Aug 29, 2024

Win Santos Kaze, age 3, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024.

A funeral service will take place at 12:00 p.m., on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Ebenezer Church of the Nazarene Church in Wyoming.  Burial will follow at Pinehill Cemetery.

Aug 29, 2024

Martha (Lori) Lorna Lynn Parks age 59, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 29, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jon Murray and Martha Murray; brother; Robert Murray, and sister; Sherri Roddy. She is survived by her sister Terri Prince and brother Jon Murray, and also her two sons; Willam...

Aug 28, 2024

Donald (Don) W. Pulte, was born on October 3, 1929, and when asked about his date of birth, liked to joke that his birth caused the great depression. He passed away peacefully with family by his side on August 28, 2024, at age 94 (and 10.5/12ths).

Don loved spending time with his family and friends,...

Aug 26, 2024

Tom Clay crossed the river one last time the morning of August 26, 2024. After a long fight with cancer, Tom passed away peacefully in his home, in his sleep, his daughter at his side. Tom was born in 1942 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Ruth and George Clay. Described as a bon vivant and scamp, Tom...

Aug 25, 2024

Mildred Elaine (Killion) Helling peacefully passed into the presence of her Savior on August 25, 2024 at her home in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was 84.

Born December 13, 1939 in Albany, New York, Elaine was the second daughter of Paul E. and Mildred Eloise (Gile) Killion. She began taking piano lessons from her mother in elementary...

Aug 22, 2024

We come together to celebrate the life and legacy of a beloved man of God, Thomas McCutcheon Sr., who has been called home to the Lord.  Born on the 3rd of January in the year 1967 in New Rochelle, New York, Thomas was a beacon of light to all who knew him. On the 22nd of August...

Aug 22, 2024

STEWART, Philip Alan, 69, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away on August 22, 2024, following an unexpected illness. Born in Columbus, OH, to the late Joseph Mack Stewart Jr. and Elna Kathleen Stewart (née Group), he relocated to Grand Rapids where he attended Calvin College before transferring to Ferris State where he earned his bachelor's degree. In...

Aug 21, 2024

(Alice) Joyce Thomet  April 9, 1935 - August 21, 2024

Joyce Thomet of Grand Rapids, MI, age 89, departed this world on August 21, 2024 to ascend into the arms of Christ and join her adored husband, Gary.

Joyce loved books, finance, boating, and swimming. She was an avid learner right to the...

Aug 21, 2024

Lisa Marie Bergman, born on August 24, 1960, in Bethesda, Maryland, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Lisa was a devoted wife to Mark Bergman for nearly 40 years. She was known as the best gift giver, always putting thought and love into every present. Her dedication to her family...

Aug 20, 2024

Paula Louise (Stewart) Butler, age 73, of Byron Center, passed away on Tuesday, August 20th, 2024.

Paula was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Michael D. Butler; her parents, Robert and Patricia Stewart; and her brother, Robert Jr. Paula's legacy lives on through her loving family. She is survived by her sons, Mike "Bubba"...

Aug 19, 2024

Teresa Lynn (Boss) Bultema, age 67, of Byron Center, went to be with her Lord on Monday, August 19, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Larry Boss and Sharell Renkema; parents-in-law, Gus and Jo Bultema; brother-in-law, Raymond Bultema; daughter-in-law, Julie Bultema and grandson, Kyle Jamieson. She will be lovingly remembered by her...

Aug 18, 2024

Emil Przeklasa passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 18,2024 at the age of 73.  Emil was born on May 9, 1951 and attended Utica,MI community schools.  As a child, Emil allegedly walked 5 miles, up hill, in the snow, both ways to school.  He later married his high school sweetheart, Judy, in...

Aug 18, 2024

Gregory Ignatoski, aged 68, of Grand Rapids, MI passed away in his home on August 18, 2024. He is now reunited with his beloved family who preceded him in death, mother Julia (Grzeszak) Ignatoski, father Leon Ignatoski, sister Pamela Friskey, and niece Amy Ignatoski. He is survived by his brothers Patrick (Terry) Ignatoski, Denny (Pam) Ignatoski, Fred ...

Aug 16, 2024

In the verdant fields of East Leroy, Michigan, the sun did set on a life well-lived, as Steven Anthony Grzymala, known affectionately as Steve, bade farewell to this mortal coil on the 16th of August, 2024. Born under the summer sky of 1958, in the bustling city of Detroit, Steve's journey was one that saw the laughter...

Aug 16, 2024

Marian DeLynn Schmidt, age 91, went to be with Lord on Friday, August 16, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rolland and Marian Haynes; Husband, Earl Schmidt; Son in law and daughter; Rob and Wanda Ward and sisters; Marilyn Spaulding and Shirley Zaremba.

She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Randy(Laura)...

Aug 16, 2024

Richard Stiffler, age 87, of East Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 16, 2024. He was the loving father of Leslie (Briana) Yarhouse, Laurie (Dan) Nyquist, and Clay (Kris) Stiffler, and the proud "Grump" of 8 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Thalia (Tolly).

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Aug 16, 2024

Dennis John Taylor, died peacefully in his home, Friday, August 16 after fighting a tough battle with pancreatic cancer for the past three years. He was 71 years old.

Born in 1953 in Inkster, Michigan. Dennis was the oldest son of Samuel and Patricia (Ainsworth) Taylor and the middle of five children. He graduated from...

Aug 14, 2024

Mary Jean VanSickle, age 83, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, beloved child of God, wife, grandmother, aunt and friend to all, passed away on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024.  Mary was born to Melvin and Julia Mead on May 4,1941, in Hart, Michigan, where she spent her childhood.

Mary went to a one room schoolhouse through the...

Aug 13, 2024

Aug 13, 2024

Machelle Ann Whipple, a beacon of laughter and love, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024, with her devoted sons by her side. Born on May 21, 1957, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Machelle was the cherished daughter of the late Fred and Marguerite Wright (Hoover), and a sister to the late Amy Wright. Survived by her sister...