 1934 in Sullivan County Tennessee.  Her southern roots would forever stay with her, through her cooking, hospitality and love. She and Charles met while walking to church. The couple quickly fell in love and would later marry and spend the next 68 years truly devoted to one...

Henry Richard Kempf passed peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday April 29, 2018 at home with his wife BettyJean and sons Larry and Karl at his side, three days before his 99th birthday.  Henry was born to Andrew and Helen (Sharp) Kempf on May 2, 1919.  He was predeceased by his parents and siblings Bessie, Maynard, Clarence and Alvin.  He grew up in a rural lifestyle that forged his lifelong values. Henry, A.K.A. Hank, retired in 1974 from the Forge Plant of Oldsmobile...

Paul Eric Easterbrook of Hastings passed away on April 23, 2018 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was surrounded at home by his family and friends. Paul was born on March 31, 1982 the son of Teri Hildebrant and Ronald Easterbrook. Paul was an avid enthusiast of motorcycles, classic cars, Nascar, and a Michigan State Spartan fan. He loved to travel and spend time on the road with his father Ron seeing the country. Paul had a big heart and lived life to the fullest but mostly he...

  Theodore William Quinty Jr. died at the age of 75 on Friday April 20th, 2018. He was born on September 1, 1942 in Souderton Pennsylvania. He moved to Michigan and married Dorothy Marjorie Holland on September 19, 1982. He was a farmer all his life. He was preceded in death by his father Theodore Quinty, his mother Isabel Quinty, and sister Freda Davis. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Marjory (Holland) Quinty, his two sons Theodore William Quinty Jr. (Lynette) and Charles...