Marvin P. Kruisenga
Jun 7, 2014
June 7, 2014 Service: June 11, 2014 Marvin Peter Kruisenga, age 89, went to be with his Savior on June 7, 2014. He was preceded in death by all of his siblings, Anna Pearl Johnson, Corinne Vander Zon and Henry J. Kruisenga. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marie Verbrugge, sons Ken, Bob (Ginny Reed), daughter...
Patricia Ann Delany
Jun 6, 2014
June 6, 2014 DeLany - Patricia DeLany passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Friday, June 6, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Violet and Charles DeLany. Surviving are brothers, David (Sharon) DeLany, Michael (Pat) DeLany; best friend and caregiver Pam Wawee; several nieces and nephews. Pat accomplished her goals of attending Davenport College,...
Janet Marie Pickerd
May 31, 2014
May 31, 2014 Janet M. Pickerd, age 66, of Grand Rapids,suddenly left to be with our Lord on Saturday, May 31, 2014. Born February 10, 1948 in Traverse City, Mi she is a graduate of St. Frances Catholic School and National Institute of Technology with honors. She is preceded in death by her father William Baray. She is survived...
Clara Rika Sweetman
May 30, 2014
May 30, 2014 SWEETMAN (nee TIMMERMAN), CLARA R. Clara R. Sweetman, nee Timmerman, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 30 in her residence at the Devos Manor in Holland Home. Born in Vogel Center, MI on December 23, 1925, she is survived by Leonard Sweetman, Jr., her sweetheart and husband of more than 66 years, and her sister, Bertha...
Gary Lee Nardin
May 24, 2014
May 24, 2014 NARDIN, GARY L. Gary L. Nardin age 56, entered into his "new life" with Our Heavenly Father, on Sat. May24, 2014. He was under the care of Faith hospice at The Laurels of Kent, in Lowell. Gary leaves behind his mother, Dorothy Nardin; his twin brother, Gerald Nardin; sisters, Kathy Dlugoss and her husband David, Linda...
Barbara Lee Mckale
May 23, 2014
May 23, 2014 Barbara Lee McKale 76 of Battle Creek passed away Friday, May 23, 2014. Cremation has taken place; arrangements are pending.
Wendell Lloyd Claxton
May 23, 2014
May 23, 2014 CLAXTON, WENDELL Lloyd Wendell Lloyd Claxton, 85, of Comstock Park and Sparta, died Friday, May 23, 2014 at Meadowlark Retirement Home in Sparta. He was born March 26, 1929 in Lennon, MI to Corwin and Alice Mae (Lare) Claxton on the family farm and had lived in the Sparta area for over sixty years. Wendy retired...
Floyd J. Van Raalte
May 16, 2014
May 16, 2014 Floyd J. (Flip) Van Raalte died on May 16, 2014 at the age of 91. He was born in Holland, MI in 1923, the youngest of five children of John and Nora (Keeler) Van Raalte. Floyd graduated from Holland High School in 1943. He enlisted in the United States Navy on June 11, 1943 and served...
Ronald I. Shoemaker
May 15, 2014
May 15, 2014 Ronald I. Shoemaker, ED8JMC, age 64, passed away peacefully at home on May 15, 2014, with both his loving sister Danielle Taran and wife Deborah Dubis at his side. We are extremely grateful for the compassion and kindness bestowed on us by Faith Hospice and Ofield Funeral Home.
Olaf Gutierrez
May 10, 2014
May 10, 2014 Gutiérrez - Olaf Gutiérrez aged 79, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, May 10, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Julio Gutiérrez, Paula Gutiérrez, Horaci0 Gutiérrez, Amelia Villarreal, Oralia Flores and Cleofas GarcÃa. Olaf is survived by his wife, Emma of 51 years; sons, Rudy (Kelly) Gutiérrez, Roberto Gutiérrez; daughter, Marisa...
Robert Kinney Mcgrath
May 9, 2014
May 9, 2014 Service: June 21, 2014 Robert Kinney McGrath- b. October 6, 1921 d. May 9, 2014 Robert K. McGrath, husband, father, brother, son, mentor and friend, formerly of the 32nd regiment, 7th infantry Division, United States Army, passed away on May 9, 2014. Bob is survived by his wife Pat, his sons Mike and Paul and their...
Michael Todd Berry
May 4, 2014
May 4, 2014 Service: May 9, 2014 Michael Berry, age 44, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 4th, 2014. Survived by his parents, James and Doris Berry and two sisters, Carmela Berry of Las Vegas, NV and Brandi (Charlie) Lovelady of Grand Rapids. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 9 at 12:00pm at the Ofield...
