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Suzette Uminn
Jan 14, 2025
Suzette Linnae Uminn (Gale) passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 in Kalamazoo, Michigan at the age of 78. She is survived by her husband, Ludwig (Louie) Uminn; children, Ben Uminn and Tasha Mazo (Uminn); grandchildren, Kalsee Masters, Katelyn Uminn, Kyler Uminn, and Tyler Mazo; mother, Madeline Hoppe; siblings, Marsellie McNett, Mark (Julie) Kindig, and Matt (Donna)...
Michael William Allen
Jan 13, 2025
Michael William Allen (78), of Wyoming, Mi. passed away at his home surrounded by his Wife and Son on January 13, 2025. His parents Betty, John Allen, and Brother Jim Allen preceded him in death.
Mike's career was with Clark Equipment Co. (Michigan and Kentucky) for many years.
Mike is survived by his...
Nancy Henderson
Jan 11, 2025
Nancy Lee (Imhauser) Henderson, born on November 21, 1943, in Kankakee, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on January 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was the cherished daughter of Everett and Gertrude (Dandurand) Imhauser. In January of 1965, she married Larry Henderson (1944-1982). She is survived by her daughter Monica (Henderson)...
Lap Le
Jan 11, 2025
Lap Le, born on November 20, 1943, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025, in Wyoming, Michigan.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., followed by a temple-led service from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Both events will take place at Ofield Funeral Home, 4500 Kalamazoo...
David Dominguez
Jan 10, 2025
David Dominguez, a man known for his courage, friendly demeanor, and great sense of humor, passed away on Jan 10, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, due to complications from a stroke. Born on August 12, 1963, in Stamford, Texas. David's infectious laughter and fun spirit brought joy to all who knew him throughout his 61 years of...
Jerry Adams
Jan 10, 2025
Jerry Gene Adams was born June 26, 1940 and passed away on January 10, 2025. Jerry is survived by wife Mary Geneva Adams, his daughter Kimberly Sue Effenheim with husband John Effenheim and grandson James "Jimmy" Miller; and his two sons Barry Lee Adams with grandson Hunter Adams, and Jeremy Scott Adams with wife Erin Adams and...
James "Jim" Robert Tomlinson
Jan 9, 2025
On Thursday, January 9, 2025, James "Jim" Robert Tomlinson passed quietly into the arms of Jesus. Jim was born December 25, 1949, in Lexington, Kentucky. He attended school in Lexington, KY and lived in Green Valley, Arizona before residing in Portage, Michigan. He served in the United States Army Reserves.
Jim was preceded in death...
Rickie Lee Ward
Jan 9, 2025
Rickie ("Rick") Lee Ward, age 72, peacefully passed away at home in Wyoming, Michigan, on Thursday, January 9, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Rick is survived by his devoted wife, Nancy Ward; his children, Shawnie Michmerhuizen (William) and Rickie Ward II (Heather); and his cherished grandchildren, Brooke Mahlebashian, Sierra Chandler (Corey), Sydnee Michmerhuizen,...
Daniel Morris
Jan 8, 2025
Daniel Patrick Morris passed away on January 6, 2025 at the age of 65 of a Glioblastoma brain tumor. Despite the challenges of his illness, Dan remained in good spirits until the end, and was a favorite at the hospital and hospice for his humor and irreverent nature.
Dan was born in Ann Arbor Michigan,...
Lawrence Edward Efting Sr.
Jan 7, 2025
Lawrence "Larry" Edward Efting Sr went to his eternal heavenly home at 100 years! After his 100-year party, he looked forward to seeing Jesus, his Savior, face to face. He was never tired of playing card games or watching football, especially the Lions and University of Michigan. After serving in the Navy in WWII, he lived in Grand Rapids...
Larry Bailey
Jan 7, 2025
Larry Lee Bailey, 76, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025. Born on October 28, 1948, in Battle Creek, Michigan. Larry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a proud U.S. Army veteran who served in Vietnam. Larry graduated from Gull Lake High School in 1967, joining the Army in 1968, and was...
Brenda Lee (Kauffman) Rustin
Jan 6, 2025
Brenda Lee Rustin (Kauffman) died peacefully after a five-year battle with Lewy Body Parkinson's at The Grand Brook Memory Care of Grand Rapids Michigan on Monday, January 6, 2025 in Wyoming, Michigan at the age of 80. Brenda is survived by her husband, J. Howard Rustin; children, Nettie (David) Eichelberger and Jesse Rustin; grandchildren, Cole (Ali) and...
Myron Stokes
Jan 6, 2025
Myron George "Mike" Stokes, age 84, of Walker, Michigan, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 6, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, to parents George Charles Stokes and Lulu Alice Poole Stokes, Mike was a beacon of kindness and generosity, whose sense of humor and love for life touched all...
Nathaniel Allen Menck
Jan 5, 2025
Nathaniel Allen Menck, known affectionately to friends and family as Nate, left this world unexpectedly on January 5, 2025, at the age of 42. Born on December 15, 1982, in Kalamazoo, MI, Nate was a cherished son, brother, father, and friend who brought laughter and warmth to every room he entered. Nate grew up in the embrace...
Carol (Lee) Knox
Jan 4, 2025
Carol (Lee) Knox, 85, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Rockford, died Saturday, January 4, 2025. She was born December 28, 1939 to Lester and Lillian (Cavanaugh) Lee. She worked in the medical field first as an x-ray technician, then as a registered nurse. Her passion was hospice nursing.
Surviving are her children, John (Shelley) Knox,...
Marijane Molag
Jan 4, 2025
Marijane Molag, 91, of Byron Center, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 4, 2025.
She is survived by her four children, Michael (Deb) Molag, Cynthia Stevens, Kimberly Scott, and Patrick (Jennifer) Molag, five grandchildren, Bill Stevens, Keith Scott, Doug Scott, Lee Molag, and Scott Stevens, four great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, three sisters-in-law,...
Brenda Bowers
Jan 3, 2025
Brenda Bowers passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, at Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo. Brenda was born in Kalamazoo; the daughter of Mabel (Mona) Rendal and stepfather Walt Rendal and had lived in Gobles, Allegan and Plainwell for the majority of her life.
She worked as a book binder for Kalamazoo Public Library and Ihling...
Calvin Eugene Howard
Jan 3, 2025
Calvin took his last fight to heaven on January 3, 2025, at the age of 99. After battling heart disease and dementia for many years, he passed away peacefully with his family at his side. Calvin was born on November 1, 1925, in Battle Creek, MI to Charles and Estella (Nickols) Howard. He had two sisters and...
Donald Nicholas
Jan 3, 2025
Sadly, Donald Joseph Nicholas Sr ("Biya") of Otsego, Michigan, passed away on Christmas Day 2024 at age 89.
Born in Detroit to Anna and Shehda Nicholas, Don served our country honorably in the US Army during the Korean War. He worked for Allstate Insurance for 32 years.
Family always came first with Don...
Howard Slenk
Jan 2, 2025
Howard J. Slenk passed away on January 2, 2025 at the age of 93. He was born in Holland MI, the eldest son of Edward and Alice Slenk. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Edward and Alan and sister, Carolyn Raterink. He was a member of Pillar Christian Reformed Church and attended the Holland Christian...

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