Diane Lynn Root
Mar 7, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce Diane Lynn Root (LaCoss) passed away on the morning of March 7 th , 2026, after a short but difficult battle with cancer.
Diane was born at Borgess hospital in Kalamazoo, MI to Theodore R. LaCoss and Olive E. LaCoss (Howe) on April 29 th , 1955. On June 30 th ,...
Caroline Louise Hilton
Mar 6, 2026
Caroline Louise Hilton, age 87, of Wyoming, Michigan, passed away on March 6, 2026.
Caroline was born on April 4, 1938 in Baldwin, Michigan.
Caroline's greatest joy in life was her family.
She is survived by her daughter Diane (Ken) Horton, sons; Daniel (Chris) Desrosiers II, Rick (Bonnie) Desrosiers, Darrin (Halina) Desrosiers, 14 Grandchildren, 30 Great Grandchildren, and 3 Great-Great Grandchildren.
She is also...
Tracy Blakeman
Mar 2, 2026
Tracy Lynn Guilds Blakeman, born June 7, 1968, to Raymond and Sharon Guilds, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, after a fierce and courageous battle with cancer. Raised in Dundee, Michigan, Tracy grew up surrounded by the warmth and love of her family and community. She graduated from Dundee High School, carrying with her the spirit of a small...
Roger Otto Schrock
Mar 2, 2026
Roger Otto Schrock, age 91, recently of Fennville, passed away peacefully at his home at Golden Orchards Assisted Living on Monday March 2, 2026 in the glow of a glorious late winter sunset.
Roger was born in Grand Rapids on March 14, 1934 to Vera (Bearss) Schrock and Otto Schrock. He attended Wyoming Public Schools where he met his high school...
Charles William Belonga
Mar 2, 2026
Charles Belonga, 88, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026. Born on January 12, 1938, in St. Ignace, Michigan, to Earl and Ruth(Mckenzie).Charles lived a life marked by devotion to his family, faith, and country.A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Charles served his nation with honor and dedication. His commitment to the Armed...
Sue Ann Boroff
Feb 28, 2026
Sue Ann Boroff (Hosner) of Hudsonville, formerly of Ludington, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was married to Bill Borroff, who preceded her in death in 2021. Sue was also preceded in death by her parents, Ardath and Dwight (Dee) Hosner, sister Teri (Kim) Schrader and Brother Mark (Creble) Hosner.
Sue is survived by her...
Edwin Francis Waslawski
Feb 28, 2026
Edwin Francis Waslawski – Edwin Francis Waslawski, age 96, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026.
Husband of Mary Ann (deceased), father of Diane Vogler (deceased), Steven (Mary Ellen), Karen Case, and James (Jason); son of Antoine G. Waslawski and Gertrude Metchtilda Wieczorynski (both deceased); brother of Henry (deceased); Jerome (deceased); Richard (deceased); Joanne Sionkowski (deceased); grandfather of Eva, Melissa, Michael,...
Cecilia Mereness
Feb 28, 2026
Cecilia (Cele) Anne Mereness, 89, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, surrounded by her two daughters and son-in-law.
Born on January 23, 1937, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, to Winifred and Oscar Holkeboer, Cele carried both steadiness and spark from the very beginning. A graduate of Calvin College with a degree in Elementary Education, she began her life’s work in the classroom,...
Terrirae "Terri" Marie Simpson
Feb 28, 2026
TerriRae “Terri” Marie Simpson, age 59, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, was called home to eternal peace on February 28, 2026, following a period of declining health. Though her passing came sooner than expected, her family finds comfort in knowing she is now free from suffering and embraced in everlasting rest.
Terri was born on February 9, 1967, in Gladwin, Michigan, to...
Epke Vander Berg
Feb 27, 2026
Epke Vander Berg, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 27, 2026. He was born on February 19, 1942, to parents Alfred and Wilma Vander Berg, at home in Harkema, Opeinde, Friesland, the Netherlands. The family immigrated to Grand Rapids, MI in 1949 after WWII. His name was changed to Edward.
