Mar 11, 2023

Mrs. Patricia "Patty" Kelly-Smith, age 79, died peacefully Saturday March 11th at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids with family by her side. She was born August 25th, 1943, in Muskegon, MI. She married her soulmate Bud Smith in Muskegon on March 1, 1969. Patty had a zest for life, enjoying social & family events with a Miller...

Mar 11, 2023

Teresa Burgos, age78 of Fennville M,i passed away peacefully on Saturday March 11 at home with her family by her side.

Teresa was born March 11th, 1945.

Mar 11, 2023

Beth Miller, age 79, made her journey home to be with her Lord on March 11, 2023.

Beth's life was centered on raising her four sons as a single mom.  She was always there to help her family and friends in need.  Becoming a grandmother of eleven and then a great-grandmother of fifteen only increased...

Mar 11, 2023

Rodger Dale Granger, age 76, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital.

Rodger was born on December 8, 1946, in Mt. Clemens, MI, to Roy Henery and Sophia Mae (Babbitt) Granger.

He was a devoted, member of Brookside Christian Reformed Church.  Throughout his life, he enjoyed fishing, grilling,...

Mar 10, 2023

Janet "Jan" Fralic age 89, passed away March 10, 2023 at her home in Holland, MI. She was born to Grace and Earl Hoover on June 22, 1933 in Toledo, OH; the 2nd of seven children.

Jan was beloved by many. Her warm hospitality and homemade walnut raisin pies were legendary. She enjoyed being active...

Mar 9, 2023

Scott Thomas Barcheski of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Thursday, March 9th, 2023. He was born to Diann Bartnick and Thomas Barcheski on September 26, 1968 in Lansing, Michigan.

Scott was the youngest child in his family and grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Scott graduated High School from Forest Hills Northern. He received...

Mar 8, 2023

Wayne R Hall , 87, passed away March 8, 2023 at home with his family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Wayne, Son of Ralph and Jennie Hall was born in Coopersville Michigan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Brothers John, Kenneth and George Hall, and sister-in-law Vivian.

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Mar 7, 2023

On Tuesday, March 7, John L Lamon, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away. He was seventy-two. John is survived by his wife of 22 years Terri and daughters Michelle (Marcus), Jamie, and Kelly (Dan) and grandchildren Brittany (Ryan), Molly, Stephen, Victoria, Addison, Devin, Alannah, Alexander, Madelyn, Nolan, Quinton, Truxton, and Owen.  Preceded in death to...

Mar 7, 2023

Mark Alan Graves passed away at home on March 7th, 2023 in Muskegon, Michigan.

Mark worked at Port City Industrial and was a skilled polisher. He worked side by side with Roger Scott, his best friend.

Mark loved making things out of wood, backyard parties, roasting pigs, race cars, working on cars and...

Mar 7, 2023

Katheryn Barbara (Stienstra) Alsum of Jenison, Michigan, (formerly of Denver, Colorado), age 87, passed to glory on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

She was the oldest child born to Gerrit and Bertha (Veldt) Stienstra of Edgerton, Minnesota. She moved to Denver, Colorado to pursue a career in nursing. Later in life (1987) she completed a degree...

Mar 6, 2023

Junior L. Brock was born February 15th,1968 and passed on March 6th 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nancy Lou Brock and Ledford Brock Sr, his sister Louann Burchfield, his brothers, Randy Brock, Teddy Brock and sister in-law Deana Brock. He is survived by his wife, Patti Brock: daughter, Natasha (Ben) Beckley from Muskegon; ...

Mar 4, 2023

Alan Patrick Haugen of Wyoming, MI, age 60, passed away Saturday, March 4 after a courageous 5-year battle with cancer.  He was born in Muskegon on February 11, 1963, son of James and Shirley Haugen.

Al is survived by his wife Connie, son Joe (Rosie) and daughter Holly; grandchildren Noelle and Casen; siblings Jim, Pat (Bill), Dan...

Mar 4, 2023

Lee Joyce Clapp passed away, after several years of battling cancer, on Saturday, March 4, 2023 with her husband, Roland, and her family by her side.

Although she died at the young age of 58, Lee lived a full life. She was born the middle child, between two brothers, in Detroit Michigan to Richard and...

Mar 4, 2023

Anthony George Thomas was born to the George and Rebecca Thomas in Reed City, Michigan June 28, 1966. Anthony attended Baldwin Community Schools until relocating to Grand Rapids public schools graduating as a Central Ram.

Anthony was crafty learning multiple trades and had a love for HVAC, Pipefitting and working on his cars.  Anthony loved...

Mar 2, 2023

Donald Patrick, 75 of Kentwood passed away March 2, 2023. Don was born March 14,1947, to Fredric and Helen Patrick in Wyoming, MI. He loved to travel with the love of his life, wife Dawn. Don and Dawn met while they were separately vacationing in Florida in March of 1970 and later married that year and have...

Mar 1, 2023

On March 1st, 2023 at 9:15pm, Donald Scott Wilbur II passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Grand Rapids on January 4, 1990 to Donald and Barbie (Buth) Wilbur. Donnie was the older brother of Timothy Wilbur. Donnie was an Oakridge Class of 2008 graduate. He attended Culinary School for 1...

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...