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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

Apr 6, 2025

Handlogten, Morris Willard of Allegan, Michigan was born at home in Grand Rapids, MI and passed away peacefully with family at Rose Garden - Kent County at the age of 92. He was: Preceded in death by his Father Henry, Mother Bessie, Wife Norma (Shafer), & Sister Lucy Okke. Survived by Daughter Deborah Dufour, Son Roger Handlogten,...

Apr 6, 2025

After a short battle with cancer, James Dear Jr. known to family and friends as "Michael," entered the gates of heaven on April 6th, 2025. He was 64 years old. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mary Elizabeth Terrell Dear and James Hampton, stepfather John L., brothers R.C. Terrell, Jerry Dear, Edward Dear, Andy Dear,...