Obituaries
Ofield Funeral Home Obituaries
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Gregory Jay Eldridge
Apr 25, 2016
Gregory Jay Eldridge, age 58, of Lowell, MI passed away unexpectedly April 25, 2016, from health complications. He was born on December 5, 1957. Greg always put his family first. His favorite times in life were when he was surrounded by his family, on family trips, at celebrations dinners and holidays. He was so proud of his kids and...
Nancy Geraldine (Durza) Menich
Apr 25, 2016
Nancy G. Menich, age 96, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 25, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Menich, her parents, Stanly and Agnes Durza, her sister, Gloria Janes, and Gloria's husband, Charles. Nancy was born in Chicago, IL. She met her husband Edward while working at Western Electric. She worked...
Donald Eugene Chapman
Apr 23, 2016
Donald Eugene Chapman, 61 years old, was born on June 22, 1954 and passed away April 23, 2016. He is survived by Sherri, his wife of 41 years, their children; Michelle (Ted) St. Clair, and Nicole (Neil) Cummings, as well as their grandchildren; Teddy (9) and Hope (8) St. Clair and Reece (4), Bennett (2), and Lincoln (14 mo)...
Shirley Mae Pinter
Apr 23, 2016
At age 80, she departed this life on April 23, 2016. She succumbed to cancer with family by her side. Born in Altoona, PA on July 23, 1935 to Theodore and Virginia Hatch. She worked most of her career as an Insurance Agent, spent her later years in Carefree, AZ where she opened and operated a Dry Cleaning business...
Richard Alan Root
Apr 23, 2016
Richard Alan Root of Wyoming, MI passed away after a courageous battle with ALS and cancer. Born in Sturgis, MI, his passion in life was to help people. He enjoyed sharing his quick wit and delightful sense of humor with friends and family, though in public he was often quiet and introspective. Richard is survived by the love of...
Mary Jane (Holland) Schmidt
Apr 23, 2016
Mary Jane Tringham Holland Rodewald Schmidt, 86, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, died Saturday, April 23rd, 2016. A memorial service in Mary Jane's honor is planned for Saturday, May 21st at Fountain Street Church, 24 Fountain Street NE, Grand Rapids. The service will be at 11:00 am. Mary Jane was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 23rd, 1929, to...
Sally Ann Wood
Apr 21, 2016
Sally Ann Wood age 86 passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016. She is survived by her children Craig and Rita Wood and Carolyn Wood; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Wood. Sally was a graduate of Central High School Class of 1947, she attended Wayne State University and graduated from the...
John Roger Dewaard
Apr 18, 2016
John Roger DeWaard, age 87 years was born 10/13/1928 and died 4/18/2016. He is survived by Betty, his wife of 64 years, their children; Paul (Mary) DeWaard, Susan (Craig) Bruggink, Donna (Charles) Harmon, James (Mary) DeWaard, grandchildren; Leighann (Thomas) Odenbaugh, Kaitlyn (Ian) Jones, Alyssa (Jay) Lukiewski, Jeffrey Bruggink, David Bruggink, Andrew Harmon, Katie Harmon, Erika DeWaard, J.D. DeWaard, Emily...
Hani Ayed Karadsheh
Apr 13, 2016
Hani Karadsheh, aged 74, of Kentwood passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Surviving are his two brothers, Akram Karadsheh and Jamil Karadsheh, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 16th at 11:00 AM in St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 334 LaGrave Ave. SE. Interment at Graceland Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and...
Robert A Elenbaas
Apr 12, 2016
Robert (Bosco) Allen Elenbaas went to be with his Lord after a battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Joanie and loving family. A celebration of life will be held Friday, April 15, 2016 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Ofield Funeral Home, 4500 Kalamazoo Avenue, Kentwood. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Service...
Jill Mcclow (Mcclow) Borcherding
Apr 12, 2016
Born: September 2, 1953, Grand Rapids, MI; died April 12, 2016, Grand Rapids. Jill is survived by her loving husband, James Borcherding of Grand Rapids, and her stepson, Marc Borcherding of Portland, Oregon. She is predeceased by her parents, Ray and Joan Bosworth McClow of Jenison. She is also survived by three sisters: Karin Orr, Grand Rapids; Lisa McClow...

A Year of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.
Ofield Funeral Home
We post our collection of online obituaries for Grand Rapids, Michigan. With services that are updated regularly. Search for local obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring lives, and legacies.
Subscribe
Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared.
