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Kenneth Norman Matice
Aug 28, 2023
Kenneth Norman Matice, age 62, passed away peacefully with family by his side August 28th, 2023; after a short, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Ken was born to Frank and Bonnie (Millering) Matice on September 18, 1960 in Grand Rapids, Michigan; and attended Forest Hills Northern High School. Ken was a well known, well liked, big hearted,...
Patrick Schreur
Aug 28, 2023
Patrick "Pat" Schreur, age 37, of Hamilton Mi passed away of a ruptured brain aneurism on August 28th, 2023. Pat was an organ donor and now hero to so many. He was born to Larry and Shawn (Zoerhof) Schreur on October 2nd, 1985. Pat was the youngest of two boys. He grew up in Hamilton. Pat was...
Rose Richmond
Aug 28, 2023
Rose Marie Richmond, age 66, passed away surrounded by family at home on August 28, 2023, in Lawton, MI. She was born on September 3, 1956, in Kalamazoo, MI, to Richard E. Richmond and Shirley (Morse) Richmond. Rose was a kind, thoughtful, and caring individual who touched the lives of many with her independent spirit and sense...
Judy Carole (Milam) Bies
Aug 27, 2023
Judy Carole Bies, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, (formerly of LaSalle, Barryton, and Farwell), age 81, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 27, 2023. She was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1942, to "Hogan" Harry Willard and Brooksy B Milam.
Judy was the big sister with a younger sibling, Randy, coming along to...
Betty Peterson
Aug 27, 2023
Betty Lane Peterson, 79, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away unexpectedly on August 27, 2023 while on vacation with her family in Michigan.
Betty was born on April 12, 1944 to Thessa and Frank Gordon Sr. in Walker County, Alabama. After graduating high school, Betty went on to earn her bachelor's...
Benny Herrmann
Aug 26, 2023
Exactly two months after saying farewell to his bride of 72 years, Benny Herrmann of Byron Center passed away three weeks shy of his 90th birthday. In addition to his beautiful wife, Marilyn, he was proceeded in death by their first born, Mary Rose Braciak, and by all his wonderful siblings, siblings-in-law, and their spouses: Mamie (Karl)...
Curtis Rendel
Aug 26, 2023
Curtis Rendel, age 88 of Adrian, passed away at Rivertown Ridge Assisted Living in the Grand Rapids area, on Saturday, August 26, 2023. He was born in Adrian on October 12, 1934, to the late Curtis and Velma (Grubbs) Rendel. On January 21, 1956, he married Janice Jedele in Tecumseh at The Friends Church. She survives. He...
Douglas Stuart Thomasma
Aug 25, 2023
Douglas Stuart Thomasma, age 90, went home on Friday, August 25th, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Marge Thomasma; and brothers: Tom (Ruth), Harold (Jinny), Ron (Bea), and John (Sheri).
Doug is survived by his wife, Marion (Mert); sons: Kerry, Dale (Mary), and Ryan (Susan); grandchildren: Kevin, Colin, Dan (Olivia)...
John Reisbig
Aug 25, 2023
John "Pete" Reisbig age 77, of Ionia, MI passed away, August 25, 2023. He was born May 11, 1946 in Grand Rapids, MI. The son of Alexander and Margret Reisbig. He cherished many skating sessions at Ionia Skateland with all generations of his community. Pete's favorite past time over many decades was spending time working on race...
Sandra Lee Praught
Aug 22, 2023
Sandra Lee Praught, 76, of Paw Paw, Michigan, died peacefully at home with family by her bedside on August 16th, 2023. Sandy was born to Lee W. and Glenadine Devens on March 10th, 1947, in Palo Alto, California. She was raised in Anaheim and Tustin, California, where she worked in her parents' donut shop. She graduated from...
George Robert Mossel
Aug 21, 2023
George Robert Mossel, age 78, went to be the Lord on August 21, 2023. He was born to George and Clara Mossel on April 2, 1945 in Hammond, Indiana. He was raised in South Holland, IL, attended Illiana Christian HS, Calvin College, and Calvin Theological Seminary. Upon completion of seminary, George served as pastor at Newman Chapel in Ferry,...
Gary Lee Carlson
Aug 21, 2023
Gary Carlson of Grand Rapids, MI passed away on August 21, 2023 at 80 years old. Gary was born in Flint, MI to Ivas and Edith Carlson. He enjoyed residing in Talkeetna, AK before moving back to his Michigan roots in 2020. Gary was a US Marine Corps Veteran, serving from 1960-1966 as a Field Radio Operator,...
Alice June (Smith) Davis
Aug 20, 2023
Alice June Davis, 91, of Hamilton passed away August 20, 2023. She was born June 30, 1932 to Anton and Hartsel Smith. Alice graduated from Hopkins High School in 1950. In 1956 she packed up and moved to California. This is where she met Francis Davis and they got married. In 1969 they moved back to Michigan....
Larry Lee Hill
Aug 19, 2023
HILL, LARRY
6/15/1940 – 8/19/2023
Larry Lee Hill, age 83 went to be with his Lord and Savior August 19, 2023. He was born on June 15, 1940 in Grand Rapids, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Mildred Hill sisters Linda (Dave) Hunt,  Sharon Briggs, and daughter-in-law, Diane...
Patricia "Pat" Ann (Smith) Schell
Aug 19, 2023
Particia ("Pat") Ann Schell, 70, returned to her heavenly home on Saturday, August 19, 2023. She was born to the late Wayne and Hazel (Lampen) Smith in Holland, Michigan on May 5, 1953.
Pat was a faithful woman who loved the Lord, her family, and friends. She was a homemaker and raised three wonderful children....
Lee Scott
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....
Michael David Dirosa
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...
Mary Panitz
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.
David Lawrence Olsen
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....
Linda Marie (Quint) Pivarnik
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...

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