Aug 17, 2023

Lee David Scott, aged 91, passed away on August 17th , 2023. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Irving and Mildred Scott, sister, Janet, and his daughter, Vicki. Lee is survived by his wife, Joan, sons, Keith and David, 6 Grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. Lee served in the Army during the Korean war....

Aug 16, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael David DiRosa on August 16, 2023. Born on October 21, 1970, Michael was raised and educated in Westland, Michigan. He embarked from there on a journey that left an indelible mark on the lives of those he touched. In his youth, Michael came into his own showing...

Aug 15, 2023

Mary Panitz, beloved mother, wife and daughter passed away peacefully on August 15th 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Pre-deceased by husband Eric (d.2021). Survived by her two loving children, daughter Ashby McKenney and son Jeremy Panitz. We will miss your snap wit, guidance, spark of life, and laughter. We love you mama.

Aug 14, 2023

David Lawrence Olsen, age 73, passed on to Glory on Aug 14, 2023, at 3:50 p.m.

It was a mostly average day until the thunder and lightening and pouring rain made its appearance. It was the kind of day I know he was enjoying as he passed from this life to the next. A perfect send off....

Aug 13, 2023

Linda Marie Pivarnik (Quint) was born on November 22, 1947, in St. Louis, MO.  Preceding her in death were her parents, Doris and Mathias Quint.  Linda graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from St. Louis University, and a Master's in Public Administration from Western Michigan University.  She was also a certified paralegal from her training in...

Aug 12, 2023

Mr. Joseph M. Fricano of Norton Shores, age 87, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023, following a brief illness.  He was born on January 15, 1936, in Grand Haven, to Mariano and Jennie (Arnone) Fricano. He attended Michigan State University and served his country in the United States Navy.  Joe met the love of his life, Brenn Sprecken,...

Aug 12, 2023

William Holt Pries (Bill) of Grand Rapids, Michigan, age 78, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 12, 2023. He was born to William and Doris (Holt) Pries on June 21, 1945, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Bill was the eldest of three children, growing up in the Alger Heights neighborhood. He was a 1963 graduate of Ottawa...

Aug 12, 2023

Helen Erhardt of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Raybrook Manor with her family by her side. She was born on August 3, 1934 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Clinton and Ruth Jones. She met her future husband, Ed, when his best friend introduced them while...

Aug 11, 2023

Jack Teegardin, age 92, of Zeeland (formerly of Hesperia), passed away peacefully August 11, 2023. He was born in Newaygo, MI, and graduated from Newaygo High in 1948. Jack served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1954 and was stationed in Warrenton, VA. He joined Alice (McCastle) in marriage on September 9,1961....

Aug 10, 2023

Manley F. Jenkins, 77 years of age, was received by his Lord and Savior on August 10, 2023, at the University of Michigan Health West Hospital. Manley was born on Jan 5, 1946, to Charles and Bernice Jenkins in Montego Bay, Jamaica. He attended school in Jamaica. Throughout his childhood, he dreamed of the "big life" and...

Aug 9, 2023

Brian "Mike" Brennan was called home on August 9, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Marilynn; three daughters, Debby Brennan, Brenda Monroe, and Karla (Richard) Beelen; six grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Wilfred and Gertrude Brennan and his grandson, Aaron Beelen.

Aug 9, 2023

Dennis Johnson, age 81 of Grandville, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.  He was an Air Force veteran, whose 22-year career took him around the world.  In Taiwan, he met his wife, Su-Lan, who survived him and to whom he was married for 50 years.  He is also survived by his son and daughter-in-law, David...

Aug 9, 2023

Sally Simmons, age 97, passed from this earth to her heavenly home on August 9, 2023. Sally was born in Shelby, Michigan in 1926. She moved to the Grand Rapids area while she attended nursing school, earning an RN degree. Drummond Island was her favorite vacationing spot, spending many summers there with her husband after their retirement....

Aug 8, 2023

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Junewick, age 92, of Byron Center, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Cascade Trails Senior Living.

Betty was born on June 4, 1931, in a tiny town called Williams, Iowa.  Coming from humble beginnings, Betty's family lived on the food her father hunted and the canned goods her mother stored...

Aug 7, 2023

Betty Lou Archer 68, of Allegan, Michigan passed away August 7th 2023 in Allegan, Michigan

Betty was born May 23rd 1955 in Allegan to Leland Leverich and Mary L Claxton

Betty was known to many as a spunky lady who held a straight-to-the-point attitude. She had a complex personality and showed different sides...

Aug 6, 2023

On Sunday, August 6, 2023, after a short battle with cancer, Travis was called to his eternal home in Heaven, where he was greeted by his Lord Savior Jesus Christ, along with a welcoming committee that consisted of his Dad Jeff, Grandparents Marlin and Sandy Zantello and Ronald and Joyce Everitt, Niece Raegan Lowman, and Cousin Andy...

Aug 6, 2023

Jerry Gutierrez, age 69, of Holland, MI, passed away August 6, 2023, from an aggressive cancer. He is survived by wife Alice, son Jerel (Jackie) Gutierrez, grandchildren Alyssa (Dakota) Parsons, Andrea Gutierrez (Dan Taylor), Tyler Gutierrez, and great grandchildren Teagan, Oakleigh, Brynleigh, and River. Also, siblings Joseph (Betty), Raymond (Pam), Estela (Michael) Lane, and Gilbert (Mary). He...

Aug 6, 2023

Rosalie A Moore received her wings and went to be with her Savior on August 3rd after a brief illness. Rosalie is survived by her husband of 54 years Michael Moore, children Trent (Nikki) Moore, Tammy (Scott) Whitsell, Grandchildren Alexis Lynch and Gavin Moore, Brothers Richard (Carol) Reed, Ronald Felty, Sisters-in-law Betty (Joe) Nagy, Linda Kiel. Brothers-in-law...

Aug 5, 2023

Jody Hard, a lifetime resident of West Michigan, passed away at the age of 60 on Saturday, August 5, 2023 after a battle with Huntington's disease. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Toni Hard; his 4 children Melinda, Katie, Christopher, and Samantha; his Mother Louise Hanford; sister Sandra Woodmansee; and 5 grandchildren: Connor, Nolan,...

Aug 3, 2023

Deborah Kay Shepard, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully at the age of 70 on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Trinity Health St. Mary's Hospital with her children by her side.

She was born on December 21, 1952, in Grand Rapids, to Ruth Grover and Charles Shepard.

Deborah (Debbie) developed her passion for...