Obituary Listing
Irene Heath
Nov 2, 2023
Irene Ann (Wightman) Heath, age 93, of Hastings, Michigan passed away peacefully at home, on Thursday, November 2, 2023. She was born June 19, 1930, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late William and Marjorie (O’Brien) Wightman. Irene graduated from Nashville High School with the class of 1948. She enjoyed reading, canning jams and jellies, listening to country music, watching old...
Jonathan Block
Nov 2, 2023
Jonathan Lee, "Jon", age 61, of Grand Rapids passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023. Born to Olive and Arend "Bud" Block March 3, 1962 in Grand Rapids, MI; Jon grew up alongside 4 brothers. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother "Mickey", and beloved step-father Donald VanderMale. He is survived by his brothers Greg Block, Pat Block, and...
Sally Vitale
Nov 1, 2023
Sally Ann Vitale departed this life on November 1, 2023, leaving her own special legacy of heart, spirit, and resilience. She was born on July 9, 1962, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Sally loved nature and everything wild and fun. She fed backyard birds and squirrels. She cared for dogs, cats, rabbits, horses, and plants. She was thrilled by season changes...
Linda Poirier
Nov 1, 2023
Linda Poirier, a courageous and spirited soul, was born on December 12, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan. She was the embodiment of resilience, a quality that was evident in every chapter of her life. Linda, who made Big Rapids, Michigan her home for 15 years, passed away on November 1, 2023. From her early years, she was a beacon of strength...
William Dumas
Oct 31, 2023
W.C. Dumas Jr. “Bill”, the fourth child of W.C. and Eula Mae Dumas Sr., was born on December 14, 1942. On Tuesday, October 31, 2023, the Lord called Bill to be home with Him. He lives his wife, Terry Dumas; two daughters, Adrian Dumas, Crystal (Timothy) Reidzans; one son, Aaron Dumas; two sisters, Mellownease Dumas and Cosetta Dumas; four grandchildren;...
Treasha Ferguson
Oct 31, 2023
Treasha Ann “Tessie” Ferguson, 59, of Morley, Michigan, passed away Tuesday October 31, 2023, at home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Claude & Carol Brown, she was born on June 30,1964 in Flint, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her parents. Surviving are her husband, Harry L. Hunt, Jr., of...
Madelyn Caruthers
Oct 30, 2023
With sad hearts, we announce the passing of Madelyn Merritt Caruthers, May 5, 1948 - October 30, 2023. A Florida native and alumni of South Sumter High School, Madelyn passed away in her sleep in Lansing, Michigan. Hers was a full life and she will forever be remembered for her unconditional love, laughter at even the hardest of times, and...
Maria Garcia
Oct 30, 2023
Maria Amelia Garcia, age 54, of Wyoming, Michigan, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023. She was born December 17, 1968, in Guadalajara, Mexico, to the late Maria de Jesus Garcia Rodriguez and Antonio Mendez Andrade. Maria is survived by her son, Ernesto (Stephanie Gonzalez) Vallejo and grandsons, Danilo and Aurelio Vallejo. Visitation will take place Thursday, November 9, 2023,...
Shirley Vanderende
Oct 30, 2023
Shirley Kay “Mahoot” VanderEnde Shirley K, VanderEnde went home to be with her Lord and Savior on 10/30/2023. Shirley was born on 12/10/1950 and lived her life in West Michigan. Shirley grew up in Grand Rapids and surrounding areas. She married Don Riemersma and had two children Rodney and Julie, as life moved forward, Shirley and Don realized that they...
Stella Farmer
Oct 29, 2023
Stella Marie Farmer, known to most as Marie, age 87, of Wayland, MI, went to be with our Lord, Sunday, October 29, 2023. She was born April 16, 1936. Marie attended Wayland Union Schools and was a proud Wildcat. She married the love of her life, Jack Farmer, on January 14, 1955, renewing their vows for their 50th wedding anniversary....
Catherine Bursma
Oct 28, 2023
Catherine Louise (Sees) Bursma, age 73, of Wyoming, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28, 2023, with her daughter by her side. She was born June 11, 1950, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, to the late Richard and Cora (Robinson) Sees. She is survived by her daughter, Teressia (Javier) Flores; son, Dustin Parker; grandsons, Alex (Courtney) Young and Layton Parker;...
Janet Kolb
Oct 28, 2023
Janet Louise Kolb, age 79, of Wyoming, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 1, 1944, in Benton Harbor, to Milton C. & Crystal V. Zachary. After graduating from St. Joseph HS in 1962, she held a variety of jobs including school bus driver, administrative office clerk, then working her...
Mary Van Den Bergh
Oct 27, 2023
Mary van den Bergh passed away on October 27, 2023, in Grand Rapids. She was 102 years old. Mary was born in Liverpool, England and lived there 12 years after her parents moved from Sierra Leone, West Africa. Her formative years were spent in The Hague, The Netherlands. She lived with her aunts while her mother worked in Indonesia. Mary...
David Kepley
Oct 27, 2023
David Harrel Kepley was born on October 25, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan. He lived a life of vitality and purpose, leaving us on October 27, 2023. David’s legacy is a rich tapestry woven with threads of dedication, love, and resilience. Warmth and kindness were the very essence of Dave’s life. Even as he fought the ravages of Multiple System Atrophy...
Judy Westra
Oct 27, 2023
Generous, kind, and loving, Judy Westra lived a life rich in faith, family, and friends. A social butterfly, Judy enjoyed being busy and lending her time and talents in service of others. Particular and committed to excellence, Judy liked to be involved and take charge. She preferred smaller group settings, was quite funny, and had a smile that could light...
Bernard Whitacre
Oct 27, 2023
Bernard L. “Bernie” Whitacre Bernard Lee “Bernie” Whitacre, age 76, of Bitely, Michigan, formerly of Dearborn, Michigan, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 at the Meceola Currie Comfort Home in Reed City, Michigan under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of June B. (Rose) & Forest J. Whitacre, he was born on June 18,...
Robert Rainer
Oct 22, 2023
Robert “Bob” Hadrian Wilcox-Rainer, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at the age of 94. He was born February 6, 1929, in Kalamazoo, MI, and raised in Grand Rapids. Bob was a loving husband to his wife of 58 years, Kathleen (Katie, nee Hackett, died 2014). Together they were blessed with their children, Sandra “Sandy” (Bob) Rainer-LaFleur, Terry Rainer...
Timothy Holly
Oct 22, 2023
Timothy "Tim" Daniel Holly, passed away on October 22, 2023. Born in Plainwell, MI on February 23, 1951. A resident of Otsego, Michigan, he touched countless lives with his loyalty and supportive nature, truly embodying the sentiment of the quote, "The only way to have a friend is to be one." Timothy was preceded in death by his father, David...
Anthony "Tony" Smith
Oct 22, 2023
Anthony Smith, age 49, was born to Debra Harbor and late Leroy Smith on February 1, 1974, In Gary, Indiana. He later in life move to Grand Rapids, Michigan where he worked at multiple factories. Later in life Anthony expected the Lord Jesus has his Savior. Anthony was an avid fisherman and enjoyed being in the presence of his children,...
Greta Satterlee
Oct 22, 2023
Greta Ann Satterlee, age 72, of Belding, Michigan, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Mission Point of Greenville. Born on March 19, 1951 in South Boardman, Michigan, she worked for several years at the former Electrolux Home Products in Greenville, Michigan until the plant closed in 2006, then worked as a certified nurses’ aide at Metron of Belding. A...
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