Timothy Curry
Jan 15, 2024
Tim passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2024 at his home in Martin, Michigan at the age of 61. Tim was born on December 12, 1962 in Plainwell, Michigan to Jerry Curry Sr. and Dorla (Kent) Curry, who both preceded Tim in death. He attended Martin Public Schools from kindergarten through his senior year. Tim was a...
Kristin (Browder) Johnson
Jan 15, 2024
Kristin Lynn Johnson, affectionately known as Kris by her loved ones, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on January 30, 1948, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Kris spent her entire life in the city she adored, surrounded by the warmth of family and friends.
Kris was the beloved wife...
James Dushane
Jan 15, 2024
James "Jim" DuShane, a beacon of warmth and wisdom, passed away on January 15, 2024, in Wyoming, MI, following a sudden cardiac arrest. Jim, a lifelong resident of Michigan, was born in Grand Rapids and grew to be a man of remarkable selflessness, intelligence, and creativity. He leaves behind a rich legacy of love, laughter, and invaluable...
Ada Louise (Medendorp) Busby
Jan 14, 2024
Ada Louise (Medendorp) Busby passed away Sunday morning, January 14, 2024 into the arms of her Jesus. She was preceded in death by her brother, Allen Henry Medendorp and his wife, Mary Alyce VanDyke Medendorp, and Ada's only child Desiree. She is survived by her sister Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Medendorp Juell and her husband, Maynard, plus several...
Elizabeth "Betty" (Woll) Krapohl
Jan 13, 2024
Elizabeth (Betty) Krapohl of Grand Haven MI, (Formerly of Traverse City, MI) age 77, passed away on January 13, 2024. She was born to Allan and Elvera (Johnson) Woll on November 7, 1946 in Minneapolis , MN.
Betty was an only child and grew up in Minneapolis, MN. She was married to LeRoy Krapohl and...
Maryann Langston
Jan 13, 2024
Maryann passed away January 13, 2024, with her children at her side from injuries sustained in an auto accident January 9th as she was returning from her favorite activity, bowling.
She was born in Holland, Michigan to Richard and Anna VanderYacht.  In 1958, she married Ralph Springett and together they raised a family in South...
Marquez Alan Lopez
Jan 13, 2024
Marquez Alan Lopez, 41, of Grand Rapids, beloved son, Dad, Papa, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, after a short hospital stay. He is survived by his daughters Alana Lopez, AzjiEona Heard- Lopez, and Ahmani Jones Lopez, his Jellybean (granddaughter), Arelis Atkins-Lopez, mother, Norma M. Lopez, maternal grandmother, Paula M. Munoz, and a host of...
Fred Rother
Jan 12, 2024
Fred Rother passed away at home with his family on January 12, 2024.
Fred was born on February 7, 1933 in Weisstein/Silesia, Germany. He is preceded in death by his parents Paul and Martha Rother and his sister, Marianne Stoelzle.
Surviving him is his wife of 58 years, Irene Rother, who provided him...
Marvin Smith
Jan 12, 2024
Marvin William Smith, known affectionately as Marv to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024, in his hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan, at the age of 73. Marv's life was a testament to his enduring spirit and the love he shared with those around him.
Marv spent his entire professional career...
Jeffrey Dean Price
Jan 11, 2024
Jeffrey was born in St. John's Michigan to the parents of Sandra M. Price and Kenneth J. Price on January 9,1968.  He is pre deceased by his father, Kenneth J. Price in 2019.  He is survived by his mother, Sandra M. Price and his brother, Scott K. Price along with his niece and nephew Gabriella Price and...
Zona Bajema
Jan 9, 2024
Zona Charlene (Gould) Bajema (7/27/1941 – 1/9/2024) age 82 years went to be with Jesus and dance in heaven on January 9, 2024. She is survived by her husband Gerald Otto Bajema Sr. of 64 years and her sons Jeffrey (Kelly), and Robb (Denise) and her brother Gregory Gould. She was preceded in death by son Gerald...
Charles Edward Murphy
Jan 7, 2024
Charles E. Murphy Jr. of Lakeview, Michigan passed away Sunday, January 7 surrounded by his family at the Corewell Health Heart Center.
Charles, otherwise known as Chuck or Chucky was born on January 22, 1952 to his parents Charles and Dorothy Murphy.  Charles was the second of 9 children and learned to be an extremely...
Rebecca "Becky" Jean (Bartaway) Karwoski
Jan 5, 2024
Rebecca Jean Karwoski, known affectionately as Becky to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2024, at the age of 65. Born on July 16, 1958, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she also spent her final moments, Becky's life was a testament to love, faith, and creativity. Becky's life was a vibrant tapestry woven...
Patricia Anne (Hoffman) Bongard
Jan 4, 2024
Patricia Anne Bongard (Hoffman) age 66 went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 4, 2024.  She was preceded by her parents Richard and Harriette (Osenga) Hoffman of White Cloud.
She leaves behind her son, Rick Scott; siblings Jo Ann Essenburg, Audrey (Leon) De Haan, Arlene (Mike) Feuerstein, Richard (Brenda) Hoffman, John...
Ellen Cecil (Schilling) Turek
Jan 4, 2024
Ellen Turek of Wyoming, MI, age 64, passed away on Thursday, January 04, 2024. She was born to Daniel & Karen Schilling on August 15, 1959 in Grand Rapids, MI. Ellen was the oldest of four children. She graduated from Union High School in 1978. She married Jamie Turek in 1980 & went on to have two...
Keagan Jeffrey Fisher
Jan 3, 2024
Keagan Jeffrey Fisher, 23, of Rochester Hills, MI, was unexpectedly called Home on January 3, 2024.
Born in Grand Rapids, MI to Jeff and Jamie (Bron) Fisher on February 27, 2000, Keagan was the best big brother to his sisters Lyndsey (Hudson) Yoder and Gabi Fisher. He grew up knowing what it meant to love...
Reginald Dale Bolden
Jan 2, 2024
Reginald Dale Bolden, 68, of Kalamazoo passed away on January 2, 2024, from complications after a stroke. He was born on April 10, 1955 to Joseph Bolden and Mildred Bell Bolden in Chicago, Ill. Regi as he liked to be called was the second of six children.
He retired from Burrough's in Parchment and enjoyed...
Elizabeth Ann (Copeland) Betts
Jan 2, 2024
Elizabeth Ann "Nay" Copeland-Betts was born the 9th of 14 children on June 24, 1949 in Guntown, Mississippi, to the late Sip "Little" and Elizabeth "Fritz" Copeland. Elizabeth accepted the Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. Elizabeth received her formal education at George Washington Carver High School in Tupelo, Mississippi. She entered...
David Walter Johnson
Jan 2, 2024
Dave passed away after a brief, but brave battle with cancer. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather of nine. He is reunited with his parents Walter and LaRita Johnson, brothers Gerry, Ken, and Dewey, and daughter Andrea. He leaves behind his loving wife Jane, his children Joshua and Nicole, Julie and Michael Toddy, Kelsey Peterson,...
