Jan 4, 2024

Ellen Turek of Wyoming, MI, age 64, passed away on Thursday, January 04, 2024. She was born to Daniel & Karen Schilling on August 15, 1959 in Grand Rapids, MI. Ellen was the oldest of four children. She graduated from Union High School in 1978. She married Jamie Turek in 1980 & went on to have two...

Jan 3, 2024

Keagan Jeffrey Fisher, 23, of Rochester Hills, MI, was unexpectedly called Home on January 3, 2024.

Born in Grand Rapids, MI to Jeff and Jamie (Bron) Fisher on February 27, 2000, Keagan was the best big brother to his sisters Lyndsey (Hudson) Yoder and Gabi Fisher. He grew up knowing what it meant to love...

Jan 2, 2024

Reginald Dale Bolden, 68, of Kalamazoo passed away on January 2, 2024, from complications after a stroke. He was born on April 10, 1955 to Joseph Bolden and Mildred Bell Bolden in Chicago, Ill. Regi as he liked to be called was the second of six children.

He retired from Burrough's in Parchment and enjoyed...

Jan 2, 2024

Elizabeth Ann "Nay" Copeland-Betts was born the 9th of 14 children on June 24, 1949 in Guntown, Mississippi, to the late Sip "Little" and Elizabeth "Fritz" Copeland. Elizabeth accepted the Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. Elizabeth received her formal education at George Washington Carver High School in Tupelo, Mississippi. She entered...

Jan 2, 2024

Dave passed away after a brief, but brave battle with cancer. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather of nine. He is reunited with his parents Walter and LaRita Johnson, brothers Gerry, Ken, and Dewey, and daughter Andrea. He leaves behind his loving wife Jane, his children Joshua and Nicole, Julie and Michael Toddy, Kelsey Peterson,...

Dec 31, 2023

Lavon Marie Grunewald passed away peacefully on December 31, 2023, at the age of 91, to be with her Holy Father. Lavon's life was a testament to the enduring power of love, kindness, and faith. She was born July 29 1932, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Claude and Marie Deman. Lavon grew up surrounded by the warmth...

Dec 31, 2023

James Timm McReynolds, born September 13,1945 died on Saturday, December 31, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. His wife was blessed to care for him with help from Corewell Hospice.

Beloved husband to Vickie, cherished father to Travis, Erin (Brock) Schuiteman, Kevin McReynolds; Papa to Zyon McReynolds, Kai and Asa Schuiteman; brother-in-law, uncle,...

Dec 31, 2023

Virginia Fern Dantuma (nee Gale), known affectionately as Virginia, or sometimes Ginny, to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2023, at the age of 84, after a short but courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her beloved family. Born on November 20, 1939, the daughter of Newell and Fern Gale, in the town...

Dec 30, 2023

Elizabeth Eleanor (Nan) Garrett of Ionia, MI passed away peacefully at the age of 67, on 12/30/2023 She was born on 3/19/1956 in Detroit, MI to Charles W. Adcock and Juanita Lewis. Elizabeth is survived by her father, Charles W. Adcock of Turtletown, TN; her two children, Charles (Chas) Adcock, of Turtletown, TN and Ashleigh Akins, of...

Dec 28, 2023

Daniel Paul Pintar, born on December 16, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan, peacefully departed this world on December 28, 2023.  Danny, or Boone as he was affectionately known, spent most of his life in the metro-Detroit area, shaping the lives of those fortunate enough to know him.  He was employed as a public transportation driver with SEMTA; he...

Dec 26, 2023

Billie Fay Bucinski passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She will be remembered for her big smile, hearty laugh, and the sly twinkle in her eye that gave a hint to her personality. She lived a long life, filled with many twists and turns, and through them all she held close to...

Dec 23, 2023

Susan Perry (Beadle), age 72, was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, December 23, 2023.  Susan was preceded in death by her mother and step-father, Ray and Ruth Cota, Sister and brother-in-law, Pat and Bernie Abrams.  Susan will be lovingly remembered by her brothers and sister, David Beadle, Diane (Marc) Maitner and Steven Beadle, several nieces...

Dec 23, 2023

With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Arnulfo Aguillon-Trejo. Arnulfo, age 79, departed this world on December 23, 2023, surrounded by friends and family in the comforting embrace of his daughter's home. While we celebrate the rich tapestry of his life, we also acknowledge the profound impact he had on the lives he...

Dec 22, 2023

Carl C. Lapekas Jr., age 73, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, in Bloomingdale, Michigan.

He was born in Gobles, Michigan, on October 17, 1950, to Carl C Lapekas Sr., and Shirley Maywood.  He attended Paw Paw High School, where he graduated in 1968.

He retired from Checker Motors.  He loved fishing,...

Dec 20, 2023

Today we remember Lonnie J Bawkey, a beloved member of the Kalamazoo community, who passed away on December 20, 2023, at the age of 70. Lonnie, a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo, Michigan was born on June 11, 1953, and it is in this very town that he took his last breath, succumbing to pneumonia.  Lonnie was known...

Dec 18, 2023

James (Jim) J. Ickowski of Holland, MI, age 55, passed away unexpectedly on December 18, 2023.

Jim was born the oldest to Joseph and Duk Chung (Kho) Ickowski on July 27, 1968 in Davenport, IA prior to moving to his childhood home in Wyoming, MI. He was a 1987 graduate of Lee High School and...

Dec 18, 2023

Patsy Ann Westra (Carroll), 62, of Byron Center, Michigan, passed away on December 18, 2023, from pancreatic cancer while at Trillium Woods – Faith Hospice in Byron Center, MI, where she received beautiful care in the last few weeks of her life. She was born on May 14, 1961, in Houston, Texas.

Patsy is survived...

Dec 18, 2023

Carolyn Mary Mazurkiewicz (nee Barscewski) of Newaygo, Michigan, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at the age of 81.

Carolyn was born on May 6, 1942, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She studied at Chic University of Cosmetology and opened a hair salon, The Head Shed, which she ran for seven years while raising her...

Dec 18, 2023

Carol Sue Asfour passed away peacefully on December 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids, MI. Born on March 15, 1939, in Cincinnati, OH, Carol's zest for life never dimmed from that day forward. She lived a life that overflowed with kindness, creativity, and a great sense of humor.

She leaves behind a legacy of love and...

Dec 17, 2023

John F. Clark, born on July 3rd, 1951, in Battle Creek, MI, was more than just a truck driver. He was a man with a deep passion for animals, particularly horses, which he lovingly cared for at "The Clark Farm." His infectious laugh could brighten up any room, resonating with joy and warmth.

John's parents,...