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Doris Lea Bates

Doris Lea Bates

Apr 28, 2025

Doris Lea (Stitt) Bates, born on April 17, 1934, returned to the Lord on April 28, 2025 at the age of 91. Doris, an Air Force nurse, married Reverend Richard Bates, the love of her life, on January 31, 1959 in Wichita Falls, Texas. They celebrated 57 years of marriage together.

As a minister's wife,...

Donald Bosker

Donald Bosker

Apr 27, 2025

On April 27, 2025, our beloved "Don" went home to be with his Lord and Savior.

He was born to Donald C. And Catherine Bosker on April 10, 1952.  He attended Plymouth High School and graduated class of 1970. Don worked his whole life in the Food Industry, Managing a few different restaurants during his...

Abbas Peykarian

Abbas Peykarian

Apr 26, 2025

In Loving Memory of Abbas Peykarian.

We are heartbroken to share the passing of Abbas Peykarian, a beloved father, grandfather, and accomplished architect, who passed away peacefully on 4/26/2025.

Abbas graduated from the University of Munich with a degree in Architecture. He welcomed his first two children, Narisa and Kushan. Later, during his...

Sally Schmelter

Sally Schmelter

Apr 26, 2025

Sally Schmelter, 81 years young, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025 with niece Brenda and Kelly Hemmeke with her. Sally lived in West Michigan for most of her life.

She was proceed in death by her husband Dale Schmelter and her 4 siblings. Sally never had children of her own, but had 10 nieces and...

Dorothy Ann Irwin-Browning

Dorothy Ann Irwin-Browning

Apr 26, 2025

Dorothy (Doti) Ann Browning, age 83, passed into God's full presence on April 26, 2025 at home in Caledonia (Grand Rapids) Michigan, after living with lymphoma and Amyloidosis for several years. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and aunt.

Born in December 2, 1941 to Alex and Nellie Irwin of Muskegon, Michigan, Doti graduated...

Ronald Thomas

Ronald Thomas

Apr 24, 2025

In Loving Memory of Ronald Lorne Thomas

(1941 - 2025)

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ronald Lorne Thomas on April 24, 2025, at age 83. Husband, brother, son, father, Popo, and Rockin' Ronnie to some. Ron's vibrant spirit, generosity, and unwavering love enriched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know him....

Warner Loy Hill

Warner Loy Hill

Apr 23, 2025

Warner "Warren" Loy Hill, a cherished father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully due to heart failure on April 23, 2025, at his home in Zeeland, Michigan. Born on June 13, 1937, in Richmond, Indiana. He leaves behind his sons's Rich, Greg, Eric, Mark & Joe as well as his daughters Denise, Lisa, Christina & Kim. Warren's...

Ruth Greene

Ruth Greene

Apr 18, 2025

Ruth Louise (Stoel) Greene, age 88, of Jenison, MI went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Ruth was born November 24, 1936, to Willard and Virginia Stoel in Grandville MI. After attending Alma College, she and Carl married and returned to Grandville to raise their girls. Ruth worked as a secretary at Wyoming...

Lonabelle Carmoletta Hineline

Lonabelle Carmoletta Hineline

Apr 17, 2025

Lonabelle Carmoletta Hineline age, 99, of Middleville Michigan passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17th 2025 at Pennock hospital in Hastings, Michigan with family at her bedside. Lona was born on January 3rd 1926 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late Earl and Esther (Faught) Douglass. She was the third born of four siblings. She graduated from...

Robert Kennedy

Robert Kennedy

Apr 13, 2025

The great teacher and fisherman has taught his last class and cast his last fly. Robert William Kennedy, 63, of Grand Rapids, died Sunday, April 13, 2025, after a hard-fought six-month battle with brain cancer. The world is poorer for his absence.

Bob was loved as a husband, father, son, brother, brother-in-law, colleague, teacher, and...

William "Bill" Jones

William "Bill" Jones

Apr 13, 2025

William (Bill) Wallace Jones of Allegan MI, age 92, passed away on April 13, 2025.

Bill was the oldest son born to Bert and Agnus Jones on April 22, 1932, in Grand Rapids, MI. Bill was a Godwin Heights high school graduate in Wyoming, MI. Bill was married to Joan Jones, his loving wife for...

Vi Tran

Vi Tran

Apr 13, 2025

Vi Tran, age 87, has sadly passed on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

His family will be holding a Service in his honor at Ofield Funeral Home on Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 2-4 PM.

Vickie Lynn Sandusky

Vickie Lynn Sandusky

Apr 11, 2025

Vickie Lynn Sandusky, known affectionately as Vickie to her friends and family, passed away peacefully in her hometown of Grand Rapids, MI, on April 11, 2025, at the age of 51, due to cardiac arrest. Born on April 3, 1974, also in Grand Rapids, she was a beacon of love and creativity, embodying selflessness in every aspect...

Stanley Whyment

Stanley Whyment

Apr 11, 2025

Stanley Whyment, age 75, passed away April 11, 2025. Born May 11, 1949, to Leonard and Velda (Pike) Whyment.

He was easygoing, kind, and fun-loving. He loved being outdoors deer hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting and riding is Harley. He enjoyed hanging out at the barn having a cold one with his friends. After many years...

Sandra Kaye Forbes

Sandra Kaye Forbes

Apr 11, 2025

Sandra Kaye Forbes, 68, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025, at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo, MI. Born on November 4, 1956, in Allegan, Michigan, Sandra brought light and love to the lives of all who knew her.

Sandra is survived by her husband of 20 years, Dennis Forbes of Allegan, MI, her two children,...

Rita Rae (Henschel) Jackson-Lubenow

Rita Rae (Henschel) Jackson-Lubenow

Apr 10, 2025

Rita Rae Henschel Jackson-Lubenow passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, at the age of 87.  She was born on November 13, 1937, in Plymouth, WI, to Ruth and Raymond Henschel, the first of 2 daughters.

Rita's life was one filled with compassion and dedication to serving others.  After graduating from...

Michael Weber

Michael Weber

Apr 10, 2025

On April 10, 2025 Michael Vincent Weber, age 37, of Caledonia, Michigan, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, after battling cancer for the last two years. Michael was born in Grand Rapids on November 12, 1987, the son of Gregg and Colleen Weber (Rogers).

Michael graduated from Wayland High School in 2006. He worked...

Gary Paul

Gary Paul

Apr 10, 2025

Gary Thomas Paul, known affectionately as Gary to friends and family, passed away at the age of 81 on April 10, 2025, in Grand Rapids, MI, due to heart failure. Born on August 29, 1943, in Pittsburgh, PA, Gary carried the spirit of his birthplace with him throughout his life, embodying the city's hardworking and resilient nature....

Dolores May Wingard

Dolores May Wingard

Apr 9, 2025

Dee Wingard had a love of life that was unsurpassed. She loved to laugh and did so often with great joy. She lived her life with two priorities: family and fun. She was always ready for a boat ride, didn't matter too much where it was going or for how long. She loved the water and all...

John David Amundson

John David Amundson

Apr 7, 2025

John D. Amundson, Sr., Colonel, USAF, Retired passed away on April 7, 2025, at the age of 90, at home in Battle Creek, Michigan.

John is predeceased by his parents, Robert and Ida Ruth (Kramer) Amundson; his brothers, Charles Willis (Edith) Amundson, Benjamin A. (Judy) Amundson, Lawrence Eugene Amundson, Robert Amundson; and his sisters, Mary...

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