Obituary Listing

Donna Wainright

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

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

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

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

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...

Elaine Keifer

Elaine Keifer

Dec 29, 2024

Elaine Marilyn (Boney) Keifer, age 90, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 29th, 2024. She was born January 11th, 1934, at her family home in Comstock Township, Michigan, to the late George and Ruth (Kane) Boney. At age 17 Elaine married the love of her life, Virgil Keifer. They had five children and...

Rose "Sandy" Vanbennekom

Rose "Sandy" Vanbennekom

Dec 29, 2024

Rose Marie "Sandy" (Haskell) VanBennekom, age 83, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Golden Life Assisted Living under the care of Emmanuel Hospice. The daughter of Cyrus & Ellen (Seavey) Haskell, she was born on October 10, 1941 in Maine. Honoring her wishes cremation will take place. To sign Sandy's online guest book or to...

Craig Strick

Craig Strick

Dec 27, 2024

Remembering a Life Well Lived Craig Strick passed away in in his sleep on December 27th, 2024. He was born on March 17, 1950, in Allegan County, MI to Maxine Virginia Dennis and was named Arnold Adcock. He was then adopted by Nelson and Alice Strick and was given the name Craig Allen Strick. He grew up in Moline, MI...

David Ranville

David Ranville

Dec 27, 2024

David Ranville, age 76, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at the Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids. He was born October 18, 1948, in Flint MI, to Richard & Mary Ranville. He attended St. Mary High School in Flint, MI., where he played on a championship football team. He worked briefly for Grinell Fire Protection throughout Michigan before...

James Liepe

James Liepe

Dec 26, 2024

James Herbert Liepe, 78, of Pullman, MI passed away in his sleep on December 26, 2024. Jim was born in Douglas, MI on March 6, 1946 to Jack (Julius) and Frances Liepe. He and his brother Bruce attended St. Peters Catholic School and were altar boys. Later the family attended Ganges United Methodist Church and Jim and Bruce were active...

Judy Wike

Judy Wike

Dec 25, 2024

Judith Ann (Buiten) Wike, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. She was born September 28, 1943, to William and Lavina (Ritsema) Buiten. Judy left Grand Rapids and became a “California Girl” when she married former husband, Joe Wike. Together they had their daughter, Monica Ann and son, Sean Mace. Judy was a free spirit! She...

Melissa Davidoski

Melissa Davidoski

Dec 25, 2024

Christmas evening, on her favorite holiday, at 1818 hrs. my wife, Melissa Ann (Johansen) Davidoski, age 64, shed her battered earthly vessel and all its parts and passed peacefully through the spiritual veil while surrounded by family to forever dwell with her Nordic ancestors after a decades long struggle with a debilitating disease. She was a courageous, devoted and determined...

Ronald Hanes

Ronald Hanes

Dec 24, 2024

Ronald Lynn Hanes, age 80 of Baldwin, Michigan, passed away Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Meceola Currie Comfort Home in Reed City, Michigan with his loving wife by his side. The son of Esther Lillian (Flagg) & Ardy Hanes Jr, he was born on November 16, 1944 in Ensley Center, Michigan. A veteran of the Vietnam War, Ron...

John Nocis

John Nocis

Dec 24, 2024

John Nocis Jr passed away December 24, 2024 while under the loving care of the staff at Caring Hearts Community, Allegan, MI. John was born in Chicago, IL on December 29, 1945 to John Nocis Sr and Laura Gardner Nocis. He attended schools in Illinois and Michigan and was proud of his 30+ years of Plainwell Schools employment. John was...

Henrietta Everson

Henrietta Everson

Dec 23, 2024

Henrietta May (Crump) Everson, age 95, of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2024. She was born in Kiona, Washington, on November 21, 1929, to the late William Henry Crump and Alma Muriel Bremmer. Henrietta graduated from Moxie High School with the class of 1948. She went on to study at Western Washington College of Education and...

Judith Ross

Judith Ross

Dec 23, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Judith Anne Ross, affectionately known as Judy, who transitioned peacefully on December 23, 2024, surrounded by family. Born on November 1, 1946, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to the late MaryJane Davis, Judith was a loving beacon of light to all who had the privilege of knowing her....

Sue Wohlford

Sue Wohlford

Dec 20, 2024

Remember Sue Wohlford? The woman who could out-fish any man, whose floral arrangements could make a rose blush, and whose paintings sparked more joy than a rainbow in a storm? Well, the world is a little less colorful now. Sue, a spirited, creative, and astoundingly generous soul, has hung up her fishing rod, set down her paintbrush, and taken her...

Andy Devrou

Andy Devrou

Dec 19, 2024

Andy Devrou, beloved husband, craftsman, and friend, passed away on December 19, 2024, at the age of 63. Born on March 11, 1961. Andy lived a life full of passion, kindness, and an unmistakable zest for the simple joys of life. Andy had an enduring love for his vintage 1927 Graham Brothers Truck, often dressing in period attire to match...

Constance Guilfoyle

Constance Guilfoyle

Dec 18, 2024

Constance (“Connie”) Darlene Guilfoyle (née Matteson) Connie passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 18, 2024, at the age of 77. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Guilfoyle Jr.; her children Joseph Guilfoyle V (Chong Guilfoyle), Latricia Chapman, and Loretta Guilfoyle; daughter-in-law Min Jeong; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death...

James Holwerda

James Holwerda

Dec 18, 2024

James Holwerda, known to all as Jim, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 18, 2024, at the ripe age of 74. Jim was the sort of man who never met a flower he didn't like, or rather, didn't like to plant. A dedicated gardener, he was particularly fond of the ones that grew around...