Obituary Listing
Michael Marsac
Jan 5, 2025
It is with gentle sorrow and immense love that we announce the peaceful passing of Michael W. Marsac at the age of 69 on Sunday, January 5, 2025, a vibrant soul whose music and laughter touched all those fortunate enough to cross his path. Born in Pontiac, Michigan, on July 8, 1955, Michael was a true embodiment of the words...
Kristin Braat
Jan 5, 2025
Kristin Jean Braat, of Jenison, passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2025, at the age of 63. Kris was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and niece who is now in the arms of Jesus. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark Braat; her son, Joshua Braat; and her mother, Norma Peterson. Kris leaves behind her cherished children: Mark...
Alisha Meyers
Jan 5, 2025
Alisha Marie Meyers, age 33, of Kentwood, Michigan, our beautiful kindhearted Mother of three left us unexpectedly on Sunday, January 5, 2025. She was born May 7, 1991, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Alisha leaves behind, her amazing children, Kobe, Amelya, and Arya; her loving mother, Mary; father, Dave; brothers, David and Josh (Jenny); sister, Nikki (Ian); nephew, Brayden; nieces, Addy...
Elaine Rhea
Jan 3, 2025
Elaine Rhea, born Elaine Kennedy on September 4, 1942, in New Carlisle, OH, and most recently of Holland, Michigan, was a woman who knew the secret of a well-lived life. She embraced laughter, love, and generosity, and she wove these strands into the fabric of every day. In the words of Charlie Chaplin, "A day without laughter is a day...
Donna Wainright
Jan 2, 2025
Donna Marie Wainright, born September 18, 1954, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Donna was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She married her soulmate Glenn Wainright on June 25, 1975. Donna was a born-again Christian, a woman of faith in Christ Jesus as her savior, a woman who believed in the power of prayer and...
Ronnell Voss
Jan 1, 2025
Ronnel Cay Voss, age 74, of Wyoming, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2025. He was born on March 8, 1950, in Tecumseh, to Arthur & Ruth Voss. He married the love of his life, Victoria Yvonne Auton on August 12, 1972, in Tecumseh, Michigan. Together they raised 3 children and celebrated 50 years of marriage. Ron was a jack...
Sterling Bailey
Jan 1, 2025
We gather here to honor and remember the life of a remarkable man, Sterling Eugene Bailey, or as many of us knew him, “Stub.” Sterling passed away peacefully in his home on January 1, 2025, at the age of 79. While we mourn his loss, we also celebrate the rich and fulfilling life he led, and the profound impact he...
Ann Raphael
Dec 31, 2024
Ann Marie (Parrott) Mitchell Raphael passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, in Byron Center, Michigan. In accordance with her wishes, she will be cremated, and a private family memorial will be held at a later date. Ann was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 10 years, Francis Edward Raphael. She is lovingly remembered by her children: Howard...
Jessie Allen
Dec 30, 2024
We celebrate the life of Jessie Mae Allen, age 77. Sunrise: September 15, 1947 in Cordell, GA Sunset: December 30, 2024 in Grand Rapids, MI Born to parents Albert and Gussie Smothers, Jessie was a woman who knew the power of faith and lived each day as a witness of the Lord’s love. Jessie’s strong, unwavering belief in God inspired...
Elaine Keifer
Dec 29, 2024
Elaine Marilyn (Boney) Keifer, age 90, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 29th, 2024. She was born January 11th, 1934, at her family home in Comstock Township, Michigan, to the late George and Ruth (Kane) Boney. At age 17 Elaine married the love of her life, Virgil Keifer. They had five children and...
Rose "Sandy" Vanbennekom
Dec 29, 2024
Rose Marie "Sandy" (Haskell) VanBennekom, age 83, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Golden Life Assisted Living under the care of Emmanuel Hospice. The daughter of Cyrus & Ellen (Seavey) Haskell, she was born on October 10, 1941 in Maine. Honoring her wishes cremation will take place. To sign Sandy's online guest book or to...
Craig Strick
Dec 27, 2024
Remembering a Life Well Lived Craig Strick passed away in in his sleep on December 27th, 2024. He was born on March 17, 1950, in Allegan County, MI to Maxine Virginia Dennis and was named Arnold Adcock. He was then adopted by Nelson and Alice Strick and was given the name Craig Allen Strick. He grew up in Moline, MI...
David Ranville
Dec 27, 2024
David Ranville, age 76, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at the Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids. He was born October 18, 1948, in Flint MI, to Richard & Mary Ranville. He attended St. Mary High School in Flint, MI., where he played on a championship football team. He worked briefly for Grinell Fire Protection throughout Michigan before...
James Liepe
Dec 26, 2024
James Herbert Liepe, 78, of Pullman, MI passed away in his sleep on December 26, 2024. Jim was born in Douglas, MI on March 6, 1946 to Jack (Julius) and Frances Liepe. He and his brother Bruce attended St. Peters Catholic School and were altar boys. Later the family attended Ganges United Methodist Church and Jim and Bruce were active...
Judy Wike
Dec 25, 2024
Judith Ann (Buiten) Wike, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. She was born September 28, 1943, to William and Lavina (Ritsema) Buiten. Judy left Grand Rapids and became a “California Girl” when she married former husband, Joe Wike. Together they had their daughter, Monica Ann and son, Sean Mace. Judy was a free spirit! She...
Melissa Davidoski
Dec 25, 2024
Christmas evening, on her favorite holiday, at 1818 hrs. my wife, Melissa Ann (Johansen) Davidoski, age 64, shed her battered earthly vessel and all its parts and passed peacefully through the spiritual veil while surrounded by family to forever dwell with her Nordic ancestors after a decades long struggle with a debilitating disease. She was a courageous, devoted and determined...
Ronald Hanes
Dec 24, 2024
Ronald Lynn Hanes, age 80 of Baldwin, Michigan, passed away Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Meceola Currie Comfort Home in Reed City, Michigan with his loving wife by his side. The son of Esther Lillian (Flagg) & Ardy Hanes Jr, he was born on November 16, 1944 in Ensley Center, Michigan. A veteran of the Vietnam War, Ron...
John Nocis
Dec 24, 2024
John Nocis Jr passed away December 24, 2024 while under the loving care of the staff at Caring Hearts Community, Allegan, MI. John was born in Chicago, IL on December 29, 1945 to John Nocis Sr and Laura Gardner Nocis. He attended schools in Illinois and Michigan and was proud of his 30+ years of Plainwell Schools employment. John was...
Henrietta Everson
Dec 23, 2024
Henrietta May (Crump) Everson, age 95, of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2024. She was born in Kiona, Washington, on November 21, 1929, to the late William Henry Crump and Alma Muriel Bremmer. Henrietta graduated from Moxie High School with the class of 1948. She went on to study at Western Washington College of Education and...
Judith Ross
Dec 23, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Judith Anne Ross, affectionately known as Judy, who transitioned peacefully on December 23, 2024, surrounded by family. Born on November 1, 1946, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to the late MaryJane Davis, Judith was a loving beacon of light to all who had the privilege of knowing her....
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