Obituary Listing
Sammy Hooks Jr.
Jul 28, 2024
Sammy “Sam” Lee Hooks Jr., age 70, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2024. He was born on December 13, 1953, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late Sammy Lee and Mary Lee (Mack) Hooks Sr. Sam graduated high school in 1972, then attended Brown Institute where he focused on broadcasting. He moved to Grand Rapids,...
Timothy Ellis
Jul 26, 2024
Timothy Michael Ellis, age 79, of Hartland, passed away at the Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids on Friday, July 26, 2024. He was born on March 21, 1945, in Detroit, to John & Ruth Ellis. Tim married Marsha Stahl on April 4th, 1970. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. He was stationed on the...
Irene Mengel
Jul 25, 2024
Irene A. Mengel, age 90, of Grand Haven, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024. She was born on April 24, 1934, in Akron, OH, to Vincent & Alicia Blindauer. Irene married Gerald Mengel. He preceded her in death. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Irene's online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please...
Nora Radel
Jul 24, 2024
Nora Rose (Phelps) Radel, age 77, of Muskegon, Michigan passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024. She was born February 19, 1947, in Muskegon, to the late Alice Pauline (Miszewski) Phelps. Nora worked many years in the restaurant industry as both a waitress and a cook. Survivors include her husband, Kevin Radel; son, Daryl Ripley; granddaughter, Jordan Larabee; and brother, Dennis...
Guy Mccurry
Jul 24, 2024
With great love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Guy A. McCurry, a funny, loving, talented, and resilient man, who left us on July 24, 2024. Born in Holland, MI, on October 28, 1954, Guy spent most of his life in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he was adored and cherished by all who knew him. Guy was a...
Ross Taylor
Jul 24, 2024
Ross H. Taylor, age 75, of Cedar Springs, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. He was born on January 5, 1949, in Lansing, to Walter & Meta Taylor. Ross proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a Sergeant in South Korea, 2nd Infantry Division. He was awarded the National Defense Serve Medal and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal....
John Funk
Jul 23, 2024
John Funk Jr., age 86, of Dorr, Michigan, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and friends, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 1:25 am. John is survived by his wife, Sharon Funk of 19 years; step-parents, Richard and Irene Ward; his children, Amy and Vaughn Frentz, Lisa Giammalva, Jeff Funk and Angie Gensler, Bobby and Val Satterfield, and Chris...
Marjorie Timiney
Jul 22, 2024
Marjorie "Bonnie" Timiney, age 80, of Stanton, Michigan, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024 at her home under the loving care of her daughters and Hospice of Michigan. The daughter of George & Marjorie (nee Morgan) Timiney, she was born on June 6, 1944 in Monroe, Michigan. Bonnie dedicated herself to her children and family. After receiving her degree...
Philip Bassler
Jul 22, 2024
Philip Edward Bassler, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 22, 2024 at the age of 66. He was greeted by his loving parents Forest and Gertrude Bassler, his son Eric Bassler , his nephew Job Nederveld, father and mother in law Dale and Leona Hubers, and many others whom he loved and...
Dale Lentz
Jul 22, 2024
Dale E. “Whipp” Lentz, age 90, of Reed City, passed peacefully Monday morning, July 22, 2024 at his home under the loving care of his family and Corewell Health Hospice. The son of Cloyce and Catherine (Lanham) Lentz, he was born on November 10, 1933 in Chelsea, Michigan. He was raised early on by his grandmother Maud near Gun Lake,...
Francis Wilson
Jul 21, 2024
Francis L. Wilson, age 90, of rural Sheridan, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and farmer by heart, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024 with his daughter by his side. Fran was born in August of 1933. He was one of ten children born to Arthur and Esther (Morris) Wilson. Fran grew up poor on a farm on Lincoln Lake Road...
Thomas Fuller
Jul 19, 2024
Thomas D. Fuller, age 78, of Charlotte, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024. He was born on November 5, 1945, in Lansing, to Dewey & Reva Fuller. Tom proudly served in the U. S. Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserves, achieving the rank of Sergeant. He worked as a truck driver. To send a message of sympathy to the...
Diana Ashley
Jul 19, 2024
Diana Marie Ashley, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Friday July 19th, 2024. She was born on May 5th, 1941in Battle Creek Michigan to Richard and Juanita (McLiechey) Smith. She was united in marriage to the late Mack Ashley Jr. of Albion MI. Known to most as “Diane” and affectionately known as “Grammie” to her beloved grandchildren and...
Charles Bentz
Jul 18, 2024
We are gathered here to celebrate the life and memory of Charles Edward Bentz, a captivating soul whose life was as vibrant and engaging as the city of his birth, Chicago, IL. Born on September 12, 1932, Charles left a significant mark on all those he encountered, his laughter and storytelling abilities unique and memorable, a testament to his genuine...
Diane Becker
Jul 18, 2024
It is with incredible admiration and a heavy heart that I, Kelly, share the passing of my beloved mother, Diane (Musser-Weese) Becker. Born on May 16, 1960, in Byron Center, MI, Diane was a beacon of resilience and strength, a trait she carried with her until her passing on July 18, 2024. As beautifully put by Maya Angelou, "I can...
Suk Jensen
Jul 17, 2024
Suk Sun (Shin) Jensen, age 85, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024. She was born February 11, 1939, in Daejeon, South Korea, to the late Dong Gil Shin and Kyong Hye Kim. Suk was preceded in death by her husband and parents. Per her wishes cremation has taken place and no services will be held at...
Luther Grimes
Jul 16, 2024
Luther Grimes, age 83, of Lakeview, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at his home under the care of Corewell Health Hospice. The son of George & Ora (Sewell) Grimes, he was born on August 14, 1940 in Norphlet, Arkansas. In 2019, Luther lost his dear wife of 44 years, Freda Grimes. Luther dedicated himself to his family....
James Andrews
Jul 12, 2024
James Clarence "Jim" Andrews, age 84, of Belding, passed away late Friday afternoon, July 12, 2024 at Mission Point of Greenville. The son of Clarence & Marie Katherine (Pakkala) Andrews, he was born on June 29, 1940 in Adams Township in Houghton County. Just out of high school, Jim began working in printing and publishing in Kalkaska. He worked in...
Robert Holladay
Jul 12, 2024
Robert "Bob" Francis Holladay, age 88, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Bob was born to Joseph Willard and Mary Frances (Foley) Holladay in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on May 13, 1936. He graduated from McKinley High School in 1955, where he lettered in basketball, baseball, and track. He attended Iowa State University, before graduating from...
Elaine Corner
Jul 11, 2024
Elaine Mae (Perkins) Corner, age 72, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2024, due to complications of COPD. Elaine was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late William and Jacolyn (Sharp) Perkins. Elaine retired from Steelcase and in her golden years proudly drove a bus for Wayland Union. Elaine leaves behind her children, Dan Corner,...
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