Jun 29, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Donna Marie Parks on June 29, 2023 peacefully at age 81. Donna lived a life blessed by two long and happy marriages, first to her late husband Bill Hoisington and then years later another 21 years married to Dar Parks. Each place she lived in Michigan,...

Jun 26, 2023

Marilyn passed from this existence into the next on Monday, June 26, just three days after her 90th birthday. She was proceeded in death by her first born, Mary Rose Braciak, and by all her wonderful siblings, siblings-in-law, and their spouses: Robert (Marie) Fischer, Richard Fischer, Fred (Christine) Fischer, Donald Fischer, Elaine (Wesley) Hill, Shirley (George) Lienhard,...

Jun 25, 2023

Eunice Talmage-Minor of Battle Creek, MI went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday June 25, 2023 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born to Zenus and Leora (Howell) Talmage on March 17, 1937 in Battle Creek, MI. Eunice loved her Lord and family. Enjoyed going to grandchildrens events, holidays with...

Jun 24, 2023

William (Bill) Charles Halstead, age 68, of Allegan, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 3:45 p.m. with his family by his side.

He was born on March 12, 1955, in Kalamazoo, the son of George and Dorothy (Beldon) Halstead.  He grew up and graduated in Otsego.  He met his wife, Leah Skinner,...

Jun 24, 2023

James "Pops" Ronning of Albion, Michigan (formerly of Battle Creek), age 80 passed away on June 24, 2023. He was born the only child of Walter and Doris (Smith) Ronning on November 3, 1942 in Battle Creek, Michigan. James spent his childhood in the Battle Creek area. After Graduating from Springfield High School James served in the...

Jun 23, 2023

Timothy (Tim) Mullins passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones on June 23, 2023, at his home in Zeeland, Michigan after a short battle with cancer. Raised in Roseville by his parents Grace and Virgil Mullins, Tim grew up alongside his 8 brothers and sisters. Tim was a devoted husband, married to Cindy for nearly 35...

Jun 22, 2023

Early Thursday, June 22, 2023, Thomas Daniel Mingledorff, Jr. flew gently through earthly clouds into the beauty of Heaven. Tom was born on April 2, 1931, to Thomas Daniel Mingledorff and Winona Cage Mingledorff in Monroe, Louisiana.

Preceding him in death were his parents and younger brothers, Jeremy Mingledorff and Kurt Mingledorff. He is survived...

Jun 22, 2023

Dale Arthur Wandel age 80 of Ionia, his sun set June 22, 2023 at home with his family. His sun rose March 11, 1943 in Lyons. The son of Elba and Mary (Lee) Wandel. He married Beverly Bennett on Sept 4,1965.    He enjoyed his hotrods and anything involving an automobile, hosting family and school reunions. He had...

Jun 20, 2023

Sonisa Reneé Masiln (48) of Ada, Michigan, always marched to the beat of a different drummer, but sadly, on June 20, 2023, her parade suddenly ended and she let go of the life she lived here on earth.

Born in Lafayette, Indiana, on February 5, 1975, to parents Edward W. Maslin and Terri L. Maslin...

Jun 19, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Pamela Joy Hudson, age 73, of Sparta, Michigan. She passed away surrounded by her loved ones on June 19th, 2023, after a short battle with lung complications.

Pamela was born October 21st, 1949, in California. She moved to the Grand Rapids, Michigan area early in life, and...

Jun 16, 2023

Cathleen "Cathy" Verbos of Grand Rapids, MI (formerly Cathleen Stoffers) age 65 passed away June 16, 2023.

Mom loved to help. She sacrificed a lot through the years and did it with a fighting spirit. Her belief in God never wavered in her commitment to her children was profound.

She was known for...

Jun 16, 2023

MUNSON, EDWARD R "EDDY", age 81, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away in his sleep on Friday June 16, 2023 from complications of dementia. Ed is survived by his best friend and  dear wife of 57 years, Pamela Bell Munson; son Joshua (Tamara) Munson and grandsons  Everett and Riley of Rochester, NY; daughter Jessica (Marcos) Portillo and...

Jun 16, 2023

Tyrone Willis (60) went home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2023. Tyrone was born on February 8, 1963 in Hughes, Arkansas, the son of John H and Estria Johnson. Tyrone graduated from Benton Harbor High School, Class of '81.  He was an outstanding track star, who went on to run collegiately at Southwestern Michigan...

Jun 14, 2023

Pennie Smith, age 67, passed away at home on Wednesday morning, June 14, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Pennie was born in Midland, Michigan on March 12, 1956, to the late Norman A. and Maxine Northrup. Pennie was a 1975 Graduate of Midland High School.  Pennie worked at which is now Pfizer for 15 years until she...

Jun 14, 2023

Harold "The General", "Newt" Jay Nauta, age 101, passed away surrounded by family Wednesday, June 14, 2023 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

He was born to Herman and Carrie Nauta on October 11, 1921, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He married Doris Rypkema at Camp Pickett in Virginia on June 23, 1944. He was a veteran of...

Jun 14, 2023

Rose Ellen Kerns, 86, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away June 14, 2023, peacefully in her home.

Rose was proceeded in death by her parents, Jesse & Anne (Veldt) McBride, her sisters Mary & Betty, her brothers Robert & John, and her grandsons James & Jordan.

She is survived by her sisters Susan...

Jun 13, 2023

Jun 12, 2023

Linda Sue Westphal, age 69, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023. She was born to Willard and Delores Hawkins on June 17, 1953, in Muskegon, Michigan.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Michael, Kathy, and Lee Hawkins.  She is survived by her two daughters, Windy McKee (Tom) and Michelle...

Jun 12, 2023

Avis May Van Atta, age 93, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully with her children at her side on June 12, 2023. She was born to Knapp and Nelly (Lindhout) Lamphear on November 23, 1929.

Avis was born the youngest of three children and grew up in Ada, Michigan, where she graduated from Lowell...

Jun 12, 2023

Patricia Carr, 75, went to be with our Lord Friday, June 9, 2023 at 2:15pm.

She was proceeded in death by her husband, Edward W. Carr, Loyd & Viva Zinski (parents), Edward W. & Arylene Carr (father-in-law & mother-in-law), five uncles and aunts and many cousins.

Patricia is survived by three children, Edward...