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John Hudzik

John Hudzik

Mar 26, 2025

John L. Hudzik, aged 79, passed away suddenly but peacefully at his home on March 26, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. His passing leaves an immeasurable void in the hearts of his family, friends, and all who were fortunate enough to know him. Born and raised in New Jersey, John graduated from Nutley High...

Roy Arthur Carlson

Roy Arthur Carlson

Mar 26, 2025

Roy Arthur Carlson, born on April 7, 1938, in Iron River, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home in Plainwell, Michigan, on March 26, 2025, at the age of 86.

Roy is survived by his beloved wife, Margie (Harkins) Carlson; his daughters, Susan (David) Barrows and Janet (Jim) Pearson; and his brother, Herb Carlson of...

Seth Parker

Seth Parker

Mar 26, 2025

We were honored to be chosen by an angel to raise, love and protect.  Seth Avery Parker, 26, of Cadillac passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 after a lengthy hospital stay caused by RSV, pneumonia, and septic shock.

Born April 19,1998 in Grand Rapids to Steve Parker and Missy Hanford, he shared his birthday with...

Francis Lorena Soehnlein

Francis Lorena Soehnlein

Mar 26, 2025

Francis Lorena Soehnlein ascended to heaven, Wednesday evening March 26, 2025, after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. She is survived by her husband, Paul Soehnlein; son, Joshua Soehnlein; daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Jeremy Battaglia; and her grandchildren, Kaya, Bali, and Amble Battaglia. Additionally, her brother, Bob (Donna) Carroll; their children, Ricky, Done, & Chad. Francis...

Robert Elwood Bohn

Robert Elwood Bohn

Mar 25, 2025

Robert Elwood Bohn, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, at the age of 94. He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Betty L. Bohn, his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Cremation has taken place.

Vicki Swanson

Vicki Swanson

Mar 25, 2025

Vicki Leona Swanson passed away at the age of 74, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, curiosity, and dedication to her craft. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Rosalynn and Carl, as well as her two sisters, Ann Marie and Sonja Maja Swanson. She is survived by her nephew, Neil Boyton, and her two...

William "Denny" Arndt

William "Denny" Arndt

Mar 24, 2025

W. Dennis Arndt, beloved husband, brother, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Savior on March 24, 2025, at the age of 87. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 20, 1938, Denny was a kind and compassionate person who touched the lives of many with his smile and warmth. Denny was an engineer...

Martha Jane Jeffreys

Martha Jane Jeffreys

Mar 23, 2025

Martha Jane Jeffreys (Caperton) passed away peacefully on March 23rd, 2025.

She was born in Savannah Tennessee on October 8th, 1936, to Jerrell Dean Caperton and Laura Verla Caperton (Jones). The family moved near Doniphan Missouri when Martha was 8, then moved to Michigan when she was a teen. She remained in the Fennville/Saugatuck area...

Philip James Savickas

Philip James Savickas

Mar 22, 2025

Philip James Savickas, known as Phil to his friends and family, passed away on March 14, 2025, following complications from a stroke the month prior. Born on October 14, 1962, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Phil's life was marked by his jokes, practical and historical knowledge, and handiness. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend whose memory...

Norma Jean Balogh

Norma Jean Balogh

Mar 19, 2025

Norma Jean Balogh, 63, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025, in Grand Haven, after a courageous battle with dementia. She was born on June 30, 1961, to Melvin and Leone (Blackburn) Johnson of Montague.

Norma is survived by her loving family, including her son Jarid (Devon) Shunk; daughter Krystal (Eric) Braginton; beloved niece Amber...

Jessie Mae Wilson

Jessie Mae Wilson

Mar 19, 2025

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Chad Ewald

Chad Ewald

Mar 19, 2025

With deep love and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Chad Lawrence Ewald, who peacefully entered God's eternal embrace on March 19, 2025, shortly after 10 PM. Chad departed this world surrounded by love, with one hand in the hand of his husband, Alexander R. Clayson, and the other in the hand of his mother, Diane...

Jeffrey R. Pelton

Jeffrey R. Pelton

Mar 15, 2025

Jeffrey R. Pelton, age 66, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, after courageously facing significant health challenges in recent years. Born on August 8, 1958, in Grand Rapids, Jeff's life was one of service, love, and adventure, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who knew him. Jeff was a devoted...

William Patrick Hoffman

William Patrick Hoffman

Mar 14, 2025

William "Bill" Patrick Hoffman was born August 24, 1945, in Toledo, Ohio to Frank Hoffman and Ruth Beam, the fifth of eight siblings. He died on March 14, 2025, in Portage, MI following declining health due to pulmonary fibrosis. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in Toledo in 1963. In 1968, he married Cheryl Marie Hansen,...

Edward George Covington

Edward George Covington

Mar 14, 2025

Edward George Covington, known affectionately to his loved ones as Eddie, left this world at the age of 65 on March 14, 2025, in his hometown of Grand Rapids, MI, after a valiant battle with gastric cancer. Born on December 29, 1959, to Dorothy Jean Covington and the late Cleatus Covington, Eddie's vibrant spirit and infectious laugh...

Donald Arthur Deshane

Donald Arthur Deshane

Mar 13, 2025

Donald Arthur DeShane, who turned 82 on this year's Groundhogs Day, left his eternal home here on planet Earth, and rose to Heaven just to hear his Lord say to him "well done my good and faithful servant, enter into your rest". This was all done on Thursday, March 13 2025, just one day after having a...

Jeffery James Brown

Jeffery James Brown

Mar 12, 2025

Jeffery James Brown passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends during his final moments. Jeffery was born on September 25, 1987, in Anaheim, California, to Kenneth and Elaine (Crawford) Brown. Despite living with a heart condition his entire life, Jeffery never...

Jackie Robert Rasch

Jackie Robert Rasch

Mar 12, 2025

Jack Rasch of Coopersville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 12th at the age of 80. Jack was the youngest of 5 children, born to Oscar and Agnus Rasch on August 5th, 1944. He grew up on his family's farm in Conklin, attended St. Joesph's catholic school from Kindergarten to 8th grade, then attended and graduated from...

Daniel Michael Rowden

Daniel Michael Rowden

Mar 10, 2025

Daniel Michael Rowden, known to friends and family as No-plans Dan or Danno, embarked on his final road trip on March 10, 2025. Born in the bustling city of Chicago, IL on May 28, 1956, Dan's story began as a tale of adventure that continued throughout his 68 years of life until he peacefully passed away in Byron Center,...

Kenneth Michael Scripps

Kenneth Michael Scripps

Mar 10, 2025

Kenneth Michael Scripps, of Grand Rapids,  age 80,  passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025. He  was born to Kenneth and Marguerite Scripps on December 12, 1944.

Known to most people as "Mike", Kenneth was born the second of four children in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was a 1962 graduate of Grand Rapids Christian High...

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