Obituary Listing

James Ivory Pagan Jr

James Ivory Pagan Jr

Sep 7, 2026

In Loving Memory of James Ivory Pagan

January 21, 1954 – September 7, 2026

James Ivory Pagan, born on January 21, 1954, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, family pride, and cherished memories.

Raised in Detroit, Michigan, James received his education in local schools before beginning a long, dedicated career with Ford Motor Company. During...

Robert E. Alderman

Robert E. Alderman

Sep 6, 2026

Robert Ernest Alderman, age 81, formerly of Muskegon, Michigan, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026 at his daughter’s home under the loving care of his family and Corewell Health Hospice. 

The son of Ernest Francis & Viola Margaret (Glasen) Alderman, he was born on February 20, 1945 in Muskegon and was a 1964 graduate of Muskegon High School. A veteran of...

Maxine E. Roderick

Maxine E. Roderick

Sep 6, 2026

Maxine Elaine Roderick, age 64, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, formerly of Cadillac, Michigan, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026, peacefully at home with her family by her side.

The daughter of Ira & Ina Mae (Walker) Jamieson, she was born on June 6, 1962 in Cadillac, Michigan and attended Cadillac Public Schools and Linden Public Schools.

On October 4, 1980, in Cadillac,...

Patricia Ann "Pat" Miller

Patricia Ann "Pat" Miller

Sep 6, 2026

Patricia Ann “Pat” Miller, age 88, formerly of Clifford Lake, Stanton, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026 at Green Acres of Greenville with her family by her side and under the care of Corewell Health Hospice.

The daughter of Frederick L. & Virginia (Thurber) Hansen, she was born on June 10, 1938 and was a 1956 graduate of Stanton Rural Agricultural...

Luis Alberto Reyes

Luis Alberto Reyes

Sep 5, 2026

Luis Alberto Reyes, age 62, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on September 5, 2026, after a battle with cancer.

Luis was born on December 31, 1963, in Cidra, Puerto Rico, to Luis Angel Reyes and Rosa Santos. His grandmother, Maria Molina Sanchez, played an important role in raising him.

Luis spent much of his life in the Grand Rapids area. A...

William B. Griswold

William B. Griswold

Sep 5, 2026

William Benjamin Griswold, age 65, of Big Rapids, Michigan, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan. The son of Ronald Ivan & Esther Mae (Stilson) Griswold, he was born on October 2, 1960 in Big Rapids, Michigan.

William worked in the road construction trade for most of his career with Slaughter guard rail. And...

Raymond Lee Woerpel

Raymond Lee Woerpel

Sep 4, 2026

Raymond Lee Worpel, age 43, of Fenwick, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 4, 2026 in the emergency room of Corewell Health-Greenville Hospital after a brief, but hard-fought, battle with lung cancer.

Raymond, known to friends as Ray and Rainbow or Bobo to his cousins, was born on September 26, 1982 in Greenville, Michigan to proud parents, Laurie Ann Woerpel...

Ruth Hollander Webb

Ruth Hollander Webb

Sep 3, 2026

Ruth Hollander Webb passed away in her home September 3rd, 2026.

Ruth was such a loving person. She cared so deeply for her family and friends. She has the biggest heart for the people she loved. She loved children. She worked for Bloomingdale Schools for years. Her biggest love was her grandchildren. She loved going on vacations and adventures with them....

Juan Diego Cisneros

Juan Diego Cisneros

Aug 31, 2026

Juan Diego “Jhonny” Cisneros died on August 31, 2026, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. He was born on December 8, 2000, in Grand Rapids, and his life remained closely connected to the community where he was born.

Jhonny was raised by his grandparents whom he was extremely fond of. Jhonny attended different high schools two being; Innovation Central High School &...

Kent Kooyers

Kent Kooyers

Aug 31, 2026

Kent Kooyers “KOOZ,” 80, was born on January 31, 1946, in Kalamazoo, MI. He passed peacefully, surrounded by family, on August 31, 2026, in Dowagiac, MI.

He lived in Kalamazoo, MI, during his childhood and young adulthood. He settled in Lawton, MI, for the majority of his life and truly enjoyed the small-town hospitality.

He had worked many jobs over the years...

Beverly A. Bradley

Beverly A. Bradley

Aug 28, 2026

Beverly Arlene Bradley, age 76, of Vestaburg, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Friday evening, August 28, 2026 at MyMichigan Medical Center Alma in Alma, Michigan.

