OBITUARIES
† SWAIN
Heaven celebrated the arrival of Bonnie Juanita Swain (Weller) on November 2,2024 as she passed away with her loving family present. Bonnie spent most of her life in Ionia but moved to Caledonia to be lovingly cared for over the last two years. Bonnie was 86 years young at the time of her death. Bonnie was born in Port Huron to Serl and Ethel (Hall) on December 8,1937. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents and 10 Weller siblings, including Ethel Aeleen, Alvin, George, Bud, Doris, Harold, Frances, Ceylon, Carol and Shirley. Swain family also preceding her in death were Marie and Jack Dehn, Bill and Mary Swain, and Orville Rivers. She was also the widow of Robert “Bob” Swain. Bonnie and Bob married June 1, 1957, and she was a loving and committed wife to him for 58 years. The marriage of Bob and Bonnie created the family of Kathy North, Steve (Jodi) Swain, Tim (Irma) Swain and Linda (Barry) Bussell. The children and her one remaining sister, Nancy, survive her, as well as her sisters-in-law, Gracie Weller and Bernice Rivers. Bonnie is also lucky to have many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews left to cherish her memory. Grandma Bonnie was known and loved by her grandchildren: Dane and Danny (Karli) North, Hunter Swain, Gabriela Swain, Timothy Swain II and Tanner Sommers. Great Grandma Bonnie also had Brinsleigh and Teneson Swain to share her love and affection.
Bonnie has never met a stranger. She worked many jobs in her life and was likely best known for her service as a greeter at the local Meijer. She had the gift of socialization and made many people smile throughout her days.
Bonnie had an unmatched love for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She shared that love and faith with everyone. Bonnie was a prayer warrior and true intercessor. She prayed for everyone and everything and felt the movement of the Holy Spirit through her words. Many people benefited from her strong faith.
Bonnie was well known in her hometown of Ionia and was very involved in area churches and her local TOPs group. A hearty ‘Hallelujah’ or ‘Amen’ could be heard when she received a powerful sermon. Bonnie was also musically inclined. At a young age she and her sister Carol sang and entertained as the Weller Sisters. She continued with that gift and sang in churches, jamborees and other local settings. Bonnie could play her guitar and lift her voice like no one else.
Bonnie never wanted her funeral services to be a somber event as she was ready to be with Jesus. Attendees honored her request by wearing bright colors to celebrate her life.
Funeral services for Bonnie were held at Lake Funeral Home in Ionia on Thursday, November 7th at 11:00 AM with Pastor Cody Kuehl officiating. Interment followed at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation was on Wednesday, November 6 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and 5:00 to 7:00 pm with a one-hour visit prior to services. In Lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation in Bonnie’s name to Grand Rapids Church at 4525 Stauffer Ave SE. Grand Rapids, MI 49508. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com
† MCCLANAHAN
Angela ”Angie” Jean McClanahan, 48, of Muir, Michigan, passed away on November 6, 2024, after a battle with cancer. Angie was born on October 15, 1976, to David and Debbie (Whisman) McClanahan and grew up in Hamersville, Ohio. In 2000, Angie moved to Michigan, where she spent the remainder of her life.
Angie was known for her love of Monster energy drinks, her tattoo work and tattoo shops, and the love she had for her friends and family. She had a heart like no other and made sure to always tell everyone she loved them. If you spent more than 5 minutes with Angie, you knew that April 30, 2011, was the best day of her life; the day her son Ethan was born. Angie’s pride and joy was Ethan, and she made sure that everyone knew it. She enjoyed doing tattoos, spending time with her family and friends, spending long nights at the tattoo shop, and would often be found in the kitchen making her famous fried chicken. She was well known as “The Tattoo Lady”. Even if Angie didn’t know you very well, she would always say her famous line “text me when you make it home safe” – and that basically sums up the kind of person she was.
Angie is survived by her mother Debbie (Tom) Whisman; her son, Ethan McClanahan; her stepchildren Zack Duby, Lexi (Garritt) Hall, and Ali Duby; grandchildren Marleigh, Aaliyah, and 2 grandsons on the way; special friends Mary and Colt Herroon, Katalina Brickey, Xavier Jeffrey, and so many more; and her fur baby Grr. She was proceeded in death by her father David McClanahan; her brother David McClanahan Jr.; her beloved fur babies Shaq and Raynee; and her very special family friend Vickie Ramirez. A celebration of life will be planned for a later date. Any donations to help the family with the costs of cremation can be made to Lake Funeral Home in Ionia, Michigan or be donated at https:// gofund.me/7fa730ee and anything extra will go to her son, Ethan.
AREA DEATHS
† BEAUCHAMP
Joyce Beauchamp, age 85, of Ionia, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024.
† DICKOVER
Scott Douglas Dickover, age 67, of Ionia, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
† GROSS
Donald Robert Gross, age 86, of Portland, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
† HASKINS
Marilyn Haskins, age 85, of Woodland, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024.
† HEISE
Shawn Heise, age 45, of Woodland, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024.
† HILL
Barbara Sue Hill, age 67, of Lake Odessa, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024.
† HORSLEY
Darlene A. Horsley, age 68, of Saranac, passed away Friday, November 8, 2024.
† LUSCHER
William Warren Luscher, age 77, of Ionia, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024.
† RAIRIGH
Robert Eldon Rairigh, age 88, of Lake Odessa, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024.
† SHEAR
Larry Theodore Shear, age 85, of Clarksville, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024.
BOSTON TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
Boston Township Hall 30 N. Center St., Saranac, MI 48881 Summary of Minutes for Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Meeting commenced at 7:00 PM
Present: Dennis Sitzer, Ken Olson, Gary Martin, Dennis Bowen, Barb Foster, Lynn Kaufman & Mary Lamphere.
Board Approved:
•Consent Agenda – includes October 9, Regular Board Minutes and accounts payable in the amount of $64,314.93. Passed: 7-0.
•Motion to approve Contract for Snow Shoveling at the Township Hall. Passed 7-0.
•Motion to approve Contract for Cleaning Services at the Township Hall. Passed 7-0.
•Motion to approve Ken Olson as the Authority Appointment for Clarksville-Morrison Lake Sewer Authority. Passed 7-0.
•Motion to approve Doug Borup, Amy Reedy and Greg Bouman on the Board of Review at Boston Township. Passed 7-0.
Meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
Submitted by Lynn Kaufman Township Clerk
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