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Christine Tamalla (Oswald) Trasky

Christine Tamalla (Oswald) Trasky

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,...

Michael David Fisher

Michael David Fisher

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...

Barbara Ann (Mazurek) Green

Barbara Ann (Mazurek) Green

Mar 21, 2024

Barbara Ann Green (Mazurek) was called home on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the age of 69.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Green; her parents; and a brother.  She is survived by her sister, Janet; her children: Faith (Glenn), James Dale (Nicole), Maria (Robert), Barbara Jean (Rick), and James Richard; many...

Ellen Marie Flora

Ellen Marie Flora

Mar 21, 2024

In the verdant realms of Kalamazoo, upon the sixth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred sixty-five, the world was graced with the birth of Ellen Marie Flora, a maiden of such virtue and mirth that her presence was as a beacon of light unto those who knew her. Alas, on...

Kenny Bao Bui

Kenny Bao Bui

Mar 20, 2024

CÁO PHÓ- OBITUARY Trong niềm tin vào sự phục sinh với Đức Ki-tô trong ngày sau hết, gia-đình chúng tôi vô cùng đau buồn kính báo tin cùng thân bằng quyến thuộc, và bạn hữu gần xa Con Giuse Kenny Bảo Bùi Sinh ngày 25 tháng 11 năm 1995 tại đã được Chúa gọi về với Ngài vào ngày...

Judith Gay (Harrington) Freeman

Judith Gay (Harrington) Freeman

Mar 19, 2024

We are gathered in the Lord's embrace to honor the life and legacy of Judith Harrington Freeman, known to us affectionately as Judy, who was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on March 19, 2024. Born on August 22, 1951, in the beautiful city of Charlotte, North Carolina, Judy was a beacon of light and...

Scott Shepard

Scott Shepard

Mar 18, 2024

Scott Allen Shepard, 56, of Galesburg, MI passed away peacefully at home on March 18, 2024. He graduated in 1985 from JD High School in Geneseo, IL and went on to serve in the United States Navy.

Scott was a welder fabricator who loved playing pool, listening to music, and driving his car. His biggest...

Richard Semashko

Richard Semashko

Mar 15, 2024

Richard James Semashko, Age 67, of Grand Rapids, Michigan went to be with his Lord on March 15, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Rick encountered many earthly angels along his journey. He was blessed with the love and care of his family, caregivers at Fountain View of Lowell, and The West Michigan Hospice staff.

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Muhamet Poni

Muhamet Poni

Mar 15, 2024

Muhamet "Meti" Poni, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2024, in GrandRapids Michigan, after a valiant battle with lung cancer.

Born on October 17, 1945, in Filat, Greece Meti's life was marked by his unwavering strength, warmth, and the profound impact he had on those around him.

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Cora Yvonne (Zordel) Catlin

Cora Yvonne (Zordel) Catlin

Mar 12, 2024

Cora passed away peacefully after several years of declining health.  Anyone who knew Cora knows that she fought the good fight for as long as she was able.

Cora loved her family and was interested in their comings and goings and all that they were involved in. She loved being in the know and offering...

Michael Olmstead

Michael Olmstead

Mar 12, 2024

Michael "Mike" Olmstead, 66, of Richland, Michigan, passed away on March 12, 2024. He was born on March 16, 1957, in Battle Creek, Michigan to Mildred and Donald Olmstead. He married the love of his life, his wife Joyce(McCormick) Olmstead on May 16, 1992 and they shared 32 years of great adventures together. In addition to Joyce, Mike is...

Matthew Hundey

Matthew Hundey

Mar 11, 2024

Matthew Vincent Hundey, age 38,  passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, March 11, 2024. Matthew was born in Grand Rapids and grew up in Wyoming, MI as the oldest of three boys. He attended St. John Vianney Catholic School and continued on to graduate from Grandville High School in 2004. Matthew loved all aspects...

Joan Paffhausen

Joan Paffhausen

Mar 10, 2024

Our mother, Joan Paffhausen, aged 90, of Clarksville, Michigan went to her heavenly home on March 10, 2024. She died peacefully at Trillium Woods Hospice with her family lovingly by her side.

She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Michael Paffhausen.

She leaves behind her seven surviving children, Gail (Bob) McNinch,...

Sheryl Lynn (Smith) Devroy

Sheryl Lynn (Smith) Devroy

Mar 10, 2024

Sheryl Lynn (Smith) Devroy, Sherry, was born on May 11, 1954 to Samuel and Grace Smith.  She is survived by her 3 children, Danielle Devroy, Jason Devroy (Alicia), Rhiannon Salisz, son in law Eric Henriques, Grandsons Dillon, Adrian, Tyler, Ethan, Eric J, & great granddaughter Stevie, whom she was SO ecstatic about as she FINALLY had a...

Collyn J. Austin

Collyn J. Austin

Mar 7, 2024

Collyn J. Austin, age 22, of Kentwood, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

He was born on January 16, 2002, in Grand Rapids, to April Louise Austin.  He attended East Kentwood High School and graduated in 2020.  He had a passion for motorsports and cars.  Together with his friends, he helped create a car...

Robin L. Lloyd

Robin L. Lloyd

Mar 5, 2024

Robbin L. Lloyd of Allegan, Michigan, (formerly of California), age 67, passed away on March 5, 2024. She was born to Douglas and Dorothy (Van Alphen) Lloyd on October 27, 1956, in Florida.

Robbie was born the next to youngest of six children in her family. She was the eldest of two daughters. She grew...

Halina Ciesielczuk-Copija

Halina Ciesielczuk-Copija

Mar 5, 2024

Halina Ciesielczuk-Copija, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on March 5, 2024 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was born on May 19, 1935 in Stryj, Poland, to the late Marcela and Marian Ciesielczuk. Halina spent her 88 years filling the lives of those around her with love and care. She strengthened her family...

Luz Marina Romero Amaya

Luz Marina Romero Amaya

Mar 3, 2024

On March 3rd, 2024, Luz Marina Romero Amaya, age 74, passed away peacefully at home in Grand Rapids, Michigan surrounded by her family.  She was born in Cabimas, Venezuela on January 1st, 1950, and moved to Grand Rapids in 2019.

Marina was a dedicated mother and daughter that gave her unconditional love to those around...

Scott Edward Devries

Scott Edward Devries

Mar 2, 2024

Scott Edward DeVries (7/27/56), age 67, of Wyoming passed away to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Scott was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.  He was an avid outdoorsman, with a deep passion for fishing.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Jacqueline DeVries; in-laws,...

Maude Norman

Maude Norman

Mar 2, 2024

Maude Louise Norman passed away peacefully of natural causes on March 2, 2024 at the age of 99 with her family by her side.  Born on May 24, 1924 in Allegan MI, Maude lived a thoughtful and generous life.

Maude was the beloved wife of the late Andrew (Vern) Norman. Their children, Carol (James, deceased)...

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