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Daniel Mcneil

Daniel Mcneil

Aug 6, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Dr. George Daniel McNeil on August 6, 2025, at the age of 76 at his home in Allegan, MI. "Dan" will always be remembered by family, friends and colleagues for his depth of knowledge and his unrelenting kindness and caring.

Born...

James Dean Sytsma

James Dean Sytsma

Aug 4, 2025

James Dean Sytsma, age 82 of Grand Rapids MI, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday August 4, 2025. Born on September 2 1943, to Bernie and Nelle Sytsma. He was the youngest of four children, Jean, Ron, Tom and the last to meet his Maker. James was survived by his wife Marilyn...

Santiago Francisco "Frank" Orellana

Santiago Francisco "Frank" Orellana

Aug 3, 2025

Santiago Francisco "Frank" Orellana of Wyoming, Michigan, age 53 passed away on Sunday August 3, 2025. He was born to Santiago Orellana Duvon (deceased) and Rosa Delmi Hernandez de Orellana (deceased) on April 30, 1972, in San Salvador, El Salvador.

Frank was the youngest of four children.

Frank was married to Celia Arely...

Linda (Boshoven) Heath

Linda (Boshoven) Heath

Aug 1, 2025

Our beloved mother, Ms. Linda Sue Heath, aged 74, was received into the loving arms of her savior on August 1, 2025 surrounded by her family at St. Mary's hospital. Linda was born on February 10, 1951 in Grand Rapids, MI, to Eldon and Jennie Boshoven. She grew up in Grand Rapids and attended Ottawa Hills schools....

Joseph "Cheech" Alexander

Joseph "Cheech" Alexander

Aug 1, 2025

Joseph "Cheech" Alexander, a man of quick wit and comedy, embarked on his final adventure on August 1, 2025, in Grand Rapids, MI, after a valiant battle with gastric metastatic adenocarcinoma. Born Wednesday July 21, 1976, in the city of Chicago, IL, he transformed every room he entered with his loving, passionate, and comedic spirit.

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Kelsey Kay Gibson

Kelsey Kay Gibson

Jul 30, 2025

Kelsey Kay Gibson, beloved daughter of Jerry and Carmella (Arzadon) Gibson, was born September 2, 1991, in Grand Rapids, MI. She passed away to join her heavenly father July 30, 2025, after a twelve-year battle with injuries sustained in an auto accident January 29, 2013. We have comfort knowing that Kelsey was met at heaven's gate by...

Melissa Ann Ellis

Melissa Ann Ellis

Jul 28, 2025

Melissa Ann Ellis, a cherished soul known for her loving nature and kind spirit, passed away on July 28, 2025, at the age of 58. Born on December 31, 1966, in Michigan, Melissa lived a life marked by dedication to her family, service to her country, and a passion for the simple joys in life.

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Jeff Comps

Jeff Comps

Jul 28, 2025

Charles Jeffery Comps, "Jeff", of Indian River, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family.

He was born on January 21, 1953, to Charles and Eileen (Peters) Comps. At a very young age, he decided he did not want to be called "Charles" and for the remainder of his life...

Wendell Allen Craft

Wendell Allen Craft

Jul 27, 2025

Wendell "Allen" Craft, aged 66, of Jackson, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025. Allen was born in Jackson on March 30, 1959, to his loving parents. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, humor, and a lifetime of service to his community. Allen was a devoted family man and is survived by his wife, Dawn...

Norma Mclain

Norma Mclain

Jul 27, 2025

Born August 24, 1933, Norma McLain passed away peacefully with loved once on July 27, 2025 just short of her 92nd birthday.

Norma was preceded in death by her husband Jack and her son Michael. Norma is survived by her sons; Roger (Cynthia) and David, her sister; MaryLou (Jack Gavin), grandchildren; Kathy, Sean, Joseph, Patrick,...

Peter Anthony Paolini

Peter Anthony Paolini

Jul 27, 2025

Peter Anthony Paolini, died peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Porter Hills Health Center, in Grand Rapids MI, with his sister Francine Paolini, brother Michael Paolini, and Brother-in Law Martin Zyla at his side. He was born in Buffalo NY, on February 27, 1960, the last of the six Paolini children, and the first to go....

Richard John Wyckoff

Richard John Wyckoff

Jul 27, 2025

Richard "Rick" John Wyckoff passed away on July 27, 2025, in Jenison, Michigan, just one day before his 73rd birthday. He was born on July 28, 1952, in Traverse City, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Doris (Solomonson) Wyckoff; his brother, Bill Wyckoff; and his daughter, Rikki Lee Wyckoff. Rick is survived...

Sharon Lee Mcghee

Sharon Lee Mcghee

Jul 26, 2025

Sharon Lee McGhee, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, passed away on July 26, 2025 at the age of 82, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on May 1, 1943 in Toledo, Ohio, Sharon lived a beautiful and full life. After the passing of her beloved husband, David L. McGhee, in 2016, Sharon moved back to...

Steven Max Snider

Steven Max Snider

Jul 25, 2025

Steven Max Snider, passed away peacefully on July 25th, 2025, at the age of 73 in Hastings, Michigan, after a valiant battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Born February 1st, 1952, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Steve was a man whose warmth and spirit left an incredible mark on all who knew him.

Steve graduated from Hudsonville High...

Sheri Spahr

Sheri Spahr

Jul 24, 2025

Sheri Kay Spahr of Battle Creek, MI. went to be with the Lord, and her Savior on July 24, 2025. She was born August 4, 1960 in Madison, Wisconsin at St. Mary's Hospital. She moved to Montana with her family at age 9. She married the love of her life Anthony Walter Spahr on March 12, 1984...

Trudi Teliczan

Trudi Teliczan

Jul 23, 2025

Trudi Teliczan passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, surrounded in love by her family at the age of 73 in Wyoming, Michigan. Born on December 28, 1951, in Grand Rapids, Trudi spent her lifetime touching the hearts of those around her with her warm humor and kindness.

As a mother she took immense pride...

Jack Baldwin

Jack Baldwin

Jul 23, 2025

Jack Baldwin, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Corewell Health Nursing and Long Term Care Facility in hospice care with his loving nephew, Josh by his side. Jack was born on August 18, 1956 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to his loving parents, Howard and Genevieve Baldwin both of whom preceded him in...

David Ebbens

David Ebbens

Jul 22, 2025

David A. Ebbens, age 74, of Walker, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025. Born on August 3, 1950 to Lambert and Dorothy (Huizenga) Ebbens. A proud Chicago native, Dave spent the majority of his life in the Chicagoland area before making Michigan his home. He loved woodworking, photography, and being outdoors. Dave was happiest when...

Ruby House

Ruby House

Jul 20, 2025

Ruby House passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the age of 98. A resident of Caledonia, Michigan, she was born on August 8, 1926, in Alto, Michigan to Reed and Reta Cooper. Ruby was an employee at General Motors for many years. She had a love for knitting, reading, and coloring. She found...

Lawrence Edward Coppens

Lawrence Edward Coppens

Jul 19, 2025

Lawrence (Larry) Coppens was born on August 10, 1944, to Henry and Frances (Dado) Coppens in Battle Creek, Michigan, the fifth of five children. He died on July 19, 2025, at American House in Holland, Michigan, after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

Larry was raised in Caledonia and Wyoming, Michigan and graduated from Rogers High...

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