Obituary Listing
Peter Roman
Jul 19, 2021
Peter J. Roman, age 77, of Walker, Michigan, passed away surrounded by the love of his family at home on Monday, July 19, 2021. He was born October 5, 1943, in Pittston, Pennsylvania, to the late Peter and Agnes Roman. Pete was happy to be able to live the last nine years with his son, Tony and Desire. Pete is...
Richard Strunk
Jul 18, 2021
Richard Strunk, 71, of Sparta, passed away on July 18, 2021 in Grand Rapids. Richard was born in Los Angeles on July 12, 1950. He is survived by his wife, Bernadette; seven children, Rick (Ingrid), Nicole, Rico (Emily), Brett (Annie), Josh, Courtney and Zack (Kate); step sons, Jeff Noorman and Mike (Carmen); grandchildren, Britleigh, Ashley, Ashton, Elliana, Chase, Spencer, Ford,...
Julia Long
Jul 18, 2021
Julia Ouwerkerk Long exemplified with each moment of her 91 years of life what it means to love, through her love of family, friends, nature, and of life itself. She passed away peacefully on July 18, 2021, surrounded by her children, and she is remembered for her boundless capacity of giving of herself to make life less difficult for others....

David White
Jul 18, 2021
David Allen White, age 68, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 18, 2021. He was born June 26, 1953, in Battle Creek, to the late Lyle and Juanita (Plunkett) White. David proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Survivors include his brother, two sisters, and their...
Bud Gorby
Jul 17, 2021
Bud Gorby, age 85, of Greenville, formerly of Fruitport, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2021. The son of Lyle & Lucille (Johnson) Gorby, he was born on April 29, 1936 in Kent City. In 1957, he married Ella Mae Manley. Bud worked most of his life as a Ford mechanic and in utility construction. He was preceded in death...
David Eastman
Jul 16, 2021
David Lee Eastman, age 77, of Sunfield MI, passed away peacefully at home on Friday July 16, 2021. He was born in Lansing MI, to the late Lennis and Helen (Everett) Eastman. He is survived by his former wife, Ruth Eastman; children, Mark (Deborah) Eastman, Jerry (Christina) Eastman, Tami (Cory) Jones; grand children, John, David, Gearld, Becky, John M, Krystall,...

Bryan Haynes
Jul 16, 2021
Bryan Franklin Haynes, age 59, of Pawpaw, passed away Friday July 16. He was born on December 18, 1961 to the late James and Delia Haynes. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, (616) 452-3006.

Allen Gilman
Jul 15, 2021
Allen Lee Gilman, age 74, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Medilodge of Portage. Born on May 19, 1947 in Grand Rapids, Allen proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and was a veteran the Vietnam War, where he earned the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, a Presidential Unit Citation, Rifle...

Douglas Coveart
Jul 14, 2021
Douglas Arthur Coveart, age 76, of Rockford, Michigan passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. He was born July 19, 1944, in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Harold and Genevieve Coveart. Doug proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his three sons, David, Derek, and Dan, and...
Robert Sly Sr
Jul 14, 2021
Robert LaVern Sly, Sr., age 86, of Sheridan, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids from injuries received in an automobile accident. The son of Ethel Bell (Baldwin) & Raymond J. Sly, Sr., he was born on February 20, 1935 in Trufant. On September 26, 1953, in Belding, he married Betty Jean Comley and...

Juliann Zimmer
Jul 13, 2021
Juliann M. Zimmer, age 64, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. She was born on June 27, 1957, in Grand Rapids, to Flornt & Lois (Conrad) Zimmer. Juliann worked for Equity Transportation. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and reading. Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer Tallady; grandchildren, Clara Kates and Calvin Kates IV; siblings, Ron...
Jan Lynch
Jul 13, 2021
Jan A. (McGeachy) Lynch, age 70, of East Lansing, passed away Tuesday July 13, 2021. She was born in Eaton Rapids on June 14, 1951 to the late Harold (Bud) and June McGeachy. She is survived by her sisters, Gail Thompson, Jill McGeachy; niece, Vanessa Dora (Curtis ) McDaniel; nephews, Garrison Thompson, Micah McLaughlin, Luke McLaughlin; friend, Raymond Thompson; great-...

Gerald Hadrich
Jul 13, 2021
Gerald William Hadrich Jr. "Charlie Brown", age 51, of Coral MI, passed away on July 13, 2021. He was born in Lakeview on May 25, 1970 to Gerald Sr. and Judith Hadrich. He is survived by his mother, Judith Hadrich; siblings, Eva Miller, Sheri Foote, Virginia Hadrich, Alfie "Alfred" Hadrich; 6 nephews; 7 nieces; and 1 great- niece. He is...

Douglas Hastings
Jul 12, 2021
Douglas Hastings, age 72, of Holland, passed away on Monday, July 2021. He was born on December 24, 1948, in Jackson to Robert and Gertrude (Deuel) Hastings. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 616-452-3006.

Ronald Webber
Jul 11, 2021
Ronald J. Webber, age 56, of Traverse City, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021. He was born on July 11, 1965, in Flint, and raised by Gordon & Constance (Taylor) Webber. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, (616) 452-3006.
Brian Brougham
Jul 10, 2021
Brian Michael Brougham, age 37, of Wyoming, Michigan, passed away very unexpectedly on Saturday, July 10, 2021. He was born November 4, 1983, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Survivors include his sons, Reese and Bryce Brougham; father, Michael Brougham; sister, Tasha; niece, Lindsey; aunts and uncles, Pat (Sandy), Tim (Vicky), Dennis (Michelle), Ellen (John), and Kathy (Rick); and many cousins and...

Michael Miller
Jul 10, 2021
Michael Miller, age 44, of Holland, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021. He was born on April 14,1977, in Royal Oak to Don Miller and Sally (Ringsred) Brade. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 616-452-3006.
Gerald Chapin
Jul 10, 2021
Gerald "Jerry" Edward Chapin, age 74, of Comstock Park, Michigan, passed away peacefully at Mary Free Bed Hospital on Saturday, July 10, 2021. He was born December 6, 1946, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late Alan Chapin and Irene Denczek. Jerry had a special place in his heart for his "Granny Marie" who had a huge hand in raising...
Judith Fredricks
Jul 9, 2021
Judith G. Fredricks Judy went to be in the arms of the Lord on Friday, July 9, 2021. She was born on December 4, 1954, in Zeeland, to Ernest & Lois (Johnson) Bekken. Judy worked at Holland Hospital as an LPN as well as other health care facilities. She married Mark A. Fredricks on June 28, 1986. Judy enjoyed knitting,...
David Bast
Jul 8, 2021
David John Bast, age 55, of Holland, passed away from cancer on July 8, 2021. All are invited to a memorial service and celebration of life at Pillar Church, 57 E. 10th St., Holland MI, on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 2 pm, followed by a reception on the lawn. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be...