Feb 1, 2024

William Clarence Wiering, age 71, of Alto, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at his home due to natural causes.  Will was born in Grand Rapids, on December 5, 1952, to Dick and Grace (Dirkmaat) Wiering.  He was a graduate of Kentwood High School.  After high school, he obtained an Associate Degree from GRCC.

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Feb 1, 2024

Sandra Jo Pullum, affectionately known as Sandy by her loved ones, was a beacon of light that shined brightly throughout her 61 years of life. Born on November 7, 1962, in Lansing, MI, Sandy embarked on a journey filled with love, creativity, and generosity that would touch the hearts of everyone she encountered. On February 1, 2024,...

Jan 31, 2024

Rev. Todd P. Batzloff, age 85, of Lake Odessa, MI passed away from this life into his eternal home with his Savior on January 31, 2025. Todd was born to the late Charles and Charlotte (Pearce) Batzloff at their home in Lapeer, MI on January 12, 1940.

His family moved a number of times during...

Jan 31, 2024

Scott "Scottie" James Drummond, 26, of Rockford Michigan passed away Wednesday January 31st 2024 after a brief and sudden illness. He was a vibrant young man whose generosity and kindness will be sorely missed.

Scott was born in 1997 to Kelly (Blashill) and Kevin Drummond in Lansing MI, followed shortly by a move to St....

Jan 31, 2024

Luderman, Sally Jane 3/1/1951-1/31/2024 of Wyoming, MI passed away at the University of Michigan Metro West hospital after complications from a stroke with her husband by her side.

Sally (Wilburn) grew up in Overland Park, KS with two older and two younger brothers. She graduated in 1969 from high school and went on to graduate...

Jan 30, 2024

Ms. Elonda Kay Duncan (Loni)

October 15, 1967- January 30,2024

Loni was the daughter of Linda Beach (Duncan) and William Gibson. She passed away unexpectedly on January 30th at Bronson Methodist Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Loni Attended Comstock Public schools, she was a Nanny to a couple families. Loni then started her...

Jan 30, 2024

Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. Let us remember with thanksgiving what God has done through his servant Dan.

Rev. Daniel Floyd Clemons was born in Grand Rapids, MI on June 29, 1944 to Floyd and Sadie (deVries) Clemons. He was reborn as a...

Jan 29, 2024

Jeff Daniel Weinrich, 67, joined our Lord Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, with many loved ones by his side. Jeff was born March 17, 1956 in Petoskey, Michigan, to Rodger and Louise Weinrich. He graduated from Ottawa Hills Highschool. After graduating Cosmetology school, Jeff started his own beauty shop on Michigan Avenue, kickstarting a lifetime career in hair...

Jan 29, 2024

Lee, born October 9, 1935, to the late Orval and Iva Forgar passed away quietly on January 29th, 2024 at his home. Lee grew up in the Lakeview/Six Lakes  area and graduated from Lakeview High School in 1954. He retired from the Grand Rapids Post Office and he loved to golf.

Surviving him are his...

Jan 28, 2024

Jan 28, 2024

Kenneth L. Van Putten, 87, of Grand Rapids, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 28, 2024.  He passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.

Ken was a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was born November 25, 1936, to Russell and Doris Van Putten. He grew up...

Jan 26, 2024

Bette Jane (De Good) Fuller, age 96 of Cook Valley Estates and formerly of East Grand Rapids, died on January 26, 2024.   Bette was born in Grand Rapids on June 8, 1927 as the youngest of five children raised by second-generation Dutch immigrants,John and Lena (Verburg) De Good.  She was married to Charles (Chuck) Fuller for 68...

Jan 26, 2024

Jan 26, 2024

Gary James Morton "Garbear" (7/4/1951 – 1/26/2024)

Gary James Morton, affectionately known as "Garbear", age 72, of Newaygo, Michigan was welcomed into the loving arms of his savior, Jesus, on January 26th, 2024.

Gary was born in Taft, California on July 4th, 1951 to parents Terry and Elizabeth Morton. He would be raised...

Jan 26, 2024

Terry L Wilson of Middleville Michigan, age 77, passed away peacefully on Friday January 26th, 2024 at 10:30am. She was born to Gordon T. and Margaret P. Pike on August 24th 1946 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Terry was born the eldest of two children in her family. She was a 1964 graduate of Wyoming...

Jan 25, 2024

Jill Marie Wiltzer, age 71, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024.

Now with the Lord, Jill is survived by her children: Michelle (Curt) Beenen of Pentwater and Heather Cawthorne of Byron Center; step-son, Jason Hiaeshutter of Battle Creek; grandchildren: Makenzie, Morgan, Connor, Kaden, Tyler and Leevi; sisters: Janet Williams, Sharon (David)...

Jan 24, 2024

Robert Floyd Burns, 95, of Dowling, Michigan, passed away on January 24, 2024 at Corwell Pennock Hospital after a brief illness. Bob was born on April 13, 1928 to Robert S. and Avis L. (Wolfersberger) Burns of Bellevue, Michigan. After graduating from Bellevue High in 1946, he served an 18- month enlistment in the US Army, stationed...

Jan 23, 2024

Creg W. Babbitt, Otsego, MI age 77, passed away on January 23, 2024. He was born to James and Evelyn (Roberts) Babbitt on February 9, 1946 in Plainwell, MI. Creg was the oldest of four children; he attended Otsego schools, after which he immediately enlisted in the US Army where he was an Airborne Ranger. Creg and...

Jan 23, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we mourn the passing of Jane Levering, age 75, of Jenison. Jane passed into eternal glory on Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024. We rejoice in knowing that Jane went home to be with Jesus. Jane grew up in West Michigan, graduating from Catholic Central. Shortly after graduating she met the love of her...

Jan 23, 2024

On January 23, 2024, we bid adieu to Monte M. Czuhai. Grand Rapids lost its unofficial social director. Monte's life was a vibrant mosaic of laughter and an endless love of connections with people. His knack for being recognized everywhere by former colleagues, parents, or students, made him a walking, talking directory of the city—and he was...