Sep 14, 2023

After a brief battle with cancer, Peggy Lynn Van Eyk peacefully entered her eternal home on September 14, 2023 at the age of 74.

She is survived by: her children, Jennifer (Dave) Ostrowski, Robert (Kelly) Van Eyk, Michael (Teresa) Van Eyk, Jamie Link, Jeff Link; her grandchildren, Cade (Chelsea) Van Eyk, Mason (Tiffany)...

Sep 13, 2023

Margaret (Peg) Elizabeth Cunningham, age 86, passed away peacefully at home on September 13, 2023. Margaret was born to Wayne and Margaret (Page) Phetteplace on July 19, 1937 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Peg from a young age was the life of the party. Between cutting a rug or baking her children's and grandchildren's favorite dishes, she...

Sep 13, 2023

Dennis Snoek, age 98, of Kentwood Michigan passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023. He served in World War II in Europe. He loved to tell stories to his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren about his time overseas. He was married to Rosemary George Snoek for 63 years, Rosemary proceeded him in death in 2012. He is proceeded...

Sep 11, 2023

Husband, father, son, brother, uncle, friend, car enthusiast, photographer extraordinaire, cyclist, mountain biker, mechanic, grill master, music lover, outdoorsman, animal lover, woodworker, fisherman, problem solver, peacemaker, trailblazer, researcher, traveler, leader, negotiator, guide, teacher, mentor, counselor, prankster, consultant, confidante. Beloved by many, Mark was all of these things and more. Mark was fiercely loyal and protective of his...

Sep 10, 2023

Corene Rae Edwards, 61, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully September 10, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.

Corene dedicated her life to the medical field where she worked closely with patients and in later years, shared her gift through teaching. She will always be remembered for her endless positivity, strength and playful personality.

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Sep 8, 2023

Roger Charles Hosey passed away on September 2, 2023 after a sudden and unexpected illness. He was born on January 18, 1961 to Roger Dale and Kathleen (Ballard) Hosey. Roger, also known as Chuck or Chuckie to friends and family, had a big heart and was quick to help friends and family in need. His advice and...

Sep 8, 2023

Thelma G. Osborn, 93, of Fennville, MI., passed away on September 8th, 2023 at the Wings Hospice Home in Allegan, MI.

She was preceded in death by by her husband Frank Osborn, a son Lyle Billings, a sister Myrtle Brooks, and brother Jim Green, Thelma is survived by sons Roger Billings of Allegan, Thomas Billings...

Sep 7, 2023

Donald Joseph Purcell, age 69, of Manton, MI, passed away on September 7th at Metro Health Hospital in Byron Center, MI surrounded by family. Born on August 20th, 1954, to Edward Purcell and Shirley (Sierzputowski) Purcell in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Donald graduated from Godwin Heights High School with the class of '72 In 1974, Donald joined the...

Sep 6, 2023

Wesley Raymond "Wes" Elliott, 37, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Wes was born on November 17, 1985, in Kentwood. At 16 years old, he met the love of his life, Tilishia DeVriendt. They had three beautiful children and married at Garden Park Church of God on May 17, 2018. Wesley was known...

Sep 5, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James (Jim) Davis, who passed away on September 5, 2023 at the age of 62.  Jim was born on November 1, 1960 and was a lifelong resident of Muskegon.

He was an "AVID OUTDOORSMAN". He loved fishing, hunting, hiking, camping and ANYTHING else he...

Sep 5, 2023

Marilyn Ryan (nee Kennedy) passed away on September 5, 2023 at her home in Howard City, Michigan.  She was the oldest of nine, born to Robert Wallace Kennedy and Thelma Marie Kennedy (nee Chance) on March 21, 1936, in New Castle, Indiana.  She married attorney Thomas A. Ryan in 1955, and raised their family of six children...

Sep 4, 2023

Thomas Fred Walchak Jr. of Kentwood, Michigan age 77 passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023. He was born to Thomas and Ermal Walchak (Coffman) on April 15, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan.

Tom was the youngest of 3 children and as a child moved with his family to Manchester, Michigan where he grew up on...

Sep 3, 2023

Wilfrid Daniel Brown of Narcisse, Manitoba, Canada, passed away on September 3rd, 2023 at the age of 76. He was living in Kalamazoo, Michigan,  USA at the time of his passing. He was born to Wilfrid and Maria Brown on March 8th, 1947.

Wilfrid leaves to mourn his passing his daughter Pamela; sons Michael, Glen,...

Sep 3, 2023

Therese M. Gleason, age 79, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, September 3, 2023 surrounded by family.  She was born in Muskegon, MI on October 17, 1943 to Edward and Albertha Loss, who preceded her in death.  On July 29, 1967, she married Jerry L. Gleason, the love of her life.  They were married 53...

Sep 1, 2023

Florence "Flo" Messingier, age 92, passed away while surrounded by family on Friday, September 1, 2023. She was born in Detroit, Michigan to Henry and Nellie Messingier and was raised in Hamtramck, Michigan with her six siblings.

After her marriage, she moved to Clinton Township, Michigan and raised four children in the same house that...

Sep 1, 2023

Waylon James Thomson, 42, He was born June 3rd, 1981 to Jim and Tracy Yoder. He has an older sister Cody and half sister Sonya, through his dad. Waylon has lived around Kalamazoo, plainwell, gobles, Allegan, and wayland area. After a hard fight and a very long journey, sadly, Heaven gained an angel on September 1st, 2023,...

Sep 1, 2023

Carolyn Mae Anderson Aaron of Byron Center, Michigan, age 88, peacefully passed away, surrounded by her family at son Richard (Michele) Bidwell's home, on Friday, September 1, 2023.  She was born to Richard and Valora (Jury) Anderson on November 16, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan.

Carolyn was a 1953 graduate of Howell High School, during which...

Aug 31, 2023

Geraldine Franklin was born on April 25, 1940, in Centreville Mississippi to Andrew and Odeal Franklin. Gerrie was a loving and supportive mother to her three boys and husband James Lynch to whom she was married to for 28 years. They married on August 12, 1995, and enjoyed a loving and spiritual life with the Lord and...

Aug 31, 2023

Jacolyn L. Wright, age 80, of Belmont passed away Thursday, August 31st 2023. She was born April 05, 1943 in Jackson to Jack and Donna (McCuaig) Cooper. Although born in Jackson, Jacolyn spent her life growing up in Carson City.

Jacolyn is proceeded in death by her son, Ernest Wright, parents Jack Cooper and Donna...

Aug 30, 2023

Michael L Demond Jr, age 50, of Wayland Michigan passed away unexpectedly on August 30th 2023.

He is survived by his four children, Sadie Reaume, Allison Demond, Michael JJ Demond and Alexandria Demond; his father, Michael L Demond Sr.; his siblings, Sherry Demond, Sara Scheidel , Erica (Frank) Lynch, Elaine Demond and his many nieces...