Dian Lynn Main
Feb 26, 2026
Dian Lynn (Shelberg) Main died on February 26, 2026 in Kalamazoo, MI.
She was born in Florence, Alabama, to Edward and Nell (Ray) Shelberg on October 8, 1944. She was raised in Lansing and graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1963, and attended Lansing Community College. She was involved in theater as well as raising, training, and showing dogs. As...
Catherine L. O'Connell
Feb 26, 2026
Catherine L. O’Connell, known affectionately to friends and family as Cathy, passed away on February 26, 2026, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was born on August 21, 1960, in Orange County, California, and spent her life leaving warmth in the places she touched and in the people she loved.
Cathy was preceded in death by her husband, Pat O’Connell; her mother,...
Shelia McGruther
Feb 26, 2026
Shelia was born and raised in Muskegon Michigan to the union of Henry and Yvonne McGruther. Sheila graduated from Orchard View High School in 1973. She was employed at Sentry Private Detective & Security Agency as a security guard. Shelia was a lover of motorcycles and loved going to (Bike Time) along with attending Harley Davidson events. Shelia was always...
Patricia Davis
Feb 25, 2026
Patricia Davis (Lojewski) of Grandville Mi, passed away suddenly on February 25, 2026 of natural causes at the age of 74.
She was born on September 24, 1951 in Erie , Pa to John and Lucille Lojewski. Pat was a successful business woman in Pennsylvania before re-locating to Escondido, CA where she met and married her late husband Roger Lee Davis...
Ruth Henryetta Burdick
Feb 25, 2026
Ruth Yother Livingston Burdick passed away on February 25, 2026 at home after several years of progressive, declining health. Ruth was born on August 23, 1939, in Dayton, Tennessee to Daniel and Mae Yother (deceased). She also was preceded in death by four sisters and one brother, and by her son Brian Livingston. She is survived by her daughter Joy...
Carolyn Lacy
Feb 23, 2026
Carolyn “Lotta” Lacy (Hungerford), born September 7, 1952, in Douglas, MI passed away peacefully on the morning of February 23, 2026 at her home in Glenn, MI (aka “pigtail alley”), at the age of 73, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Her loving daughter, Shahana, was by her side as she took her final breath — a reflection...
Joan Meadows
Feb 23, 2026
Joan Meadows, age 91, of Grand Rapids, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, February 23, 2026. She was the first daughter born to Jack and Cora Van Doorne in Utrecht, The Netherlands. Following World War II, she immigrated to West Michigan with her family in 1951. After taking on various jobs to help the family’s transition to a new...
John Frederick Beyrle Jr.
Feb 17, 2026
John Frederick Beyrle Jr, 69, of Overisel Township passed away peacefully in his home on February 17, 2026. John was born on December 10, 1956, in Muskegon, MI to John Frederick Sr and Joan Clarice, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Debbie and a niece, Katie.
He is survived by his...
Charles Bearden
Feb 17, 2026
Charles M Bearden, 63 passed unexpectedly after a lengthy illness in the early morning hours of February 17, 2026. He was born in Knoxville, TN, December 27, 1962 to Allison and Charles Bearden and was preceded in death by his parents, two sons Brandon Bearden and Bryan Bearden, and brother Sean Rettig. He is survived by two sons, his caregiver...
Don George
Feb 16, 2026
Don Anthony George was born to Barbara George and Donald Thomas on February 3, 1976. Don was the second born out of four children. He was always outgoing and very friendly to others. He enjoyed playing basketball, fishing, and telling jokes. To his friends he was known as “Donnie”.
On February 16, 2026, Don was called home after being very sick...
Hazel Boven
Feb 14, 2026
Hazel Boven (Warsen) from Byron Center, MI (formerly of McBain) passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Hazel and Gene had been members at Sandy Pines for 47 years and had many cherished memories with family and lots of friends.
Hazel worked for American Greetings for many years. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, crafts, and making puzzles.
Hazel is lovingly remembered and survived by...
Lorinda Kay Hauter
Feb 13, 2026
Lorinda Kay Hauter (née Jackson), aged 77, of Grand Haven, Michigan, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026. Born on January 17, 1949, in Ionia, Michigan, she was a woman of grace, intelligence, and a nurturing spirit that touched the lives of all who knew her.
Educated at Saranac Elementary and Saranac High School, Lorinda furthered her studies at Michigan State...
Thomas Jason Hadwin
Feb 13, 2026
Thomas Jason Hadwin, age 81, of Grandville, Michigan, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, February 13, 2026.Tom leaves behind his wife of 47 years and the love of his life, Loretta Hadwin, who stood faithfully by his side through every season. He was the proud father of five daughters—Mary (Chad) Riley, Melissa (Gary) Robinson, Robin Browne, Billie...
Thomas A. Callis
Feb 13, 2026
Thomas A. Callis, age 76, of Kentwood, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026, surrounded by his family.
He was born on February 22, 1949, in Grand Rapids, a son of the late Nickolas & Margaret Callis. He was a proud West-sider and graduate of West Catholic High School.
He married the love of his life, Patricia Jo Pickem, on April...
James Brower
2026
James Gerard Brower
1959–2026
James was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and craftsman who passed away on February 12th, 2026 at the age of 66.
He was the beloved husband of Katherine, with whom he shared nearly 39 years of marriage. Together they built a life centered on family, resilience, and shared adventures. He was a proud father to Kaitlyn, Madelyn, and...
Brandon Bush
Feb 11, 2026
Brandon Lynn Bush, 29, of Hudsonville MI, passed away February 11, 2026. Born in Grand Rapids, MI on December 16th, 1996.
Brandon graduated from Hudsonville High School in 2015, he then attended Grand Valley University where he graduated with a degree in film and media in 2019.
Before that he was a young race car driver at the age of 11 until...
Sharon Yentsch
Feb 10, 2026
Sharon Suzanne Robison Yentsch, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday 2/10/26. Born on March 11, 1940, in Clare MI, she graduated from Midland High School, then moved on to Michigan State University where she studied Journalism, became a true Spartan, and met many lifelong friends including her husband.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents Lyle and Eva...
Sheree Lee Emmons
Feb 10, 2026
Sheree Lee Emmons, affectionately known as Spooky Bear and Stagger Lee, passed away on February 10, 2026, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, at the age of 67. Born on March 4, 1958, in the same city, Sheree was a cherished member of her family.
Sheree was a creative soul who found joy in cross stitching and crocheting. Her love for music was evident...
Tila Christians
Feb 9, 2026
Tila H. Christians of Grand Rapids, Michigan, age 79 went to her heavenly home on February 9, 2026. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Mathew P. Betts and Beatrice (Kennedy) on February 5, 1947.
She grew up in Millville, New Jersey, with her siblings Chad and Stephen. In 1965, she graduated from Philadelphia-Montgomery Christian High School. During her college years,...
Pauline Alma Aprea
Feb 9, 2026
Pauline Alma Aprea, aged 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026. She is survived by her three adult children, Jim (Patty), Dave, and Cara Hakken (Andy), and grandchildren, Jack Aprea, Dani and Ryan Aprea, and Nick and Cassie Hakken. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Aprea, and sister, Phyllis Johnson.
Pauline often spent childhood summers sailing...
