Aug 30, 2023

Janet L. Spilde, 86, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at Valley View Care Center in Walker, Michigan. She passed away surrounded by her husband and daughter. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin in 1936, to Martin and Lucille Virnig.

Janet was one of six children: Bev, Ray, Bill, Leroy, and Karen. She married her...

Aug 30, 2023

Dennis S. Chase of Hastings, Michigan, age 91, passed away on August 29, 2023.  He was born to Jess and Marion Chase on March 5, 1932, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Denny graduated high school, then bacame a member of the United States Army and fought in the Korean war.  He was shot in the hand...

Aug 30, 2023

William "Bill" Clyde Tageson passed away peacefully in Grand Rapids, Michigan on August 30, 2023 at the age of 74.

He was born in Manistee, Michigan on August 24,1949. He made lifelong friendships throughout his career at JCPenney which led him to many cities, including Flint, Holland, Saginaw, Kalamazoo and Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.  It was...

Aug 30, 2023

Clarence (Punk) Richard Wells, age 84, of Otsego, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.  He was born to Orie and Alice (Koster) Wells on June 16, 1939.

Punk was the youngest of five children.  They grew up in Portage.  He was a plumber, union pipefitter, and truck driver.  He was a professional motorcycle racer...

Aug 29, 2023

Sheryl was born on March 18, 1951, to Deloris Murphy and Clarence (Bernice) Little. She was blessed with four children. Sheryl wore many hats from homemaker, housekeeper, retail worker, administrative work but her best hat worn was that of a Mom and a Mema. Sheryl loved thrift shopping, decorating her home in nifty trinkets, drinking coffee with...

Aug 28, 2023

Kenneth Norman Matice, age 62, passed away peacefully with family by his side August 28th, 2023; after a short, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Ken was born to Frank and Bonnie (Millering) Matice on September 18, 1960 in Grand Rapids, Michigan; and attended Forest Hills Northern High School. Ken was a well known, well liked, big hearted,...

Aug 28, 2023

Patrick "Pat" Schreur, age 37, of Hamilton Mi passed away of a ruptured brain aneurism on August 28th, 2023. Pat was an organ donor and now hero to so many. He was born to Larry and Shawn (Zoerhof) Schreur on October 2nd, 1985. Pat was the youngest of two boys. He grew up in Hamilton. Pat was...

Aug 28, 2023

Rose Marie Richmond, age 66, passed away surrounded by family at home on August 28, 2023, in Lawton, MI. She was born on September 3, 1956, in Kalamazoo, MI, to Richard E. Richmond and Shirley (Morse) Richmond. Rose was a kind, thoughtful, and caring individual who touched the lives of many with her independent spirit and sense...

Aug 27, 2023

Judy Carole Bies, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, (formerly of LaSalle, Barryton, and Farwell), age 81, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 27, 2023.  She was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1942, to "Hogan" Harry Willard and Brooksy B Milam.

Judy was the big sister with a younger sibling, Randy, coming along to...

Aug 27, 2023

Betty Lane Peterson, 79, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away unexpectedly on August 27, 2023 while on vacation with her family in Michigan.

Betty was born on April 12, 1944 to Thessa and Frank Gordon Sr. in Walker County, Alabama. After graduating high school, Betty went on to earn her bachelor's...

Aug 26, 2023

Exactly two months after saying farewell to his bride of 72 years, Benny Herrmann of Byron Center passed away three weeks shy of his 90th birthday. In addition to his beautiful wife, Marilyn, he was proceeded in death by their first born, Mary Rose Braciak, and by all his wonderful siblings, siblings-in-law, and their spouses: Mamie (Karl)...

Aug 26, 2023

Curtis Rendel, age 88 of Adrian, passed away at Rivertown Ridge Assisted Living in the Grand Rapids area, on Saturday, August 26, 2023. He was born in Adrian on October 12, 1934, to the late Curtis and Velma (Grubbs) Rendel. On January 21, 1956, he married Janice Jedele in Tecumseh at The Friends Church. She survives. He...

Aug 25, 2023

Douglas Stuart Thomasma, age 90, went home on Friday, August 25th, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Marge Thomasma; and brothers: Tom (Ruth), Harold (Jinny), Ron (Bea), and John (Sheri).

Doug is survived by his wife, Marion (Mert); sons: Kerry, Dale (Mary), and Ryan (Susan); grandchildren: Kevin, Colin, Dan (Olivia)...

Aug 25, 2023

John "Pete" Reisbig age 77, of Ionia, MI passed away, August 25, 2023. He was born May 11, 1946 in Grand Rapids, MI. The son of Alexander and Margret Reisbig. He cherished many skating sessions at Ionia Skateland with all generations of his community. Pete's favorite past time over many decades was spending time working on race...

Aug 22, 2023

Sandra Lee Praught, 76, of Paw Paw, Michigan, died peacefully at home with family by her bedside on August 16th, 2023. Sandy was born to Lee W. and Glenadine Devens on March 10th, 1947, in Palo Alto, California. She was raised in Anaheim and Tustin, California, where she worked in her parents' donut shop. She graduated from...

Aug 21, 2023

George Robert Mossel, age 78, went to be the Lord on August 21, 2023. He was born to George and Clara Mossel on April 2, 1945 in Hammond, Indiana. He was raised in South Holland, IL, attended Illiana Christian HS, Calvin College, and Calvin Theological Seminary. Upon completion of seminary, George served as pastor at Newman Chapel in Ferry,...

Aug 21, 2023

Gary Carlson of Grand Rapids, MI passed away on August 21, 2023 at 80 years old. Gary was born in Flint, MI to Ivas and Edith Carlson. He enjoyed residing in Talkeetna, AK before moving back to his Michigan roots in 2020. Gary was a US Marine Corps Veteran, serving from 1960-1966 as a Field Radio Operator,...

Aug 20, 2023

Alice June Davis, 91, of Hamilton passed away August 20, 2023. She was born June 30, 1932 to Anton and Hartsel Smith. Alice graduated from Hopkins High School in 1950. In 1956 she packed up and moved to California. This is where she met Francis Davis and they got married. In 1969 they moved back to Michigan....

Aug 19, 2023

HILL, LARRY

6/15/1940 – 8/19/2023

Larry Lee Hill, age 83 went to be with his Lord and Savior August 19, 2023. He was born on June 15, 1940 in Grand Rapids, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Mildred Hill sisters Linda (Dave) Hunt,   Sharon Briggs, and daughter-in-law, Diane...

Aug 19, 2023

Particia ("Pat") Ann Schell, 70, returned to her heavenly home on Saturday, August 19, 2023. She was born to the late Wayne and Hazel (Lampen) Smith in Holland, Michigan on May 5, 1953.

Pat was a faithful woman who loved the Lord, her family, and friends. She was a homemaker and raised three wonderful children....