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Phillip Lambert
Apr 25, 2023
Phillip C. Lambert passed away on April 25th, 2023 at his home in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Phillip was born on January 8th, 1937 in Plainwell, Michigan, to Floyd and Leta Lambert.
Per Phillips wishes, cremation has taken place. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ofield Funeral Home.
Kyle Adrian Wisner
Apr 24, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of Kyle Adrian Wisner, born January 20, 1953. On Monday, April 24, 2023, around 12:36 p.m., Kyle went to be with the Lord. He was 70 years of age, a kind hearted soul, an amazing father and a wonderful grandpa.
Kyle is survived by 2 brothers: Craig and...
Doris Schmidtman
Apr 23, 2023
Doris L. Schmidtman, age 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Grand Brook Memory Care in Wyoming, MI. She was born on December 7, 1928, in Monterey Township, MI, along with her identical twin sister, Dorothy, to George and Grace (Gates) Krause. Doris married Richard V. Schmidtman on April 5, 1952, in Diamond Springs,...
Gary Haisma
Apr 23, 2023
Gary Lee Haisma, 57, Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Robert C. and Karen Haisma on February 22, 1966, died peacefully at home in Ada, Michigan on Sunday April 23, 2023 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. On the day he passed away, he joined his Heavenly Father and is now pain free and rejoicing in Heaven....
Allen Gay Meade
Apr 23, 2023
Allen G Meade Sr, age 84 of Allegan, MI passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 23, 2023. He was beloved husband to Susan and loving father of Pamela Meade of Gobles, MI, Kimberly (Jack) Templin of Allegan, MI, Debora Meade of Otsego, MI, Allen (Sonya) Meade Jr of Ennis, TX, Sheila Lively of Plainwell, MI,...
Mary Beth Nienstedt
Apr 23, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Nienstedt of Portage, MI passed away on April 25,2023 after a 3 year hard fought battle with breast & pancreatic cancer & heart disease. She was born to Jack & Betty Nienstedt on June 11,1948.
Mary Beth grew up as the middle child of six in Grosse Pointe, MI. After graduating from St...
David Robert Maurice
Apr 22, 2023
David Robert Maurice, 41, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22nd. David passed away surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on October 14th, 1981.
David was a fun soul who took on many passions. One of them included playing guitar. He was an exceptionally talented player who loved to play...
Norma Jean (Frederick) Walchak
Apr 22, 2023
Norma Jean Walchak (Frederick) of Kentwood, Michigan, age 77, passed away on Saturday April 22, 2023. She was born to Curtis and Ruth Frederick on September 27, 1945 in Hackleburg, Alabama.
Norma was the youngest of 4 children and as a child moved with her family to Adrian, Michigan where she grew up and graduated...
Kevin Snook
Apr 22, 2023
Kevin Snook passed away peacefully at Wings of Hope Hospice in Allegan on April 22, 2023. He was born on June 10th, 1952. He attended Galesburg Agusta schools. He served happily for our country in the Vietnam War. He left behind his sisters Karen, Sharon, Janet, Camellia, and Yvonne, along with his sons Victor Rowe and Kevin...
Michael Carl Baker
Apr 21, 2023
We are sad to announce that Michael Carl Baker, Mike 67, of Fennville passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 21st, 2023 at his home.
As per Mike's request, no funeral service will be held. The family will plan a Celebration of Life later. His ashes will be spread by his immediate family at a waterfall...
Joan Helene (Krueger) Kofoed
Apr 21, 2023
Joan Helene Kofoed (Krueger), age 91, of Wyoming, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023, at the University of Michigan Health West. She was born in Grand Rapids on June 28, 1931, to Lewis and Elsie (Davan) Krueger. Joan attended South High School, where she graduated in 1949. She was very involved in music and was a...
David 'Dave' B Jones
Apr 20, 2023
Mr. David 'Dave' B Jones, age 67, of Kentwood died peacefully at home on April 20, 2023. He fought courageously for ten years following an aortic dissection and subsequent strokes, having to learn to walk, talk and eat again against the odds. The son of John and Betty in Fremont, Ohio, Dave attended school at Terra Tech and Aquinas...
Juan Zamarripa
Apr 20, 2023
Juan E. Zamarripa aged 69 passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Juan Zamarripa; and sister, Gloria Zamarripa. Surviving are his mother, Juanita Zamarripa; daughters, Clovie Zamarripa, Mariana Zamarripa; sons, Ezequiel Zamarripa, Matthew Loveless; grandchildren, Ashley Zamarripa, Juan Zamarripa, Luna Loveless; great granddaughters, Gigi Fenske, Imogen Fenske; sisters, Wende (Bob)...
Kathleen Marie (Graham) Miles
Apr 20, 2023
Kathleen Marie Miles (Graham) of Howard City, Michigan, age 76, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023. She was the first-born child to Paul and Beverly Graham on December 18, 1946, in Grand Rapids Michigan. While Kathy raised her five children, she had various jobs and then returned to school in 1997 to begin her beloved nursing...
Starr Lynn (Gilland) Godwin
Apr 19, 2023
Starr Lynn Godwin (Gilland), of Riverdale, age 60, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023 unexpectedly. Starr was one of three children. She worked in schools and as an office manager for many years. She enjoyed dancing, gardening, the views of wildlife on her lake, reading, and spending time with her grandchildren and family.
Starr is...
Bethany Sue Goodrich
Apr 19, 2023
Bethany Sue (Taylor) Goodrich of Fennville, MI (61) passed away from Kidney failure complications on April 19,2023. She is the daughter of James and Darline Taylor, born June 16,1961.
She is survived by her husband Richard (Rick) Goodrich, Jr. and their three sons: Richie, Nic, and Derick Goodrich. She has 9 Grandchildren: Seth, Stella, Xander,...
Stephanie Lynn Sampley
Apr 18, 2023
Stephanie Sampley of Kalamazoo, Michigan, age 61, passed away on April 18, 2023.
She was born to John and Donna Doerschler on November 24, 1961.
Stephanie married John Sampley on March 28, 2003. She had an instant family and loved spending time with her step-kids and grandchildren. In her free time she loved...
Michael Munn
Apr 17, 2023
Michael Munn of Grand Rapids, Michigan age 51, passed away on April 17th, 2023. He was born to Dewey and Annette Munn, in Columbus Ohio. Michael was born the second oldest of three children. He grew up gravitating towards creative expression. He was known for his artistic abilities, spanning across various mediums and styles including a love...
Scott Buyze
Apr 14, 2023
Scott Ross Buyze beloved brother, uncle and great uncle passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 15 th 2023. Scott was born in Grand Rapids on May 16,1962 to Jerry and Cathy Buyze. He was a lifelong resident of the Kentwood area.
Scott is survived by his brothers Dan (Rita), Gary ( Becky), Rob...
James Vokoviak
Apr 14, 2023
James R. Vokoviak, Michigan, age 79, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023.
He was born to the late Emil and Genevieve Vokoviak in Grand Rapids, MI.
Jim loved to fish and hunt. He also loved fish frys and hanging out with his buddies.
Jim is survived by his wife Jackie, daughters...

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