Jun 19, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Pamela Joy Hudson, age 73, of Sparta, Michigan. She passed away surrounded by her loved ones on June 19th, 2023, after a short battle with lung complications.

Pamela was born October 21st, 1949, in California. She moved to the Grand Rapids, Michigan area early in life, and...

Jun 16, 2023

Cathleen "Cathy" Verbos of Grand Rapids, MI (formerly Cathleen Stoffers) age 65 passed away June 16, 2023.

Mom loved to help. She sacrificed a lot through the years and did it with a fighting spirit. Her belief in God never wavered in her commitment to her children was profound.

She was known for...

Jun 16, 2023

MUNSON, EDWARD R "EDDY", age 81, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away in his sleep on Friday June 16, 2023 from complications of dementia. Ed is survived by his best friend and  dear wife of 57 years, Pamela Bell Munson; son Joshua (Tamara) Munson and grandsons  Everett and Riley of Rochester, NY; daughter Jessica (Marcos) Portillo and...

Jun 16, 2023

Tyrone Willis (60) went home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2023. Tyrone was born on February 8, 1963 in Hughes, Arkansas, the son of John H and Estria Johnson. Tyrone graduated from Benton Harbor High School, Class of '81.  He was an outstanding track star, who went on to run collegiately at Southwestern Michigan...

Jun 14, 2023

Pennie Smith, age 67, passed away at home on Wednesday morning, June 14, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Pennie was born in Midland, Michigan on March 12, 1956, to the late Norman A. and Maxine Northrup. Pennie was a 1975 Graduate of Midland High School.  Pennie worked at which is now Pfizer for 15 years until she...

Jun 14, 2023

Harold "The General", "Newt" Jay Nauta, age 101, passed away surrounded by family Wednesday, June 14, 2023 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

He was born to Herman and Carrie Nauta on October 11, 1921, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He married Doris Rypkema at Camp Pickett in Virginia on June 23, 1944. He was a veteran of...

Jun 14, 2023

Rose Ellen Kerns, 86, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away June 14, 2023, peacefully in her home.

Rose was proceeded in death by her parents, Jesse & Anne (Veldt) McBride, her sisters Mary & Betty, her brothers Robert & John, and her grandsons James & Jordan.

She is survived by her sisters Susan...

Jun 13, 2023

Jun 12, 2023

Linda Sue Westphal, age 69, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023. She was born to Willard and Delores Hawkins on June 17, 1953, in Muskegon, Michigan.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Michael, Kathy, and Lee Hawkins.  She is survived by her two daughters, Windy McKee (Tom) and Michelle...

Jun 12, 2023

Avis May Van Atta, age 93, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully with her children at her side on June 12, 2023. She was born to Knapp and Nelly (Lindhout) Lamphear on November 23, 1929.

Avis was born the youngest of three children and grew up in Ada, Michigan, where she graduated from Lowell...

Jun 12, 2023

Patricia Carr, 75, went to be with our Lord Friday, June 9, 2023 at 2:15pm.

She was proceeded in death by her husband, Edward W. Carr, Loyd & Viva Zinski (parents), Edward W. & Arylene Carr (father-in-law & mother-in-law), five uncles and aunts and many cousins.

Patricia is survived by three children, Edward...

Jun 12, 2023

Martha Raterink, age 77, of Byron Center, Michigan lost her battle with cancer on June 12th , 2023. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. Martha had a deep desire to take care of others, especially her family. After years of hard work, Martha retired to enjoy the winter months with her husband...

Jun 11, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Martha Frances Messner announce her passing on June 11th, 2023 at the age of 77 after a short illness. Martha passed away peacefully at Evanston Hospital in the company of her two children. She will be greatly missed by her son John (of Stewarton, Scotland), his wife Heather...

Jun 10, 2023

On Saturday, June 10, 2023, Patricia Rae Dilliner, admired mother, loving grandmother and great grandmother, dedicated sister-in-law and baby sister of 15, reunited with her husband in heaven.

She was born Patricia Rae Youmans, October 16, 1953, to Jenny Youmans (Ayers) and Frances Youmans of Battle Creek, MI.  Where she grew up and met the...

Jun 10, 2023

Betty McCombs, age 86, of Wyoming, MI, passed away on June 10th, 2023.

Betty was born on September 10th, 1936 in Princeton, West Virginia, to her parents Roy and Bessie (Dunn) Thornton, who have preceded her in death.  Also preceding her in death is her beloved husband George F. McCombs, her son Michael McCombs;  her...

Jun 9, 2023

John David Bailey, age 88, of Hastings MI, peacefully returned home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 9, 2023. He had been living at home in Hastings MI until this past February when he became ill and needed full time care. He was born March 31, 1935, in Mason City, IA the son...

Jun 9, 2023

Ronald Homrich, born September 3, 1935, passed away on June 6, 2023. Ronald is survived by his wife, son, two sisters, many grandchildren, and by his many friends. Ronald was always so full of smiles and joy. He loved everybody that he crossed paths with. Ronald brought immediate joy to everybody that he met, and left a...

Jun 9, 2023

Rosa Cruz was born October 11,1934 in Caguas, Puerto Rico and passed away June 9, 2023. In 1980 Rosa packed her and her children up to begin a new life in New York City. There she and her children lived for 8 years and then in 1989 they left for Grand Rapids, Michigan where she resided for...

Jun 8, 2023

Dennis Andrew Misak of Wayland, Michigan, age 72, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was born to Andy and Charlotte Misak on July 16, 1950, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dennis was married to Janice Belka on February 15, 1969.

Dennis was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved...

Jun 8, 2023

Marie B. Haynes (Loux) of Wyoming Michigan, age 75, passed away on Thursday June 8, 2023. She was born to Robert and Josephine (Froman) Loux on July 30, 1947, Grand Rapids, MI. She enjoyed volunteering as a special helper with the Special Olympics. She loved arts and crafts, enjoyed spending summers at the lake, fishing, bowling and...