Loving wife, mother, daughter, friend, volunteer, and community member Carolyn Virginia Meachum Hawxhurst passed away on March 6 at the age of 89 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, on April 30, 1935, and raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Carolyn was the oldest of three children born to Jessie and Lonnie Meachum. She grew...

Jacquiline Carmela Vokoviak (Vaglica), born on December 29, 1941, went to be with her Lord and savior on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 following a short battle with cancer.

Jackie grew up in Wyoming, Michigan and attended Godwin High School before attending beauty school and becoming a cosmetologist. She would speak fondly of her days at Pacemaker Salon...

Lynn died Saturday, February 22 after many years of health struggles. Having never married, Lynn was a doting aunt to her niece and nephews, Hannah Roberts, Zachary Roberts, Dylan Streb, Brandon Streb, and Ben Blink. There was never a dull moment when Aunt Lynn was in attendance. Lynn was the first born of Bryan and Joan (Weston) Roberts. She...

Holly Ann McVay, 74, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend who touched the lives of many with her kindness, creativity, and generous heart.

Holly was a talented floral designer who turned her passion into a successful business before retiring. Her artistry brightened countless weddings, celebrations, and everyday moments,...

Catharine Helen (Loar) Lapczynski, age 91, of Caledonia, MI, peacefully passed away on January 30, 2025. Born on April 21, 1933, Catharine was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend.

Catharine is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Karl Stamman of Caledonia, MI; her granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Amanda and Luke Lubbers of Wyoming, MI;...

Melissa Larsen (Ouendag) born November 9, 1975, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025 with her family by her side. She has been greeted by God's open arms as well as her father's (Thomas Ouendag) and grandparents (Jim and Frances Munger) and many other friends and family who have have passed on.

Melissa is survived by her...

Dolores Mae Hansen of Grand Rapids, MI, age 91, passed away into the loving arms of her Lord on January 27, 2025.  She was born to Raymond and Lola Boucher on August 5, 1933 in Dearborn, MI. Dolores graduated from Fordson High School in Dearborn, MI where she met the love of her life, Harry Hansen, which turned into...

Susan Knapp passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on February 1, 2025 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.   Born September 26, 1950 and raised in Grand Rapids, MI, she enjoyed spending time with family and friends, helping others, shopping, planting flowers, and making the best cookies - which she always wanted to share. ...

July 16, 1952 - January 20, 2025

Lover of God first, out of which flowed her great love for children (heading the Warm Up America program for years), dogs, and the lost and hurting.

Anita surrounded her days with music. She studied organ first, then piano, followed by guitar and she played in her church...

Timothy Day Mongar of Cedar Springs, passed away suddenly at his home on January 20, 2025 of natural causes. He was 61 years old. Tim was born to Leo and Nancy Mongar on January 22, 1963 in Greenville, MI.

Tim was a truck driver for many years and enjoyed being on the road until his health would...

Marcia Evelyn King, 71 of Traverse City, passed away on December 17, 2024.

Born on October 8, 1953, in Traverse City, Marcia was the daughter of William D. and Evelyn (Zionskowski) Beckwith. Marcia graduated from St. Francis High School with the class of 1971.

Her Catholic faith was important to her and she was proud...

James Allen White, 99 of Battle Creek, MI, passed away peacefully at home on January 10, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Jim was born on October 27, 1925 to Lawrence and Thelma (Powers) White near College Mound, MO, the second of seven children. He had humble beginnings in a farm house with no electricity or running water...

Donna Mae Overmyer, 82, of Allegan, Michigan, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at home in the presence of her loving children. She was born October 26, 1942, in Lake City, Michigan, to the late Ford and Mae (Schurman) Finkel. In 1960, Donna graduated high school in Grandville, Michigan. In 1961, she married the love of her life, the...

Barbara Lee Begrow, known to her friends and family as Barb, passed away on January 7, 2025 in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the age of 93. She is survived by her stepchildren, Cathy Begrow, Janet Chambers, Chris Begrow, Lee Begrow, Beth Intoccia, Ann Martelli, and ten grandchildren. She was proceeded in death by her daughter Sandy Ouradnik Wabschall in...

The family of Roy Benner sadly shares the news of his passing. After a long struggle of various difficulties, he passed at the age of 91 with his wife and daughters at his side on December 21, 2024. Roy was born in Howard City, MI to Leroy & Mable Benner. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings,...

Lucille Darretta Cione age 94, of Hastings, MI passed away on December 18th 2024, at Thornapple Manor Nursing Home. She was surrounded by family.  She was born on October 12th, 1930 to Michael and Amelia Darretta (both deceased).

Lucille lived a full and meaningful life, dedicating herself to family, service, and care for others. She served as...

Susan Elizabeth (Penning) Alexander, age 66, of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on December 16, 2024. She was preceded in death by husband, Larry Alexander; parents, John and Betty (Bigler) Penning; sister, Nancy L. Penning; and brother Robert James Penning. Susan will be deeply missed by her daughter Rose Weaver and son-in-law David Clark of Interlochen, MI; daughter Christina...

Wayne Lee Vinkemulder, aged 88, of Jenison, MI, passed away on December 5, 2024. Born on April 5, 1936, Wayne dedicated 39 years of his life to the C&O/CSX Railroad, as a switchman and conductor. Wayne was a kind and loving father and husband known for his warmth and generosity. He attended Burlingame Congregational Church in his youth and...

Sally Ann Thomas, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024, after a short battle with stage 4 lung cancer.

Born in Lake Providence, Louisiana, on March 6, 1955, to Henry H. Thomas and Emma J. Hunter, Sally was raised in Saginaw, MI, with her many siblings. She was a loving and kind older...

Annetta Dawn Willson, age 78, of Caledonia, MI, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 11, 2024 (11:11), with her devoted husband, Tim, faithfully by her side.

Born on May 7, 1946, in Petoskey, Michigan, Annetta was a proud graduate of Petoskey High School, Class of 1964. On June 13, 1966, she married...