Apr 8, 2024

Darlene Joy Bowen, age 75, of Kentwood and formerly of Hudsonville, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024.

She was born on her family farm near Hudsonville to Wayne and Gloria (Pifer) Wagner on November 29, 1948, in Zeeland.

Darlene was born the eldest of five children. Looking after her younger siblings (aka...

Apr 7, 2024

Spaulding, Harvey Daniel (Dan), age 79 of Grand Rapids, MI, transitioned to life eternal, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Dan was born on January 29, 1945 in Saginaw, MI to John and Gwendolyn Spaulding. He moved to Grand Rapids in 1984 to become News Director at Channel 8, WOOD-TV. Before joining TV-8, Dan served as News Director...

Apr 7, 2024

Joseph Vincent Ralph of Comstock Park, Michigan, age 53, passed away on April 7, 2024.  He was born to Joseph Francis Ralph and Carol (Easton) Ralph on August 24, 1970 in Cleveland OH.

Joe was the youngest of four children and moved to Michigan when he was just 3 years old.  He remained in Michigan...

Apr 6, 2024

Agnes Ruth Koning-Fischer, age 94, passed away Saturday April 6, 2024, surrounded by her family at home.

A lifelong resident of Michigan, Agnes worked for 43 years at Kentwood Public Schools where she touched the lives of many students and teachers. She met her husband, Richard Koning, when they were teenagers and stayed together until...

Apr 5, 2024

Bruce Irvin Sanders, known affectionately as Bruce to everyone who had the pleasure of crossing his path, embarked on his final adventure on April 5, 2024, while residing in Grand Rapids, MI. Born on a chilly winter's day in Illmo, MO, on December 22, 1942, Bruce lived a life that would make any stand-up comedian proud—filled with...

Apr 4, 2024

Linda Mishler, born March 13, 1950, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2024. She joins her parents David and Betty Haddan in Heaven, In-laws John and Dorothy Mishler, her daughter Kelly Haddan, grandson Jonathon Yarrington, and nephews Michael Stowe and Jason Wagner. She leaves behind her Husband of 47 years Dennis(Jonny), daughter Lisa, all siblings, and many...

Apr 2, 2024

Rosemary (McGinness) Nelson passed peacefully in her sleep with family in Hopkins, Michigan at the age of 90 after a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Born on January 19, 1934, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, she was the youngest of two daughters in a totally deaf household. Her father, John Colin McGinness, and mother, Marion (Payne) McGinness, raised their daughters...

Apr 1, 2024

Loreen Anne (Hencir) Russo of Grand Rapids passed away Monday, April 1, 2024. Born on September 25, 1949.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Bertha (Wilson) Hencir, and her life partner of 24 years, Lawrence DeMaagd.

Surviving are her children, Gina Marie (David) Rea, Michael John Russo, and Gregory...

Apr 1, 2024

Michael R. Cramer of Grand Haven, Michigan, died April 1, 2024 at the age of 78. The eldest son of Rolf and Ellen Cramer, Mike spent his early years in frontier Alaska, moving to Missouri with the family for his final year of high school. Graduating from Iowa State University with a degree in aerospace engineering, he...

Mar 31, 2024

David Crawford McCoy, age 95, passed away on March 31, 2024.  He was born to the late John C. McCoy and Ella Mae Crawford in Franklin, Pennsylvania on January 11, 1929.  David was preceded in death by his brothers, James Reed, Kenneth Edward, and Lyle Stanley.

After graduation from Emlenton High School, Emlenton, Pennsylvania, he...

Mar 31, 2024

Phyllis Garrow, a cherished member of the Seventh-day Adventist community and a talented organist, pianist, and singer, passed away peacefully in Grand Haven on 03/31/2024 after a two-year battle with cancer.

Phyllis was born on 4/13/1945 in Holland, MI, to Howard and Claribel Dorgelo. She dedicated her life to her faith and served as an...

Mar 30, 2024

Ken Gusler, age 82, of Holland, Michigan, passed away suddenly on March 30, 2024 surrounded by his family.  He was born on November 15, 1941 to Vernard and Betty Gusler in Van Wert, Ohio. Ken served in the Army for 4 years.

Ken dedicated 37 years of his life to Herman Miller before enjoying retirement...

Mar 30, 2024

Lowell "Scott" Demarest, age 80, was born in Chattsworth, IL, to his parents Faye E. Demarest and Eleanor Doorenbos Demarest.  He lived in various cities, as his father was a pastor, but mostly grew up in Cedar Springs, MI, where he attended and graduated high school.  He served in the Vietnam War as a medic and returned...

Mar 29, 2024

Doris Ann Langejans (Boeve), age 85, went to be with her Lord on Friday, March 29th, 2024. She passed peacefully, surrounded by family. She was satisfied with her long life and yearned to be in the presence of Jesus and in the arms of her family and friends who went before. Doris was preceded in death by...

Mar 28, 2024

Daniel B. Koopman, age 57 of Hudsonville, Michigan passed away peacefully under hospice care at Butterworth Hospital on Thursday, March 28, 2024.

Dan was the son of Tom and Joyce (Brink) Koopman, born on November 18, 1966 in Zeeland, Michigan.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Joyce Koopman, brother...

Mar 28, 2024

Mary Juanita Zimelis (Corby), 83, of Grand Rapids, MI, died on March 28, 2024, at her home after a full life and content retirement. She was born on July 27, 1940 to Idella V. Corby (Walker) and Martin C. Corby in Detroit, MI. During her younger years, the family lived in Whitehall, Montague, and Muskegon, before finally...

Mar 27, 2024

Kathleen (Kathy) Adele Rossi was born February 27, 1945 in Alma, Michigan. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Helen Detloff of Alma, Michigan. She is survived by her loving husband, Tony, two sons, Ryan and Andy, her granddaughter Eva, sisters Joanne Nauart, Geri Miller, Gloria Grant (Jim) and her brother Russ (Kathie).

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Mar 24, 2024

Michael passed away peacefully on March 24, 2024 at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo.  Michael or 'Mick' as he was known to many and in his younger years 'Mickey',  was born on September 24, 1950 in Kalamazoo to Irene (Nuyen) and Clarence Williams. In 1956 his mother married Floyd 'Pete' Ciesielski who proceeded to adopt Mick and his...

Mar 24, 2024

Christine "Chris" Trasky, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 24, 2024, in Grand Rapids, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on June 6, 1962, in Augusta, GA, Chris's warmth and generosity touched everyone she met throughout her short 61 years of life.

Chris was a devoted wife, mother,...

Mar 22, 2024

Michael "Mike" David Fisher, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on March 22, 2024, at his home in Fennville, Michigan. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who left a lasting impact on all who knew him.

Mike was born on July 10, 1957, in Douglas, Michigan to Alvern "Newt" Fisher...