Dec 14, 2023

June 30, 1935 to December 14, 2023, age 88

Zeeland MI—born in Crawfordsville IN to James & Cora Robinson

Nancy was predeceased by her parents, three brothers (Jim, Bill & David), her daughter Virginia  Sutton, son Gary Sutton and son-in-law, Roger Sagmoe. She is survived by her daughter, Janie Sagmoe; six grandchildren and...

Dec 13, 2023

Joseph E. Thompson passed away peacefully at Blodgett hospital in Grand Rapids Michigan on Wednesday , December 13th 2023. He was born on June 15th 1952 in Anaheim, California to Leon LaVern Thompson and Hazel Jones.

Joe graduated from Monroe High School, Monroe MI. After serving as an 82nd Airborne Ranger in Vietnam; he then...

Dec 13, 2023

In the gentle embrace of the Lord's hands, Bettie Elizabeth (Sargent) White, a beacon of unwavering love and faith, has been called home on the 13th of December, 2023, at the age of 88. Born on the 26th of October, 1935, in the humble town of Pine Ridge, Kentucky, Bettie's life journey led her to her final...

Dec 12, 2023

He passed from his adventurous earthly life to join with his beloved family members and friends who have preceded him. Trust me, that has to be one of the craziest family reunions you'll ever see.

Dan loved his family and friends more than anything in the world...accept a cold beer…or room temperature beer...or attending a...

Dec 12, 2023

Linda Stull born on October 1, 1951 in Mansfield, Ohio, passed away on December 12, 2023. She is preceeded in death by her parents Gladys and Kenneth Dunn. She married the love of her life on January 8, 1986! She spent many years serving in the church and loving on everyone. She spent the past few years...

Dec 12, 2023

Jay Alan Hildebrand, 64, Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away at 7:46 am, Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on September 3, 1959, in Fulton County Indiana, the son of Dallas and Audrey (Perdue) Hildebrand.

Graduate of Rochester High School, Class of 1977. ITT Technical Institute Graduate 1979. He was a...

Dec 10, 2023

Elizabeth (Beth) I. Kruse, 89, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away in Zeeland, MI, on Sunday, December 10, 2023.

Born in Evansville, IN, she was the youngest of eleven children. Her care and concern for others led her to graduate from the IU School of Nursing in 1956.  While practicing nursing in Indianapolis, she met Melvin...

Dec 9, 2023

Gary Eugene Lake, known affectionately to all as Gary, passed away on December 9, 2023, at the age of 82, in Grand Rapids, MI, after a battle with heart problems. Born on November 3, 1941, in Battle Creek, MI, Gary lived a full and vibrant life marked by a spirit of adventure and a heart that was...

Dec 9, 2023

Margaret "Margy" Alyce Faasen-Arey of Andover, Connecticut, age 64, passed away from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) on Saturday, December 9, 2023, in her family home in Tallmadge, Michigan. She was born to her beautiful mother Maybelle Ann Davis and father Jon Dudley Faasen on July 27, 1959, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Imagine suddenly, butterflies taking flight in...

Dec 8, 2023

Our dear son, brother, uncle and friend, Matthew Ryan Warzyski, passed away December 8, 2023.  Matthew was born in Springfield, MA on November 22, 1985 and in 1990 his family moved to Grand Rapids, MI.  Matthew graduated from Northview High School, graduated from Grand Rapids Community College with an Associate in Arts degree and then attended Davenport...

Dec 7, 2023

James Howell Grutter passed away on December 7, 2023, at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, departing from the same place where he was born on December 21, 1941, to parents James Edward & Beatrice Marie (Howell) Grutter.

After surviving lymphoma in 2021, he was blessed to have two years of unexpected joy spending his...

Dec 6, 2023

Wesley Kevin Shoebridge, 66, of Cutlerville, MI passed away December 6, 2023 at his home.  Born July 8, 1957 in Hastings, MI, he was the youngest of nine children born to the late Richard Deforest Shoebridge and Nina Naomi (Nelson) Shoebridge and was the husband of Laurie Carol (Jones) Shoebridge.  Wesley had been employed with Culligan for...

Dec 3, 2023

Dec 3, 2023

On December 3, 2023 The Lord Jesus Christ came and took Bethyne by the hand to lead her to heaven to join the communion of saints.

Beth was born on February 17, 1952 in Reed City, MI to Robert and Margaret (Wilson) Pontz. She is survived by her brother and sister in law, Lynn and ...

Dec 2, 2023

Matthew "Matt" Aaron Johnson, 51 of Lawton, Michigan passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on December 2nd, 2023. Matt was born January 4th, 1972 to Andrew and Sue Ellen Johnson (nee Vos) at Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest, IL. Matt was a graduate of Antioch Community High School, class of 1990.

Matt was an artist,...

Dec 1, 2023

Douglas H. Bronkema of Grand Rapids, Michigan (formerly of Elk Rapids, Michigan) age 75 passed away peacefully on Friday December 1, 2023.

Doug was the youngest of 3 children. He graduated from Albion College where he also worked as an EMT. Doug held a private pilot license and also enjoyed hunting, scuba diving, sailing and...

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...