Enami Babb
Apr 29, 2026
Enami Sire Aiyanna Baab passed away unexpectedly just before her 2nd birthday on Aril 29, 2026.
She was born on May 4, 2024, in Grand Rapids.
Visitation will be held from 11:00am until 12:00 pm NOON on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Ofield Funeral Home 4500 Kalamazoo Avenue SE, Kentwood. A funeral service will be held at 12:00pm.
Roberto "Bunker Bob" Casarez
Apr 29, 2026
Roberto Aleman Casarez, age 80, passed away quietly on April 29th 2026. He is survived by his loving wife Denise, 3 children, 2 stepchildren, 7 grandchildren, 1 sister, 2 brothers, and all of their spouses. Robert was born to Secilio and Dominga Casarez on January 26, 1946 in Mt. Pleasant MI.
Robert proudly served in the US Army during Vietnam and...
Paul William Kerastas
Apr 28, 2026
Paul William Kerastas, age 91 (Forever 29 in our hearts), passed away on Tuesday April 28, 2026, in Grand Rapids, MI. Paul was born in Detroit, MI on November 9, 1934 the son of Vasilios Ioanis and Winnie (Edmonds) Kerastas. He was preceded in death by his parents Vasilios and Winnie, Brother George and his wife Loraine and Brother John...
Robert (Lee) Leroy Gibson
Apr 28, 2026
Robert Leroy “Lee” Gibson, loving husband and father, passed away peacefully on April 29 with family at his side. He was 83 years old. Lee was born in 1942 in Wheeling, West Virginia, and never lost his deep love for his hometown, returning as often as possible.
Anyone who knew Lee—and the physical challenges he overcame—knew he was a true warrior....
Harvey Bert Huyck
Apr 27, 2026
Harvey B. Huyck of Galesburg, Michigan, age 89, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, April 27, 2026. He was born to James and Grace (Wright) Huyck on August 19, 1936, in Cadillac, Michigan.
Harvey was born the youngest of four children, and his mother passed away when he was very young. Later, the family grew larger with several...
Bruce Eston Cleveland
Apr 26, 2026
Bruce Eston Cleveland Jr. went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 26, 2026.
Bruce was born June 13, 1939, in Muskegon, Michigan to Bruce Eston Cleveland Sr. and Ruth (Chapin) Cleveland. He grew up in Spring Lake, Michigan and was stricken with polio while in the first grade which required a year to fully recover.
Bruce...
Carole Gray
Apr 25, 2026
Carole Irene Gray, 82 of Caledonia, MI passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Carole was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Ira and Thelma (Jensen) Petersen on November 13, 1943. She graduated from Ottawa Hills High School and worked at Sentry Insurance and JC Penny. She enjoyed spending time at the lake and playing games with family and friends. She...
William (Bill) White
Apr 25, 2026
Bill White, 69, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on April 25, 2026. Bill was born on June 23, 1956, in Garden City, Michigan, to Albert and Bernice White. He dedicated his life to caring for and providing for his family, which remained his greatest pride.
He is survived by his former spouse, Rose (Wencil) Korson; his children, Billy (Anna) White,...
Victoria Diane Ingersoll
Apr 25, 2026
Victoria Diane Ingersoll (Vincent) went to her heavenly home on Saturday, April 25, 2026 following years of declining health. Although we are thankful she is no longer in pain, she will be missed by her children; Shannon (Brian) DeJongh, Chasity (Jon) Harding, Jeremy (Katie) Ingersoll, and Jordon (Richard) Carnegie. Grandchildren Beylea (Jess), Tyler, Mychailia, Tegan (Mario), Derrien, Abby, Noah, Blaine,...
Sharron Rita Saigeon
Apr 25, 2026
Sharron Rita Saigeon, beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend, died on April 25, 2026. Her daughter, sister, niece, and best friend were at her side. Sharron was born on May 12, 1943 to Jean A. Bradley Smith and Ernest G. Saigeon.
Sharron grew up in Grand Rapids, attending Union High School. She married the late David L. Olson and started a...
Judith Ann Ter Horst
Apr 23, 2026
Judith Ann Ter Horst of Grand Rapids (formerly of North Blendon) passed away at the age of 84 on Thursday, April 23, 2026. She was the first born of 10 children to Edward and Gertrude (Kloosterman) Hassevoort on September 6, 1941.
Judith was married to Kenneth Ter Horst of North Blendon on April 3, 1959.
She loved her family with everything she...
Steven Douglas Root
Apr 23, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce Steven Douglas Root passed away on the morning of April 23, 2026.
Steven was born at Borgess hospital in Kalamazoo, MI on August 18, 1953 to his mother Marjorie Root. He was then adopted and raised by his grandparents Clarence Barnard Root and Helen Lucille Ames since Marjorie was a young mom. He...
Marjorie Ann Wagenaar
Apr 22, 2026
Marjorie Ann "Margie" Wagenaar, age 77, of Gobles, Michigan, passed away on April 22, 2026. Born on September 23, 1948, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to the late John Martin Wiessner and Nellie B. Wiessner, Margie lived a life full of warmth, purpose, and love for the people around her.
Margie graduated from high school and went on to build a long career...
Mary Lou Brouwer
Apr 22, 2026
Mary Lou Brouwer, age 75, passed away on April 22, 2026. She was born on September 15, 1950.
Mary Lou was preceded in death by her father, Richard Wiers; her mother, Frances Rodenberger; her stepmother, Joan Wiers; her brothers, Larry Wiers and Gary Wiers; and her husbands; Michael Woodard and James Brouwer.
She leaves behind a loving family who will carry her...
Daniel Irving Poelman
Apr 20, 2026
Daniel Irving Poelman was born on December 5th, 1953, to Robert and Eva Poelman. He was the 5th of 8 siblings: Sue, Bob, Ron, Morrie, Dan, Tim, Charlie and Joyce. He spent most of his childhood with his siblings living in Bauer.
He was a graduate of Hudsonville High School.
He married Sandra Peterson on April 2, 1983. He worked several different...
Edward J. Jacobs Jr.
Apr 17, 2026
Edward Joseph Jacobs Jr., age 85, of Kentwood, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026.
He was born on September 11, 1940, in Grand Rapids, to Edward & Irene Jacobs.
Ed married Margaret “Peggy” Priest on October 29, 1966, in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army prior to his honorable discharge.
Ed worked for Knoll Incorporated.
He...
Sheryl Lee Peterson
Apr 14, 2026
Sheryl (Sherrie) Lee Peterson (Wildey) of Grand Rapids, MI, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2026. She was born to James and Betty Wildey on June 8, 1959 at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. Sherrie was the oldest of 3 daughters. She was a 1977 graduate of East Kentwood High School and went on to get her Associates...
John "Jack" Paul O'Brien
Apr 14, 2026
John Paul "Jack" O'Brien, 92, of Grandville, passed away on April 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Jack was born on February 18, 1934, in Hancock, Michigan. A devoted husband and father, he was known for his warmth, kindness, and unwavering work ethic. He spent more than 40 years with Wolverine Construction, a testament to the dedication he brought to...
Deanna Lynn Taylor
Apr 14, 2026
Deanna Lynn Taylor a beautiful sweet soul passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 14, 2026, and will be sorely missed by all of us that love her so much. She is now cradled in God's arms and surrounded by peace, love and joy and now has joined our parents and grand parents, Donald Gene Taylor and Dorothy May Taylor. She leaves...
