Obituary Listing
David F. Gares
Jan 17, 2025
David F. Gares passed away peacefully from this world, at McLaren Central Michigan, on Friday, January 17, 2025, surrounded by his wife and children. The youngest of three children, David was born to Michael and Catherine (Weinhart) Gares on July 23rd, 1947 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. He was raised in Edmore and graduated in 1966 from Edmore HS, where he...
Jacklyn L. Hall
Jan 16, 2025
Jacklyn Loncella Hall, age 56, formerly of Fenwick and Greenville, Michigan, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025 at The Laurels of Kent in Lowell, Michigan. The daughter of Jack & Doris Jean (Rush) Hall, she was born on November 18, 1968 in Greenville, Michigan. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate her life beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May...
Ted Wynn
Jan 16, 2025
Ted Pierce Wynn, age 79, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025 in Traverse City. Born on May 10, 1945 in Dallas, Texas, Ted was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Air Force. Committal services, with military honors, are at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Michigan. To...
Leona Bronson
Jan 15, 2025
Leona Belle (Russell) Bronson, age 92, of Fennville, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. She was born October 17, 1932, in Casco Township, Michigan, to the late Harold and Frances (Bushee) Russell. She married the love of her life, Chester Bronson on August 23, 1951. Together they raised three children and celebrated 42 years of marriage together...
Larry A. Petersen
Jan 10, 2025
Larry A. Petersen, 75, of Stanton, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, at his home. The son of Leo Arnold and Juanita Arlene (Hart) Petersen, he was born on May 17, 1949, in Greenville. After graduating from Greenville High School, Larry attended Michigan State University before proudly serving in the United States Army during the Vietnam War era, where...
Amy Vanzanten
Jan 10, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Amy Beth VanZanten, a compassionate, funny, loving, and smart soul. Born on January 22, 1959, in Muskegon, Michigan, to Robert and Annabelle VanZanten, Amy lived a life full of laughter, love, and joy. She had a way of lighting up a room with her infectious humor, and her...
Dale Homrich
Jan 10, 2025
Dale Lee Homrich, born on December 17, 1946, in Grand Rapids, MI, has left us on January 10, 2025. His journey in life was as unique as the man himself, and his spirit will live on in the hearts of those whose lives he touched. Dale was a resident of Wayland, Michigan, a place he was proud to call home....
John Ambler
Jan 7, 2025
John Henry Ambler, born on March 28, 1952, in Lima, OH, found his eternal rest on January 7, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, whose life was marked by kindness, generosity, and a deep love for his family. As Ernest Hemingway once said, "The best people possess a feeling for beauty, the courage to take risks,...
Joyce Roundhouse
Jan 7, 2025
Joyce Jane Roundhouse, age 71, fell asleep in death on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Joyce was born on July 24,1953, to Hipe and Wilma Roundhouse in Muskegon, Michigan. Joyce had 2 sisters, Arlene and Cindy, who she felt especially close to. She also had 5 brothers, Franklyn, Herman, Gerald, Ronald, and John. Her parents and all her siblings preceded her...
Karen Olson
Jan 7, 2025
Karen Marie Olson, 72, of Grandville, Michigan passed away Wednesday January 7, 2025. She was born September 2, 1952 to Morris Landry and Rachel Proper. Karen married Dennis E. Olson in Caro, Michigan September 29, 1978. Karen is survived by her daughter Cohentha A. (Sam) Wright of Grandville, and Step-son David C. (Laura) Bielby of, Manchester, grandsons, Christian, Quinton, and...
Wendy Gorham
Jan 5, 2025
Wendy Lee (Wood) Gorham, age 68, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away in her sleep on Sunday, January 5, 2025, after suffering complications from a severe stroke eleven years ago. She was born June 24, 1956, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to the late William and Betty (Keagle) Wood. Wendy graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the class of...
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...
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