Delores Ferguson

Mrs. Delores Ferguson, age 72 of Newaygo, died Monday, April 5, 2010 at Gerber Memorial Health Services in Fremont. She was born Delores Smart in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Mary (Gray) and James S. Smart on May 17, 1937. She married Harold Herman Newfer on 1956 in Newaygo and he preceded her in death on January 12, 1972. She then married Jerry Jim Ferguson on May 2, 1974 in Newaygo and he preceded her in death on December 4, 2003. She and her husband Jerry were Owners/Operators of the North Star Cafe from 1977 to 1987. She was a communicant of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Newaygo, was a Girl Scout leader, Cub Scout Den Mother, Volunteer for the Cancer Society & Red Cross, and Taught Catechism and was a member of the Alter Society. Delores touched many peoples hearts over the years and is loved and will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her children James David Newfer of Hesperia, Ricky & Barbara Newfer, Martin & Tammi Newfer, Mary & Steve Franklin, Delores & Mike Lafontsee all of Newaygo, Andrew & Pam Newfer of White Cloud, Harold & Tami Newfer of Muskegon, 19 grandchildren, 4 great‑grandchildren, her sister Devona & Allen Morran of Florida, and her 4 nieces & nephews.

The Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM from the St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, Newaygo on Friday, April 9, 2010 with Father Peter Schafer as celebrant. Interment will be in the Newaygo Cemetery. Visitation will be held 6‑8 PM Thursday at the McKinley Funeral Home in Newaygo.

McKinley Funeral Home, Newaygo 231‑652‑5613. http:\\mckinleyfuneral.com

From: beverly westbrook
Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 2:16 PM
Subject: Condolences for Delores Ferguson

Was supprised to see Delores had passed. Haven't heard from any of you in a long time. She is in a better place now. Beverly (Pitts) Westbrook & Willie

From: Marie
Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 6:32 PM
Subject: Condolences for Delores Ferguson