Obituary Listing

Opal Beisiegel

Opal Beisiegel

Apr 11, 2024

Opal Mae Beisiegel, age 76, of Bitely, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday, April 11, 2024. She was born June 14, 1947, in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Monte and Opal (Campbell) Owens. Opal grew up with her brother, Monte, sister, Rose, half-brother, Joe, and half-sister, Loretha. She graduated from...

Kathy Sischo

Kathy Sischo

Apr 11, 2024

Kathy Sue (Rietman) Sischo, age 70, of Jenison, Michigan passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday, April 11, 2024. She was born January 30, 1954, in Grand Rapids, MI to the late John and Vera (Jones) Rietman. Kathy married the love of her life, Cal Vern Sischo on August 26, 1989, in...

Elizabeth Empie

Elizabeth Empie

Apr 11, 2024

Elizabeth C. Empie, age 87, of Sand Lake, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 at home under the care of her family and Gentiva Hospice. The daughter of Raymond Andrew & Matilda Elvera (Stevens) Ostrander, she was born on June 11, 1936 in Lakeview. She met her future husband out front of Wolverine World Wide, after his Aunt Lorraine Day...

Nancy Jones

Nancy Jones

Apr 10, 2024

Nancy Jo Jones, age 66, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Corewell Health-Greenville Hospital. The daughter of John Homer & Carol Lee Susan (Murphy) Greenway, she was born on June 25, 1957 in Belding. A devoted mother, Nancy also worked outside the home in the hospitality and food service industries. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren...

Virginia Parcells

Virginia Parcells

Apr 10, 2024

Virginia Lee "Ginger" (Gunnell) Parcells, 87, formerly of Portage, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Maple Ridge Manor of Lowell under the loving care of her family and Careline Hospice. The daughter of Clarence Leo & Mary Virginia (Loughrin) Benike, born on June 24, 1936 in Cadillac, Michigan. After graduating from Cedar Springs High School as Valedictorian she...

Theresa Mccreary

Theresa Mccreary

Apr 10, 2024

Theresa Ann McCreary, a beacon of generosity, joy and wisdom, embarked on her grandest adventure yet on a sunny day that seemed to reflect her spirit. Born to the world on August 12th, 1971, she crafted a life full of love for her family and born to the heavens in a flourish of Disney magic and the serenity of her...

Rebecca Mcclellan

Rebecca Mcclellan

Apr 8, 2024

Rebecca Ann “Becky” McClellan, age 60, of Edmore, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024. She was born on December 11, 1963, in Grand Rapids, to Gary & Lorraine (Newhouse) Shippy. Becky worked as an office manager at Mid Michigan Agency. She not only enjoyed what she did but loved the people she worked with and created many fun memories...

Nancy Schmidt

Nancy Schmidt

Apr 8, 2024

Nancy Kay Schmidt passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, April 8, 2024, at her home in Hudsonville, Michigan. She was born on April 16,1949, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Nancy’s thoughtfulness shone through her countless hand-painted cards with encouraging notes. As Nelson Mandela said, “A good head and good heart are always...

Tina Segura

Tina Segura

Apr 7, 2024

Tina Leah Segura, age 61, of Kentwood, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Sunday, April 7, 2024. She was born May 4, 1962 in San Bernardino, California, to the late Carl and Bonnie (Long) Franklin Sr. Tina married the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Anthony Segura Sr. on February 24, 1982, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She...

Dwight Mcmullen

Dwight Mcmullen

Apr 6, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of a dedicated, reliable, loving, and supportive man, Dwight "Tim" McMullen, who left us on April 6, 2024. Born on September 4, 1954, in Reed City, Michigan, Dwight was a beloved figure in the community, known for his warm heart and incredible talent in taxidermy. Throughout his lifetime, he brilliantly...

Helen Stalzer

Helen Stalzer

Apr 6, 2024

Helen (Van Beukering) Stalzer, age 76 of Grandville, MI was called home early in the morning on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Helen (Van Beukering) Stalzer was born to Gerrit and Sophronia (Suzy Carskadon) Van Beukering on January 27, 1948. She married her husband, Robert Stalzer on October 8, 1966. They were married for 57 years. She was preceded in death...

Randy Gottesleben

Randy Gottesleben

Apr 5, 2024

Randy Lee Gottesleben sadly left his earthly family and friends on Friday, April 5, 2024. He was born January 8, 1951 in Greenville, residing there and also in Belding. His career was in paint and auto body repair plus working at B&O Saws Inc. and Perforated Tubes, Inc. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Mary (Root)...

Virgil Keifer

Virgil Keifer

Apr 5, 2024

Virgil L. Keifer of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, April 5, 2024. He was able to celebrate his 93rd birthday on January 29, 2024 and his 73rd wedding anniversary to the love of his life, Elaine (Boney) on March 25, 2024. He was an avid race car driver in his younger years,...

Anthony Hayes

Anthony Hayes

Apr 5, 2024

Anthony Edward Hayes, age 52, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at the Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids. He was born on December 12, 1971, in Lansing, to Michael & Cheryl (Allen) Hayes. Visitation is from 10-11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at the Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids, 2950 Monroe Avenue N.E.,...

Michael Sowers

Michael Sowers

Apr 5, 2024

Michael James Sowers, or as he was fondly known, Mike, Dad and Grandpa. Born in Alma, Michigan, on July 3rd 1953, he eventually made his way to Gowen, after spending his younger years in Saint Louis, Ithaca, Kansas and Greenville not to mention various military bases stateside and two tours in Germany. A man of resilience, even though he may...

Thomas Stradinger

Thomas Stradinger

Apr 4, 2024

Thomas Roger Stradinger, age 80, of Kentwood, Michigan, passed away surrounded by the love of his family at his home on Thursday, April 4, 2024. He was born March 27, 1944, in Petoskey, MI to the late Leonard and Velma (Wiederhold) Stradinger. He married the love of his life, Lorene Diane Brabo on July 11, 1964, in Kentwood, MI. He...

Donna Orvis

Donna Orvis

Apr 4, 2024

Donna Jean Orvis, age 98, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Golden Life Adult Foster Care Home in Greenville. The daughter of Virgil Ruby & Sarah Katherine (Shaffer) Green, she was born on February 16, 1926 in Greenville. On September 17, 1949, in Greenville, she married Fay T. Orvis and together they raised four children and enjoyed...

Kathy Welker

Kathy Welker

Apr 3, 2024

Kathy Rae Welker, beloved mother, friend, and resilient spirit, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at her home in Belding. Known affectionately as "Kat" to her loved ones, Kathy was born on May 29, 1957, in Oklahoma, the proud daughter of the late Raymond Warren and Katherine Stauffer. Kathy's life was a testament to the power of compassion, love,...

Christopher Rickert

Christopher Rickert

Apr 3, 2024

On April 3rd, Christopher M Rickert, born on April 29, 1963, departed to be with the Lord, surrounded by his beloved family. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, friend and the most incredible Papa. Chris had a passion for golf, The University of Michigan, watching his grandchildren participate in sports, and adored his two pups. He is survived...

Shirley Lake

Shirley Lake

Apr 2, 2024

With heavy hearts and fond memories we bid farewell to Shirley Lake, who passed away on April 2, 2024. Born Shirley Williams on July 15, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, her life was an inspirational melody of love, resilience, and grace that touched everyone who knew her. As George Eliot once said, "What do we live for, if not to make...