Posted June 13 2001

Billy Gene McCloud, age 57, of Freeport, passed away May 31, 2001and went to be with his lord. Billy enjoyed spending time with family, hunting and fishing.

Grace V. Cochran, age 89, of Delton, passed away on June 4, 2001. Mrs. Cochran was born on May 10, 1912 in LaGrange, Indiana the daughter of Frank and Verdie (Gifford) Edwards.

Marvin J. Nelson, 96, of Charlotte, Michigan, died June 2, 2001. Marvin was born Dec. 19, 1904, in Sidney Township, Montcalm County, Michigan, the son of Albert and Marie (Pedersen) Nelson.

Robert (Rob) Willis, age 44, of Kentwood, formerly of Hastings, died suddenly Tuesday, June 5, 2001. He was the loving father, husband and brother. He will be greatly missed by us all.

Alice M. King, 89, formerly of Caledonia and Vermontville died Sunday, June 3, 2001 at Carvath Village, Middleville. Mrs. King was born on Sept. 15, 1911 in Caledonia, MI, the daughter of John and Harriet (Heintz) Smith.

Leota "Lee" Baker, age 67 of Delton, passed away June 1, 2001. Mrs Baker was born on Feb. 27, 1934 in Senath, Missouri, the daughter of Jimmie T Fredia (Bettuo) Washam.

Clarence B. Faust, 96, of Hastings died Monday, May 28, 2001 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mr. Faust was born on Oct. 7, 1904 in Eaton County, Michigan, the son of Jacob and Wilhelmina (Yack) Faust.

Harvey J. Warren, died Monday, June 4, 2001 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Besides his parents and his wife he was also preceded in death by his brother Harold and a son Roy.

Robert Phillips, of Battle Creek passed away May 30, 2001. Mr Philips was born in Lansing, Michigan, on Feb. 17, 1921, the son of Frederick and Orpha (McConky) Phillips.