Obituary Listing
Mary Ann Libby
Oct 5, 2025
Mary Ann (Roach) Libby, age 78, formerly of Belding, Rockford, and Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2025 at Fountain View of Lowell. The daughter of Ralph Levere & Beatrice Viola (Nichols) Smith, she was born on July 2, 1947 in Howard City, Michigan.
A devoted mother and grandmother, Mary Ann earned her Bachelor of Arts degree and retired from...
John Harvey Kerr
Oct 5, 2025
John Harvey Kerr passed away at peace with the loving God of his understanding and with the world on October 5, 2025. He was born in Grand Rapids on July 19, 1934, placed in an orphanage for two years, and adopted by John B. and Ruth Kerr of Alden, MI. He spent his early years there, in Rapid City and...
Jesse Pendergrass
Oct 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Jesse Pendergrass, a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend. Jesse left this world far too soon, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering generosity.
Jesse was the beloved husband of Rebecca Pendergrass, with whom he shared a deep and abiding love. Their bond was one of...
William H. "Bill" West
Oct 3, 2025
William “Bill” West passed away peacefully at 7:15 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2025, at his home in Montcalm County, with his family by his side.
Bill was known for lighting up any room he walked into with his big grin, goofy laugh, and the snacks he always kept in his pockets. To his children, he stood tall—a fighter, headstrong, ambitious,...
Garry Wayne Goddard
Oct 3, 2025
Garry Wayne Goddard, of Lansing, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Sparrow Hospital from complications related to Alzheimer’s disease. He was 82 years old.
Garry was born on July 26, 1943, in Pontiac, MI, the son of Lloyd and Naomi Goddard. He was the fourth of six children. He graduated from DeWitt High School in 1962. Shortly thereafter, he...
Lucille (Lucy) Bennett
Oct 1, 2025
On October 1, 2025, at age 100, our sweet and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, Lucille (Lucy) Bennett, passed away peacefully at Independence Village Grand Ledge.
She was born to Clyde and Rose (McMann) Lamb on July 30, 1925. She was a graduate of Okemos High School and married her high school sweetheart, Dean Bennett. Together, they spent the next...
William B Kelser
Oct 1, 2025
William B. Kelser, age 74, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025. Born on October 21, 1950, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Bill was a lifelong resident of the city he loved. He graduated from Loy Norrix High School in 1968 and went on to earn his degree from Albion College in 1972.
Bill dedicated much of his professional life to education, serving...
James Grant Leonard
Oct 1, 2025
James Grant Leonard, 81, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
James was born on April 8, 1944, in Howard, Kansas, to James Willis Leonard and Sylvia Lucile Irene Leonard. He grew up with a love of sports, playing basketball in high school, and remained a devoted Kansas Jayhawks fan throughout his...
John E. Toman
Oct 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John E. Toman, who passed away unexpectedly on October 1, 2025. John was born in Lansing, MI, on October 4, 1964, to Alfred and Alice Toman. He grew up spending time with family and friends at his family cottage on Gun Lake. His life was full of cherished memories...
Gladys Pearl Oliver
Oct 1, 2025
Gladys Pearl Oliver, age 67, of Vestaburg, Michigan, passed away late Wednesday evening, October 1, 2025 at home under the loving care of her family and Heartland Hospice. The daughter of Earl Edward & Katherine Mae (Johnston) Smith, she was born on December 19, 1957 in Alma, Michigan. Gladys worked at Electrolux in Greenville until the plant closed, and then...
Robert J. VanderLaan
Sep 30, 2025
Robert James VanderLaan, age 85, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Wyoming, MI, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025. He was born on October 16, 1939, to Jay and Grace (Hill) VanderLaan, in Sparta, MI.
Robert graduated from Kelloggsville High School and worked in manufacturing most of his adult life, eventually retiring from Steelcase. He married Audrey Jean (Caskey) VanderLaan, and...
Ralph Giannotti
Sep 30, 2025
Ralph Howard Giannotti, age 69 of Holt, Michigan, passed away early Tuesday morning, September 30, 2025 at University of Health Sparrow Lansing. The son of Alexander & Marilyn Marguerite (Ricketts) Giannotti, he was born on February 10, 1956 in Lansing. On June 29, 1974 in Holt, he married Cheryl Lynn Goodman, and together they enjoyed over fifty-one years of marriage...
Robert Wayne Maddox
Sep 29, 2025
Robert Maddox, age 79, of Walker, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 29, 2025, after a series of medical issues.
Bob proudly served his country in the United States Navy (1963-1967). In 2010, he retired from the American Seating Company after 40+ years. He loved to tinker and play Mr. Fix-it. During his life, he enjoyed hunting with his family,...
Gwyn Marie Noah
Sep 29, 2025
Gwyn Marie Noah, age 68, of Langston, Michigan, passed away Monday, September 29, 2025 at The Laurels of Carson City. The daughter of Bernard Martin & Decola Mary (Petersen) Noah, she was born on March 8, 1957.
A graduate of Montcalm Community College, Gwyn worked as a licensed practical nurse and as a registered nurse for over 30 years at the...
Paul T. Hoffman
Sep 28, 2025
Paul T. Hoffman, age 76, of Wyoming, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Deb; his parents; and nine brothers and sisters.
Paul is survived by his son, Phillip Hoffman; two grandchildren, Tyler and Morgan Hoffman; sister-in-law, Carol Hoffman; and many nieces and nephews.
Paul was veteran of the Vietnam War and proudly served in...
Vicki Lynn Scott-DeGraff
Sep 27, 2025
Vicki Lynn Scott-DeGraff, age 79, of Greenville, Michigan, formerly of Fremont, Michigan, passed away Saturday evening, September 27, 2025 at her home under the loving care of her husband and Corewell Health Hospice.
The daughter of Howard & Ulelah Joy "Tiny" (Aiken) Scott, she was born on August 12, 1946 in Fremont, Michigan. Vicki earned her Masters of Social Work from...
Dorthy Jean Covington
Sep 23, 2025
Dorothy Covington, age 97 of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. She was born on June 30th, 1928, in Grand Rapids to William Fitzgerald and Ruth Marie Johnson.
Dorothy worked for Grand Rapids Public Schools as a Bus Aide for 10 years before she retired. However, there was nothing that Dorothy loved more than her family. She will...
Edward "Eddie" Wilson
Sep 22, 2025
Edward L. Wilson, 80, of Battle Creek, MI, and Portage, MI, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, following an illness. He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, on February 16, 1945, to Charles (Ed) Wilson and Barbara (Powell) Wilson.
Eddie graduated from Lakeview High School in Battle Creek, MI, in 1963. He earned a degree from Western Michigan before being drafted...
Billy L. Sanders
Sep 22, 2025
Billy Litchfield Sanders, age 80, of Vestaburg, Michigan, passed away Monday evening, September 22, 2025, at the Woodland Hospice House in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, with his family at his side.
The son of William & Bessie (Cooper) Sanders, he was born on August 20, 1945, in Vestaburg, Michigan, and had worked starting at the Wickes Grain Elevator in Vestaburg and retired...
Donald Maxwell Pearson Jr.
Sep 20, 2025
Donald M. Pearson, Jr., age 82, died on September 20, 2025 as a result of autoimmune disease with underlying cancer. He was born in Cincinnati, OH, the third child of Donald M. Pearson, Sr., and Rachel Sawyer Pearson.
Upon graduating from Bellevue High School near Pittsburgh, PA, Don attended Rice University and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. In...
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