Kenneth L. Van Putten
Jan 28, 2024
Kenneth L. Van Putten, 87, of Grand Rapids, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 28, 2024.  He passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.
Ken was a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was born November 25, 1936, to Russell and Doris Van Putten. He grew up...
Bette Jane Fuller
Jan 26, 2024
Bette Jane (De Good) Fuller, age 96 of Cook Valley Estates and formerly of East Grand Rapids, died on January 26, 2024.   Bette was born in Grand Rapids on June 8, 1927 as the youngest of five children raised by second-generation Dutch immigrants,John and Lena (Verburg) De Good.  She was married to Charles (Chuck) Fuller for 68...
Gary Morton
Jan 26, 2024
Gary James Morton "Garbear" (7/4/1951 – 1/26/2024)
Gary James Morton, affectionately known as "Garbear", age 72, of Newaygo, Michigan was welcomed into the loving arms of his savior, Jesus, on January 26th, 2024.
Gary was born in Taft, California on July 4th, 1951 to parents Terry and Elizabeth Morton. He would be raised...
Terry Wilson
Jan 26, 2024
Terry L Wilson of Middleville Michigan, age 77, passed away peacefully on Friday January 26th, 2024 at 10:30am. She was born to Gordon T. and Margaret P. Pike on August 24th 1946 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Terry was born the eldest of two children in her family. She was a 1964 graduate of Wyoming...
Jill Marie Wiltzer
Jan 25, 2024
Jill Marie Wiltzer, age 71, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024.
Now with the Lord, Jill is survived by her children: Michelle (Curt) Beenen of Pentwater and Heather Cawthorne of Byron Center; step-son, Jason Hiaeshutter of Battle Creek; grandchildren: Makenzie, Morgan, Connor, Kaden, Tyler and Leevi; sisters: Janet Williams, Sharon (David)...
Robert Floyd Burns
Jan 24, 2024
Robert Floyd Burns, 95, of Dowling, Michigan, passed away on January 24, 2024 at Corwell Pennock Hospital after a brief illness. Bob was born on April 13, 1928 to Robert S. and Avis L. (Wolfersberger) Burns of Bellevue, Michigan. After graduating from Bellevue High in 1946, he served an 18- month enlistment in the US Army, stationed...
Creg W. Babbitt
Jan 23, 2024
Creg W. Babbitt, Otsego, MI age 77, passed away on January 23, 2024. He was born to James and Evelyn (Roberts) Babbitt on February 9, 1946 in Plainwell, MI. Creg was the oldest of four children; he attended Otsego schools, after which he immediately enlisted in the US Army where he was an Airborne Ranger. Creg and...
Jane (Popma) Levering
Jan 23, 2024
It is with heavy hearts we mourn the passing of Jane Levering, age 75, of Jenison. Jane passed into eternal glory on Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024. We rejoice in knowing that Jane went home to be with Jesus. Jane grew up in West Michigan, graduating from Catholic Central. Shortly after graduating she met the love of her...
Monte M. Czuhai
Jan 23, 2024
On January 23, 2024, we bid adieu to Monte M. Czuhai. Grand Rapids lost its unofficial social director. Monte's life was a vibrant mosaic of laughter and an endless love of connections with people. His knack for being recognized everywhere by former colleagues, parents, or students, made him a walking, talking directory of the city—and he was...
Sandra Kay (Vandyke) Fenton
Jan 21, 2024
Sandra Kay (VanDyke) Fenton, 81, of Wyoming, Michigan, passed away on January 21st, 2024.
Sandy was born on September 26,1942 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to John and Isabel VanDyke. She has two younger brothers, David (Clara) VanDyke and Randy (Joey) VanDyke.
On June 27, 1964, Sandy married the love of her life, Milt...
Josiah Christian Jones
Jan 20, 2024
Josiah Christian Jones was born to Dominic Jones and Natasha Powell on August 14, 2015 in Grand Rapids, MI. He was the youngest of four children; the final piece to their beautiful puzzle. Josiah loved playing video games with his family, watching TV, eating snacks and playing Gaga Ball at school. When we think of our Josiah...
Ronald Avery Collins
Jan 18, 2024
Ronald (Ron) Avery Collins age 82
Ron was born to Marian Bradley on March 30, 1941 in Kent co, Michigan and passed away January 18, 2024 at UofM West Hospital in Kent Co.
He was never married and had no children, but he did have 5 German Shepherd dogs that he loved dearly....
Joseph Keith Borowicz
Jan 17, 2024
Joseph K Borowicz, born on November 3, 1949, went to be with Jesus the morning of January 17, 2024. He had just spent a very special weekend with all of his family before entering eternity with his Savior. He died at his home with family by his side.
Joe is survived by many, many people...
Kayesea Tamela Hayes
Jan 16, 2024
Kayesea Tamela Hayes, affectionately known to all as Ksi, brought an irrepressible joy and laughter to the world that will be deeply missed. Born on March 6, 1992, in Allegan, Michigan, Ksi's infectious smile first lit up the world and continued to shine until her untimely departure on January 16, 2024, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Her life, though...
Timothy Curry
Jan 15, 2024
Tim passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2024 at his home in Martin, Michigan at the age of 61. Tim was born on December 12, 1962 in Plainwell, Michigan to Jerry Curry Sr. and Dorla (Kent) Curry, who both preceded Tim in death. He attended Martin Public Schools from kindergarten through his senior year. Tim was a...
Kristin (Browder) Johnson
Jan 15, 2024
Kristin Lynn Johnson, affectionately known as Kris by her loved ones, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on January 30, 1948, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Kris spent her entire life in the city she adored, surrounded by the warmth of family and friends.
Kris was the beloved wife...
James Dushane
Jan 15, 2024
James "Jim" DuShane, a beacon of warmth and wisdom, passed away on January 15, 2024, in Wyoming, MI, following a sudden cardiac arrest. Jim, a lifelong resident of Michigan, was born in Grand Rapids and grew to be a man of remarkable selflessness, intelligence, and creativity. He leaves behind a rich legacy of love, laughter, and invaluable...
Ada Louise (Medendorp) Busby
Jan 14, 2024
Ada Louise (Medendorp) Busby passed away Sunday morning, January 14, 2024 into the arms of her Jesus. She was preceded in death by her brother, Allen Henry Medendorp and his wife, Mary Alyce VanDyke Medendorp, and Ada's only child Desiree. She is survived by her sister Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Medendorp Juell and her husband, Maynard, plus several...
