All Obituaries

Nadine Grace Godfrey of Grand Rapids passed away peacefully at Medilodge of Grand Rapids with the assistance of Interim Hospice on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. She was born to William Clare and Ethel McCall on September 25, 1938, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She and her five siblings were raised by her mother when her father tragically died when she was just six years old.   Nadine was always a caretaker whether as a nurse’s aide at Villa Elizabeth or Greenview Manor, the cook at...

Janet Lynn Schafer, age 73, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2023. Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Jean Mayotte, sister Dianne Pasant, brother Michael Mayotte and dear friend Mary Rose Braciak. Janet is survived by her son Andrew (Vicki) Schafer, daughter, Kristen (Glenn) Morgan, granddaughter, Addison Morgan and siblings, Mary LaValley and Timothy( Kathy) Mayotte. Throughout her life, Janet was known for her warm heart, unwavering kindness, and her love for...

Frank Samuel D’Amico passed away on September 15, 2023, at the age of 80 in Byron Center, Michigan. He fought a long valiant battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Frank was born on May 14, 1943, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he lived his entire life. He was a proud husband, father, and grandfather, a Sicilian American, and a lifelong Catholic.  Frank dedicated his career to public school education. He began as a student teacher in 1965 at Godfrey-Lee Public Schools. He...

Carole Jean Jones born August 03, 1944 passed away peacefully with her son and husband by her side on 9/15/2023. Carole was born in Florida on Eglins Air Force Base to her father, Eugene Williams, and mother, Elizabeth Williams. In her youth, Carole enjoyed going dancing and seeing movies. She spent her adult life in southern California working in data entry and later in business tax preparations. Carole is lovingly remembered for her love of audio books, day trips, game shows, and Elvis....

  After a brief battle with cancer, Peggy Lynn Van Eyk peacefully entered her eternal home on September 14, 2023 at the age of 74.   She is survived by: her children, Jennifer (Dave) Ostrowski, Robert (Kelly) Van Eyk, Michael (Teresa) Van Eyk, Jamie Link, Jeff Link; her grandchildren, Cade (Chelsea) Van Eyk, Mason (Tiffany) Van Eyk, Gavin Van Eyk, Elijah Ostrowski, Mia (Nash) Diekevers; her great grandchildren, Lennon and Decker Van Eyk, Corbin and Navy Diekevers; her...

In living memory of our wonderful mother Ruby Mae Sheridan, who passed away at home on September 14th, 2023 after a short illness. She was born on December 28th 1933 in Allegan, Michigan, to Wilmer and Anna Emmons. She married her high school sweetheart Jack Sheridan and they were married for more than 60 years until his death six years ago. She is survived by three children, Lesa, Rob, and Jeff, and son-in-law, Don. She had three grandchildren, Eric, Christopher, and Justin (wife Arianna...

Dennis Snoek, age 98, of Kentwood Michigan passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023. He served in World War II in Europe. He loved to tell stories to his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren about his time overseas. He was married to Rosemary George Snoek for 63 years, Rosemary proceeded him in death in 2012. He is proceeded in death by his daughter LaVonne Gregones, son-in-law Robert Leeman, and granddaughter Rebecca Leeman. He was survived by four daughters; Evelyn Leeman,...

Margaret (Peg) Elizabeth Cunningham, age 86, passed away peacefully at home on September 13, 2023. Margaret was born to Wayne and Margaret (Page) Phetteplace on July 19, 1937 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  Peg from a young age was the life of the party. Between cutting a rug or baking her children's and grandchildren's favorite dishes, she was always going. In retirement with her husband they would winter in Florida and always come home to Michigan for the summer months for family...

Husband, father, son, brother, uncle, friend, car enthusiast, photographer extraordinaire, cyclist, mountain biker, mechanic, grill master, music lover, outdoorsman, animal lover, woodworker, fisherman, problem solver, peacemaker, trailblazer, researcher, traveler, leader, negotiator, guide, teacher, mentor, counselor, prankster, consultant, confidante. Beloved by many, Mark was all of these things and more. Mark was fiercely loyal and protective of his friends and family. Mark had a talent...

Corene Rae Edwards, 61, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully September 10, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.  Corene dedicated her life to the medical field where she worked closely with patients and in later years, shared her gift through teaching. She will always be remembered for her endless positivity, strength and playful personality.  She is survived by her mother, Lorene Veurink, step-parents Duard and Pat Warsen, brother, Jack Edwards, daughters, Grace Langdon and Meriah...