All Obituaries

Exodus 19:4 I carried you on eagle’s wings and brought you to myself.  —------------------------------- Sandy Hammond of Caledonia, MI went to be with Jesus on March 23, 2023, after 83 years of eager anticipation.  Sandy was born at home in Grand Rapids, MI to Louis and Imogene Kienstra on May 15, 1939. Highlights of her childhood were weekends spent at the cottage, riding her horse, and other “tomboy” activities. Her first job was working at a soda...

Samuel Jay Groothuis of Wyoming Michigan, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.  Sam was a prominent member of the Grandville community for many years, running his own  plumbing company and was also heavily involved in the athletics of Grandville High School. The fish of Michigan are no doubt happy today since there was not a river, pond or lake in which Sam could not catch his limit. His love of the outdoors provided many happy moments- whether it  be on the golf...

We are sad to announce that on March 20, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Vera Myrtle (Strickler) Twining, age 75. Vera was born May 18, 1947 in Muskegon, MI and lived her entire life in the area. On May 10, 1966, she married the late Allen D Twining Sr. in Muskegon. She was a faithful woman and a member of the Jibson Immanuel Baptist Church who was well loved by her family and friends.  She is predeceased by her loving husband Allen D Twining Sr., father Edgar Strickler, mother Virginia...

Robert Michael Tilger of Holland Michigan passed away at the age of 62. Robert “Bob” was born in California on May 20 of 1960, while his father was in the Air Force. His parents after some time moved to Colorado where Bob spent most of his childhood being the oldest of his three siblings. Eventually Bob found his way to Michigan where he spent a majority of his life. Bob worked as the Maintenance manager at an apartment complex in Holland. He had a passion for buying and...

Candy Lynn Johnson, 64, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend entered eternal life on Saturday March 18, 2023. She was born September 1, 1958 to Robert and Marge Darkey and united in loving marriage to Charles Johnson on May 6, 1978. A kind, caring, beautiful soul, Candy had a nurturing heart for her entire family and was a friend to all who knew her. A stay-at-home mom raising her two young children, she loved to volunteer her time at any activities at which her children...

David Gene Haebich, died at the age of 97, after a long and productive life. He was born in Hinsdale, Illinois of parents I. Eugene Haebich and Hazel Mae Rupff Haebich. He was preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Gregory, and son-in-law David Fujiu, He is survived by his wife, Gloria, daughter Susan Fujiu, grandsons Jon and Jeff Fujiu, son Scott and daughter-in-law Gail Haebich, niece Susan Clark, and nephews Chris, Jeff, and Patrick (Mary) Walter.  Dave attended Downers Grove...

John Howard Doughty, born April 11, 1942, was the eldest of 7 children born to William E. and Eleanor Rea Doughty.  He passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. John spent many years as a funeral director and later as a contractor.  Throughout his life, he had many interests and hobbies including his ham radio club, collecting sports memorabilia, and clocks.  John and his beloved Darlein spent countless hours...

James Dever Jr. (aka Mawjacker), age 86, of Dorr passed away peacefully on March 15, 2023. He was surrounded by his family and is now in the arms of the angels. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Michael James Jr.; his parents, James Sr. and Gladys; his brothers, Bob and Bill; his sister, Rose; his in-laws, Ray and Edna Hilaski, Dave and Bob Hilaski, Bill and Norma Schaendorf and Leroy Hancock. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Dorothy; his children, Michael James...

Sharon Sue Denk (nee Ehresman), aged 77, passed into glory after a battle with cancer on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. She died peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was born in Omaha, NE, to Wesley and Mary Helen Ehresman. She was a lifelong follower of Jesus Christ, her Savior and Lord. She graduated from Benson High School in Omaha. As a teenager, she won spelling bees and awards for sewing. She later attended Grace Bible College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she...

Anne Beatrice Fearon, 54, of Battle Creek Michigan, passed away on March 13, 2023 surrounded by family and close friends. Anne was born on August 15th in Elmont NY to John Edward Fearon “Jackie/Jack” and Beatrice “Bea” Fearon (Giglio). The family then moved to South Florida where she finished her schooling. Anne then attended the University of South Florida where she studied Accounting.  Anne was never married and had no children of her own, however she...