Dec 9, 2025

Priscilla (Perk) Diana Hankins, a beacon of love and courage, left this world on December 9, 2025, at the age of 80, due to heart failure. Born on October 19, 1945, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Perk's life was a testament to her thoughtful nature and commitment to her family, faith, and community. She spent her final moments...

Dec 9, 2025

Ronald Leslie Bickel, a beacon of love, kindness, and generosity, concluded his earthly journey on December 9, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and dedication that touched the hearts of all who knew him. Born on January 27, 1939, in Seven Kings, England, Ronald & his mother Vera Richards immigrated to the...

Dec 9, 2025

Dennis "Denny" Howard Beach, of Mackinaw City, died peacefully on December 9th at his son and daughter-in-law's home in Rockford after a year-long battle with colon surgeries and resulting complications. He had just turned 72. He was surrounded in his final days by his sweetheart of 56 years, Donna Beach, their children Amy Beach, Willy & Kirri...

Dec 8, 2025

Gerald (Jerry) Edmund Krause, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, entered into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior at the close of a long and well-lived life on December 8, 2025.  He was born on April 22, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Edmund and Emma Krause.

On June 8, 1957, Jerry married the...

Dec 8, 2025

Visitation will be held from 10:00am until 4:30  pm on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Ofield Funeral Home, 4500 Kalamazoo Avenue SE, Kentwood.

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...