Dec 8, 2025

Robin Lynn Plomb, known affectionately to all as Robin, lived a life as vibrant and welcoming as the Michigan lakes she adored. Born on July 2, 1964, in the bustling city of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Robin's journey through life was one filled with laughter, generosity, and an uncanny ability to make the best out of every round she...

Dec 8, 2025

Paula Jean England (Davis)

April 5, 1953 – December 8, 2025

Paula Jean England (Davis), 72, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on December 8, 2025. Born on April 5,1953, Paula personified what it meant to be "A Pillar of Strength." Her devotion and love for family will forever be her legacy. Paula...

Dec 7, 2025

Jim passed away at home at the age of 75, after a life filled with love and cherished memories, always keeping family at the heart of everything he did. Jim was born February 27, 1950 in Battle Creek, Michigan, to James Lewis Moore Jr. and Betty Jane (Haywood) Moore. Jim lived in Battle Creek for 56 years before making Hamilton,...

Dec 7, 2025

Anita Marie Bekins passed away peacefully in the early morning of December 7, 2025, at the age of 87.  Born on November 29, 1938, Anita lived a long and love-filled life devoted to her family and to the values she held dear.  A proud and caring mother, Anita raised four children—Kurt Bekins, Debra (Randy) Sutter, Brian Bekins...

Dec 6, 2025

Prayers and visitation will be held from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Ofield Funeral Home, 4500 Kalamazoo Avenue SE, Grand Rapids.  Cremation will follow.

Dec 6, 2025

Charles "Chuck" Alan Vantuyl, aged 66, passed away surrounded by his loving family on December 6, 2025, in Grand Rapids, MI, after a courageous 2 1/2 year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on May 25, 1959, in Kalamazoo, MI. Chuck was a man of honor, integrity, and boundless generosity.

Chuck proudly served his country as...

Dec 4, 2025

Michelle Jean Eckman Gest, 51, passed away on December 6, 2025, in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born in Kalamazoo on February 26, 1974. She was married to, and divorced from, Robert Gest, Sturgis, Michigan. She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, who will be remembered for her love of animals, especially her cats Tubby,Tater, and Cal. She was...

Dec 4, 2025

Michael James Moore went to heaven to join his wife Rosalie on December 4, 2025.

Michael was born on November 30, 1950 to James and Hazel Moore.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years in 2023, parents; James and Hazel Moore, brothers; Gerald Moore and...

Dec 3, 2025

Cheryl Jean Daoust ( Mercier), age 74, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Savior, surrounded by family, on December 3, 2025. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Cheryl was born on August 9, 1951, in Manistique, Michigan, to Elmer and Rhea (Leazier) Mercier....

Dec 1, 2025

John Henry Biggio, 67, of Byron Center, Michigan, passed away in December 2025. Born on January 24, 1958, in Hoboken, New Jersey, John spent his childhood in the Hudson Valley of New York before building a life defined by compassion, curiosity, and unwavering devotion to those he loved.

John earned his Doctorate in...

Dec 1, 2025

Bruce Clark Lewis, 75, of Middleville, MI, passed away on December 1, 2025, surrounded by his wife and children.  Bruce was born on May 29, 1950, in Grand Rapids, MI, to Kenneth and Dolores (Allerding) Lewis.  After graduating from Byron Center High School in 1968, he studied chemistry at Western Michigan University, eventually graduating with a degree...

Nov 30, 2025

Shirley went to her heavenly home early Sunday morning, November 30, 2025, at the ageof 95. Besides her own parents, she is predeceased by her husband Alvin, brother Carl(Shirley Postma), son Stan, and Stan's wife Debbie (Vermeulen). Shirley is survived by hersister, Merle VandeLune, two children Roland (Lisseth Jordan) and Miriam (Keith Hinkle),twelve grandchildren (including three foster grandchildren) 1, and...

Nov 30, 2025

Went to be with Jesus, Sunday evening November 30, 2025. Bill was born June 2, 1936 in Athens, IN; the son of the late Talfred and Sylvia (Werner) Richardson. Bill grew up in Indiana on the family farm near Akron Indiana.  He then graduated from Talma High School.

Bill and his wife Donna (Wilkinson) often...

Nov 29, 2025

Barbara (Barbi) Joanne Lesert passed away on November 29, 2025, after enduring metastatic cancer with characteristic toughness, sarcasm, and grace. Barb studied Art & Photography at GRCC and Aquinas and she leaves a legacy of images that capture, with clarity and depth, nature's beauty and our most essential human moments. She was also an animal lover, a...

Nov 29, 2025

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of James Joseph Kastelz, a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, who left this world on November 29, 2025, in Grandville, Michigan, at the age of 75. James was born on May 19, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan, to Edward Kastelz and Helen Olmetti, who instilled in...

Nov 29, 2025

Theodore "Ted" Robert Sjoerdsma, age 80, of Hudsonville, Michigan, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025, surrounded by the people he loved most.

Born on February 16, 1945, in Beaverdam, Wisconsin, Ted lived a life full of quiet strength, steady devotion, and a love that showed itself in everything he did. For more than 54...

Nov 28, 2025

Alexander "Alex" Jeffrey Horton, age 34, of Wyoming passed away unexpectedly on November 28, 2025.

He was born on May 22, 1991 in Grand Rapids, to Jeffrey & Jane L. Horton.

Alex graduated from Godwin Heights High School and later graduated from GRCC.  He worked as an electrician for VanderHyde and Pleune.

Nov 26, 2025

John David Dean, Sr., age 54, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

He was born on January 13, 1971, in Grand Rapids, to John & Carol Dean.

John was a mechanic and managed Superior Tire and Auto in the Grand Rapids area for many years...

Nov 26, 2025

Virginia Lynn DeBoer. Born September 30, 1974, in Kalamazoo, MI. She grew up at the DeBoer Family Farm, even though life gave her challenges, it was always home to her. She was employed by Ridderman and Sons, but her passion was Interior Painting. She also enjoyed crocheting, diamond art, doing her nails and getting her hair done...

Nov 24, 2025

Donald L. Spilde, 89, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025 at Valley View Care Center in Walker Michigan. He was a wonderful man and will be missed. He was born in Stoughton, Wisconsin, to Benny and Dorth Spilde. Donald was one of four children, Richard, Kenny, and Beverly. He married his wife, Janet Spilde, in July of...