Sep 27, 2023

Timothy Robert Fidler, age 48 of Howard City, Michigan passed away unexpectedly September 27, 2023. He was born December 9, 1974 in Bangladesh to David and Darlene Fidler, as the family served as missionaries. Tim owned and operated Realty Lawn Care serving West Michigan for 16 years. Many of his clients and colleagues quickly became close friends....

Sep 26, 2023

Reyna Veronica Vicario of Kentwood Michigan, age 68, passed away on September 26, 2023. Reyna was born on November 17, 1954, in Tilzapotla, Morelos Mexico. Our mother was a kind and giving person who always put the needs of her family before her own. She was a strong woman who faced every challenge in her life with...

Sep 26, 2023

Terri Sue Dorman, a passionate, friendly, and kind-hearted woman, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2023. Born on October 29, 1961, in Grand Haven, Michigan, Terri was a beacon of joy and warmth to all who knew her, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and resilience that will forever be cherished by her loved ones. Terri...

Sep 24, 2023

Sue Anne (Slagter) Hellem – age 68, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023 with loved ones by her side.  She was born November 16, 1954, to Henry and Dorothy (Colby) Slagter of Wyoming, Michigan. Sue was the youngest of 12 children – 6 brothers and 5 sisters. Sue made news headlines at just...

Sep 24, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Elaine Bartlett announces her passing at age 74. She was born December 11, 1948, and passed on September 24, 2023. She passed away peacefully at home.

Elaine was preceded in death by her children, Jimmy Grofvert and Rebecca Lafferdy and her parents Bert and Millie McKinney....

Sep 24, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Gary Finkbeiner, 74, of Wayland, MI. Gary passed away on September 24, 2023, in Rockford, MI after a long battle with lung cancer. Gary was an outspoken man, and you always knew were you stood with him. At his core, Gary was a kind and caring man with a...

Sep 24, 2023

Thomas (Tom) Elwood Frampton, age 76, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2023. Tom was born to Mary L. Schmidt and George Frampton on March 19, 1947 in Flint, Michigan. He was the third of four sons.  The family lived on a farm in North Branch, Michigan where Tom grew up and attended school.  An avid athlete,...

Sep 24, 2023

Gerald Benajah Boylan 48 years old unexpectedly passed away. Benajah suffered from Seronegative Myasthenia Gravis and retired from TMD of Plainwell. He lived his life on his terms.

He leaves behind a devoted wife Cammie of 24 years, two sons - Sgt. Benajah Lee Boylan 24 and Connor Boylan 23, a daughter Lylith Hawkins-Boylan 12,...

Sep 23, 2023

Mildred (Millie) L. Crisp of Wyoming, Michigan (formerly of Bay City, Michigan), age 87, passed away September 23, 2023. She was born to Donald and Mildred Sylvester on May 19, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan. Millie lived life considerate and compassionate of others, always seeing the best in people. She was forgiving and always gave others the benefit...

Sep 23, 2023

Jane Elizabeth Jaco (Wilson), 62, of Constantine, Michigan, passed away on September 23, 2023. She was born on June 28, 1961, in Three Rivers, Michigan. Jane was the daughter of James T. Wilson and the late Janiece Eby Wilson.

Jane attended Constantine High School, where she received her education. She cherished her time there and...

Sep 23, 2023

Tom, 87, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 23, 2023. His family was grateful to be together for a weekend visit when he "graduated to the next level" as his brother, Leland, shared. Tom, TJ, "Steamin' Beaman" was born on December 6, 1935 to Townsend Frederick and Rossi Rae (Duncan ) Beaman in Jackson, Michigan....

Sep 22, 2023

Phyllis J Jackson, age 72, passed away peacefully at home in Muskegon Heights, MI, following a long term chronic illness.

Phyllis J Merriweather was born on August 21, 1951, in Carrollton, Alabama, to James H Merriweather (1/2012) and Gladys (Pope) Merriweather(12/2012).  She was the oldest of seven children and a true matriarch.  Phyllis  graduated from...

Sep 22, 2023

Vannie Welch, of Grand Rapids, age 92, passed away at the Michigan Veterans Home at Grand Rapids on September 22, 2023. She was born to Vartan Kazarian and Loucy Bedrosian on March 21,1931, in  Everett, Massachusetts

Vannie was a proud United States Marine, serving during the Vietnam Era. She was involved in the  American Legion,...

Sep 21, 2023

Edward Ridgell of Greenville, MI, Age 61 years of age, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 21, 2023.

Born in Maryland, he was 3rd of 6 children. The family moved to Stanton, Michigan, where he grew up and went to school.

Edward was happily and wonderfully married to...

Sep 20, 2023

Gloria Jean Sharpe first entered this world eagerly and brightly on July 24,1946 to Mary Ellen Lawrence and Robert Sharpe, Sr. in Albion, Michigan, both now deceased, the eldest of all six children. She left this world peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Gloria is survived by her loving husband, Van M. Langford, of...

Sep 19, 2023

Nadine Grace Godfrey of Grand Rapids passed away peacefully at Medilodge of Grand Rapids with the assistance of Interim Hospice on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. She was born to William Clare and Ethel McCall on September 25, 1938, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She and her five siblings were raised by her mother when her father tragically died...

Sep 18, 2023

Janet Lynn Schafer, age 73, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2023.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Jean Mayotte, sister Dianne Pasant, brother Michael Mayotte and dear friend Mary Rose Braciak.

Janet is survived by her son Andrew (Vicki) Schafer, daughter, Kristen (Glenn) Morgan, granddaughter, Addison Morgan and...

Sep 15, 2023

Frank Samuel D'Amico passed away on September 15, 2023, at the age of 80 in Byron Center, Michigan. He fought a long valiant battle with Alzheimer's disease. Frank was born on May 14, 1943, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he lived his entire life. He was a proud husband, father, and grandfather, a Sicilian American, and a...

Sep 15, 2023

Carole Jean Jones born August 03, 1944 passed away peacefully with her son and husband by her side on 9/15/2023. Carole was born in Florida on Eglins Air Force Base to her father, Eugene Williams, and mother, Elizabeth Williams. In her youth, Carole enjoyed going dancing and seeing movies. She spent her adult life in southern California...

Sep 14, 2023

In living memory of our wonderful mother Ruby Mae Sheridan, who passed away at home on September 14th, 2023 after a short illness. She was born on December 28th 1933 in Allegan, Michigan, to Wilmer and Anna Emmons. She married her high school sweetheart Jack Sheridan and they were married for more than 60 years until his...