Dec 16, 2022

Stephen Peter Volpe Jr., 69, of Kentwood, MI. passed away on December 16, 2022, at home with his family, after a hard-fought battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

Stephen "Big Steve" was born on December 4, 1953, in Downey, CA, to Stephen Peter David Joseph Volpe Sr. and Marie Barbara (Frowine) Otgen. He was preceded in death...

Dec 14, 2022

Ruth Elaine Miller, age 84, of Hastings MI passed away December 14, 2022 surrounded by her family and her sweet dog, Lily.

Ruth was born on July 19, 1938, daughter to Thurlow and Harriett (Goodell) Anspaugh. Ruth was raised and attended school in Woodland. In 1956 she was married to Ben Dove, and they had...

Dec 13, 2022

Ricky Scott, born March 14, 1957 in Saginaw Michigan was called home to be with the Lord December 13th. Ricky lost his battle to lung cancer. He enjoyed watching sports & spending time with his friends and family. He leaves to cherish his memories to one sister Tracey Scott, his nephews Terry Johnson, Tony Johnson, Rodney (Goldie)...

Dec 13, 2022

Linda Kogut, 80, of Hastings, MI, passed away peacefully December 13, 2022 with family by her side.

A beloved daughter, sister and aunt, she is survived by her brother-in-law Bill Stephenson, niece Kristin and husband John Martin, nephew Bill and wife Morgan Stephenson and her precious grand-niece and nephews, Bridget Martin and Andrew and Joseph...

Dec 12, 2022

On Monday, December 12th, Dennis John Wilholt, aged 73, of Wyoming, MI, shuffled off this mortal coil. Born to Martin and Lillian Wilholt, Dennis graduated in 1967 from Comstock Park High School and later worked as a mail carrier for the US postal service for 30 years. Dennis was known for his acerbic wit and eclectic music...

Dec 11, 2022

Mrs. Elinor "Chic" L. Iteen (Kelly), age 95, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022.

She was born on December 18, 1926, in Dahlgren, Illinois.  Elinor's husband, Robert W. Iteen Sr., preceded her in death on October 29, 2000.  They had been married for 52 years.  She was also preceded in death by her mother,...

Dec 9, 2022

Audrey Jeannine Koschmider passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022. Audrey was born to Clarence and Lu Armstrong on June 10, 1940, in Flint, Michigan.

She is predeceased by her husband, Mathew Walter Koschmider, son, Marc Joseph Koschmider, and granddaughter, Mae Sicard. She is survived by her son, Matthew Koschmider, daughter, Theresa Rowland and granddaughter,...

Dec 9, 2022

Larry Darnell Reynolds of Grand Rapids, MI, age 55, passed away on Friday December 9, 2022.  He was born to Lorenzo "Jack" Reynolds and Bertha (Jone) Reynolds on April 6, 1967. Larry was a loving father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and cousin. He loved spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed watching the Lions games and...

Dec 8, 2022

Lelia Mae Davis of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away at her home at 1:55 pm on December 8, 2022, at the age of 96.  She was born to Ceola Johnson in Mobile, Alabama on April 10, 1926.

Lelia was born an only child whose mother passed away at childbirth. She was married three times and...

Dec 7, 2022

Doreen Ann (DeWeese) Johnson was born on January 3, 1957 and passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on December 7, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her father, Dick Kelly, her brothers, Steve DeWeese and Mark DeWeese and her grandson, Cohen Kelly.

Doreen will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Don,...

Dec 6, 2022

Sheilah Lynn Pape of Muskegon, Michigan, age 66, passed away on December 6, 2022. Sheilah was born on June 7, 1956 to Frederick and Edith Broughton in Muskegon, Michigan. Sheilah enjoyed going to the casino, concerts, yard sales, gardening, and spending time with friends and family. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be remembered...

Nov 30, 2022

Julius Vigh, Jr., 88, of Kentwood, MI went to his eternal home Wednesday, November 30, 2022.  Born June 14, 1934 in Budapest, Hungary, he was the son of the late Julius and Margaret (Borbas) Vigh.  Julius completed grade school in Hungary and then immigrated to the United States with his family in 1950 where he later graduated from Grand...

Nov 30, 2022

Jerrie Kaye Barnett, 78, of Marcellus and Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo with her daughter and grandchildren at her side.  She was born November 3, 1944, in Anderson, Indiana to Myron (Jay) Barnett and Leone (Ann) Barnett.

Jerrie graduated from Mattawan High School in 1962 and...

Nov 29, 2022

Jeri Lynn Alward, age 58, of Grandville, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, with her children by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas Flaherty; brother, Michael Davis; and father, James Davis. Jeri was born on May 22, 1964, in Grand Rapids and spent her life living in Grandville. Jeri was...

Nov 29, 2022

Carmelita Contreras, age 76, of Kentwood passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior on November 29, 2022.

Carmelita was born and raised in Texas and moved to West Michigan in her late 20's. She loved spending time calling and visiting with family. Most of her vacations were spent with family in Texas, Florida...

Nov 27, 2022

Keithen E. Troupe (47) of Grand Rapids passed away Sunday, Nov 27th, 2022 unexpectedly surrounded by family and close friends. He is survived by his beloved son Zach, and Parents Sheri (Ronnie) Greenland and John (Joanne) Troupe.

Keith was born and raised on the west side. His passion in life was the outdoors; hunting, fishing,...

Nov 26, 2022

Mildred J Chase (Glass), 88, of Gun Lake -Shelbyville, MI, has left us to be with our Lord in Heaven on November 26, 2022.

Millie was born on July 4, 1934 to Adrian and Mildred Hoogerheide in Grand Rapids, MI. She has resided on Gun Lake most of her life which is where she raised...

Nov 25, 2022

Anne Lynne Osga, age 78, of Walker Michigan,  passed away November 25th, 2022. She was born November 19th, 1944 to James and Jean DenBraber of Grand Rapids, Michigan. She graduated from Grand Rapids Catholic Central in 1962. She married Jerome James Osga of Traverse City, Michigan August 26th, 1967 who preceded her in death in 2017.

Nov 24, 2022

Regina (Jeanie) E. Ripoli, 70, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully at Heritage Assisted Living on November 24, 2022. Jeanie was born January 13, 1952, in Dayton, Tennessee the daughter of William K. and Myrtle B. (Yother) Carter. She graduated from Battle Creek Academy in 1970 and studied nursing at both Kellogg Community College and Andrews University. Jeanie married...

Nov 24, 2022

Regina (Jeanie) E. Ripoli, 70, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully at Heritage Assisted Living on November 24, 2022. Jeanie was born January 13, 1952, in Dayton, Tennessee the daughter of William K. and Myrtle B. (Yother) Carter. She graduated from Battle Creek Academy in 1970 and studied nursing at both Kellogg Community College and Andrews University....