Obituary Listing

Brenda Young

Brenda Young

May 19, 2025

In Loving Memory of Brenda Joyce Young October 19, 1957 – May 19, 2025 A Life Remembered Born Brenda Joyce Marion on October 19, 1957, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to John (Sr.) and Karen Marion at Butterworth Hospital. Brenda spent her childhood and teen years swimming, playing baseball, volunteering at the local recreation center, performing in talent shows, and enjoying...

Bertha Ramirez-De-Zamora

Bertha Ramirez-De-Zamora

May 19, 2025

Bertha Ramirez-de-zamora, passed away on May 19, 2025. Born on March 27, 1945, in Durango, Mexico, Bertha was a vibrant soul, a loving mother, and grandmother. Visitation will be held from 1:00pm until 2:00pm on Friday, 23 May 2025, at Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, 3627 Linden Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids, with a funeral to follow at 2:00pm. For those...

Helen Taylor

Helen Taylor

May 18, 2025

It is with profound respect and admiration we remember the life of Helen Kay Taylor, born on April 2, 1940, in Lakeview, Michigan. A woman of tremendous ambition and dedication, Helen lived a life marked by a commitment to her family, her career, and her community. Helen, or as many fondly knew her, 'the backbone' of Morley Stanwood schools in...

Robert Fuller

Robert Fuller

May 18, 2025

Robert “Bob” Lee Fuller, age 80, of Bellevue, Michigan, passed away with family by his side on Sunday, May 18, 2025. He was born December 12, 1944, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Eugene and Edith (White) Fuller. Bob graduated from Libby High School with the class of 1962. He married the love of his life and his high school...

Louis Donald Seguin

Louis Donald Seguin

May 18, 2025

Louis D. Seguin passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2025 due to Parkinson's Disease and dementia. Born on June 5, 1941 in Muskegon Heights, Michigan, Louis (also known as Lou, Louie, or Konky) grew up in Fruitport. He graduated from Grand Haven High School in 1959. After serving in the Army he moved to Grand Rapids where he eventually...

Sandra Burkall

Sandra Burkall

May 17, 2025

Sandra Lee (Stuhan) Burkall, age 76, passed away in Hudsonville, on Saturday, May 17, 2025. She was born on September 25, 1948, in Muskegon. Sandra was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Allen W. Burkall, whom passed away on March 1, 2019. She is survived by her son, Allen (Marshall Lohr II) Burkall Jr. of Florida; daughters,...

Mark Hughes

Mark Hughes

May 17, 2025

A much-loved husband, father, brother, and friend, Mark Lewis Hughes, age 72, passed away peacefully at his home on May 17, 2025, with his family present. He had a brief battle with pancreatic cancer and passed 9 weeks after his diagnosis. Mark was born September 8th, 1952, in Grand Rapids MI to his late parents, Muriel and Robert Hughes. The...

Jimmie Reeves

Jimmie Reeves

May 17, 2025

Jimmie Alan Reeves, age 71, of Carson City, Michigan, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025 at home under the care of A & D Hospice, with his family near his side. The son of Miles & Geneva (Mepham) Reeves, he was born on July 14, 1953 in Alma. On August 12, 1989 in Ithaca, he married Nancy Lu Brown, and...

Patricia Dooley

Patricia Dooley

May 17, 2025

Patricia Ann (Johnson) Dooley, age 85, of Big Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 17, 2025. She was born August 5, 1939, in Dearborn, Michigan, to the late Levi and Phyllis (Ward) Johnson. Pat is preceded in death by her husband Mickey Lewayne Dooley and her parents. She is survived by her five children, Lori Stivener, Brenda Raza,...

Terry Yoder

Terry Yoder

May 15, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Terry Yoder, longtime member of the Freeport community, who departed this life on May 15, 2025, at the age of 71. Terry was born to Gordon and Leonora (Lee) Yoder, graduated from Middleville High School, and worked diligently for many years at Ace Hardware. He found great joy in...

Lawrence Matzen

Lawrence Matzen

May 14, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lawrence A. Matzen Sr., affectionately known as Larry, who left us on May 14, 2025. Larry was born to Jerome and Clare Matzen in East Grand Rapids, MI, on March 23, 1948. He graduated high school in 1966 from Union High School in Grand Rapids, MI. He joined the...

James Michael Mayrand

James Michael Mayrand

May 14, 2025

James Michael Mayrand, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Born May 27, 1946, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jim was very proud to have served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt. He loved golf, animals, nature and most of all, his family. Jim is preceded in death by his mother, Margaret; sibling's, Mary, Barbara,...

Alan Van White

Alan Van White

May 13, 2025

Alan Van White, age 63, of Lakeview, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Corewell Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The son Erwin & Jennie Lee (Haven) White, he was born on November 28, 1961 in Elkhart, Indiana. A proud veteran of the United States Army, Alan attained the rank of sergeant and was awarded the Army Service...

James Johnson

James Johnson

May 13, 2025

James Edward Johnson, age 77 of Caledonia, MI went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family Jim was born June 21, 1947, in Wyoming Michigan, the son of Edward and Ann Johnson (Kruisenga). Jim graduated from Rogers High School in 1966, then went on to attend Ferris State University where is...

Teresa Powers

Teresa Powers

May 13, 2025

Teresa Jane Powers, age 69, of Fenwick, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 3, 1955, to Chauncy and Emma Hopkins. Teresa married the love of her life, James Powers, on March 8, 1975. Together, they were blessed with three children: Tracie Wright of Lowell, Jennifer Mathis of Ionia,...

Ana Robles Cruz

Ana Robles Cruz

May 12, 2025

Ana Robles Cruz, age 91, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at home on Monday, May 12, 2025. She was born April 18, 1934, in Juncos, Puerto Rico, to the late Francisco Robles and Leoncia Cruz. Ana was preceded in death by her husband, Julio; daughter, Carmen Gonzalez; sisters, Aides and Carmen;...

Katherine Mcninch

Katherine Mcninch

May 10, 2025

Katherine Harriett McNinch, age 78 of Belding, Michigan, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the Newaygo County Compassion Home. The daughter of William Anthony & Helen Harriett (Austin) Richter, she was born on June 27, 1946, in Reed City, and was a member of the 1964 class of Marywood Academy in Grand Rapids. She later obtained her Bachelor’s Degree...

James Copella

James Copella

May 9, 2025

James Clifford Copella, 75, of Chase, Michigan, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025 with family by his side at the Fred & Lena Meijer Heart Center at Corewell Health-Grand Rapids Hospitals. The son of James & Carol (Copello) Copella, he was born on June 1,1949 in Kersey, Pennsylvania. On March 27, 1993, he married Delcine Welton-Young. They were blessed...

George T. Loughin

George T. Loughin

May 9, 2025

George Theodore Loughin, age 57, of Trufant, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 9, 2025 in the emergency room of Corewell Health-Greenville Hospital. The son of Rueben & Kandice (Frain) Loughin, he was born on January 31, 1968 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. George owned and operated a tree service for many years and enjoyed riding his Harley, as well...

Richard Rokita

Richard Rokita

May 9, 2025

We are saddened to announce the passing of Richard Earl Rokita, fondly known as Rick, on May 9, 2025. Born on September 4, 1945, in Quincy, IL, USA, Rick spent the prime of his life in Shelbyville, Michigan. He was a loving husband, a trustworthy friend, and a man who lived his life with passion and purpose. Rick's zest for...