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Nancy Lee (Smith) Benton
Nov 17, 2022
Nancy Lee Benton, 87, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Thursday, November 17th, 2022. Nancy was born on August 8th, 1935, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Donald Smith and Helen Smith Francisco. She will be lovingly remembered by her three sons Steven (Vicky), Joseph (Darlene) and Joel (Sandra), several grandchildren, great grandchildren and her nieces and nephews and...
Rosemary (Roses) Ross
Nov 15, 2022
Rosemary (Roses) Ross, 70, of Jenison MI passed away November 15, 2022 after a 6 year battle with cancer. Roses was born May 16, 1952 in Grand Rapids MI. She loved spending summers at Hungry Horse Campground with family and friends then spending winters in the sunshine at Old Bridge Village in North Fort Meyers FL. Roses was preceded...
Rosemary (Vanwyk) Ross
Nov 15, 2022
Rosemary (Roses) Ross, 70, of Jenison MI passed away November 15, 2022 after a 6 year battle with cancer. Roses was born May 16, 1952 in Grand Rapids MI. She loved spending summers at Hungry Horse Campground with family and friends then spending winters in the sunshine at Old Bridge Village in North Fort Meyers FL. Roses was preceded...
Carla Joy Deemter
Nov 12, 2022
Carla Joy Deemter of Holland Michigan, age 57, left this world for a better place November 12 th 2022 during her courageous battle with Breast Cancer. Even though she struggled with the demons of mental illness her whole adult life, she handled the loss of her brother Craig, mother Patricia and father Richard with grace and strength. She drew...
John Melvin Muscovalley Ii
Nov 12, 2022
John Melvin Muscovalley of Caledonia, Michigan passed away on Saturday, November 12th, 2022. John was born on July 2nd, 1956, in Pontiac, Michigan to John and Mary Muscovalley (Bradshaw). He was the brother of Jacqueline Enoch and Trina Enoch, and leaves several nieces and nephews. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ofield Funeral Home in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Service Details....
John Melvin Muscovalley
Nov 12, 2022
John Melvin Muscovalley of Caledonia, Michigan passed away on Saturday, November 12th, 2022. John was born on July 2nd, 1956, in Pontiac, Michigan to John and Mary Muscovalley (Bradshaw). He was the brother of Jacqueline Enoch and Trina Enoch, and leaves several nieces and nephews. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ofield Funeral Home in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Jack Wayne Kibbey
Nov 11, 2022
Jack Wayne Kibbey, age 74, of Wyoming, MI passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mildred Kibbey, and his brother, Kenneth Kibbey. He is survived by his children Craig (Melissa) Kibbey and Sonya (Chris) Schmidt. Brothers Roger Kibbey and Bruce (Marilyn) Kibbey. Five grandchildren, Jacob, Avery, Benjamin, Lindsey, and...
George Jacob Johns
Nov 11, 2022
George ("JR") Jacob Johns III, a veteran of the Korean War, passed away peacefully, November 11, 2022 at the age of 73. George lived life full throttle and loved all things fast. He worked in auto body repair, spending endless hours at his body shop rebuilding and customizing classic cars, his 1956 Chevy, one of his favorite customs. George...
Peter Bowman Spring
Nov 11, 2022
We are sad to announce that Peter Bowman Spring died on Friday, November 11, 2022 at the age of 82. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Yagiela; his daughters, Kymie and Jolie Spring; grandsons Alek and Tom; his sister, Marge Ferguson; his first wife, Jeanne Spring; his sister-in-law, Ginnie Spring and numerous nieces and nephews. He passed away...
George Jacob Johns Iii
Nov 11, 2022
George ("JR") Jacob Johns III, a veteran of the Korean War, passed away peacefully, November 11, 2022 at the age of 73. George lived life full throttle and loved all things fast. He worked in auto body repair, spending endless hours at his body shop rebuilding and customizing classic cars, his 1956 Chevy, one of his favorite customs. George...
