Machelle Whipple
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...
Melvin "Mickey" Winters
Aug 12, 2024
Melvin "Mickey" Winters, a man who could light up a room with his humor and who lived a life as vibrant as his personality, passed away on August 12, 2024, in Coldwater, MI. Born on October 14, 1950, in Berea, OH, Mickey embraced life with gusto, a twinkle in his eye, and a joke always at the...
Janet Marian (Schlumm-Schultz-Taylor) Williams
Aug 12, 2024
Janet Marian (Schlumm-Schultz-Taylor) Williams, 62, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away at 9:47p.m. on Monday, August 12, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on January 1, 1962, the daughter of Lela Ward Schlumm (preceded her in death) and Christopher and Norma (also preceded in death) Schlumm of Hillsdale, MI. Janet is survived by her companion and...
Mark Linford Rittenhouse
Aug 11, 2024
Mark was a kind, generous soul. He loved his family fiercely and gave his all to his military service, serving in both the Army and Navy. He worked hard to provide all he could to support his family. He often gave to those around him, encouraged others to chase their dreams and provided judgement free love. Mark...
Steven Robert Perkowski
Aug 10, 2024
Steven Robert Perkowski, age 68, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024. Born on August 23, 1955, in the same city where he would spend his entire life, Steve was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose passion for life touched everyone he met.
Steve was the cherished husband of Susan,...
Richard Edward Derby, Jr
Aug 9, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of our husband, father, grandfather and brother, Richard Edward Derby Jr, who tragically passed in a car accident on August 9th, 2024. He was 64 years old.
Rich is survived by his wife of 42 years, Laurie, and his four children, Meghan (Chris), Caitlin (Scottie), Shane,...
Arthur Penny
Aug 9, 2024
Arthur "Art" Lee Penny, of Kalamazoo, MI, entered eternal rest on August 9, 2024, at the age of 72, in Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI, surrounded by family.
Art was born in Kalamazoo, MI on January 26, 1952, to Stewart and Mary (Phillips) Penny. He drove semis for a living, which quickly became his passion...
Frances Marie Wagner
Aug 9, 2024
Beloved family matriarch Frances Marie (Ballay) Wagner passed away August 9, 2024 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo MI. Her family and friends were blessed with her colorful presence for over 97 years, and she will be greatly missed.
Frances was born in 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, to immigrant parents Paul and Stephania (Dzurnik) Ballay. ...
Donna (Mckenney) Jinkins
Aug 7, 2024
Donna Jean (McKenney) Jinkins, a cherished soul and beacon of faith, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2024, at the age of 75, due to complications of liver disease. Born on June 3, 1949, in East Jordan, Michigan, Donna's life journey came to a gentle close in Covert Township, Michigan, surrounded by the love of her family...
Beth Yvonne (Conley) Bogert
Aug 5, 2024
In memory of Beth Bogert
Beth at 85 years old passed away peacefully on 8-5-24 with her family surrounding her with lots of love and admiration. She was a loving and devoted wife, cherished mother, sister, grandmother and treasured friend. Her life was a testament to love, light, laughter and strength.
Born on...
Thomas Vance Rozema
Aug 3, 2024
Thomas Vance Rozema, age 70 of Lowell, passed away with his family by his side at his home on Saturday, August 3, 2024 after a short battle with cancer.
Tom, the eldest of four children, grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan and graduated from Grand Rapids Central High School. Tom was a factory worker for...
Jeri Lynn Potter
Aug 3, 2024
Jeri Lynn Potter died on August 2nd. Her spirit complete in finding her final destination. In a life of experiences, chapters, travels, adventures and family we celebrate her life.
Growing up in the gilded age of Southern California where cruising the strip, surfing, and looking for the next adventure became a part of her life...
David Barnaby
Aug 2, 2024
It is with deep sadness and sorrow that we share the passing of our dear brother, David Barnaby.
David started out in life as our (late) mother used to say, "full of the dickens". While he never put a frog in anyone's bed he certainly may have considered it.
Throughout his life he...
Diana Marie (Notenbaum) Ramos
Aug 2, 2024
Diana Marie Ramos (Notenbaum), a beacon of kindness and love, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024, in Hudsonville, MI, at the age of 69. Born on December 20, 1954, in Grand Rapids, MI, to the late Earl and Marie Notenbaum, Diana grew up surrounded by a large and loving family. She was a cherished sister to...
Kay Thorne
Aug 1, 2024
Kay "Caitlin" Lynn Thorne, aged 83, of Lowell, passed peacefully in her home August 1, 2024 surrounded by beautiful cards, notes, texts, and flowers from her many friends. Her son, Michael Thorne (Shelli) of Hudsonville, and daughter, Lisa Thorne (Aaron Hutchinson) of Coloma, were with Kay in her last moments. Kay is also survived by her grandchildren, Chase and...
Trinh Vo
Aug 1, 2024
Trinh Vo October 20, 1947 - August 1, 2024
Born on October 20, 1947, Giuse, Trinh Vo, beloved husband to deceased Agata, Hong Thi Ho, passed peacefully on August 1, 2024. He leaves behind daughters, Huyen Nguyen (Hung Nguyen, 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren), Thuy Batts (Mark Batts, 4 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild), Hoang Vo...
Casey John-Ivan Bushick
Jul 29, 2024
Casey Bushick was born on September 6,1989 and passed away suddenly on July 29, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his mother Catherine "Kitty" Bushick, His Grandparents Harry and Lottie Bushick, great grandparents John and Agnes Bushick and by his special friend whom he always called his 'YOUNGER' sister" Samantha Anthony.
He...
Jimmy Charles Steiger
Jul 27, 2024
Jimmy 'Jim' Steiger, aged 76, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family & friends on July 27, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeptha and Thelma (West) Steiger and his son, Aaron.
Jim will be deeply missed, and his memory treasured by those he left behind. He is survived by...
Heather Marguerite Luscher
Jul 26, 2024
Heather lost her battle with cancer on July 26, 2024. She went to be with the Lord and fly with the angels.
Heather was an amazing Mom and Grandmother. Her passions were her family, music, and gardening with her mother. She rocked out to the artist Pink and group Tesla. She also loved the color pink.
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