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Geront Minarolli

Geront Minarolli

Feb 8, 2024

Geront Minarolli of Grand Rapids MI went to see his Lord & Savior on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at the age of 72. He was surrounded by family and will be lovingly remembered by his wife Nikoleta Minarolli; children & grandchildren, Dajana & Peter Harrison (Olivia & Scarlett), Zhenevjeva Minarolli, Eltina Minarolli, Florjan & Amela Minarolli (Grayson & Henry);...

Steven Melvin Everett

Steven Melvin Everett

Feb 8, 2024

Passed away at his home on the 8th of February 2024, after a long battle with Mutiple Myeloma. He was born in St. Joseph, Michigan on the 5th of October 1954, to Roy and Betty (Scott) Everett. Steve grew up in Dowagiac, Michigan, where he met the love of his life, Susan. They married and relocated to...

Doreen Jayne Moreno

Doreen Jayne Moreno

Feb 8, 2024

Doreen Jayne Moreno, age 65, passed away Feb 8,2024. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Delmar and Dorris Carlson who proceeded her death: She was also proceeded in death by her husband Israel Moreno; nephew Bryce Nuiver. She is survived by her only child, daughter, Alicia Aguillon; son in law James Hill; grandchildren James, Sema'J,...

Betty Lou (Moorehouse) Halloran

Betty Lou (Moorehouse) Halloran

Feb 7, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, grandmother, sister, and Friend, Becky "Betty Lou" Halloran, who left us on February 7th, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Becky's life was a testament to love, kindness, and joy, and her memory will forever live on in our hearts. She had an endless...

Marsha Lynnette (Racine) Holden

Marsha Lynnette (Racine) Holden

Feb 6, 2024

Marsha Lynnette Holden (Racine), aged 70, of Plainwell, MI, passed away peacefully at her home on February 6th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 2nd, 1953, in Kalamazoo, MI, to Keith and Eda (McLaughlin) Racine.

Marsha was a cherished member of the Plainwell community and will be remembered for her...

Fern Louise (Kern) Taylor

Fern Louise (Kern) Taylor

Feb 6, 2024

Fern Louise Taylor passed peacefully into the hands of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. She was born in Springfield, Missouri in 1932. Fern had five brothers and three sisters who have all gone to be with the Lord. She was closest to her sister, Mary Marie, who was only two years older than her. Fern...

Ronald Lee Churchard

Ronald Lee Churchard

Feb 5, 2024

Ronald Churchard, aged 68 of Grand Rapids passed away peacefully Friday, January 5th, 2024 at his home. Ron was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on December 30th, 1955, the son of Ronald and Sharon (Shotwell) Churchard.

He was a graduate of Creston High School. He was a kind and gentle man. Ron loved his family...

Sharon A. (Busch) Martz

Sharon A. (Busch) Martz

Feb 5, 2024

Sharon A. Martz, age 80, of Kentwood, passed away on Monday, Feb 5, 2024.

She was preceded in deathly by her father, Gilbert Busch; mother, Irene Busch; and sister, Marilyn White.  She is survived by her sons: Randy and Jeff; sister, Bonnie Mitchell; and friend, Nancy Depriester.

A memorial mass will be held...

Ernest Theodore Sikor

Ernest Theodore Sikor

Feb 4, 2024

Ernest Theodore Sikor, affectionately known as Ernie to his friends and loved ones, embarked on his final journey on February 4, 2024, at the age of 98. He was born on December 30, 1925, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to his Ukrainian, Canadian parents. Ernie's last years took him to Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he passed away, leaving behind...

David Dixon Horner

David Dixon Horner

Feb 3, 2024

David Dixon Horner, known affectionately as Dave to his friends and loved ones, passed away on February 3, 2024, at the age of 73 from a heart attack in the very town that he loved and called home.

Born on October 2, 1950, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a proud graduate of Sparta High School's Class...

Laura Margaret (Gates) Thompson

Laura Margaret (Gates) Thompson

Feb 2, 2024

Laura was born in Charlevoix Michigan. Her family moved to Frankfort MI. Then down state to Rockford and finally to Kalamazoo where she graduated from Loy Norrix High School in 1963. After her children were in full-time grade school Laura went to work in the medical field. She worked most of her career as the office manager...

Judith Lynn (Hamlin) Bland

Judith Lynn (Hamlin) Bland

Feb 2, 2024

Judy Bland, age 60, left this imperfect world to be with her Savior on February 2, 2024.  Judy will be remembered for her selfless support of her husband (Kirk Bland), her son (Bo Bland), and her daughter (Courtney Bland).

Judy enjoyed solving problems. She started working at an early age to help pay her own...

Frederick Schneider Jr.

Frederick Schneider Jr.

Feb 2, 2024

Frederick William Schneider, age 67, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away on Friday, February 2nd, 2024. Frederick was born on August 4th, 1956 in Grosse Pointe, MI to Frederick William (Sr) and Elvira (Merlini) Schneider.

Frederick was an avid and passionate residential painter. His innate talent and dedication led him to establish his own painting...

Larry David Zimmerman

Larry David Zimmerman

Feb 2, 2024

Larry Zimmerman, age 58, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Gary Lee Zimmerman. He is survived by his step daughter, Crystal Maleski; mother, Lynn Weston; brother, Jeff Zimmerman; and his nephew and godson, Nicholas Zimmerman.  Larry will be remembered for his fun sense of humor. ...

William Clarence Wiering

William Clarence Wiering

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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Sandra Jo Pullum

Sandra Jo Pullum

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,...

Todd P. Batzloff

Todd P. Batzloff

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...

Scott James Drummond

Scott James Drummond

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....

Sally Jane (Wilburn) Luderman

Sally Jane (Wilburn) Luderman

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...

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