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Earl Talmadge Wyant
Jun 29, 2025
Earl Wyant passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 in Kentwood, MI. Â Earl was born in Du Quoin, Illinois on Wednesday, March 10th, 1937.
A Graveside Service being held in his honor on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, beginning with military honors at 2 PM in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
Alisha Queen (Leonard)
Jun 28, 2025
Alisha Queen (Leonard) left with Jesus for Heaven on June 28, 2025, at dawn at the age of 36.
Most beautiful and loved daughter, sister, niece, granddaughter and friend. Alisha loved her family, Mama and Dad Laurie and Tim Leonard, her brothers Timothy and William Leonard, and her "Angel Dog" Rambo.
Alisha had...
Brian Cushman
Jun 25, 2025
On June 25, 2025 Brian Cushman, age 66 passed away peacefully at home with family and friends by his side. Brian lived in Evart, Michigan for most of his life where he met Vicki Pedersen while in school. They were married after graduation in 1976.
He spent his career Farming and Appraising, then he retired...
Thuyet Ngoc Nguyen
Jun 25, 2025
"Thuyet Ngoc Nguyen, 81, of Kentwood, MI, passed away on June 25, 2025 peacefully in his home.
Thuyet was born in Quang Nam, Vietnam, to Thoang and Hoac Nguyen. As the oldest of five children, he always made sure his siblings and parents were taken care of before himself. Along with great devotion for his...
Judith Pennepacker
Jun 25, 2025
Judith Ellen (DeWard) Pennepacker "Randy" went peacefully to be with her Lord & Savior on June 25, 2025 in Plainwell, MI, surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 81. She was born December 27, 1943 to John & Evelyn DeWard in Kalamazoo, MI. She leaves a legacy of love that changes lives and generations through...
Jessica Green
Jun 24, 2025
Jessica Lynn Green, 35, of Lake City, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Jessica was born on June 19, 1990 in Cadillac to Keath Jones and Donna (Bruce) Sparks.
She was married to Justin Green who just celebrated 12 years. She loved spending time with her family, doing her nails in her little...
Steven Patrick Martindale
Jun 23, 2025
Steven Patrick Martindale passed away unexpectedly on Monday June 23, 2025, in the morning at Bronson Methodist Hospital Kalamazoo, MI.
Steven Was born on August 10, 1971, in Alamogordo, New Mexico the son of Doug Martindale of Elkhorn, WI. and Nancy Sobottka of Scotts, MI. Steven Went to Vicksburg High School in Vicksburg, MI.
...Bill Edward Dixon
Jun 21, 2025
Bill Edward Dixon, age 66, of Ionia, Michigan passed away on 06/21/2025 after a short battle with Cancer. Born in San Francisco, California. Son of Joy (Jim) Welker and father Sheldon (Rosa) Dixon. Humorous son-in-law to Mary (John) Thalison.
Bill's journey in life was shared with his loving wife, Bobbie of 14 years. Together they...
Christine Kraai
Jun 21, 2025
Christine Kraai, 53, passed away peacefully at home on June 21, 2025, surrounded by the love of countless family and friends who walked with her in the weeks leading up to her passing. Christine's legacy is, without a doubt, her deep love for her family and her unwavering faith in the Lord.
Known as both...
Lee Rea
Jun 21, 2025
Lee Anthony Rea 1937-2025
Lee Anthony Rea, widow and beloved father, passed away peacefully in Grand Rapids on June 21, 2025.
Lee was born in Chicago, Illinois in September 1937 to Alda and Leon. An only child, he excelled in swimming, enjoyed fishing in Lake Michigan and went on to attend...
Kathy Lynn Haveman
Jun 19, 2025
Kathy Lynn (Trammell) Haveman, 68, of Allegan passed away Thursday June 19th, 2025 surrounded by her family. Born January 2nd 1957 in Hamilton Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Onvey and Lossie Trammell. Kathy worked many years at Lifesavers in Holland before becoming an owner operator with the love of her life Mark Haveman.
...James Brian Harrison
Jun 18, 2025
James Brian Harrison passed away on June 18, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on April 7, 1943, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, James was a beacon of adventure throughout his life. James's life journey was shared with his beloved wife, Marcia Harrison. Together, they raised two daughters, Vandi L. (Donald) Patterson and Nicole M. (Chad) Reed....
Lucinda D. Alt
Jun 16, 2025
Lucinda "Lucy" Dewey Alt passed away peacefully in her home on June 16, 2025, with her daughter Emily by her side, after a long battle with various health ailments. Her daughter Amy was in Cuba at the time, working on a project near and dear to Lucy's heart: sterilizing cats and dogs to reduce overpopulation. Lucy was...
Russell Richard Stokes
Jun 15, 2025
Russell Stokes passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Big Prairie Township, MI. Â Russell was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Tuesday, May 21, 1970.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ofield Funeral Home.
Cornelia "Connie" Schoonheim
Jun 15, 2025
Mrs. C.E. Schoonheim, known to her friends as Connie, passed away peacefully on the evening of June 15, 2025 at Park Village Pines in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Connie was 95 years old. She immigrated with her late husband James Schoonheim from the Netherlands in the early 1960's. She was a long-time resident of Grand Rapids, Michigan where she...
Marc Allen Mellinger
Jun 14, 2025
Marc Mellinger, 58, of Portage, Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on February 9, 1967, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Following 35 years at Pfizer (formerly, Upjohn) he happily retired in 2024. Marc lived a life full of passion, adventure, and unwavering loyalty to those he held dear.
Marc was...
Jeffrey Kent Vanhattum
Jun 12, 2025
Jeffrey Kent VanHattum, 66, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on June 12, 2025, at his beloved family cottage on Big Whitefish Lake in Pierson, Michigan, following a lengthy battle with Parkinson's/Multiple System Atrophy. Born to Tom and Bobbi VanHattum in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, on March 9, 1959, Jeff graduated from East Kentwood High School in 1977 (where his...
Evelyn De La Cruz Velez
Jun 12, 2025
Evelyn De la Cruz Velez, age 46, of Grand Rapids, Michigan entered into the arms of her savior, on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Born on June 16, 1978, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Evelyn became a teacher at the age of 23 in the Dominican Republic, as an educator she was beloved by her students...
James Anthony Dabbous
Jun 11, 2025
James Anthony Dabbous, 75, of Rockford, MI, died peacefully on June 11, 2025, with his family by his side.
Jim was a handsome man with eyes that wrinkled at the corners and sparkled whenever he smiled. He was humble and lived a simple life. It was from this deep sense of contentment—and a devotion as...
Andra Willyard
Jun 10, 2025
Andra Lou Willyard passed away on June 10, 2025, at the age of 77. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan Andra spent many years in Bonita Springs, Florida where she helped to raise two of her grandchildren, Justin and Nichole, before returning to Grand Rapids to be closer to her family there.
Andra spent most of...

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