He met Jenniete (Nita) Van Dellen...
Richard Gardner Kimball
Feb 27, 2026
“Coach” Richard Gardner Kimball, a beloved mentor, coach, and pioneer in the world of lacrosse, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, in East Lansing, Michigan. He was 75 years old.
Born on March 24, 1950, in Hartford, Connecticut, to William Richard Kimball and Bernice (Allery) Kimball, Rich’s passion for sports and education shaped his life’s work. He earned a bachelor’s...
Kris Larry Kunst
Feb 26, 2026
Kris Larry Kunst, age 73, passed away on February 26, 2026.
Kris had a quick wit and enjoyed conversation. He liked staying busy with projects and took satisfaction in getting a job done. He had a longtime love for Harley-Davidson motorcycles and enjoyed exploring gadgets and new technology.
He is survived by his wife, Penny Kunst; his children, Ruth (DeZwaan) Doane and...
Dian Lynn Main
Feb 26, 2026
Dian Lynn (Shelberg) Main died on February 26, 2026 in Kalamazoo, MI.
She was born in Florence, Alabama, to Edward and Nell (Ray) Shelberg on October 8, 1944. She was raised in Lansing and graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1963, and attended Lansing Community College. She was involved in theater as well as raising, training, and showing dogs. As...
Catherine L. O'Connell
Feb 26, 2026
Catherine L. O’Connell, known affectionately to friends and family as Cathy, passed away on February 26, 2026, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was born on August 21, 1960, in Orange County, California, and spent her life leaving warmth in the places she touched and in the people she loved.
Cathy was preceded in death by her husband, Pat O’Connell; her mother,...
Shelia McGruther
Feb 26, 2026
Shelia was born and raised in Muskegon Michigan to the union of Henry and Yvonne McGruther. Sheila graduated from Orchard View High School in 1973. She was employed at Sentry Private Detective & Security Agency as a security guard. Shelia was a lover of motorcycles and loved going to (Bike Time) along with attending Harley Davidson events. Shelia was always...
Patricia Davis
Feb 25, 2026
Patricia Davis (Lojewski) of Grandville Mi, passed away suddenly on February 25, 2026 of natural causes at the age of 74.
She was born on September 24, 1951 in Erie , Pa to John and Lucille Lojewski. Pat was a successful business woman in Pennsylvania before re-locating to Escondido, CA where she met and married her late husband Roger Lee Davis...
Ruth Henryetta Burdick
Feb 25, 2026
Ruth Yother Livingston Burdick passed away on February 25, 2026 at home after several years of progressive, declining health. Ruth was born on August 23, 1939, in Dayton, Tennessee to Daniel and Mae Yother (deceased). She also was preceded in death by four sisters and one brother, and by her son Brian Livingston. She is survived by her daughter Joy...
Carolyn Lacy
Feb 23, 2026
Carolyn “Lotta” Lacy (Hungerford), born September 7, 1952, in Douglas, MI passed away peacefully on the morning of February 23, 2026 at her home in Glenn, MI (aka “pigtail alley”), at the age of 73, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Her loving daughter, Shahana, was by her side as she took her final breath — a reflection...
Joan Meadows
Feb 23, 2026
Joan Meadows, age 91, of Grand Rapids, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, February 23, 2026. She was the first daughter born to Jack and Cora Van Doorne in Utrecht, The Netherlands. Following World War II, she immigrated to West Michigan with her family in 1951. After taking on various jobs to help the family’s transition to a new...
John Frederick Beyrle Jr.
Feb 17, 2026
John Frederick Beyrle Jr, 69, of Overisel Township passed away peacefully in his home on February 17, 2026. John was born on December 10, 1956, in Muskegon, MI to John Frederick Sr and Joan Clarice, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Debbie and a niece, Katie.
He is survived by his...
