Obituaries
Ofield Funeral Home Obituaries
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
John F. Clark Sr.
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,...
Sylvia A. Miller
Dec 16, 2023
Sylvia Ann Miller, a beacon of warmth and creativity, passed away peacefully due to natural causes on December 16, 2023, at the age of 84, in Georgetown Township, Michigan. Born on February 5, 1939, in Wheeling, West Virginia, Sylvia lived a life characterized by love, artistry, and an indomitable spirit that left an indelible mark on everyone...
Davida Dagwell
Dec 15, 2023
Davida Yap Dagwell, a beacon of warmth and compassion, passed away of natural causes on December 15, 2023, in Grand Rapids, MI, at the age of 86. Born on December 29, 1936, in Cebu City, Philippines, Davida's life was a testament to the power of kindness, education, and faith. Davida, known affectionately by her given name, was...
Mildred "Millie" Winnifred (Mckenney) Komejan
Dec 15, 2023
Mildred Winnifred Komejan, affectionately known as Millie, passed away peacefully due to the graceful passage of age at 91 on December 15, 2023, in Wyoming, Michigan. Born on November 23, 1932, in South Portland, Maine, Millie's life was filled with love, kindness, and thoughtful gestures that touched the hearts of everyone she encountered.
Millie grew...
John Albert Jenkerson
Dec 15, 2023
August 3, 1939 to December 15, 2023, age 84 Zeeland MI—born in Herculaneum MO to Verneda & Delbert Jenkerson John was predeceased by his parents, his first wife Sally Caudill, and his sister Letty Stotler. He was step-father to the Caudill children (six) and when their mother died in 1971, he became their legal guardian until they...
Nancy Mae Jenkerson
Dec 14, 2023
June 30, 1935 to December 14, 2023, age 88
Zeeland MI—born in Crawfordsville IN to James & Cora Robinson
Nancy was predeceased by her parents, three brothers (Jim, Bill & David), her daughter Virginia Sutton, son Gary Sutton and son-in-law, Roger Sagmoe. She is survived by her daughter, Janie Sagmoe; six grandchildren and...
Joseph Edward Thompson Sr.
Dec 13, 2023
Joseph E. Thompson passed away peacefully at Blodgett hospital in Grand Rapids Michigan on Wednesday , December 13th 2023. He was born on June 15th 1952 in Anaheim, California to Leon LaVern Thompson and Hazel Jones.
Joe graduated from Monroe High School, Monroe MI. After serving as an 82nd Airborne Ranger in Vietnam; he then...
Bettie Elizabeth (Sargent) White
Dec 13, 2023
In the gentle embrace of the Lord's hands, Bettie Elizabeth (Sargent) White, a beacon of unwavering love and faith, has been called home on the 13th of December, 2023, at the age of 88. Born on the 26th of October, 1935, in the humble town of Pine Ridge, Kentucky, Bettie's life journey led her to her final...
Daniel Thomas Tomko
Dec 12, 2023
He passed from his adventurous earthly life to join with his beloved family members and friends who have preceded him. Trust me, that has to be one of the craziest family reunions you'll ever see.
Dan loved his family and friends more than anything in the world...accept a cold beer…or room temperature beer...or attending a...
Linda Stull
Dec 12, 2023
Linda Stull born on October 1, 1951 in Mansfield, Ohio, passed away on December 12, 2023. She is preceeded in death by her parents Gladys and Kenneth Dunn. She married the love of her life on January 8, 1986! She spent many years serving in the church and loving on everyone. She spent the past few years...
Jay Alan Hildebrand
Dec 12, 2023
Jay Alan Hildebrand, 64, Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away at 7:46 am, Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at his residence.
He was born on September 3, 1959, in Fulton County Indiana, the son of Dallas and Audrey (Perdue) Hildebrand.
Graduate of Rochester High School, Class of 1977. ITT Technical Institute Graduate 1979. He was a...
Elizabeth I. Kruse
Dec 10, 2023
Elizabeth (Beth) I. Kruse, 89, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away in Zeeland, MI, on Sunday, December 10, 2023.
Born in Evansville, IN, she was the youngest of eleven children. Her care and concern for others led her to graduate from the IU School of Nursing in 1956. While practicing nursing in Indianapolis, she met Melvin...
Gary Lake
Dec 9, 2023
Gary Eugene Lake, known affectionately to all as Gary, passed away on December 9, 2023, at the age of 82, in Grand Rapids, MI, after a battle with heart problems. Born on November 3, 1941, in Battle Creek, MI, Gary lived a full and vibrant life marked by a spirit of adventure and a heart that was...
Margaret "Margy" Alyce Faasen-Arey
Dec 9, 2023
Margaret "Margy" Alyce Faasen-Arey of Andover, Connecticut, age 64, passed away from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) on Saturday, December 9, 2023, in her family home in Tallmadge, Michigan. She was born to her beautiful mother Maybelle Ann Davis and father Jon Dudley Faasen on July 27, 1959, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Imagine suddenly, butterflies taking flight in...
Matthew Warzynski
Dec 8, 2023
Our dear son, brother, uncle and friend, Matthew Ryan Warzyski, passed away December 8, 2023. Matthew was born in Springfield, MA on November 22, 1985 and in 1990 his family moved to Grand Rapids, MI. Matthew graduated from Northview High School, graduated from Grand Rapids Community College with an Associate in Arts degree and then attended Davenport...
James Howell Grutter
Dec 7, 2023
James Howell Grutter passed away on December 7, 2023, at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, departing from the same place where he was born on December 21, 1941, to parents James Edward & Beatrice Marie (Howell) Grutter.
After surviving lymphoma in 2021, he was blessed to have two years of unexpected joy spending his...
Wesley Kevin Shoebridge
Dec 6, 2023
Wesley Kevin Shoebridge, 66, of Cutlerville, MI passed away December 6, 2023 at his home. Born July 8, 1957 in Hastings, MI, he was the youngest of nine children born to the late Richard Deforest Shoebridge and Nina Naomi (Nelson) Shoebridge and was the husband of Laurie Carol (Jones) Shoebridge. Wesley had been employed with Culligan for...
Bethyne Linda Hamelund
Dec 3, 2023
On December 3, 2023 The Lord Jesus Christ came and took Bethyne by the hand to lead her to heaven to join the communion of saints.
Beth was born on February 17, 1952 in Reed City, MI to Robert and Margaret (Wilson) Pontz. She is survived by her brother and sister in law, Lynn and ...
Matthew Johnson
Dec 2, 2023
Matthew "Matt" Aaron Johnson, 51 of Lawton, Michigan passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on December 2nd, 2023. Matt was born January 4th, 1972 to Andrew and Sue Ellen Johnson (nee Vos) at Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest, IL. Matt was a graduate of Antioch Community High School, class of 1990.
Matt was an artist,...

A Year of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.
Ofield Funeral Home
We post our collection of online obituaries for Grand Rapids, Michigan. With services that are updated regularly. Search for local obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring lives, and legacies.
Subscribe
Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared.
