Obituary Listing
Phillip E. Tissue
Jul 13, 2025
Phillip Ellsworth Tissue, affectionately known as “Old Man”, age 76, of Sidney, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025 at home under the care of The Care Team Hospice with his family by his side. The son of Ellsworth & Bonnie (Smith) Tissue, he was born on December 16, 1948 in Alma, Michigan.
“Old Man” attended Crystal School through the 8th grade,...
Carol J. Smith
Jul 12, 2025
Carol Jean Smith, age 65, of Edmore, Michigan, passed away early Saturday morning, July 12, 2025 at her home under the loving care of her husband and Heartland Hospice after a brief but valiant battle with glioblastoma. The daughter of Gerald Joseph “Jerry” & June Arlene (Wyeth) Hetherington, she was born on July 21, 1959 in Alma, Michigan.
Her family moved...
Beatrice Ellen Simmons
Jul 10, 2025
Beatrice Ellen Simmons (Gawthorp) was born March 5, 1939, and passed away July 10, 2025. She was married to the love of her life, Charles, for 38 years. Together they had 3 children, Kelly, Michele, and Aaron; they had 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Bea would start each day with a cup of coffee and a bagel. She hosted gatherings with...
Mabel Ruth Kolk
Jul 10, 2025
Mabel Ruth (Jordan) Kolk, age 95, of Byron Center, was called home to eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Mabel was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Stella (Coil) Jordan; her husband, David Kolk; her sisters and brothers, Grace Deur, Gladys Oppenhuizen, Burt Jordan, Max Jordan and Lester Jordan; son-in-law,...
Samuel G. Len
Jul 8, 2025
Samuel Gilberto Len, age 20, of Conklin, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Corewell Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
The son of Alvaro Len-Gonsalez and Jessica Evelyn Raddatz, he was born on April 25, 2005 in Grand Rapids, Michigan and was a 2025 graduate of Tri-County High School in Howard City,...
Charles John Berriel
Jul 8, 2025
Charles John Berriel, age 95, of Harrison Township, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. He was born January 11, 1930, in New York City, to the late Rosario Berriel and Maria Rodriguez. Charles proudly enlisted into the United States Army at age seventeen. He transferred to the United States Air...
Darcie Merriweather
Jul 7, 2025
Darcie A. Merriweather, born October 23, 1968, taken home July 7, 2025.
She was blessed with four children and eleven grandchildren, Britney Merriweather and her five children, Cody & Amy Merriweather and their two children, Shyenne & Dale Anderson and their two children, Mickenzi Merriweather & Matthew Quinn and their two children; She is survived by her mother, Sharon Hilton Kirkwood...

Kimberlee Ann Schregardus
Jul 7, 2025
Kimberlee Ann Schregardus, age 67, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025.
She was born on October 20, 1957, in Grand Rapids, to William & Phyllis Blik.
Kimberlee worked for the Amway Grand Hotel.
She married Ricky Schregardus on November 30, 1984. He preceded her in death in 2024.
Graveside services will be held at 3:00pm on Saturday, July 12, 2025,...
Amy Lynne Kruszkowski
Jul 3, 2025
Amy Lynne (Danner) Kruszkowski, age 60, of Hudsonville, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday, July 3, 2025, following a two-year battle with cancer.
Amy was born on January 26, 1965, in Bay City, Michigan, to Richard Danner and Claudia (Mairs) Toms. Amy was the middle child between brothers Devon and Jason. The...
James Friel
Jul 2, 2025
James H Friel of Martin, Mi passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at his home.
He was born on August 10th 1938 in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, to Raymond and Adeline (Howard) Friel.
On August 10, 1956, he married the love of his life, Sharon Stoughton. They shared 68 years together.
Jim was known for his kindness & strong work ethic, employee...
Susan E. Alfred
Jul 1, 2025
Susan Eudora (Davidson) Alfred, age 84, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. She was born September 18, 1940, in Detroit, MI, to the late Ervin and Gladys (Eckrose) Davidson. Susan graduated from Mackenzie High School with the class of 1958. She married James Thomas Alexander in 1958, and had two daughters, Sheri and Wendi. After...
Patricia A. Zima
Jun 30, 2025
Patricia Ann “Patti” Zima, aged 81, formerly of Greenville, Michigan, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025 in Muskegon, Michigan.
The oldest daughter of six children, she was born on November 12, 1943 to Robert & Annebelle (Porter) Ross.
Always an adventurer, she moved to Florida in 1971. She frequently traveled with friends and family to destinations across the United States. Pat...
Julie Elyn Aumueller
Jun 28, 2025
Julie Elyn Aumueller, age 66, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on June 28, 2025, following a four-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Julie was feisty, fighting diabetes most of her life and defying the decline of her memories, recognizing her family until the end. As a young child in Iowa, her joy was playing baseball with her friends....
Kathleen O'Neill
Jun 26, 2025
Kathleen C. O’Neill, age 83, of Caledonia, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
She was born on June 1, 1942, in Grand Rapids, to William & Evelyn Currier.
Kathleen graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Education. She loved animals and was a member of 4H club. She enjoyed PBR Nationals, attending Lippizan Events, watching Polo match’s and...
Wendy Jennie Mason
Jun 26, 2025
Wendy Jennie Mason, age 75, of Fenwick, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 26, 2025 at home surrounded by her family and under the care of U of M Health Sparrow Hospice. She was born on November 26, 1949 in Lansing, Michigan, and was a graduate of Ionia High School. On July 15, 1967 in Lyons, she married Edward Mason, and...
Ronnie Taylor Jr.
Jun 25, 2025
Ronnie Taylor Jr passed away June 25,2025 at Poppen House Muskegon following a stroke and brain injury.
He was born July 31st 1968 to Mary Joyce (Walker) Taylor and Ronnie Lavern Taylor Sr.
He grew up in Twin Lake, Mi, and graduated in 1986 from Whitehall High School.
He worked various places including Howmet, Adac and his last employer Miller Knoll where he...
Samuel Leininger
Jun 23, 2025
We would like to thank everyone for their support, kind wishes, and prayers. Your love has helped us through a difficult time as we awaited the arrival of our son, Sam.
Sam was born on June 23, 2025, at 1:50 a.m. He brought light, happiness, and joy to everyone around him. For 12 hours and 17 minutes, he fought bravely for...
Hai Van Pham
Jun 23, 2025
Hai-Van Thi Pham, age 78, of Wyoming, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2025. She was born December 10, 2025, in Bien Hoa, Vietnam, to the late Da Van Pham and Sanh Thi Phan. Hai-Van is survived by her husband, Kham Ba Le and many siblings, nieces, and nephews. Visitation will take place Thursday, June 26, 2025, from...
Robert Delashmit
Jun 23, 2025
Robert Keith DeLashmit, age 82, of Millersburg, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born on March 24, 1943, in Flint, to James & Margaret (Giles) DeLashmit. Bob proudly served in the U.S. Army before his honorable discharge. He married Virginia Wright on September 26, 1964, in Fenton. Bob worked for Buick...
Virginia A. McRay
Jun 22, 2025
Virginia Anne McRay, age 84, of Stanton, Michigan, formerly of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Chicago, Illinois, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025 at Corewell Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
The daughter of Bernard & Margaret Anne (Weatherholt) Patterson, she was born on June 15, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois and earned her Master’s Degree from Loyola University Chicago. Virginia began her...