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Dorothy Rosalyn Dever
Mar 23, 2026
Dorothy Rosalyn (Hilaski) Dever, age 87, passed away on March 23, 2026, in Dorr, Michigan. Born on March 21, 1939, Dorothy lived a life filled with love, faith, and devotion to her family and friends.
Dorothy was a woman of unwavering faith and a devoted member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. She was often described as a “caring, loving angel on...
John Walter Collins
Mar 22, 2026
John W. Collins, age 87, of Grand Rapids, passed away on March 22, 2026, with his family by his side.
He was born on October 11, 1938, in Grand Rapids, to John and Zola Collins.
John married Donella Gager on June 14, 1980.
John spent the majority of his working career at IBM Corporation.
John enjoyed all kinds of fishing, golfing, watching University of...
Boots Schmidt
Mar 21, 2026
Merrilla “Boots” Schmidt of Grand Rapids passed away on March 21, 2026 surrounded by her four loving daughters. Boots was the middle of three girls born July 18, 1941 to Merrilla Nottingham in Detroit, Michigan. She was married to the love of her life Bob for 60 years before he passed in 2021, and they had four wonderful girls, the...
Herbert Joseph Brown
Mar 19, 2026
Herbert (Herb) Joseph Brown, age 84 of Marne went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2026, surrounded by his family and his wife of 42 years, Dianna. He was a lifelong member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and attended their school in Wright Township. Later, moving only down the road, where he built a beautiful life centered around...
Heidi Marianne Jung
Mar 19, 2026
Heidi Marianne Jung of Lyons, Michigan passed away peacefully at age 87 while her husband, Adolf Armbruster, held her hand, as she requested.
Born in Kaiserslautern, Germany, in 1939, Heidi's family came to the USA via the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. Heidi graduated from Pratt Institute in New York and later established and managed a large daycare program in Dover,...
Edward "Frank" Breen
Mar 19, 2026
Edward “Frank” Breen, 85, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026.
Born on May 10, 1940, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Edward Frank Breen and Margaret (Peg) Virginia Benedict, Frank was the eldest of seven children and remained deeply devoted to his close-knit family throughout his life. He is survived by his siblings: David (Bell), Richard (Carol), Gary...
Mohan Singh Gill
Mar 19, 2026
Visitation will be held from 11:00am until 1:00pm on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Ofield Funeral Home, 4500 Kalamazoo Avenue SE, Kentwood. Cremation will follow. Livestream will be available during that time
Megan Elizabeth Moomey
Mar 17, 2026
Megan Elizabeth Moomey, age 45, of Grandville, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, fighting until the very end, surrounded by her family and friends.
Megan was born on June 21, 1980, in Grand Rapids, to John & Dina Moomey. She is survived by her son, Riley T. Moomey; her father, John Moomey; brother, Casey Moomey; Grandmother Grace Trevino, many aunts,...
Sean Cameron Smith
Mar 16, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we announce the passing of Sean Cameron Smith, a devoted father and husband, proud Marine, loyal friend, and the kind of man who could light up any room he walked into. Sean, age 54, passed away on March 16, 2026.
Born on December 14,1971, Sean lived a life grounded in service, love,...
Karen Jean Carpenter
Mar 16, 2026
Karen Jean Carpenter, 74, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis, which she had faced with strength since 1994. She was born on November 24, 1951, to William and Fern Imeson, who preceded her in death. Karen was united in marriage to Frank E. Carpenter on December 9,...
Billy Don Smith
Mar 15, 2026
Billy Don Smith was born in Daingerfield, Texas in 1939, son of Frank Smith and Frankie Fridia. As a child, he learned about Christs’ salvation and was baptized. Billy Don ran track and played basketball for Daingerfield High School and later in college. He started his higher educational journey attending Los Angeles Community College, later transferring to and graduating with...
Karl E. Domeier
Mar 14, 2026
Karl E. Domeier, age 63, of Wyoming, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
He was born on October 30, 1962, in Grand Rapids, to Peter & Susan Domeier.
Karl worked for Acron Aviation.
He proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He was on the USS Eisenhower.
He enjoyed fishing, boating, camping, and biking. He participated in the Ludington Legend. Karl loved his corgi...
Jose Arturo Sandoval
Mar 14, 2026
José Arturo Sandoval, age 67, a resident of Wyoming, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, surrounded by his wife and family.
He was born on March 24, 1958, in Ciudad Hidalgo, Michoacán, Mexico.
In 1976, at the age of 18, he pursued the American dream and immigrated to the United States. He worked in agriculture and the steel industry in California....
Lauren (Larry) Zahn
Mar 13, 2026
Lauren Richard Zahn, known affectionately by everyone as “Larry,” passed away peacefully in Holland, Michigan, on March 12, 2026 at the age of 86. Larry was born on September 12, 1939, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to the late George and Lorena Zahn. He went to Ann Arbor Pioneer High School class of 1957 and spent eight decades building friendships and...
Norald D. "Bim" Holt
Mar 13, 2026
Norald D. “Bim” Holt, age 97, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026 with a smile on his face.
He was born at Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids, Michigan and spent his childhood living in Coopersville. He attended Catholic Central High School, where he met the love of his life, Alah Denhof. From 1947 to 1950, he proudly served in...
Dales Sylvain
Mar 11, 2026
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Grand Rapids West International Church of the Nazarene, 1313 Bristol Ave NW, Grand Rapids. Burial will be at Pine Hill Cemetery, Kentwood.
Thomas Frank Bandyk
Mar 11, 2026
Thomas Frank Bandyk passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026. Tom was born December 21, 1942, in Bay City, Michigan to Frank and Stephanie Bandyk. He grew up attending St. Agnes' and St. Michael's Catholic Church in Pinconning, Michigan. Tom graduated from Ferris State University. He spent most of his adult life in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area, where he...
Charles Lee "Chuck" Farris
Mar 11, 2026
Charles Lee “Chuck” Farris, age 64, of Wyoming, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, fighting until the very end, surrounded by his family.
He was born on January 24, 1962, in Grand Rapids, to Charles & Ruth Farris.
Chuck proudly served his country in the U.S. Army serving as an MP stationed in Korea.
He enjoyed fishing, going to the Berlin Racetrack....
Thomas Henry Bennett
Mar 10, 2026
Thomas Henry Bennett lost his long battle with cancer on March 10, 2026, at his home in Hastings, MI. A native Californian, Tom was born in Torrance, CA to Warner and Maida Bennett. His siblings Warner and Sandra Bennett (Joyner) precede him in death.
Tom is lovingly remembered by Nancy Adams Bennett, his loving and devoted wife; stepdaughters and their husbands;...
Donita Joann Hebeeb
Mar 10, 2026
Donita Joann Hebeeb, born February 1, 1947, in Allegan, Michigan, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, surrounded by her two daughters.
Donita built a beautiful life grounded in love, family, meaningful work, and the simple joys she shared with those closest to her. She devoted many years to her career in Accounts Payable, first at Rockwell and later retiring from...

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