Obituary Listing
Dolores Decker
Oct 29, 2024
Dolores “Dee” Darlene (Budnick) Decker, age 88, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. She was born July 22, 1936, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Stephan and Ella (Borek) Budnick. Dolores graduated from Bedford High School in Ohio with the class of 1955. She married Robert Jay Decker in...
Catherine Straub
Oct 28, 2024
The sarcastic wit of a comedian, the grace of a showgirl, the soul of an adventurer and the life of quite literally every party. Catherine Elaine Roberts was gifted to this world on April 4th 1947 at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan to her parents Cleo Roberts and Madelyn Droune both deceased. She is survived by Her siblings:...
Olive Padgett
Oct 27, 2024
Olive Irene (Dobson) Padgett, age 92, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2024. She was born January 12, 1932, in Traverse City, Michigan, to the late John and Pearl (Nelson) Dobson of Kingsley, MI. Olive graduated valedictorian of her Kingsley High School class. She went on to study music at Michigan State and North Texas...
Juan Alejandro Diaz Escobedo
Oct 25, 2024
Juan “Alex” Alejandro Diaz-Escobedo, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 25, 2024. He was born on May 27, 2002, in Guadalajara, Mexico. Alex graduated from Kelloggsville High School in 2021. He enjoyed playing video games, playing guitar and skateboarding Survivors include his mother & step-father, Mayra & Sergio Alcantara; sisters, Gloria Tapia-Diaz, Leslie Tapia-Diaz, and Denise Tapia-Diaz; grandparents, Juan Diaz...
Charles House
Oct 25, 2024
Charles W. House Charles William House, age 67, of Stanton, passed away Friday evening, October 25, 2024 at Corewell Health-Greenville Hospital RNC. The son of Gerald & Kathryn (Flaitz) House, he was born on September 27, 1957 in Hornell, New York where he was raised and graduated high school. Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Army, attained...
Brian Starkweather
Oct 25, 2024
Brian Bruce Starkweather, 61, of Ionia, Michigan, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024 at Corewell Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The son of Helen (Morrison) & Bruce Allan Starkweather, he was born on August 7, 1963 at Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids, Michigan. Brian worked at Matcor Automotive in Ionia and enjoyed cheering for the Detroit Lions with...
Joyce Nickerson
Oct 24, 2024
Joyce Bernice (Porter) Nickerson, age 84, of Allegan, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday, October 24, 2024. She was born May 1, 1940, in Flint, Michigan, to the late Clifford and Marian (Smith) Porter. Shortly after turning seventeen Joyce married the love of her life, William “Bill” Nickerson on June 15, 1957. They...
Gerald Williams
Oct 23, 2024
Gerald James Williams, age 76, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Lansing, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids. He was born February 13, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Clifford and Lauretta (Smith) Williams. Gerald graduated from Western High School with the class of 1966. Shortly after graduation he...
William Stulp
Oct 22, 2024
William Michael Stulp, lost his battle with Cancer on October 22, 2024, at the age of 48. His wife and partner in love and life for the last 21 years was by his side holding his hand as requested. William Michael Stulp was born on January 16, 1976, in Muskegon, MI. William, fondly known as Bill, spent most of his...
Rev. Karen Poole
Oct 22, 2024
Rev. Karen Beth Poole, age 82, of Big Rapids, Michigan, formerly of Farmington Hills and several other locations in southeast Michigan, passed away late Tuesday evening, October 22, 2024 at her home under the loving care of her husband and Corewell Health Hospice. The daughter of Delbert Gerald & Mildred Ester (Tunison) Domes, she was born on September 22, 1942...
Nancy Brown
Oct 19, 2024
Nancy Carole Brown, age 90, of Wyoming went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 19, 2024. She was born on July 4 1934. Nancy was a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Brown; her parents, Otis and...
Carol Dietz
Oct 17, 2024
Carol A. Dietz, age 74, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024. She was born on January 28, 1950, in Sault Ste Marie, to Clayton & Lois Payment. Carol worked for Delta Township and the Delta Township Library. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren, whom she loved to cheer on from the sidelines. She also...
Alvin I. Cole
Oct 17, 2024
Alvin Issac Cole, 64, passed away October 17, 2024 at Select Speciality Hospital at Corewell Health-Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids, Michigan. Burial took place on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Oak Grove Cemetery in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen's Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville, 616-754-5638.
Mary M. Blevins
Oct 17, 2024
Mary Margaret (Moore) Blevins went home to be with her loved ones and Lord on October 17, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family, at the age of 80. Born in Belding, MI on November 16, 1943 to Robert and Margaret Moore. At ten years old, she was baptized and received her Lord and Savior. She graduated in 1961...
Carl Tibaldi
Oct 16, 2024
Carl N. Tibaldi, age 60, of Grand Haven, passed away peacefully at his home, with family by his side on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. He was born on March 12, 1964, in Cleveland, Ohio. Carl worked at Stone Plastics for the last 25 years as a maintenance technician. He was skilled at his trade and was a great asset to...
Ronald Goodyke
Oct 15, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald H. Goodyke on Tuesday, October 15 after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. Ron was born in Holland, Michigan, on August 12, 1942, to Henry and Irene (Diekema) Goodyke. He graduated from Calvin College in 1964, completing his MA+ degree studying at Howard University and...
James Horrell
Oct 14, 2024
James Sidney Horrell Jr., age 67, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024. He was born on June 14, 1957, in Columbia, MO. Sidney attended Coahoma Junior College where he studied Culinary Arts. He worked for Steelcase. Survivors include his children, Chad, Eric, James Sidney Jr, and Ivan; stepchildren, Davon & Lamont Ruff and Raethea Ralph; siblings,...
Andre Felix
Oct 14, 2024
Andre B. Felix, age 86, of Hudsonville, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024. He was born on June 18, 1938, in Grand Rapids, to Adrian & Nellie Felix. A full obituary will be published as soon as it becomes available. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Andre’s online guest book, or to share a favorite...
John Samalik Sr.
Oct 13, 2024
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of John Henry Samalik Sr., who left us on October 13, 2024. Born on February 2, 1931, in Bay City, MI, John spent his life being a beacon of joy, laughter, and love for everyone fortunate enough to know him. A loving father, a funny storyteller, a...
Anthony Michela
Oct 11, 2024
Anthony “Tony” P. Michela, age 54, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024. He was born on January 18, 1970, in Frankfurt, Germany, to Edward & Sharon Michela. Tony married Janie on August 29, 2015, in Springfield Michigan. She survives. He worked for Marley Precision and Prairie Farms Dairy. Tony enjoyed music, karaoke, disc golf, billiards, the Chicago...
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