Obituary Listing
Darryl Yarber
Nov 6, 2023
Darryl Lamont Yarber, age 32, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, was taken from us too soon on Monday, November 6, 2023. He was born March 21, 1991, in Detroit, MI. Darryl is survived by his mother, Winona Yarber, his siblings, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Darryl’s online guest book, or...
Duane Brown
Nov 5, 2023
On November 5, 2023, the world lost a quite remarkable man. Duane Thomas “Thom” Brown, born on June 13, 1951, was a man who loved deeply, worked diligently, and lived with a rare sense of passion and purpose. A native of Independence, MO, and resided in Grand Rapids, Michigan for many years. His warm, welcoming presence was a comfort to...
Gloria Mcmurry
Nov 4, 2023
Gloria Patricia McMurry was born December 16, 1937 in Chicago, Ill. the fifth of eight siblings. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, William (Bud) McMurry and her granddaughter, Kira Jo Boetsma. Much loved mother of Dave and Gloria VanKampen of Holland, Bill and Pat McMurry of Zeeland, Terry and Karen McMurry of Holland, and Stacey...
Walter Stevens
Nov 3, 2023
Walter F. “Walt” Stevens age 87, of Greenville, formerly of Lowell, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023 at University of Michigan Health West in Wyoming. The son of Frank D. & Beatrice “Betty” (Nummer) Stevens, he was born on April 4, 1936 in Greenville, grew up on the family farm, and loved working with the tractors and machinery. On...
Lawrence Dean
Nov 3, 2023
Lawrence Alan Dean, a spirited and charismatic individual, was born on the 30th of June 1934 in Muskegon Heights, Michigan. He was the son of the late Oliver Dean and Kathryn Robinson. Lawrence passed away on the 3rd of November 2023. Please take a moment to share your memories of Lawrence on the memorial page. Your photos and stories will...
Basil Shepard
Nov 2, 2023
Basil Elliot Shepard, born on December 1, 1927, in Sterling, MI, to Melvin and Lena Shepard, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2023. Basil spent all of his nearly 96 years in Michigan, living in Sterling, Clio, Hubbard Lake and finally in Lowell. On October 16, 1948, he married the love of his life, Geraldine (Koelsch), and together they built...
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...
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