Betty Balke
Jul 26, 2013
July 26, 2013 Balke-Betty Jean Balke (Stellard) - On July 26, 2013 at 12:42 AM, Betty passed away in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her husband, daughters, and best friend; after a courageous battle with renal cell carcinoma. Betty was 60 years old. Betty Jean Stellard was born Friday, May 29, 1953, in Grand Rapids, MI. Betty...
Reid William Tebeau
Jul 22, 2013
July 22, 2013 Service: August 2, 2013 Reid Tebeau was born June 5, 1958 and passed away July 22, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ruth Tebeau and sister, Renee Tebeau. Surviving are his siblings, Rocky (June) Tebeau, Roxann (Michael) Gross, Rebecca (Ken Grozybowski) Tebeau, and Rachel (Fred) Gambo; nieces and nephew, Allison, Jamie...
Eleanor Fahlstedt
Jul 21, 2013
July 21, 2013 Service: August 5, 2013 Eleanor Fahlstedt, widow of Maj. Jack Fahlstedt of GRPD, passed away July 21, 2013 in Fort Pierce, FL. Surviving are her children, James (Jo India) Fahlstedt and Leslie (Donald) Jannereth; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Monday, August 5 at 1:00pm at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Charles Martin Dawson
Jul 20, 2013
July 20, 2013 Charles "Chuck" Dawson went to the great golf course in heaven, where there are no trees to hit, no sand traps, and no water hazards with all shots being straight. He died at home Saturday, July 20th after a yearlong battle with pancreatic and lung cancers. Preceding him in death is his daughter, Mary, who has...
Emma Jane Evans
Jul 10, 2013
July 10, 2013 Service: July 14, 2013 E. Jane Evans, age 81, of Gun Lake, formerly of Kentwood, Jackson, and Kalamazoo, reunited with the love of her life, Jack, on July 10, 2013. Surviving are her son Michael Evans and his children Jennifer (Jason) Ferguson, Megan Evans; son Timothy (Glenda) Evans and his children Erinn (Aaron) Green, Brent and...
Richard Newman Doyle
Jul 4, 2013
July 4, 2013 Mr. Richard Newman Doyle, age 98, entered into eternal rest on July 4th, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother and father Isabel and Richard Doyle and his Grandson Brian Doyle. He served in the 8th Air Force stationed in Ipswich, England as a crew chief during World War 2. Surviving are his wife...
Ruth J. Frieling
Jun 28, 2013
June 28, 2013 With her family by her side, Ruth Frances (Joppe) Frieling, age 97, passed away peacefully into heaven on Friday, June 28, 2013. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur, in 2006. She is lovingly remembered by her four children, Warren Frieling, Dave (Diana) Frieling, Julanne (Jon) Jackson, Trudie Kok, her 6 grandchildren, Jason, Allison,...
Julie Ann Abbasse
Jun 26, 2013
June 26, 2013 Service: July 3, 2013 Julie has left this life and her husband Al to join her parents, Albert and Greta Zagers, cousin Paul Dieters, aunts and uncles that have preceded her in this life. Julie's last years on this earth were fraught with ongoing medical conditions that were relentless and ruthless. Today, her heart is whole...
Blanche Colley
Jun 24, 2013
June 24, 2013 Blanche Colley, age 88, passed away peacefully at home and went to be with her Lord Jesus on Monday, June 24, 2013. She suffered from age related illnesses for many years and remained under the loving care of her son Walter, in their home, until the time of her passing. Blanche was preceded in death by...
Dawn Michelle Bosma
Jun 23, 2013
June 23, 2013 Service: June 27, 2013 Dawn Michelle Bosma, passed away one day before her 38th birthday on June 23, 2013. Survivng are her four children, Mason Bosma, Austin and Ethan Proctor, and Rowan Petersen; her significant other, Tom Petersen; parents, Judy Rosenow and Mike (Pat) Sorensen; sisters, Tina (Jeff) McClernon, Shasta Rosenow; brothers, William (Dani) and Travis...
Graham Harper Rausch
Jun 21, 2013
June 21, 2013 Graham Harper Rausch, age 32, passed away Friday, June 21, 2013, and is at peace with his Lord. Graham will be remembered for his exuberance and his drive for life and will be missed by everyone. He was preceded in death by his father, Al Rausch, and his cousin, Sara Zevalking. Surviving are his soulmate, Ailea...
Aloha Y. Burch
Jun 18, 2013
June 18, 2013 Aloha Burch, age 85, of Kentwood, beloved mother and grandmother went to be with her Lord, Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Surviving are her two sons, Mark A. (Charlotte) of Winnipeg, Canada and Cary L. (Mary) of Grand Rapids, one daughter, Marla K. Burch of Ada and four grandchildren. Aloha was preceded in death by her husband...
Richard Allan Richter
Jun 16, 2013
June 16, 2013 Service: June 20, 2013 Richard A. Richter, age 64, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013. He was the youngest son of Leon and Angeline Richter. Surviving is his wife Judith; siblings, Roger Richter and children Debra, Jeff, Teresa, Ronald (Kathleen) Richter and children Brian, Mark, Christine; many great-nieces and nephews, Aunt Lorrane "Dolly" Sremba, Aunt Irene...
Glenda Mae Steffens
Jun 12, 2013
June 12, 2013 Glenda Mae Steffens, age 75, went to be with her Lord June 12, 2013 after a short battle with cancer. She is survived by her daughters, Laurie (Bill) Neeley, Karen (Dave) Potter and Tina (Gordy) Wheeler; 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Geraldine Eugenia Dean
Jun 12, 2013
June 12, 2013 Service: August 3, 2013 Geraldine "Jerry" Eugenia Burkemo Dean, age 87, began her spiritual life on Wednesday, June 12th, 2013 joyfully joining the many she loved, especially her husband Leo, her son James, her father Alfred Burkemo, mother Madeline(DeVos) Burkemo and younger brother Al "Alfie" Burkemo. Our mother always said her marriage and life with her...
