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Jeffrey Allen Stephan
Apr 5, 2023
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jeffery (Bear) Allen Stephan I in Grand Rapids, MI on Wednesday April 5, 2023 at the age of 67. Bear was born on December 20, 1955 in Grand Rapids, MI at Butterworth hospital.
Although born in the city, Bear was raised...
Adela Mary Foltice
Apr 4, 2023
Many hearts are heavy due to the loss of one of its most beautiful and carefree souls. Adela Mary Foltice passed away peacefully in her sleep during the early morning hours of April 4, 2023, leaving behind her loving husband of 45 years (Douglas Anthony Foltice) and her two sons (Nicholas and James Foltice). Adela is also...
William Vance
Apr 4, 2023
William (Bill) Vance, of Kalamazoo, MI (formerly of Flint and Detroit), passed away on April 4, 2023. He was born to Cecile and Basil Vance on April 4, 1942, in Flint, MI. He worked as a supervisor and manufacturing engineer at Chevrolet Detroit Gear and Axle for 34 years.
Bill was married to Pat in...
Richard Charles Umlor
Apr 3, 2023
Richard Charles Umlor, age 86, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away peacefully on 4/3/2023. He will be missed by all that knew him. Richard was born on May 19, 1936 in Conklin, Michigan. He helped with the family farm "Umlor Orchards", farming peaches with his dad, Edmund. Richard proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to...
Charles "Charlie" Franklin Terbeek
Apr 3, 2023
Charles "Charlie" TerBeek, age 71, passed away peacefully at home on April 3, 2023.
Charlie was a Vietnam veteran, having served in the Navy. He worked as a journeyman die maker during his adult working years. Charlie had a quick wit, always having a pun or "Dad" joke. He enjoyed working on old outboard motors...
Daniel Bouck
Apr 1, 2023
Mr. Daniel Bouck, of Ionia MI, passed away on Saturday, April 1st of 2023.
Daniel was born on October 30th, 1959 to his parents Floyd and Bonnie Bouck.
There will be no services at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ofield Funeral Home.
Pamela Ann (Walsh) Kramer
Mar 31, 2023
Pamela Ann (Walsh) Kramer of Wayland, MI passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023.
She was born to William and Mildred Walsh on February 3, 1958, in Minnesota. The family later moved to Michigan and called Caledonia their home. She was one of the middle children out of eleven in the Walsh family. She was a hard...
Herbert Adams
Mar 31, 2023
Herbert Wayne Adams, 98, loving husband and father, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 at The Heritage in Battle Creek MI. He was born in Gobles, MI to Herbert J. and Norene (Hoffman) Adams on July 21, 1924.
Herb served as Army Military Police during World War II, which led to a lifelong career in...
Andrew Hunt Porter
Mar 31, 2023
Andrew Hunt Porter, 61, of Lowell, Michigan, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. He leaves behind his loving wife Julie Raleigh Porter, mother Mary Porter, sisters Emily (Lynn) Pringle, Gay (Mike) DeNileon and Fran (Tom) Milner. He is also survived by his mother-in-law Jane Raleigh, in-laws Tonya (Mike) Smith, Dan...
Ronald David Tudor
Mar 30, 2023
Ronald David Tudor, age 64, went to be with his Lord on March 30, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Tudor and step-mother, Sue Tudor.
He is survived by his father, Les Tudor; brothers and sisters: Tom Tudor, Mike (Karen) Tudor, Jeff (Tammy) Miller, Sue Alexander, Pamela Fleming, Diane...
Barrie Starr
Mar 29, 2023
Barrie Starr passed away on Wednesday, March 29, peacefully in his home. Barrie was born just outside of London, England on February 14, 1935. He is survived by his soulmate and wife of 46 years, Sally, his 6 children, Rick (Angelika), Deborah, Sandra (Jon Gibbons), Douglas, David and Sarah (Nate), 11 grandchildren and many great grandchildren and...
Pedro Mansillas Guajardo
Mar 28, 2023
Pedro Mansillas Guajardo was born to Ofelia & Pablo on May 17 1959.
Pedro was one of 14 children, Anna, Johnny, Paul, Gome, Florence, Barbara, Mike, David, Alice, Janie, Margaret, Minerva, and Israel.
Pedro was a proud father of Veronica, Miranda, & Johnny following his three Grandchildren Olivia, Joshua, & Tobias. Pedro was...
Martha Frances Morton Burton
Mar 27, 2023
Martha Frances Morton Burton of Holly and Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away on March 27, 2023, just one day after celebrating her 85th birthday with close family. Born March 26, 1938 to Hudson T and Ethelyn Morton (nee Servis). Martha was a graduate of Pioneer High School and the University of Michigan. As a young woman, Marty, as...
James "Jim" Eugene Werner
Mar 23, 2023
Jim was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to William and Beulah Zeran (Werner) of Otsego, Michigan. He spent his early years in that area and said he knew how Otsego was named! There was a horse they had named Otsy, a nd when they wanted to go fast, they would say GO Otsy GO! Hey it was his...
Sandra Lee Hammond
Mar 23, 2023
Exodus 19:4
I carried you on eagle's wings and brought you to myself.
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Sandy Hammond of Caledonia, MI went to be with Jesus on March 23, 2023, after 83 years of eager anticipation.
Sandy was born at home in Grand Rapids, MI to Louis and Imogene Kienstra on...
Russell Clark Gibbs
Mar 21, 2023
Russell Clark Gibbs of Grand Junction, Michigan passed away on March 21, 2023 at age 83. He was born the only child of Ross Gibbs and Hilda von Stommer in Los Angeles, California. Ross moved the family back to Laingsburg, Michigan where his adoptive family lived, then settled in Olivet, Michigan.
Russ graduated from Olivet...
Samuel Jay Groothuis
Mar 21, 2023
Samuel Jay Groothuis of Wyoming Michigan, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
Sam was a prominent member of the Grandville community for many years, running his own  plumbing company and was also heavily involved in the athletics of Grandville High School. The fish of Michigan are no doubt happy today since there...
Vera (Strickler) Twining
Mar 20, 2023
We are sad to announce that on March 20, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Vera Myrtle (Strickler) Twining, age 75. Vera was born May 18, 1947 in Muskegon, MI and lived her entire life in the area. On May 10, 1966, she married the late Allen D Twining Sr. in Muskegon. She was a faithful...
Robert "Bob" Michael Tilger
Mar 20, 2023
Robert Michael Tilger of Holland Michigan passed away at the age of 62.
Robert "Bob" was born in California on May 20 of 1960, while his father was in the Air Force. His parents after some time moved to Colorado where Bob spent most of his childhood being the oldest of his three siblings. Eventually...
Patricia T. Wilenski
Mar 18, 2023
Patricia. T. Wilenski passed away on March, 18th, 2023 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
She was born in Page, Arizona on 5/6/1962.
There are no services planned at this time.

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