Obituary Listing
Terry Yoder
May 15, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Terry Yoder, longtime member of the Freeport community, who departed this life on May 15, 2025, at the age of 71. Terry was born to Gordon and Leonora (Lee) Yoder, graduated from Middleville High School, and worked diligently for many years at Ace Hardware. He found great joy in...
Lawrence Matzen
May 14, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lawrence A. Matzen Sr., affectionately known as Larry, who left us on May 14, 2025. Larry was born to Jerome and Clare Matzen in East Grand Rapids, MI, on March 23, 1948. He graduated high school in 1966 from Union High School in Grand Rapids, MI. He joined the...
James Michael Mayrand
May 14, 2025
James Michael Mayrand, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Born May 27, 1946, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jim was very proud to have served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt. He loved golf, animals, nature and most of all, his family. Jim is preceded in death by his mother, Margaret; sibling's, Mary, Barbara,...
Alan Van White
May 13, 2025
Alan Van White, age 63, of Lakeview, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Corewell Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The son Erwin & Jennie Lee (Haven) White, he was born on November 28, 1961 in Elkhart, Indiana. A proud veteran of the United States Army, Alan attained the rank of sergeant and was awarded the Army Service...
James Johnson
May 13, 2025
James Edward Johnson, age 77 of Caledonia, MI went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family Jim was born June 21, 1947, in Wyoming Michigan, the son of Edward and Ann Johnson (Kruisenga). Jim graduated from Rogers High School in 1966, then went on to attend Ferris State University where is...
Teresa Powers
May 13, 2025
Teresa Jane Powers, age 69, of Fenwick, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 3, 1955, to Chauncy and Emma Hopkins. Teresa married the love of her life, James Powers, on March 8, 1975. Together, they were blessed with three children: Tracie Wright of Lowell, Jennifer Mathis of Ionia,...
Ana Robles Cruz
May 12, 2025
Ana Robles Cruz, age 91, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at home on Monday, May 12, 2025. She was born April 18, 1934, in Juncos, Puerto Rico, to the late Francisco Robles and Leoncia Cruz. Ana was preceded in death by her husband, Julio; daughter, Carmen Gonzalez; sisters, Aides and Carmen;...
Katherine Mcninch
May 10, 2025
Katherine Harriett McNinch, age 78 of Belding, Michigan, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the Newaygo County Compassion Home. The daughter of William Anthony & Helen Harriett (Austin) Richter, she was born on June 27, 1946, in Reed City, and was a member of the 1964 class of Marywood Academy in Grand Rapids. She later obtained her Bachelor’s Degree...
James Copella
May 9, 2025
James Clifford Copella, 75, of Chase, Michigan, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025 with family by his side at the Fred & Lena Meijer Heart Center at Corewell Health-Grand Rapids Hospitals. The son of James & Carol (Copello) Copella, he was born on June 1,1949 in Kersey, Pennsylvania. On March 27, 1993, he married Delcine Welton-Young. They were blessed...
George T. Loughin
May 9, 2025
George Theodore Loughin, age 57, of Trufant, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 9, 2025 in the emergency room of Corewell Health-Greenville Hospital. The son of Rueben & Kandice (Frain) Loughin, he was born on January 31, 1968 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. George owned and operated a tree service for many years and enjoyed riding his Harley, as well...
Richard Rokita
May 9, 2025
We are saddened to announce the passing of Richard Earl Rokita, fondly known as Rick, on May 9, 2025. Born on September 4, 1945, in Quincy, IL, USA, Rick spent the prime of his life in Shelbyville, Michigan. He was a loving husband, a trustworthy friend, and a man who lived his life with passion and purpose. Rick's zest for...
Curtis F. Johnson
May 8, 2025
Curtis F. Johnson, a loving and spirited man of Cedar Springs, Michigan, passed away on May 8, 2025. Born on July 5, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, Curtis lived a creative and fulfilling life. He was a tool and die maker by trade, spending the majority of his career with General Motors in Flint and Ypsilanti, before retiring in 2009. Despite...
Arlene Mcclellan
May 8, 2025
Arlene Bertha (Cory) McClellan, age 92, of Hudsonville, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 8, 2025. She was born August 20, 1932, in Custer, MI, to the late, Walter and Bertha (Shappee) Cory. Arlene was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; son, Roger; her parents; and an infant great-granddaughter, Haley Grace McClellan. She will be greatly missed by...
David Lee Chamberlain
May 8, 2025
David Lee Chamberlain, known to many as “Happy Dave”, age 83, from Kalamazoo and Delton, Michigan, passed away with family and friends by his side on Thursday, May 8, 2025. He was born April 13, 1942, in Galesburg, Michigan to the late Roy and Viola (Truax) Chamberlain. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the...
Keith Wilson
May 8, 2025
Keith Allan Wilson, age 54, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025. He was born June 2, 1970, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late Duane and Martha (Postma) Wilson. Keith graduated from Roger’s High School with the class of 1988, and went on to attend Northwestern Ohio University for their automotive program. He worked as...
Nora M. Sharp
May 6, 2025
Nora M. Sharp, age 74, of Lakeview, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at New Haven Assisted Living in Lakeview. The daughter of Raymond Alfred & Flora M. (Johnson) Sherman, she was born on March 27, 1951 in Lakeview. A 1970 graduate of Lakeview High School, Nora had worked at the former Gibson Refrigerator Company until marrying and raising...
Rodney L. Hill
May 6, 2025
Rodney Lynn Hill (Rod), 73, of Six Lakes, Michigan passed away on May 6, 2025, at his longtime partner Karen Smith’s home. He was preceded in death by his parents Keith Gene and Betty Jean (Vanderveen) Hill and sisters Jeannie Hill and Barbara Hill. Rodney was born in Edmore, Michigan on October 1, 1951, and graduated from Montabella High School-Class...
Marilyn Schuitema
May 5, 2025
Marilyn J. Schuitema (Kling, Vanderbei), age 94, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, in Big Rapids, Michigan. Born on August 2, 1930, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Marilyn built a life defined by professional excellence and personal vitality. She earned her credentials as an accountant and went on to become the co-owner and chief financial officer of Monroe, Inc., where...
Guenther Mittelstaedt
May 4, 2025
Guenther Gerhard Mittelstaedt passed away at home on May 4, 2025, at the age of 75. He is survived by his wife, Janice (Evans) Mittelstaedt, daughter Jennifer (Andrew) Mittelstaedt, son Joel (Angelina) Mittelstaedt, and grandchildren Andrew, Liliana, and Wesley. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerhard and Relscha Mittelstaedt. Born in Katlenburg, Germany, Guenther traveled by ship to...
Philip Cousar
May 3, 2025
Philip Francis Cousar Sr. born May 8, 1931 in Nogales, AZ, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025, in Grand Rapids, MI, where he made his home. Philip is survived by his significant other, Lois Alexander, his son, Philip Cousar, Jr. of Sand Lake, MI, his daughter Teresa Anne Cousar Klaynik of Saugatuck, MI and by seven grandchildren and five...
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