Jun 12, 2023

Martha Raterink, age 77, of Byron Center, Michigan lost her battle with cancer on June 12th , 2023. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. Martha had a deep desire to take care of others, especially her family. After years of hard work, Martha retired to enjoy the winter months with her husband...

Jun 11, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Martha Frances Messner announce her passing on June 11th, 2023 at the age of 77 after a short illness. Martha passed away peacefully at Evanston Hospital in the company of her two children. She will be greatly missed by her son John (of Stewarton, Scotland), his wife Heather...

Jun 10, 2023

On Saturday, June 10, 2023, Patricia Rae Dilliner, admired mother, loving grandmother and great grandmother, dedicated sister-in-law and baby sister of 15, reunited with her husband in heaven.

She was born Patricia Rae Youmans, October 16, 1953, to Jenny Youmans (Ayers) and Frances Youmans of Battle Creek, MI.  Where she grew up and met the...

Jun 10, 2023

Betty McCombs, age 86, of Wyoming, MI, passed away on June 10th, 2023.

Betty was born on September 10th, 1936 in Princeton, West Virginia, to her parents Roy and Bessie (Dunn) Thornton, who have preceded her in death.  Also preceding her in death is her beloved husband George F. McCombs, her son Michael McCombs;  her...

Jun 9, 2023

John David Bailey, age 88, of Hastings MI, peacefully returned home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 9, 2023. He had been living at home in Hastings MI until this past February when he became ill and needed full time care. He was born March 31, 1935, in Mason City, IA the son...

Jun 9, 2023

Ronald Homrich, born September 3, 1935, passed away on June 6, 2023. Ronald is survived by his wife, son, two sisters, many grandchildren, and by his many friends. Ronald was always so full of smiles and joy. He loved everybody that he crossed paths with. Ronald brought immediate joy to everybody that he met, and left a...

Jun 9, 2023

Rosa Cruz was born October 11,1934 in Caguas, Puerto Rico and passed away June 9, 2023. In 1980 Rosa packed her and her children up to begin a new life in New York City. There she and her children lived for 8 years and then in 1989 they left for Grand Rapids, Michigan where she resided for...

Jun 8, 2023

Dennis Andrew Misak of Wayland, Michigan, age 72, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was born to Andy and Charlotte Misak on July 16, 1950, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dennis was married to Janice Belka on February 15, 1969.

Dennis was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved...

Jun 8, 2023

Marie B. Haynes (Loux) of Wyoming Michigan, age 75, passed away on Thursday June 8, 2023. She was born to Robert and Josephine (Froman) Loux on July 30, 1947, Grand Rapids, MI. She enjoyed volunteering as a special helper with the Special Olympics. She loved arts and crafts, enjoyed spending summers at the lake, fishing, bowling and...

Jun 8, 2023

Yvonne Elaine Gowens, 59, went to be with her Savior on Thursday June 8, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born June 27, 1963 in Kalamazoo, to the late Micheal Dean Gowens and Mary Elizabeth (Gowens) Greene. She was the fourth of Nine children. Yvonne made many friends through the years with her spunky, silly and caring...

Jun 8, 2023

Dawn Marie Wildeboer (Bagge), age 71, of Kentwood, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023.

She was born on September 21, 1951 in Grand Rapids to Ernest and Betty (Moore) Bagge.

Dawn loved her dogs and enjoyed taking them to Shaggy Pines Dog Park to walk and play.  She was a member of...

Jun 7, 2023

Thomas Arthur Pallett, born Oct. 14th, 1951,at age 71  passed away peacefully on June 7th with his loving wife Tracie by his side. He was a devoted husband and father and grand father, he raised one of his grandchildren who was born on his birthday and he loved and cared for her deeply.

He leaves...

Jun 6, 2023

Kenneth Bernard Dietz Jr. of Wayland, Michigan, age 44, passed away June 6, 2023.  He was born to Kenneth and Rae Dietz on May 27, 1979 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Ken worked at Atlas Molded Products in Byron Center, Michigan where he made many lasting relationships and also earned his associates degree from Davenport University. He was...

Jun 6, 2023

On June 6, 2023, our father, Lyndon, passed away into God's graces.  A warrior throughout life, he was 59 years old.  Lyndon is survived by his son, Mark; his daughters: Jackielou, Cielo, and Abigail; grandchildren: Prince Irish, Cahlon, and Cy; and many other loving individuals and relatives.

While in the Philippines, Lyndon accomplished many years...

Jun 6, 2023

Brett Alan Smith passed away at his home on June 6, 2023.  Brett was born March 28th,1965, in Kalamazoo, the son of Marilyn Smith and the late Don Smith.

Brett is survived by his mother; daughter Heather Smith (Todd Schten); son Kane Smith; siblings, Gary, Steve (deceased) Gail, Diane, Don and Julie; and many nieces...

Jun 6, 2023

Michele S. Bement, age 74, of Caledonia, MI, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on the 6th of June, 2023. She was born the youngest of seven children to Edwin and Verba Douse.

Michele was born in Ann Arbor and raised in Lowell, Michigan where she graduated from Lowell High School. ...

Jun 6, 2023

James C.Sloan Jr. of Grand Rapids Michigan, age 69, passed away on June 6, 2023. On June 7th, 1953 James, who was known affectionately by those who knew him as Jimmy, became the third of what would become eventually be five children born to Aserlee Sloan and James Sloan Jr. Following his graduation from Union High School...

Jun 5, 2023

Philip Clair Jones age 86 of Paw Paw, MI died peacefully on Monday June 5, 2023. He was born on April 21,1937 to Arthur and Opal (Bowdre) Jones in Avery, IA. He grew up with a love for baseball and loved to tell about his days of playing with "the old men" who were probably 20 years...

Jun 5, 2023

Wilma Wobbema, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and talented artist, peacefully passed on Monday, June 5, 2023 at the age of 73, at her home in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 9, 1949, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Wilma was the cherished daughter of Donelda and Arthur Karst.

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Jun 5, 2023

Spicer, Nelton James age 74, of Gobles, MI, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023 at home surrounded by family.  Nelton was born March 28, 1949 in Newport, Arkansas the son of Max Williams and Vernell Britten.  Nelton was a Veteran having served in the United States Marines.  He was a roofer for many years.  He loved...