Obituary Listing

Feb 2, 2025

Pamela Jeane (Hulst, Marker) Frieswyk passed away peacefully Sunday February 2, 2025 after a short hospitalization for pneumonia. A lifelong Grand Rapids area resident, Pam graduated from Lee High School and retired after a lifetime of service to the Byron Center School District. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Most recently, she enjoyed driving to the...

Feb 2, 2025

Arlene Kay (Mohnke) Longbrake, age 73, of Baldwin, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Sunday, February 2, 2025. She was born March 8, 1951, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late Leroy and Delores (Botruff) Mohnke. Arlene’s greatest passion was painting ceramics and she enjoyed reading, however, her greatest love in life was spending...

Feb 2, 2025

Randy L. Dittmer, age 69, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. He was born on January 14, 1956, in Grand Rapids, to Lee & Lorraine Dittmer. Randy worked as a heating and cooling technician for most of his life. Survivors include his longtime partner, Kathy Musser; daughters Melanie, Jacqueline and Jamie; and siblings Carmen and Dan. Additionally,...

Feb 1, 2025

Richard “Rick” T. Brady, age 63, passed away after a strong battle with cancer on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 13, 1961, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Earl (Dick) & Marion Brady. Rick married Heather L. Duncanson on July 5, 1995, in Estes Park, CO. Rick was a Shriner and...

Feb 1, 2025

Carol Ann (Kowalczyk) Tingley, age 79, of Wyoming, Michigan, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home with family members by her side on Saturday, February 1, 2025. She was born December 7, 1945, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Jerome and Geneva (Abbe) Kowalczyk. She worked many years as a nurse’s aide for Angel Care Inc. before her...

Jan 31, 2025

Yvette Marie Campbell (Singleton), age 69, of St. Clair Shores, MI, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, after a courageous battle with cervical cancer. She departed at her home in Belding, MI surrounded by loved ones. She was born on August 19, 1955 in Detroit, MI to the late Irene Mary Singleton (DeMaire) and the late Francis Thomas Singleton....

Jan 30, 2025

Robert Dennis “Bob” Hilliker, age 80, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025 in the emergency room at Corewell Health-Greenville Hospital after suffering a sudden brain aneurysm. The son of Carl Raymond & Audrey Maxine (Brooks) Hilliker, he was born on September 17, 1944 in Edmore, Michigan, and was a Class of 1962 graduate of Greenville High School. He...

Jan 29, 2025

It is with profound sorrow and deep affection that we remember the life of Bernard "Bud" Darnell, who was born on August 24, 1949, in Lansing, MI, and passed away on January 29, 2025. Bud, as he was fondly known by all, was a beacon of light and the embodiment of love, empathy, and generosity. He was renowned for his...

Jan 29, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Timothy Clair Town, affectionately known as Tim, on January 29th, 2025. Born on October 10th, 1959, in Allegan, MI, Timothy was a beloved father, brother, and partner. He grew up in Otsego, MI, where he resided most of his life. He was a hardworking machinist employed in the manufacturing...

Jan 28, 2025

Jan 28, 2025

Gail Irene Goodgasell, age 80, of Gowen, passed away Tuesday evening, January 28, 2025 at her home under the loving care of her family and Corewell Health Hospice. The daughter of Foster William & Esther Lenore (Morris) Wagner, she was born on December 28, 1944 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. On July 10, 1969, in Grand Rapids, she married Joseph Grayling...

Jan 27, 2025

Roger James Haight, age 82, of Byron Center, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 27, 2025. He was born September 28, 1942, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late Charles and Leta (Seba) Haight. Roger proudly served his country for three years in the United States Army. He married the love of his life, Elisabeth Maria Stuber...

Jan 25, 2025

Betty Ann (Sheafer) Brenner, age 64, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by the love of her family on Saturday, January 25, 2025. She was born August 13, 1960, in Kansas City, Kansas to the late Donald and Willo (Cole) Sheafer. Betty married the love of her life, Robert Alden Brenner in Grand Rapids, Michigan on...

Jan 24, 2025

Kerry Walter Reed, of Grant, peacefully passed away on his 79th birthday, January 24, 2025, after a courageous battle with liver cancer. Born on January 24, 1946, in Muskegon, MI, to Walter & Stephanie (Mišović) Reed, Kerry's life was a testament to his strength and resilience. He married Colleen Kay Cunningham on January 23, 1964, in Muskegon, MI, and they...

Jan 24, 2025

Debra Ann (Lackey) Wakefield, better known as Debbie, passed away at home on Friday, January 24, 2025. She was born June 27, 1958, in Long Beach, California, to the late Kenneth and Edna (Hughes) Lackey. Debbie graduated from Torrance High School with the class of 1976. She married the love of her life, Kevin Peter Wakefield, spontaneously while on a...

Jan 24, 2025

With deep regard and profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Robert John Isanhart, who passed away on January 24, 2025. Born in Barryton, Michigan on March 30, 1971, Robert, affectionately known as Bobby, spent his entire life in the community he loved. He was a constant presence, a beacon of hard work, resilience, and genuine kindness, making a significant...

Jan 23, 2025

Patricia "Kay" Farrow passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025 after a brief battle with cancer. Kay was born May 3, 1955 in Flint, MI to Richard C. Williams and Margie Dean King Williams in Flint Michigan. She graduated from Genesee High School in 1973 and moved to Big Rapids to continue her education Ferris State College. It was there...

Jan 22, 2025

Larry E. Bowen, age 66, of Richland, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Life Care Nursing Home in Plainwell. He joins his mom, dad the late Donald E. & Johanna Bowen in Heaven. Larry leaves behind his lovely bride of 39 years, Laura Gates Bowen; his three children, Jason Bowen, Lisa Al-fehaid and John...

Jan 21, 2025

Juan Pérez Rubio, de 60 años, de Grand Rapids, falleció el martes 21 de enero de 2025. Nació el 4 de abril de 1964 en Tzitzio, México. El velatorio se llevará a cabo de 11:00 a. m. a 12:00 p. m. el martes 28 de enero de 2025 en Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, 3627 Linden Avenue SE, Grand Rapids....

Jan 21, 2025

Sharon Anne Pate, age 76, of Gowen, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at home under the care of West Michigan Hospice with her family and precious Missy at her side. The daughter of Melvin Francis & Bernadine Lois (Wininger) Brandt, she was born on July 25, 1948 in Grand Rapids and graduated in 1966 from Roger's High School in...