Pauline Alma Aprea
Feb 9, 2026
Pauline Alma Aprea, aged 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026. She is survived by her three adult children, Jim (Patty), Dave, and Cara Hakken (Andy), and grandchildren, Jack Aprea, Dani and Ryan Aprea, and Nick and Cassie Hakken. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Aprea, and sister, Phyllis Johnson.
Pauline often spent childhood summers sailing...
Lisa Cummings
Feb 8, 2026
Lisa Cummings, 59, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, surrounded by family.
Lisa, was a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She had a heart full of love and a spirit that could light up any room. Her greatest joy in life was her family, and she dedicated herself fully to caring for and supporting those she loved.
She is...
Kerry Armstrong
Feb 8, 2026
Kerry Lee Armstrong, age 61, of Pierson, Michigan, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, at Trinity Health St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on May 1, 1964, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Kerry was the son of Debra Armstrong. He graduated from Cedar Springs High School in the class of 1982 and spent much of his life at...
Sharon Kay LaDow
2026
Sharon Brand LaDow, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday February 7, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, generosity, and deep love for her family and community.
Sharon retired from a career of nursing at various locations. Including Blodgett Hospital, Veterans Facility, Private Duty Nursing and Brookcrest nursing home.
She found her greatest joy in her grandchildren,...
Larry Hornstra
Feb 7, 2026
On Saturday February 7, 2026, Larry Hornstra peacefully went to a better place after a long life.
He is joining his wife Kathy Hornstra, his mom and dad Marguerite and Edward Hornstra, and his sister Judy Keith.
He leaves behind his brother Ed (Beverly) Hornstra, his three children, Kelly Brinkhuis, Tim Hornstra, and Lori Hornstra, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was a...
Barbara Lynne Sytsma
Feb 7, 2026
Barbara Lynne Sytsma, 83, of Kentwood, MI went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 7, 2026 while surrounded by her family. Born September 29, 1942 in Grand Rapids, MI, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Agnes (Straatsma) VandenBosch and was the wife of Bernard Sytsma. Barbara had retired from Bissell where she had worked...
Ronald Michael Osmolinski Jr.
Feb 6, 2026
Ronald Mikeal Osmolinski Jr., 50, of Cutlerville, MI, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026.
Ron was born October 4, 1975 in Grand Rapids, MI. The son of Karen (Friend) (Tim) Meyers and Mikeal (Debra) Osmolinski.
Ron graduated from Lowell High School, Class of 1993 and ITT Tech Institute, Class of 2021, earning his Associates Degree in Computer Technology.
Ron worked for Global...
Lee Ann Hammond
Feb 5, 2026
Lee Ann Hammond may have been small in stature, but she was big in spirit. She lived life with joy, courage, and a deep love for the people and things that mattered most to her. Lee was born on August 24, 1966, and passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 5, 2026.Lee loved the outdoors, especially trips to the lakeshore where...
Lynne Loretta Mathis
Feb 4, 2026
Lynne Loretta Mathis (Wright), beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully in Grand Rapids, Michigan on February 4, 2026, at the age of 80. She was born on February 10, 1945 in Saginaw Michigan to Effie and Francis Wright.
She studied nursing and graduated from Saginaw General in 1967 and retired in 2010.
She was survived by by her husband Robert Mathis,...
Marilyn Emily Deater
Feb 4, 2026
Marilyn E. (Auld) Deater, age 86, of Grand Rapids, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
She was born on October 21, 1939, in Newark, New Jersey, to loving Christian parents, Edmund and Charlotte Auld. She was the fourth of five children. As a girl, Marilyn was a Brownie Scout and a Girl Scout...
Martha Erin Chase
Feb 4, 2026
Erin Chase, age 47, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on February 4, 2026, in her home, surrounded by family. She was born on October 27, 1978, in Lansing, Michigan, to Bradley Vrooman and Martha Spatrisano-Mailand.
She is survived by her husband, Jeffery Chase; her children, Kaylie (Luis) Cano, Alayna Torres, and Rylan Chase; her cherished granddaughter, Sophia Cano.
She is also survived...
Donald Arthur Furman
Feb 3, 2026
Donald Arthur Furman passed away on February 3, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and the memories of a life well lived.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fredrick Furman and Lettie Browder, and his beloved siblings, Charles, Janet, Bill, and Jim.
He is survived by his sister, Peachie (Mary) Furman, who remains a cherished part of his...
Ronald Edelyn
Feb 3, 2026
Ronald Edelyn, affectionately known as Ron, Ronnie, or Big Ron, age 66, of Kentwood, Michigan, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. He fought bravely until the very end, surrounded by love.
Ron was born on July 9, 1959, to John and Gerda Edelyn. He was a devoted son and shared a close bond with his mother. He was preceded...
Darlene Terrell
Feb 3, 2026
Darlene (Dever) Terrell age 68, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 leaving her family with cherished memories and deep sorrow. She will be lovingly remembered for her kind heart and the many memories of laughter and good times shared with family and friends.
Darlene will be greatly missed by her husband of 49 years, Randy Terrell,...
Sue Charles
Feb 3, 2026
Sue Charles (Loehr), age 90, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, in Grandville, Michigan.
Born on November 9, 1935, in Muskegon, Michigan, Sue was the daughter of Henry and Margaret Loehr. She grew up in Montague and remained deeply connected to her roots throughout her life.
Sue is survived by her daughter Jana Simons (Charles), and Granddaughters, Maggie and Katie Simons....
Ruth Ann Schricker
Feb 3, 2026
On Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Ruth Ann (Nan) Schricker joined her beloved Jerry after passing peacefully with her family by her side.
Ruth Ann was born on February 22, 1948 to Benjamin and Josephine (Kelso) Selby in Allegan County, Michigan. She married Jerry Schricker on March 18, 1967. Ruth and Jerry both worked for Heinz and rode to and from work...
Valerie Mark Farra
Feb 2, 2026
Valerie Mark Farra, 90 of Grand Rapids, MI passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, at Sunrise of Cascade Assisted Living. Born on August 16, 1935, in Rockford, Illinois, Valerie was a woman whose warmth and buoyant personality left a lasting impression on everyone she met. Quick to laugh and quick to smile, she brought light and joy to the...
Glenda Berlin
Feb 1, 2026
Glenda (Miller) Berlin, 85, of Caro Mi passed away on 02/01/2026. She is survived by her children Art (Ann) Berlin, Carrie (Bill) Hart, Ronda (Pat) Davis, Sharmin (Val) Berlin, Tonya (Kirk) Butler, her sisters Sandra (Miller) King, Sharon (Miller) (Beckrow) Stambaugh. She was a proud grandmother to 13, great grandmother to 27 and great great grandmother to 6.
Our mom was...
Darleen Spring Kreis
Jan 31, 2026
Darleen S. Kreis passed away unexpectedly at her home on January 31, 2026, and is now dancing in Heaven. She was born on April 13, 1960, in Kalamazoo to Dorothy and Clifford Kreis and was the youngest of their five children.
Darleen was a graduate of Portage Central High School and continued her studies at KVCC. Gifted both musically and artistically,...
Darcy Ann Brown-Dumont
Jan 31, 2026
Darcy Ann Brown-Dumont, 82 , of Kentwood, Michigan, passed away into the presence of her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ on 31st, of January, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Doloras Caldwell, father, Irving Brown, and brother, Michael.
Darcy was a 1961 graduate of Lockport High School, Lockport, New York where she excelled in modern interpretive dance. Leaving Lockport...
