Oct 4, 2025

Douglas N. Humphries, age 102, of Grand Rapids, died in Christ on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

Doug was one of three children born to John & Mary (Mae) Humphries, on August 4, 1923, in Carteret, NJ.  He graduated from Carteret High School in 1941 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942 and...

Oct 4, 2025

Romus Jewel Foster departed this earth while at home with his loving family by his side on October 4, 2025. Romus was born in Muskegon, MI on July 2, 1952 to the union of Dunbar and Lenora Foster. Romus attended Reeths-Puffer Elementary and graduated from Orchard View High School in Muskegon. Following his graduation, Romus was employed...

Oct 4, 2025

James Herbert Kemp Jr., of Muskegon, Michigan passed away on October 4, 2025 at the age of 86. He was born April 30, 1939 in Asheville, NC to James Herbert Kemp Sr and Rosa Lee (Lance) Kemp.

James served in the United States Marine Corps at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Following his military service, he...

Oct 4, 2025

Jerry Vernon Driver of Dorr, Michigan passed away the morning of Saturday, October 4, 2025, aged 79. He was born August 12, 1946 in Decatur, Alabama to Richard Aubrey Driver and Bernice Josephine Stinson Driver, both of whom preceded him in death.

Jerry is survived by and deeply loved by his wife of...

Oct 3, 2025

Her Story

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." (Isaiah 41:10)

Es' Marie Michelle...

Oct 3, 2025

Donald K. Cecconi (Bud), born November 26, 1924, in Blue Island, Illinois passed away peacefully in his sleep with his wife of 75 years, Muriel beside him.

As the only son of Viola Conyac and Dominic Cecconi, he was exempt from service, yet he joined up to fight in WWII. He volunteered for...

Oct 3, 2025

Jean Elaine (Owen) Foreman, 96 years young, was reunited with her husband, Edward, on October 3, 2025 after 33 years apart. Jean was born January 21, 1929 in Chicago where she grew up. She spent 65 yrs. living in Des Plaines and McHenry, IL before passing peacefully at Walnut Ridge Memory Care in Kentwood, MI where she lived the...

Oct 2, 2025

Bonnie Jean Ziviski (formerly Goodell and Wilk), age 76, of Cedar Springs, Michigan, passed away on October 2, 2025. Bonnie was a graduate of Cedar Springs High School, Class of 1967. After school, Bonnie raised four wonderful children on their family farm in Cedar Springs. She later worked at Sunshine Fields Daycare and then went on to...

Oct 2, 2025

Kalamazoo, Michigan — With heavy hearts, the family of Florentino Ernest Charo announces his passing on October 2, 2025, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 27, 1962, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and grew up in Bay City, Michigan, where he formed the strong family bonds and lifelong friendships...

Oct 1, 2025

Sunseirea mesery passed away on October 1, 2025 at the age of 54. She was born December 2,1970 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Sandra Mesery and Roger Mesery.

Sunseirea loved her animals Yoda, Ariel, Baby and Leia. She had a love for shopping and collecting things. She lived a simple life but a...

Oct 1, 2025

With hearts full of cherished memories, we celebrate the life of Zachary Alan Edwards. Born on a sunny day, June 15, 1993, in Grand Rapids, MI, Zachary's journey was one of passion, laughter, and love. His time among us was cut unexpectedly short on October 1, 2025, in the same city that witnessed his first breath.

Oct 1, 2025

In Loving memory of Jerry Jean Palumbo. Her heart was a home for family, and her smile was as gentle as a flight of butterflies. She walked through life with her loyal dogs at her side, wrapped in her favorite color, blue. She will be forever loved and forever blessed.

She is survived by her...

Sep 30, 2025

Jane Kekic, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and generosity that touched everyone who had the joy of knowing her. She was 78.

Born on March 12, 1947, Jane lived life with a spirited heart and a sharp wit...

Sep 29, 2025

Visitation will be held from 1:00pm until 3:00pm on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Ofield Funeral Home, 4500 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Kentwood.

Visitation will continue from 9:00am until 10:00am on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Brookside CRC, 3600 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids.  A funeral service will take place at 10:00am at the...

Sep 27, 2025

Michael Paul Wysocki passed away on September 27, 2025, at the age of 72. He was born on November 26, 1952, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Frank Wysocki Jr. and Dorothy Wysocki.

Mike spent his early years running through the neighborhood with his brothers and sisters, forming bonds and memories that would last a lifetime....

Sep 25, 2025

George Burley Drayton wished to have made it to 100 years of age but was called home a little early aged 95. His family has decided to remember George as the centenarian he wished to be.

George will be reunited in Heaven with his wife, Lois, his children, Barbara, Brian, Wanda, and James,...

Sep 23, 2025

John Francis "Riggy" Rygwelski, 62, of Battle Creek, died at home on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. The son of the late Elias and Isabel (Kapala) Rygwelski, he was born in Rogers City, Michigan, on October 10, 1962, and grew up there. He was a member of St. Philip Catholic Church, worked at the Systex plant for 18...

Sep 23, 2025

Susan Ann "Sue" Rosen (Knice), 68, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was born on October 24, 1956, in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up in Deer Park, New York, where she formed lifelong friendships and a deep love for family and community.

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Sep 23, 2025

Terri Lee Downs (Dudley), 72, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2025. She was born on March 30, 1953, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and resided in Pierson, Michigan.

Terri is survived by her husband, Edward Downs; her daughter, Kelly (Mitch) Eefsting; her grandson, Nicholas Eefsting; her...

Sep 22, 2025

Patsy J. Murray, a lifelong resident of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on August 11, 1945, to John and Marion Murray, Patsy's early years were filled with the warmth and love of her family. Though she was preceded in death by her parents and her infant...