Obituary Listing

Robert Shaffer

Robert Shaffer

Feb 21, 2025

Robert “Bob” Calvin Shaffer, age 99, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025. He was born July 5, 1925, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Benjamin and Faythe (Feazelle) Shaffer. Bob graduated from High School in Detroit in 1944. Soon after graduation he joined the United States Navy and proudly served his country during WWII...

Linda Kay Ross

Linda Kay Ross

Feb 21, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda Kay Ross (Varney), of Sidney, who left us on February 21, 2025, at the age of 70. The daughter of Roger L. Updike & Jeanne Lorraine (Cotter) DeBeaumont, she was born on December 4, 1954, and was a graduate of Belding High School and Montcalm Community College. Linda...

Cindy May

Cindy May

Feb 21, 2025

Cindy Lou (Zimmerman) May, age 73, of Wyoming, Michigan, passed away peacefully after a ten-year battle with Alzheimer’s, on Friday, February 21, 2025. She was born October 29, 1951, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late Thomas and Marietta (Coon) Zimmerman. Cindy graduated from Central High School with the class of 1970. She married her husband, Jason Robert May, on...

Armando Giron

Armando Giron

Feb 20, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Armando Girón Castellanos, a beloved husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. Armando passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and kindness. Armando grew up with a strong sense of family and community. He is survived by his devoted wife,...

Danny D. Kapustka

Danny D. Kapustka

Feb 20, 2025

Danny D. "Dan" Kapustka, age 75, of Carson City, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 at the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing after a long battle with lung cancer with his wife and daughter by his side. The son of Joseph & Leona (McGraw) Kapustka, he was born November 16, 1949 in Carson City. Dan proudly severed his country...

Linda Vanderbeek

Linda Vanderbeek

Feb 19, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Sue (Parcell) VanderBeek, age 77, of Portage, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. She was born July 25, 1947, in Elkhart, Indiana, to the late Robert and Frances (Guipe) Parcell. Linda graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School...

Wilbert Kaiser

Wilbert Kaiser

Feb 19, 2025

We mourn the loss but celebrate the life of Wilbert F. "Web" Kaiser, Jr., who was born September 12, 1956, in Cleveland, Ohio, and departed this life on February 19, 2025. Web was a humble man of great humor and adventurous spirit, who was loved by many for his loyalty and warm heart. A long-time resident of Greenville, Michigan, Wilbert...

Lillian Vanderveen

Lillian Vanderveen

Feb 19, 2025

Lillian VanderVeen of Wyoming passed away February 19, 2025 at 91 years old at Metro Hospital in Wyoming MI. She was born to Robert and Anna McCoy in Grand Rapids MI. She graduated from Wyoming High School and attended Michigan State College for Journalism. She married Don VanderVeen, the love of her life, in June 1952. They were married 73...

Christine Turner

Christine Turner

Feb 18, 2025

On February 18, 2025 this world lost a wonderful mother, mother in law, grandmother, wife and friend, Christine (Chris) Turner. Chris spent her young years living in Grandville with her parents and siblings. Chris went to Grandville High School where her senior yearbook photo had the label beneath it that read “Somone Everyone Likes”. Chris married right out of high...

Jean Evans

Jean Evans

Feb 18, 2025

Jean Marie Evans, age 82 , of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. She was born on November 14, 1942, in Grand Rapids. Jean worked at Steelcase in the Wood Division. She enjoyed hosting family gatherings especially holidays, family vacations, volunteering for cancer awareness, and donating her time, compassion for Jesus Christ, wisdom and love to all...

Sue Swartz

Sue Swartz

Feb 17, 2025

Sue Anne Swartz (Lootens), age 69, of Roscommon, Michigan, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Monday, February 17, 2025. She was born October 27, 1955, in Owosso, Michigan, to Birdsell and Ida (Kropp) Moore. She worked many years as a certified nurses aide. Sue had been blind since 1995 but that did not stop her from...

Barbara Brubaker-Thorne

Barbara Brubaker-Thorne

Feb 17, 2025

Barbara Jean Brubaker-Thorne, 86, of Sparta, MI died peacefully in her home on February 19, 2025. A reception for her will be held Friday, March 29, 2025, at 3:00 pm at Countryside Venue, 19697 F-Drive South, Marshall, MI. A church service in her honor will be celebrated on Monday, March 31, 2025, at Mamrelund Lutheran Church, 4085 Lutheran Church Rd...

Dean Rantz

Dean Rantz

Feb 16, 2025

Dean A. Rantz, age 66, passed away on February 16, 2025, in Allegan, Michigan, surrounded by loved ones. Born on March 10, 1958, in Hastings, Michigan to Harold and Janet (Johncock) Rantz, Dean was a lifelong resident of the Martin area. Over the years, he worked in various roles, including as a heavy equipment operator and for numerous local farmers....

David Bradley

David Bradley

Feb 16, 2025

David Wilson Bradley, age 75, of Belding, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Corewell Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Born on May 3, 1949, in Belding, he was a 1968 graduate of Belding High School. On June 8, 1973, in Grand Rapids, he married Paula Ruth VanLoenen and together they raised two children, enjoyed nearly 52 years of marriage,...

Thomas Himebaugh

Thomas Himebaugh

Feb 15, 2025

Thomas “Tom” Leslie Himebaugh Jr., age 57, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly due to natural causes on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. He was born July 27, 1967, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Thomas Himebaugh and Sandra Fisk. Tom graduated from Wyoming Park High School with the class of 1985. He worked many years as a salesman for...

Donald Brown

Donald Brown

Feb 15, 2025

Donald Jay Brown also known as “Donnie” and “DB”, age 50, of Wyoming, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family on Saturday, February 15, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. He was born October 22, 1974, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Sherelyn (Vining) Brown. Donnie was a hardworking, loyal, and dedicated worker and...

Rita Ilene (Wilson) Rozelle

Rita Ilene (Wilson) Rozelle

Feb 13, 2025

Rita Ilene Wilson Rozelle, 71, passed away Thursday February 13, 2025, at Corewell Health - Greenville Hospital. The daughter of Max & Marie (Mieras) Wilson, she was born on October 3, 1953 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Rita had a kind and silly spirit and throughout the difficulties in her life, she always maintained a positive and happy outlook. Rita experienced...

Davidallen Phillips

Davidallen Phillips

Feb 13, 2025

Davidallen Lee Phillips, known fondly by many as Dave or David, was born on August 10, 1946, in Muskegon, Michigan. He passed away on February 13, 2025, leaving behind an enduring legacy of love, resilience, and unwavering dedication to his family. Davidallen was a humble man, choosing to let his actions speak louder than his words. His loyalty was a...

James Coulter

James Coulter

Feb 12, 2025

James Alan Coulter, age 80, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. He was born on May 20, 1944, in Battle Creek, to Jack & Mary Coulter. Jim proudly served in the U.S. Army achieving the rank of Specialist Fourth Class. He earned the National Defense Medal and the Good Conduct Medal prior to his honorable discharge...

Michael St. Bernard

Michael St. Bernard

Feb 12, 2025

Michael John St. Bernard, age 68, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025. He was born November 20, 1956, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Gordon and Delores (Michalski) St. Bernard. Mike graduated from Blissfield High School with the class of 1974 and countless stories of mischief. Mike had a kind heart and never missed an opportunity to make a...