Obituary Listing

Jacqueline Redding

Jacqueline Redding

Jan 3, 2022

Jacqueline Dorothy "Jackie" Redding, age 88, of Gowen, passed away Monday evening, January 3, 2022. The daughter of Elmer Iva & Evelyn Marion (Ruster) Kuiper, she was born on July 12, 1933 in Holland, Michigan. In her youth she pollenated flowers at a nursery and as an adult worked as staff assistant in other businesses, but most of her life...

Arthur Winright

Arthur Winright

Jan 3, 2022

Arthur James Winright, age 79, of Muir, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at Spectrum Health-United Hospital. The son of Lewis Moyer & Dorothy Mildred (Schriner) Winright, he was born on April 8, 1942 in Fowler. A proud veteran of the United States Army, he served during the Vietnam War era and was awarded the Marksman badge, the National Defense...

Joan Smith

Joan Smith

Jan 2, 2022

Joan Marie, age 85, was born April 22,1936, passed away Sunday night, January 2, 2022, in her home with her loving husband nearby. The daughter of Wendall I Bauer and Mildred Louise Hamilton. Joan was born, raised and went to school in Marshall, Michigan. Joan met Leo Smith at the dance hall in Augusta, Michigan where her father played banjo...

Joy Bruce

Joy Bruce

Jan 2, 2022

Joy Ilene (Thorne) Bruce, age 80, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022. She was born June 1, 1941, in Sparta, Michigan, to the late Kenneth and Marjorie (Forner) Thorne. Joy married Clyde John Bruce, and they shared years of marriage together before Clyde passed away on December 30, 1994. Joy and Clyde owned and operated B...

Gloria Gerrits

Gloria Gerrits

Jan 1, 2022

Gloria J. (VanderPloeg) Gerrits, age 81, of Hudsonville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 1, 2022. Her vibrant, fun-loving, light up a room personality will be missed by so many of the lives she touched. Gloria is loved and survived by her children, Mike (Diane) Gerrits, Susan (Bob) Hoek and Ty Gerrits; grandchildren, Keith and...

Tyler Workman

Tyler Workman

Jan 1, 2022

Tyler Lee Workman, age 37, of Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 1, 2022. The son of Denise Houghton and Jeffrey Workman, he was born on July 13, 1984 in Greenville, graduated from Tri-County High School, and attended Grand Valley State University. Tyler was employed as a superintendent with Total Fire Protection and loved fishing, as well as duck...

Marlene Klumpp

Marlene Klumpp

Dec 31, 2021

Marlene Rose Klumpp, age 68, of Grand Haven, Michigan, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021 in Holland, Michigan. Marlene was born April 3, 1953, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Roy and Rosalie (DeBoer) Morley. A full obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.

Phyllis Ward

Phyllis Ward

Dec 31, 2021

Phyllis C. Ward, age 82, of Stanton, passed away on December 31, 2021 at Spectrum Health in Greenville. The daughter of Burnell & Wilma (Richardson) Helms, she was born on June 12, 1939 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Phyllis went to Morley Schools in her youth and later earned her Nursing Degree at Bay De Noc College in Escanaba, Michigan. She...

Timothy Runyan

Timothy Runyan

Dec 31, 2021

The world's best Grandpa, Timothy John Runyan, was welcomed home to Heaven on December 31, 2021, at the age of 67 due to Covid 19. He held no sadness at his death because he was incredibly happy to go Home to Heaven and share a meal with his wife, Mary Louise Runyan, at the Lord's table. His effortless hospitality, his...

Roger Somerlott

Roger Somerlott

Dec 29, 2021

Roger Dale Somerlott, age 72, of Colon, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 in Colon, Michigan. He was born on January 30, 1949 to Roy and Zelma (Schrader) Somerlott. Roger grew up in Colon, MI. He graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1969. During his Senior year, Roger was the Manager...

Damon Jacobs

Damon Jacobs

Dec 29, 2021

Damon Rex Jacobs, age 46, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Damon was born April 16, 1975, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Wendell and Elaine (Lott) Jacobs. He was preceded in death by his father, Wendell Jacobs. Damon is survived by his mother; brother Wendell Jacobs III and his daughter, Julieta...

Richard Scheib

Richard Scheib

Dec 29, 2021

Richard Gail Scheib, age 69, of Wyoming, Michigan, passed away after a battle with cancer on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. He was born June 17, 1952, in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Oscar and Doris (Raab) Scheib. Richard is survived by his daughter, Niccole Scheib; brother Jim (Vinita) Scheib; and numerous nieces and nephews. Per Richard's wishes cremation has...

Jean Youngson

Jean Youngson

Dec 29, 2021

Jean Marie (Thompson) Youngson, aged 81, formerly of Minden, Nebraska, set off on her next journey December 29, 2021, from her home in Ada, MI, surrounded by the family that loved her. Jeanie was the youngest born to Harold and Ruby Thompson in Franklin County, Nebraska. A Minden High School Valedictorian and National Merit Scholar, she attended the University of...

Roberta Daszkowski

Roberta Daszkowski

Dec 29, 2021

Roberta Lynn (Pardon) Daszkowski, age 68, of Holland, Michigan, passed away at home surrounded by the love of her family on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. She was born July 19, 1953, in Chesterfield, South Carolina, to the late Horatio and Pearl (Priest) Pardon. She is survived by her husband, Pablo Lopez; four children, Edward Pardon, Christine (fiance, Lee Walczak) Daszkowski,...

Robert Devries

Robert Devries

Dec 29, 2021

Rev. Robert "Bob" Wopke DeVries, age 93, of Cedar Springs, Michigan, recently of Middlebury, Vermont passed away peacefully at his home and entered his heavenly home on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. He was born August 2, 1928, in Groningen, Netherlands, to the late John and Getruida (Smid) DeVries. Bob was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years,...

Paul Narvaiz

Paul Narvaiz

Dec 28, 2021

Paul Cardenas Narvaiz, age 82, of Grandville, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. He was born February 9, 1939, in Sabinal, Texas, to the late Adolfo and Maria (Cardenas) Narvaiz. Paul proudly served his country in the United States Army. In Paul's younger years he loved running and enjoyed hunting...

Gerald Cushing

Gerald Cushing

Dec 28, 2021

Gerald W. Cushing "Gary" passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at the age of 83. He was born May 13, 1938, in Stratton, Nebraska, to the late George and Thelma (Wilkenson) Cushing. Gary completed his Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Lincoln, Nebraska in 1960. He married the love of his life,...

Jolene Schafer

Jolene Schafer

Dec 27, 2021

Jolene Frances Schafer, 77, of Gowen, went to be with God on December 27, 2021, due to complications from COPD, from Spectrum Health-United Hospital in Greenville, with her sister and her niece by her side. Jolene has resided at the Spectrum Health Nursing & Rehab Center since June of 2019. Jolene was born in Lansing, Michigan, on June 20, 1944,...

Wanda Chrisman

Wanda Chrisman

Dec 27, 2021

Wanda Jean Chrisman, age 81, of Greenville, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at home. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Marvin Chrisman, Sr.; six brothers; and one sister. Surviving are her four children, Jeff, John, Dave, and Christine; a step-son, Terry; a sister, Mary VanZandt; and a brother, Donald Headley. Per Wanda's request, private...

Steven Henry

Steven Henry

Dec 26, 2021

Steven Michael Henry, age 66, formerly of The Villages, Florida, passed away on December 26, 2021 at Big Rapids Fields Assisted Living. The son of Hobert & Mary (Davis) Henry, he was born on August 15, 1955, in Riverview. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Christiansen's Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville, (616) 754-5638.