Dec 1, 2023

Ricky Alan Hudson, affectionately known to all as "Bop," was a beacon of unwavering support and love. Born on the last day of 1960 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Bop's journey through life was one marked by an indomitable spirit and a heart that knew no bounds. On December 1, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family,...

Dec 1, 2023

Gloria Gladys Grey Pelton, age 94, died peacefully on Friday, December 1, 2023.

Gloria worked 30 years for UAW Local 730.  She also belonged to a sewing group that made clothes for orphans.  She enjoyed her family and loved to travel.

Her husband of 38 years, Ray, preceded her in death.  They had...

Nov 26, 2023

Susan Jean Lustenberger Bento was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.  She left this world on Sunday, November 26, 2023, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's.

Susan was born on November 18, 1950, to Donald and Mary Lustenberger in San Francisco, California.

She was always a "California girl" at heart and lived an...

Nov 25, 2023

Carolyn Gregory Anderson, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2023, in Wayland, Michigan. Born on July 18, 1941, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late Horace and Marie Gregory, Carolyn spent her 82 years enriching the lives of those around her with her kind and thoughtful nature. Carolyn was a...

Nov 24, 2023

Charlene departed her loving family on November 24th, 2023, after a long hard fight with uterine cancer.

Charlene was born in Arkansas in 1952 to Charlie and Earlene Reed (both deceased). She was the oldest of 12 children. She loved her brothers and sisters, often having many family gatherings at her home. Her siblings are...

Nov 23, 2023

William Joseph Martin, Jr. of Kentwood, Michigan, age 85, entered eternal life on Thursday, November 23, 2023, passing away peacefully at his home with his family by his side. He was born to William Joseph Martin, Sr. and Ann (Fitzpatrick) Martin on September 13, 1938, in Chicago, IL, the oldest of three children. Bill was a 1956...

Nov 22, 2023

William Andrew (Andy) Reed, 72, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away on November 22, 2023. Andy was born in Saginaw, Michigan, November 3, 1951 to William T. and Constance Reed.

He was graduated from South Haven's L. C. Mohr High School with the class of 1969 and from Alma College in 1973 with a bachelor's degree...

Nov 22, 2023

Nov 22, 2023

On November 22, 2023, Mark Richard Fabiano, age 58, ended a long battle with Early-Onset Alzheimer's. He passed peacefully surrounded by his family. Mark loved summers at the cottage with his boats, concerts and music, and especially his three girls, Sarah, Tommie, and Samantha. Mark was a proud business owner and a loyal, generous, and compassionate friend....

Nov 22, 2023

Denise Marie Hinzman Voltz, age 56, of Wyoming, Michigan. Born April 21,1967 passed away November 22, 2023.

She loved being outdoors, especially hiking the "Hills" in West Virginia. She loved traveling the country side and enjoying the experience, she was always a positive and full hearted person, she was loved and will be missed by...

Nov 20, 2023

Leaving music in her wake, Jane Hasley Dolton left this life for the next on Nov. 20, 2023. She called death a "graduation day," and saw it as a beginning, not an ending. Toss your cap high, o proud 91-year- old alumna!

The day brought however, an ending to Jane's long...

Nov 19, 2023

Rebecca Lynn (Proulx) Thomas of Grand Rapids Michigan died Sunday November 19, 2023 at 58 years old after a cardiac event. Rebecca was born in Mount Clemens and raised in Richmond, Michigan. She was the first of her family to attend college and was a graduate of Eastern Michigan University and the Detroit College of Law. She...

Nov 19, 2023

Richard David Middleton of Grand Rapids, age 86, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Sunday November 19, 2023. He was born to James Arthur and Beatrice (May) Middleton on December 30, 1936 in Grand Rapids.

Richard was the youngest of four children. He joined the U. S. Army at age seventeen and...

Nov 19, 2023

Betty Lou Anderson, much-beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and mother-in law (and also avid knitter and birdwatcher) died on Sunday, November 19, 2023 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was 89 years old.

Mrs. Anderson was born Betty Lou Larson on August 21, 1934 in Hannibal, Missouri, the third child of Oscar, an accountant, and Nellie...

Nov 17, 2023

Travel, adventure, and her love and generosity toward others embodied Arline's zest for life.  For over 95 years, she was curious, optimistic, and interested in learning something new each and every day!

She passed away peacefully on Friday, November 17 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Arline Lillian Boeckel was born in...

Nov 17, 2023

Dorothy Jean Nelsen, age 91, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2023, at The Oaks at Byron Center. She was born on September 15, 1932, in Akron, Ohio, to Edward and Mary (Snyder) Labbe.

Dorothy was a woman of many interests. She was very social and thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the many activities...

Nov 16, 2023

Charles (Chanh) Cong Pham, aged 90, of Wyoming, Michigan, passed away peacefully on November 16th, 2023, surrounded by his family at Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods in Byron Center. Heartfelt gratitude goes to the amazing staff for their kindness, love, and attention during his final days. It is a gift to have had his last days filled...

Nov 15, 2023

Kenneth E. Piccard of Middleville, Michigan, (formerly of Kentwood), age 67, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. He was born to Henry and Ruth (Wells) on May 3, 1956.

Ken was married to Ruth Ann Piccard and had three children: Danielle Richards (Matt), Jennifer Higgins (James, now deceased), and Nicholas Piccard. His grandchildren, whom...

Nov 14, 2023

Timothy (Tim) Michael Jacobs passed away very unexpectedly at Borgess Pipp Hospital on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 11:00 p.m. with his family by his side, at the age of 67.

He was born on March 4, 1956, in Kalamazoo, MI, to Richard and Beula Jacobs.

Tim graduated from Plainwell High School in...

Nov 14, 2023

In Loving Memory of Donald William Gust. May 18, 1941 DOD-November 14, 2023. Don Gust (82) died after a hospital stay of over 2 months after an open heart bi-pass surgery, surrounded by his family. He was able to say goodbye and tell us he loved us before he passed. Don is preceded in death...