Aaron Shane Rhoades, of Saranac, passed away on April 20, 2024 at the age of 43. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on April 14, 1981 to Vincent Rhoades and Terrie Searer. Aaron enjoyed playing basketball, collecting Nike shoes, and North Face clothing. He loved children, especially his son. Aaron was an extremely caring person and was very hardworking, spending most of his time working in skilled trades. He will be missed by all who got the chance to know and love him. Preceding Aaron...

Shirley Ann Reynolds, of Hubbardston, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2024. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are entrusted to Lehman Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com.

Jane Anna Goodman (Weber) Jane Goodman, age 79, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side Thursday morning, April 18, 2024. She was born on August 16,1944, the beloved eldest child of seven to her parents Norman and Edna (Pohl) Weber. She grew up and lived in Portland where she married the love of her life and raised her family. She was a dedicated, lifelong parishioner of Portland St. Patrick Catholic Church and retired from Auto-Owners Insurance of Lansing after many years...

Norma June Middleton, of Okemos, passed away on April 15, 2024 at the age of 87. Arrangements are entrusted to Lehman Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com.

Jean (Wrisley) James of Leesburg, FL, formerly of Ionia, MI & Belding, MI, passed away suddenly on April 14, 2024. Jean was born on March 11, 1952 to Merwin & Lorraine (Helmer) Wrisley. She would help anyone she could whether she knew you or not. She enjoyed bingo, bowling, thrift shopping and working the nursery at the Morrison United Methodist Church in Leesburg. She was also a huge Elvis fan. She enjoyed the trips she took with her daughter that included taking a cruise, going to...

Adeline Josephine Schafer, of Westphalia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 11, 2024 at the age of 91. She was born in Westphalia on June 30, 1932 to Ferdinand H. and Anna E. (Thelen) Knoop.  She was a steadfast member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, where her spirit thrived within the Christian Mothers Society and the Catholic Order of Foresters. Her commitment to her church family was an integral part of her life. Adeline found joy in the simple pleasures...

Lillian (Ormsbee) Pennington, age 91, died peacefully on April 11, 2024 at Stanford Lodge in Sunfield, MI. She was born July 1, 1932, grew up in Bellevue, MI and graduated from Bellevue High School. Lillian met her husband, Harold "Penny" Pennington, while visiting Clear Lake Dance Hall in Dowling with her friends. They married on July 8, 1950 and spent over 34 years together. Harold passed away in 1984, but remained the love of Lillian's life and she spoke of him everyday. She...

Lonzo J. Ferris, of Ionia, passed away on April 10, 2024 at the age of 59. He was born in Ionia on May 7, 1964, the son of John and Madeline Ferris. He was a graduate of Ionia High School - Class of 1983. Lonzo was always helping others and enjoyed doing others yard work. He volunteered at Matthew’s House and enjoyed riding bikes and taking walks. He was a very loving father and grandfather and will be missed by many. Preceding Lonzo in death are his parents; granddaughter, Breanna...

Dane Joseph Van Ells, of Westphalia, died peacefully surrounded by his family on April 5, 2024 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Dane was born January 9, 1997 and is one of six children to Joseph and Chasidy (Cherpes) Van Ells. He was a 2016 graduate of Pewamo - Westphalia High School and a graduate of the 135th Michigan State Police Trooper Recruit School. He married his wife Baylee on May 8, 2020 and together began raising a family in Fowler, MI.  Dane adored his daughter,...

Phillip John Scheurer, age 65, of Lyons, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024. Phil was born on October 27, 1958, the son of Kenneth and Jeanette (Esterline) Scheurer. He worked 20 plus years at T.R.W. in Portland and he had a lifelong passion for farming- always, willing to lend a helping hand. Phil enjoyed hunting and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jim; infant sister, Caroline Jean; brother-in-law, Tom Mitchell; niece, Ashley Marie...