Obituary Listing
Isabella Beckman
Apr 26, 2024
Isabella “Ruth” Beckman, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Centrica Rose Arbor, Place. She was born on August 2, 1932, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, to the late Rollie and Margaret (Watson) Hall. She graduated from Benton Harbor High School. It was during that time, she met the love of her life, Frederick Beckman. They were...
Luis Gonzalez
Apr 26, 2024
Luis Angel Colon Gonzalez “Kittin”, age 70, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, April 26, 2024. He was born November 27, 1953, in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, to the late Jacobo and Georgina Colon and raised by the late Angel and Sara Rivera. Kittin worked many years throughout his career as a cab driver. Survivors...
Penny Martine
Apr 25, 2024
Penny Lynn Martine, 58, of Branch, MI, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, with her daughter by her side. Penny was born on April 28, 1965, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, to Leon and Shelby (Rutherford) Hardy. She was an adventurous spirit, a loving soul who embraced life with resilience, reliability, and an infectious zest for living. She left us...
Germaine Mol
Apr 25, 2024
Germaine C. "Gerry" Mol, age 92, of Carp Lake, passed away at her daughter's home in Greenville on Thursday, April 25, 2024 under the loving care of her family and Corewell Health Hospice. The daughter of Charles Francis & Catherine Rita (Chlapowski) Koprowski, she was born on March 9, 1932 in Grand Rapids. On September 8, 1951, she married Martin...
Ronald O'Berry
Apr 25, 2024
Ronald L. O’Berry, age 73, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024. He was born on September 26, 1950, in Washington D.C., to the late Bernard & Angeline (Rinaldi) O’Berry. Ron proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps, achieving the rank of Sergeant. He owned and operated Rinaldi Pizza & Sub Shop for over 40...
James Vandenberge
Apr 23, 2024
James “Jim” Edward Vandenberge, age 65, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, joined his best friend and heavenly father on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. He was born March 9, 1959, in Grand Rapids, MI to the late James and Janice (Dreuth) Vandenberge Jr. Jim worked in the printing industry for ten years before becoming a nurse’s aide and went on to work...
Laurie Wilson
Apr 22, 2024
Laurie Jo Wilson, age 84, passed away on April 22, 2024. She was born in Belmont, Wisconsin in 1939. Thank you to the wonderful caregivers at Clark Retirement Home (Grand Rapids, Michigan) and Faith Hospice for your loving care and attention to Laurie. Laurie was an independent woman of adventure and kindness who lived a full life. She survived breast...
Gerald Miller
Apr 22, 2024
Gerald Edwin “Toby” Miller, age 83, of Gowen, passed away Monday morning, April 22, 2024 at his home following a brief illness. The son of Edwin & Erma (Griffith) Miller, he was born on June 16, 1940 in Greenville and had attended Greenville High School. On April 9, 1960, in Stanton, he married Darlene Judy Taft and together they raised...
Ella Brown
Apr 21, 2024
Ella L. Brown, age 78, of Wayne, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024. She was born on May 30, 1945, in Little Rock, AR. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, 3627 Linden Ave SE. Visitation will continue at 11:00 am on Thursday, May 2,...
Paul Bozzo
Apr 21, 2024
Paul Gerard Bozzo, age 63, of Perry, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2024. He was born September 30, 1960, in Lansing, Michigan to the late Palmo and Madeline (Cascarelli) Bozzo. Paul worked many years installing siding on residential homes. He is survived by his two sons, Paul Jr. and Eric Bozzo and preceded in death by his...
Sherrie Termolen
Apr 19, 2024
Sherrie J. Termolen, known lovingly as "Grammie" by her cherished granddaughters, passed away on April 19, 2024. Born in Boulder, CO on April 5, 1944, Sherrie was a woman of resilience, strength, and unyielding love. Over her 80 years, she lived in Boulder, East Lansing, East Grand Rapids, and finally found her home in Holland, Michigan, where she spent the...
Anthony Collins
Apr 18, 2024
Anthony Joseph “Bubba” Collins, 31, of Middleville, MI, passed away unexpectedly on April 18th, 2024. He was known for his fighting spirit and his ability to bring joy to those around him. In 2019, he survived a harrowing incident that showcased his incredible resilience. Anthony was a proud father to his biological daughter Audra, a cherished son to Patrick and...
Melissa Sherman
Apr 18, 2024
It is with a tender mix of sorrow and joy that we celebrate the life of a truly remarkable woman, Melissa Ann Sherman. Born on June 28, 1985, in Grand Rapids, MI, to the Phipps family, Melissa led a life filled with love, laughter, and an unwavering sense of resilience. Her infectious humor and loving presence painted the world in...
Cheryl White
Apr 16, 2024
Cheryl L. White, age 69, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2024 at her home under the loving care of her husband and Emmanuel Hospice. The daughter of Richard & Virginia (Czeruw) Jenison, she was born on April 8, 1955 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. On June 16, 1985, she married Deron J. White in Lake Elsinore,...
Richard Jensen
Apr 16, 2024
Richard Gary "Dick" Jensen, age 85, of Stanton, Michigan, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at home under the loving care of his family and Corewell Health Hospice. The son of Leo Adolph & Margaret Frances (Hedberg) Jensen, he was born on February 5, 1939 in Chicago. On May 7, 1960, in Chicago, he married Nancy...
Donald Evola
Apr 15, 2024
Donald M. Evola, age 86, of Grandville, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024. He was born on October 24, 1937, in Grand Rapids, to the late Sam & Francis (Mazzarelli) Evola. Don married Barbara LePenna on February 23, 1964. She preceded him in death in 2012. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Don enjoyed watching Notre...
Lee Sobczak
Apr 15, 2024
Lee Andrew Sobczak, age 58, of Grandville, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2024. He was born December 27, 1965, in Grand Rapids, MI to Frederick Sobczak and Diana Vlahos. Lee had a strong faith in the Lord and was a God-fearing man and loved others. He was passionate about music and had an amazing voice, which could...
Theodore Kusmierz
Apr 15, 2024
Theodore Louis Kusmierz, age 92, of Wyoming, Michigan was received lovingly by his Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, April 15, 2024. Ted was born April 19, 1931, in Bay City, Michigan. He enlisted in the US Navy during the Korean War and was Honorably Discharged in 1954 after serving on the USS Marquette, an Andromeda Class attack cargo ship. Ted...
Maria Yolanda Rodriguez
Apr 13, 2024
Maria Yolanda Rodriguez, age 56, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born on January 7, 1968, in San Lois Potosi, Mexico. Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Shrine of St. Francis Xavier & Our Lady of Guadalupe, 250...
Ralph Farmer
Apr 12, 2024
Ralph Bernard Farmer Jr, 87, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away on April 12, 2024. Ralph was born on August 15, 1936, in Kankakee, IL, to the late Ralph Farmer Sr and Veronica Farmer. Ralph is also preceded in death by his three siblings. Ralph served in the Army, stationed in Germany in the 1950’s. He had diverse job experiences...