Feb 27, 2023

Ralph Lee Thomas, age 77 left this earthly life on February 27th, 2023. He was surrounded by family love as he transitioned to the loving arms of his Mother for a well-deserved rest in Heaven.

He was the youngest of eight children born to the union of Willie Mae and Roscoe Thomas. Ralph was born...

Feb 26, 2023

Margaret Esther Hoover was born on January 8, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan.  She was the daughter of Wright Hoover and Margaret (Byrne) Hoover.

Peg (as she preferred to be called) was an early activist, and brought her organizational abilities to many worthwhile projects.  Namely, in 1964, while involved in the Legion of Mary (a lay...

Feb 26, 2023

Evan Wicher Runner, age 72, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, February 26, 2023.

Evan was born on May 17, 1950 in Badhoevedorp, the Netherlands.  On April 27, 1974, he was married to Mary.  Evan enjoyed Biblical and theological discussions, exploring computers and technology, and watching his favorite TV shows while eating chips,...

Feb 25, 2023

Keith Allen Kestel of West Olive, formerly of Brooklyn, Michigan, passed away on February 25, 2023.

He was born February 7, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of William and Helen (Kempinski) Kestel.

He worked in the electronics business as a audio service technician.  He repaired and installed audio equipment including speakers and...

Feb 25, 2023

Wayne Truman Dudley Jr, age 72, gained his wings on Saturday February 25th peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Wayne was born in Pennsylvania and moved to Michigan in the 50s where he graduated from Grandville High school. After he graduated, Wayne served in the 101st Airborne during Vietnam, where he earned several medals, including a...

Feb 24, 2023

Maurice Antonio McCoy was born March 17th 1977 in Cotton Plant, Arkansas to the union of Teretha (Rita) McCoy and Lloyd Henry Durham. On Friday, February 24th, 2023 Maurice was called home to be with the Lord at the age of 45. After giving his life to Christ at an early age, Maurice spent his early educational journey at...

Feb 24, 2023

Harriet Louise Slamp, Grand Rapids, MI, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 24, 2023. She was 86 years of age. She had been battling rapid dementia decline after contracting COVID-19 in August 2022.

Harriet was born on March 12, 1936, to Naomi Ruth and John Walter Learn of Bartonsville, PA. She was the...

Feb 23, 2023

Orvel "Buck" Weeks Jr., age 66, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2023 after a very short battle with cancer. Buck was born on May 31st, 1956 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is preceded in death by his parents Orvel and Arlene, along with his youngest sister Cindy Harris (Weeks). He is survived by his wife, Judy Wolf-Weeks (Wilcox);...

Feb 23, 2023

Feb 21, 2023

Marietta "Mert" Shepherd of Homer Michigan passed away on Feb 21, 2023 at Bronson hospital in Kalamazoo Michigan.

Marietta was born in Tip Top Kentucky, March 4th 1950, to Virginia McKeague and Bill Minix and raised by her mother and father Rebecca and Amos Coburn. She went to Homer Community Schools and soon after high...

Feb 20, 2023

Vivian went peacefully with Jesus to heaven in the early morning of February 20th 2023.  She is now with her husband Edward Z. Hilliker, her parents, Edward W. Watkins, Georgia E. Cook -Watkins and her siblings. Wilbur Watkins (Helen), Deana Bartlett (Mike), Lorraine Sweers and Linda Daniels (Edward).  A beautiful family reunited. Also proceeded by brother in...

Feb 20, 2023

William H. Perry, 81yrs old. 8/27/1941 to 2/20/2023.  Family and friends lovingly called him Bill. A ringer in horseshoes, cornhole and washer toss. Bill loved dogs, all dogs. He had a love for keeping his yard looking beautiful. In his younger years he was looked at by the New York Yankees but never got to pursue his...

Feb 19, 2023

Schiebergen, Suzanne 9/9/1951 - 2/19/2023  Suzanne (Sue) LaPorte Foster Schiebergen, 71 of Kalamazoo, MI died 2/19/23 after a long battle with heart disease and lung cancer. Sue was born to Mary and Lawrence LaPorte in Kalamazoo, MI on 9/9/1951. She grew up in Kalamazoo and graduated from Kalamazoo Central in 1969. She married Gary Foster in 1970,...

Feb 19, 2023

Nancy Ann Griffin, 60, of New Buffalo, formerly of Mt. Clemens, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 19, 2023. She worked at Whirlpool Corporation for many years and recently worked for The City Of New Buffalo. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Mary Trombly and was the youngest of their 4 children. Nancy is survived by...

Feb 17, 2023

Bill Edward Dixon II October 22nd, 1988 - February 17, 2023

With the humble acceptance of God's will, we announce the passing of Bill "Billy" Dixon II age 34, of Flint, Michigan on February 17, 2023. The son of Bill Edward Dixon (Bobbie) and Jacqueline Mae Marshall.  Husband of wife, Ashley Dixon. Brother of Tiffany,...

Feb 17, 2023

Worst, Helen Louise, of Grand Rapids, age 95, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Mission Point in Grandville, MI. Helen was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Worst. Helen is survived by son Joseph (Deb), daughter Linda, special grandchildren and great grandchildren. Helen loved to knit and crochet, play dice...

Feb 16, 2023

Elton James Whitcomb, or 'Jim', passed away peacefully in his home, on February 16th, 2023.

Jim was born in Hudsonville, Michigan on May 12th, 1946, to Robert and Pearl (Sturgeon) Whitcomb. He was an avid fisherman and loved anything outdoors.

Jim will be missed by his wife of 36 years, Judy (Parente) Whitcomb;...

Feb 16, 2023

Norma J Bauer, born July 31, 1940, passed away peacefully at home in Otsego, MI on February 16, 2023.

She is survived by John and Shirley Bauer from Geneva, FL, Shirley Jenson from Atlanta, GA, Sally Butler from Adrian, MI, Margie Holcomb from Howell, MI, Margaret Bauer from Howell, MI.

Norma was a...

Feb 14, 2023

LeeAnn Zuern passed away peacefully with her family by her side, February 14th, 2023.

LeeAnn was born June 22, 1967 to Gail and Pat Lindemann in Lansing, MI. She soon came to the family cottage on Jehnsen Lake in Rodney, Michigan. There she met her best friends of 40+ years, Marlene and Connie Jehnsen. She...

Feb 14, 2023

Nancy J. McAlary, age 82, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, under the care of Hospice and her family. The daughter of Walter and Jeanette (Brom) Behrens, Nancy Behrens was born on August 12, 1940, in Grand Rapids. She graduated from Union High School. She worked until retirement for various employers including Dexter Lock,...