Aug 10, 2023

Manley F. Jenkins, 77 years of age, was received by his Lord and Savior on August 10, 2023, at the University of Michigan Health West Hospital. Manley was born on Jan 5, 1946, to Charles and Bernice Jenkins in Montego Bay, Jamaica. He attended school in Jamaica. Throughout his childhood, he dreamed of the "big life" and...

Aug 9, 2023

Brian "Mike" Brennan was called home on August 9, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Marilynn; three daughters, Debby Brennan, Brenda Monroe, and Karla (Richard) Beelen; six grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Wilfred and Gertrude Brennan and his grandson, Aaron Beelen.

Aug 9, 2023

Dennis Johnson, age 81 of Grandville, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.  He was an Air Force veteran, whose 22-year career took him around the world.  In Taiwan, he met his wife, Su-Lan, who survived him and to whom he was married for 50 years.  He is also survived by his son and daughter-in-law, David...

Aug 9, 2023

Sally Simmons, age 97, passed from this earth to her heavenly home on August 9, 2023. Sally was born in Shelby, Michigan in 1926. She moved to the Grand Rapids area while she attended nursing school, earning an RN degree. Drummond Island was her favorite vacationing spot, spending many summers there with her husband after their retirement....

Aug 8, 2023

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Junewick, age 92, of Byron Center, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Cascade Trails Senior Living.

Betty was born on June 4, 1931, in a tiny town called Williams, Iowa.  Coming from humble beginnings, Betty's family lived on the food her father hunted and the canned goods her mother stored...

Aug 7, 2023

Betty Lou Archer 68, of Allegan, Michigan passed away August 7th 2023 in Allegan, Michigan

Betty was born May 23rd 1955 in Allegan to Leland Leverich and Mary L Claxton

Betty was known to many as a spunky lady who held a straight-to-the-point attitude. She had a complex personality and showed different sides...

Aug 6, 2023

On Sunday, August 6, 2023, after a short battle with cancer, Travis was called to his eternal home in Heaven, where he was greeted by his Lord Savior Jesus Christ, along with a welcoming committee that consisted of his Dad Jeff, Grandparents Marlin and Sandy Zantello and Ronald and Joyce Everitt, Niece Raegan Lowman, and Cousin Andy...

Aug 6, 2023

Jerry Gutierrez, age 69, of Holland, MI, passed away August 6, 2023, from an aggressive cancer. He is survived by wife Alice, son Jerel (Jackie) Gutierrez, grandchildren Alyssa (Dakota) Parsons, Andrea Gutierrez (Dan Taylor), Tyler Gutierrez, and great grandchildren Teagan, Oakleigh, Brynleigh, and River. Also, siblings Joseph (Betty), Raymond (Pam), Estela (Michael) Lane, and Gilbert (Mary). He...

Aug 6, 2023

Rosalie A Moore received her wings and went to be with her Savior on August 3rd after a brief illness. Rosalie is survived by her husband of 54 years Michael Moore, children Trent (Nikki) Moore, Tammy (Scott) Whitsell, Grandchildren Alexis Lynch and Gavin Moore, Brothers Richard (Carol) Reed, Ronald Felty, Sisters-in-law Betty (Joe) Nagy, Linda Kiel. Brothers-in-law...

Aug 5, 2023

Jody Hard, a lifetime resident of West Michigan, passed away at the age of 60 on Saturday, August 5, 2023 after a battle with Huntington's disease. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Toni Hard; his 4 children Melinda, Katie, Christopher, and Samantha; his Mother Louise Hanford; sister Sandra Woodmansee; and 5 grandchildren: Connor, Nolan,...

Aug 3, 2023

Deborah Kay Shepard, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully at the age of 70 on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Trinity Health St. Mary's Hospital with her children by her side.

She was born on December 21, 1952, in Grand Rapids, to Ruth Grover and Charles Shepard.

Deborah (Debbie) developed her passion for...

Aug 1, 2023

Micai Cruz Gomez (Bubba), of Kentwood, MI, age 22, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023. He was born on January 29, 2001. He is the second born son of Luisa Shumpert (Silva) and Joseph Gomez, Sr. He proudly graduated from East Kentwood High School in 2019. Micai's biggest joy in life was his own son, Antonio Montana...

Jul 31, 2023

David Leroy Goldner Sr. of Sand Lake, Michigan, age 75, passed away peacefully at home on July 31st, 2023.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, Leroy and Ruth Goldner, and his younger brother, Bill.

David is survived by his brothers, Dick and Bud, his sister, Marge, and his four children, Dave,...

Jul 29, 2023

Caroline Nurene Richardson (age 99) was born August 19, 1923 in Petoskey, Michigan. She is preceded in death by her husband Elden W. Richardson and daughter Carolyn (Connie) Grzesiak, brothers Melvin and Edward; sisters Marjorie and Esther, step brothers George Dickerhoof and Reuel Dickerhoof. She is survived by her daughter Nancy (Thomas); son-in-Law Richard Grzesiak, older sister...

Jul 29, 2023

In loving memory of Andrea Lynne Pantelleria (Vliem) of Grand Rapids, who passed away unexpectedly at the age of 42 on Saturday, July 29, 2023. She was a compassionate and caring soul, showing her love for others through endless patience, empathy, and random acts of kindness.

Andrea is survived by her beloved sons, Weston and...

Jul 28, 2023

Jul 28, 2023

Janet Mary Toczydlowski, born September 28, 1955 passed away peacefully at home on July 28, 2023 in Irons, MI.  She was surrounded by her loved ones.

Janet will be greatly missed by her spouse, John, her daughters Patti (Josue) Pagan and Stacy Piper, and son Herman Piper III.

She lived a fulfilling life...

Jul 28, 2023

Matthew McLennan, age 46, of Hudsonville, Michigan, passed away on July 28, 2023.

Matt will be lovingly remembered by his wife Deborah, his daughters Lexi and Reese, sons Tyler, Kiegan, and Finn, his father Donald, brothers Marc and Don.

Anyone who knew Matt, knew he was one of the kindest souls you could...

Jul 27, 2023

Carl Norman Sawyer, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home with family, due to natural causes on July 27, 2023, in Jenison, Michigan, at the age of 91. Born on June 2, 1932, in Wyoming, Michigan, Carl's life was marked by his enduring kindness, generosity, and gentle spirit.

Carl grew up...

Jul 27, 2023

Donald James Walstrom of Grand Rapids, Michigan, age 92, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023. He was born in Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids on March 27, 1931 to Alfred & Mary Walstrom.

He attended Howe Military School from 6th-9th grades and graduated from Ottawa Hills High School in 1949. He served in the...