Jack Wayne Kibbey
Nov 11, 2022
Jack Wayne Kibbey, age 74, of Wyoming, MI passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mildred Kibbey, and his brother, Kenneth Kibbey.
He is survived by his children, Craig (Melissa) Kibbey and Sonya (Chris) Schmidt;Â brothers, Roger Kibbey and Bruce (Marilyn) Kibbey;Â five...
Betty Louise Bayink
Nov 9, 2022
Betty Louise Bayink, age 76, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away on November 9, 2022 at Saint Mary's Mercy Health Hospital. Betty was born in Grand Rapids to John Bayink and Dorothy Bentley on February 28, 1946. She went on to earn a BA in Accounting from Davenport College. She served for seven years as a Finance...
Robert Charles Welch
Nov 9, 2022
Robert C. Welch (AKA Bob) of Portage, Michigan, age 86, passed away November 09, 2022. He was born to Donald and Geneieve (Vallier) Welch on December 04, 1935, in Kalamazoo, MI. Robert was born the youngest of four children in Kalamazoo Michigan. Robert was married to Bonnie Welch for sixty-five years. Robert and Bonnie Welch would be celebrating their...
Marlene Ann (Ferguson) Bindschatel
Nov 9, 2022
Marlene Ann Bindschatel, 70, of Frederic, Michigan passed away on November 9th, after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by her loved ones. Marlene was born on August 22,1952 to Donald and Regina (Passeno) Ferguson in Cheboygan, Michigan. Marlene graduated in 1971 from Milford High School. Marlene held several jobs in her lifetime. She was most proud of her...
James Robert Pierce
Nov 9, 2022
James Robert Pierce, age 80 of White Cloud, passed away on November 9, 2022 at Butterworth Hospital following a brief illness. James was born April 28,1942 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Robert and Maxine (Janousky) Pierce. Jim moved to White Cloud in the mid-1970's and resided there until his passing. Jim worked as a tool and die maker for...
Bessma (Abbasse) Richardson
Nov 7, 2022
Bessma (Abbasse) Richardson, age 96, of Grand Rapids, went to be with her Lord on Monday, November 7, 2022. Bessma was born in Grand Rapids on June 24, 1926, to Mohamad and Elsie (Waldron) Abbasse. She graduated from South High School. She moved to New York with her husband, Jack, where they lived for eight years before returning to...
Gregory John Hunter
Nov 6, 2022
Gregory J. Hunter of Brooklyn, Michigan, age 71, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022. He was born to Douglas and Norma (Partain) Hunter on January 1, 1951 in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Gregory was the second of four boys, and was married to Margaret (Peggy) Ann Hunter for 53 years. They were born in the same hospital hours apart and...
Donna Lynn (Cushman) Hill
Nov 6, 2022
Donna Lynn Hill 12/15/1947 ~ 11/6/2022 Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Marion Cushman and her son, Robert James Hill. Donna and Ronald Lee Hill celebrated 56 years of marriage in October. She is survived also by her son, Timothy (Kimberly) Hill; daughter-in-law, Stephanie Hill-Butler; grandchildren Brandon (Vivian) Hill, Jennifer Hill and two great-great-grandchildren, Elliot...
Scott Cameron Womack
Nov 6, 2022
Scott Cameron Womack, age 61, of Battle Creek, MI left us peacefully on Nov. 6th 2022. He was surrounded by loved ones after suffering a cardiac arrest. Scott was born on December 17th, 1960 in Battle Creek, MI to Charles Clark Womack and Kathleen Ellen (Abbott) Womack. He is preceded in death by his mother, Kathleen Ellen Womack (Abbott)...
Rhonda Lynn (Gunderson) Vredeveld
Nov 6, 2022
Rhonda was born to Ronald Lee Gunderson Sr. and Sharon Lynne Searl on October 20, 1975 in Grand Rapids, Mi.
She grew up on the West side of Grand Rapids. She always hung out with her best friends Sunshine, Sarah and Star, they were more like sisters rather than best friends. She attended Westwood Middle...

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