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Sandra Kay (Vandyke) Fenton

Sandra Kay (Vandyke) Fenton

Jan 21, 2024

Sandra Kay (VanDyke) Fenton, 81, of Wyoming, Michigan, passed away on January 21st, 2024.

Sandy was born on September 26,1942 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to John and Isabel VanDyke. She has two younger brothers, David (Clara) VanDyke and Randy (Joey) VanDyke.

On June 27, 1964, Sandy married the love of her life, Milt...

Josiah Christian Jones

Josiah Christian Jones

Jan 20, 2024

Josiah Christian Jones was born to Dominic Jones and Natasha Powell on August 14, 2015 in Grand Rapids, MI. He was the youngest of four children; the final piece to their beautiful puzzle.  Josiah loved playing video games with his family, watching TV, eating snacks and playing Gaga Ball at school. When we think of our Josiah...

Ronald Avery Collins

Ronald Avery Collins

Jan 18, 2024

Ronald (Ron) Avery Collins  age 82

Ron was born to Marian Bradley on March 30, 1941 in Kent co, Michigan and passed away January 18, 2024 at UofM West Hospital in Kent Co.

He was never married and had no children, but he did have 5 German Shepherd dogs that he loved dearly....

Joseph Keith Borowicz

Joseph Keith Borowicz

Jan 17, 2024

Joseph K Borowicz, born on November 3, 1949, went to be with Jesus the morning of January 17, 2024. He had just spent a very special weekend with all of his family before entering eternity with his Savior. He died at his home with family by his side.

Joe is survived by many, many people...

Kayesea Tamela Hayes

Kayesea Tamela Hayes

Jan 16, 2024

Kayesea Tamela Hayes, affectionately known to all as Ksi, brought an irrepressible joy and laughter to the world that will be deeply missed. Born on March 6, 1992, in Allegan, Michigan, Ksi's infectious smile first lit up the world and continued to shine until her untimely departure on January 16, 2024, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Her life, though...

Timothy Curry

Timothy Curry

Jan 15, 2024

Tim passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2024 at his home in Martin, Michigan at the age of 61. Tim was born on December 12, 1962 in Plainwell, Michigan to Jerry Curry Sr. and Dorla (Kent) Curry, who both preceded Tim in death. He attended Martin Public Schools from kindergarten through his senior year. Tim was a...

Kristin (Browder) Johnson

Kristin (Browder) Johnson

Jan 15, 2024

Kristin Lynn Johnson, affectionately known as Kris by her loved ones, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on January 30, 1948, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Kris spent her entire life in the city she adored, surrounded by the warmth of family and friends.

Kris was the beloved wife...

James Dushane

James Dushane

Jan 15, 2024

James "Jim" DuShane, a beacon of warmth and wisdom, passed away on January 15, 2024, in Wyoming, MI, following a sudden cardiac arrest. Jim, a lifelong resident of Michigan, was born in Grand Rapids and grew to be a man of remarkable selflessness, intelligence, and creativity. He leaves behind a rich legacy of love, laughter, and invaluable...

Ada Louise (Medendorp) Busby

Ada Louise (Medendorp) Busby

Jan 14, 2024

Ada Louise (Medendorp) Busby passed away Sunday morning, January 14, 2024 into the arms of her Jesus. She was preceded in death by her brother, Allen Henry Medendorp and his wife, Mary Alyce VanDyke Medendorp, and Ada's only child Desiree. She is survived by her sister Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Medendorp Juell and her husband, Maynard, plus several...

Elizabeth "Betty" (Woll) Krapohl

Elizabeth "Betty" (Woll) Krapohl

Jan 13, 2024

Elizabeth (Betty) Krapohl of Grand Haven MI, (Formerly of Traverse City, MI) age 77, passed away on January 13, 2024. She was born to Allan and Elvera (Johnson) Woll on November 7, 1946 in Minneapolis , MN.

Betty was an only child and grew up in Minneapolis, MN. She was married to LeRoy Krapohl and...

Maryann Langston

Maryann Langston

Jan 13, 2024

Maryann passed away January 13, 2024, with her children at her side from injuries sustained in an auto accident January 9th as she was returning from her favorite activity, bowling.

She was born in Holland, Michigan to Richard and Anna VanderYacht.  In 1958, she married Ralph Springett and together they raised a family in South...

Marquez Alan Lopez

Marquez Alan Lopez

Jan 13, 2024

Marquez Alan Lopez, 41, of Grand Rapids, beloved son, Dad, Papa, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, after a short hospital stay. He is survived by his daughters Alana Lopez, AzjiEona Heard- Lopez, and Ahmani Jones Lopez, his Jellybean (granddaughter), Arelis Atkins-Lopez, mother, Norma M. Lopez, maternal grandmother, Paula M. Munoz, and a host of...

Fred Rother

Fred Rother

Jan 12, 2024

Fred Rother passed away at home with his family on January 12, 2024.

Fred was born on February 7, 1933 in Weisstein/Silesia, Germany.  He is preceded in death by his parents Paul and Martha Rother and his sister, Marianne Stoelzle.

Surviving him is his wife of 58 years, Irene Rother, who provided him...

Marvin Smith

Marvin Smith

Jan 12, 2024

Marvin William Smith, known affectionately as Marv to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024, in his hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan, at the age of 73. Marv's life was a testament to his enduring spirit and the love he shared with those around him.

Marv spent his entire professional career...

Jeffrey Dean Price

Jeffrey Dean Price

Jan 11, 2024

Jeffrey was born in St. John's Michigan to the parents of Sandra M. Price and Kenneth J. Price on January 9,1968.  He is pre deceased by his father, Kenneth J. Price in 2019.  He is survived by his mother, Sandra M. Price and his brother, Scott K. Price along with his niece and nephew Gabriella Price and...

Zona Bajema

Zona Bajema

Jan 9, 2024

Zona Charlene (Gould) Bajema (7/27/1941 – 1/9/2024) age 82 years went to be with Jesus and dance in heaven on January 9, 2024. She is survived by her husband Gerald Otto Bajema Sr. of 64 years and her sons Jeffrey (Kelly), and Robb (Denise) and her brother Gregory Gould. She was preceded in death by son Gerald...

Charles Edward Murphy

Charles Edward Murphy

Jan 7, 2024

Charles E. Murphy Jr. of Lakeview, Michigan passed away Sunday, January 7 surrounded by his family at the Corewell Health Heart Center.

Charles, otherwise known as Chuck or Chucky was born on January 22, 1952 to his parents Charles and Dorothy Murphy.  Charles was the second of 9 children and learned to be an extremely...

Rebecca "Becky" Jean (Bartaway) Karwoski

Rebecca "Becky" Jean (Bartaway) Karwoski

Jan 5, 2024

Rebecca Jean Karwoski, known affectionately as Becky to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2024, at the age of 65. Born on July 16, 1958, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she also spent her final moments, Becky's life was a testament to love, faith, and creativity. Becky's life was a vibrant tapestry woven...

Patricia Anne (Hoffman) Bongard

Patricia Anne (Hoffman) Bongard

Jan 4, 2024

Patricia Anne Bongard (Hoffman) age 66 went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 4, 2024.  She was preceded by her parents Richard and Harriette (Osenga) Hoffman of White Cloud.

She leaves behind her son, Rick Scott; siblings Jo Ann Essenburg, Audrey (Leon) De Haan, Arlene (Mike) Feuerstein, Richard (Brenda) Hoffman, John...

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