The daughter of Buhl Ellis & Emogene Arlene (Courser) Loomis, she was born on December 29, 1949 in Alma, Michigan.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother, Bev also worked outside the home owning and...

Shirley Ann Drumm

Shirley Ann Drumm

Aug 24, 2026

Shirley Ann Drumm, or as her granddaughters lovingly called her, “Goofy Grandma”, passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2026 at the age of 81. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Earl Edward Drumm on June 7, 2025 at the age of 85. They somehow put up with each other for 62 years before his passing. Their feisty...

Russell "Russ" Stacy

Russell "Russ" Stacy

Aug 24, 2026

Russell “Russ” Stacy, 62, of St. Johns, Michigan passed away peacefully in his sleep at The Laurels of Fulton near Perrinton, Michigan, on Monday, August 24,2026. The son of Holly June & Jimmy Ray Stacy, Sr. he was born on June 5, 1964 in Richlands, Virginia.

Russell was preceded in death by his father Jimmy Ray Stacy and his mother Holly...

Douglas Paul Valin

Douglas Paul Valin

Aug 24, 2026

Douglas Paul Valin, age 71, of Hamilton, Michigan, passed away on August 24, 2026.

Doug dedicated many years of his career to manufacturing engineering. He worked at Stature Electric, UQM Technologies, and Custom Tooling Systems, where he was respected for his knowledge, skill, and dedication to his work.

Doug will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Kathy (Cole) Valin; his daughters, Lana...

Kenneth John Dahlka Jr.

Kenneth John Dahlka Jr.

Aug 23, 2026

Kenneth John Dahlka Jr., 83, of Portage, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved wife and daughters on August 23, 2026.

Ken was born on April 7, 1943, in Monroe, Michigan, the only child of Kenneth and Marcella Dahlka Sr. He graduated from Trenton High School in 1961, where he was an accomplished three-sport varsity athlete, competing in football, basketball,...

Michelle Lyn Brodock

Michelle Lyn Brodock

Aug 23, 2026

Michelle Lyn Brodock, age 48, of Gowen, Michigan, passed away Sunday evening, August 23, 2026 under the loving care of her family and Corewell Health Hospice.

The daughter of Linda Sue (Miller) & Peter Lloyd Bostler, Sr., she was born on November 28, 1977 in Greenville, Michigan, and was a 1995 graduate of Greenville High School.

For the past 15 years, Michelle...

Alvin Jay Johnston

Alvin Jay Johnston

Aug 22, 2026

Alvin Jay Johnston, 81, passed away on August 22nd, 2026, at his home in Wyoming, Michigan.

He preferred to be called Al or Papa and was born on August 15th, 1945 in Bailey, Michigan to Leroy and Marvel Johnston. After a decade of employment at GM-Oldsmobile he transitioned to Gibson/Electrolux where he dedicated over 30 years of service. 

Outside of work, Al...

John Edward Petruska

John Edward Petruska

Aug 22, 2026

John Edward Petruska, 59, of Kent City, Michigan, was welcomed Home into Heaven on August 22, 2026. Following a difficult battle with cancer—which he fiercely fought with unmatched strength and courage—he passed away peacefully, surrounded by love as God held his hand in his final moments on earth. A beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend, John will be remembered...

Penny Jane Pifer

Penny Jane Pifer

Aug 17, 2026

Penny Jane Pifer, age 75, of Sand Lake, Michigan, passed away Monday, August 17, 2026 at her home.

The daughter of Gerald Thomas & Walpruga Gertrude (Hoeck) Durfee, she was born on Janaury 31, 1951 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Penny had worked as a kitchen aide for Gulf Breeze Public Schools in Florida.

Surviving are her daughter, Tammy Seymour of Sparta; a...

Nicholle Marie Hereth

Nicholle Marie Hereth

Aug 16, 2026

Nicholle Marie (Corl-Christensen) Hereth, age 34, of Fenwick, Michigan, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026 at her mother’s home under the loving care of her family and Sparrow Hospice following a courageous battle with cholangiocarcinoma.

The daughter of Edith "Eiddie" Corl & Chad Christensen, she was born on October 28, 1991 in Greenville, Michigan, and was a 2009 graduate of Greenville...