Sep 8, 2023

Roger Charles Hosey passed away on September 2, 2023 after a sudden and unexpected illness. He was born on January 18, 1961 to Roger Dale and Kathleen (Ballard) Hosey. Roger, also known as Chuck or Chuckie to friends and family, had a big heart and was quick to help friends and family in need. His advice and...

Sep 8, 2023

Thelma G. Osborn, 93, of Fennville, MI., passed away on September 8th, 2023 at the Wings Hospice Home in Allegan, MI.

She was preceded in death by by her husband Frank Osborn, a son Lyle Billings, a sister Myrtle Brooks, and brother Jim Green, Thelma is survived by sons Roger Billings of Allegan, Thomas Billings...

Sep 7, 2023

Donald Joseph Purcell, age 69, of Manton, MI, passed away on September 7th at Metro Health Hospital in Byron Center, MI surrounded by family. Born on August 20th, 1954, to Edward Purcell and Shirley (Sierzputowski) Purcell in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Donald graduated from Godwin Heights High School with the class of '72 In 1974, Donald joined the...

Sep 6, 2023

Wesley Raymond "Wes" Elliott, 37, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Wes was born on November 17, 1985, in Kentwood. At 16 years old, he met the love of his life, Tilishia DeVriendt. They had three beautiful children and married at Garden Park Church of God on May 17, 2018. Wesley was known...

Sep 5, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James (Jim) Davis, who passed away on September 5, 2023 at the age of 62.  Jim was born on November 1, 1960 and was a lifelong resident of Muskegon.

He was an "AVID OUTDOORSMAN". He loved fishing, hunting, hiking, camping and ANYTHING else he...

Sep 5, 2023

Marilyn Ryan (nee Kennedy) passed away on September 5, 2023 at her home in Howard City, Michigan.  She was the oldest of nine, born to Robert Wallace Kennedy and Thelma Marie Kennedy (nee Chance) on March 21, 1936, in New Castle, Indiana.  She married attorney Thomas A. Ryan in 1955, and raised their family of six children...

Sep 4, 2023

Thomas Fred Walchak Jr. of Kentwood, Michigan age 77 passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023. He was born to Thomas and Ermal Walchak (Coffman) on April 15, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan.

Tom was the youngest of 3 children and as a child moved with his family to Manchester, Michigan where he grew up on...

Sep 3, 2023

Wilfrid Daniel Brown of Narcisse, Manitoba, Canada, passed away on September 3rd, 2023 at the age of 76. He was living in Kalamazoo, Michigan,  USA at the time of his passing. He was born to Wilfrid and Maria Brown on March 8th, 1947.

Wilfrid leaves to mourn his passing his daughter Pamela; sons Michael, Glen,...

Sep 3, 2023

Therese M. Gleason, age 79, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, September 3, 2023 surrounded by family.  She was born in Muskegon, MI on October 17, 1943 to Edward and Albertha Loss, who preceded her in death.  On July 29, 1967, she married Jerry L. Gleason, the love of her life.  They were married 53...

Sep 1, 2023

Florence "Flo" Messingier, age 92, passed away while surrounded by family on Friday, September 1, 2023. She was born in Detroit, Michigan to Henry and Nellie Messingier and was raised in Hamtramck, Michigan with her six siblings.

After her marriage, she moved to Clinton Township, Michigan and raised four children in the same house that...

Sep 1, 2023

Waylon James Thomson, 42, He was born June 3rd, 1981 to Jim and Tracy Yoder. He has an older sister Cody and half sister Sonya, through his dad. Waylon has lived around Kalamazoo, plainwell, gobles, Allegan, and wayland area. After a hard fight and a very long journey, sadly, Heaven gained an angel on September 1st, 2023,...

Sep 1, 2023

Carolyn Mae Anderson Aaron of Byron Center, Michigan, age 88, peacefully passed away, surrounded by her family at son Richard (Michele) Bidwell's home, on Friday, September 1, 2023.  She was born to Richard and Valora (Jury) Anderson on November 16, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan.

Carolyn was a 1953 graduate of Howell High School, during which...

Aug 31, 2023

Geraldine Franklin was born on April 25, 1940, in Centreville Mississippi to Andrew and Odeal Franklin. Gerrie was a loving and supportive mother to her three boys and husband James Lynch to whom she was married to for 28 years. They married on August 12, 1995, and enjoyed a loving and spiritual life with the Lord and...

Aug 31, 2023

Jacolyn L. Wright, age 80, of Belmont passed away Thursday, August 31st 2023. She was born April 05, 1943 in Jackson to Jack and Donna (McCuaig) Cooper. Although born in Jackson, Jacolyn spent her life growing up in Carson City.

Jacolyn is proceeded in death by her son, Ernest Wright, parents Jack Cooper and Donna...

Aug 30, 2023

Michael L Demond Jr, age 50, of Wayland Michigan passed away unexpectedly on August 30th 2023.

He is survived by his four children, Sadie Reaume, Allison Demond, Michael JJ Demond and Alexandria Demond; his father, Michael L Demond Sr.; his siblings, Sherry Demond, Sara Scheidel , Erica (Frank) Lynch, Elaine Demond and his many nieces...

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...