Obituary Listing

Helena Vandyke

Helena Vandyke

Apr 17, 2025

Helena Ruth VanDyke, age 94, of Holland, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17, 2025. She was born August 11, 1930, in Holland, Michigan, to the late Robert and Helen (VanTubergen) VanDyke. She is survived by multiple nieces and nephews and their families. Per her wishes cremation has taken place and no formal services will be held. To send...

Elaine Birce

Elaine Birce

Apr 15, 2025

Elaine Ruth Birce passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025 at the age of 93. Elaine will be remembered most for her love of spending time with her family. Elaine also enjoyed music, dancing, playing the organ, sewing and her love of the beach. Elaine is survived and deeply missed by her loving family. Daughter Susan (Birce) & Gary Harris,...

Mary Louise Mahlmeister

Mary Louise Mahlmeister

Apr 14, 2025

MaryLouise (Reimondo) Mahlmeister, Frankenmuth, MI. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 14, 2025 at the age of 95 years. MaryLou was born on January 3, 1930 in Buffalo, NY to the late Alphonse and Marcella (Pauly) Reimondo. She graduated from Mt. St. Joseph Academy in Buffalo, NY. She married...

Mike Kruizenga

Mike Kruizenga

Apr 13, 2025

With deep sorrow, we announce that Michael James Kruizenga was called home on his 73rd birthday, April 13, 2025 with his family by his side. Mike was born on April 13, 1952, in Grand Rapids, MI to Fredrick and Lou Jean (Daily) Kruizenga, the oldest of three boys. He was married to Cindy (Heidema) on August 13, 1976. Together they...

Ronda Kelly

Ronda Kelly

Apr 12, 2025

Ronda Sue (Holt) Kelly, age 56, of Martin, Michigan, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born February 2, 1969, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to the late John and Jerilyn (Allerton) Holt. Ronda graduated from Martin High School with the class of 1987....

Warren Staelens

Warren Staelens

Apr 12, 2025

Warren James Staelens, age 74, passed away Saturday April 12, 2025 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born on July 16th 1950, in Jackson, Michigan to Charles Staelens and Norma Clark. Warren entered the Army at age 17. He served during the Vietnam War. He then spent most of his life as a salesman in the...

Raymond James Whitcomb

Raymond James Whitcomb

Apr 11, 2025

Raymond James Whitcomb, age 54, of Carson City, Michigan, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025 at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan with his family at his side. The son of Robert Raymond & Nancy Ann (Rushford) Whitcomb, he was born on May 13, 1970 in Munising, Michigan and was a graduate of Carson City High School. Ray...

Steven Obuchowski

Steven Obuchowski

Apr 10, 2025

Steven Thomas Obuchowski, age 82, formerly of Ossineke, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods, Byron Center, Michigan. The son of Steven & Rosalie (Halabis) Obuchowski, he was born on December 30, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan. He was employed with Catholic Social Services, and retired as the Friend of the Court in Alpena...

Bonnie Bond

Bonnie Bond

Apr 10, 2025

Bonnie Lynne Bond, of Lake Odessa, Michigan, was an individual whose spirit was as vibrant as a summer's day, and as warm as a hearth in winter. Born in the charming town of Goshen, Ohio on May 31, 1963, Bonnie touched lives with her kindness and tenacity, making our world a better place. Today, April 10, 2025, we celebrate the...

Toni Hansen

Toni Hansen

Apr 5, 2025

Toni Lee Hansen, age 65, of Sparta, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids, Michigan. The daughter of Jackson Ronald Magoon and Susan J. (McKay) Viszler, she was born on November 2, 1959 in Grandville. Toni graduated from Grandville High School and worked at Perrin Sportswear. She enjoyed coloring and puzzles, especially...

Ryan Ebbinghaus

Ryan Ebbinghaus

Apr 4, 2025

Candace Ebbinghaus writes with a heavy heart to announce the passing of her beloved husband, Ryan E. Ebbinghaus, on Friday, April 4th, 2025. Born in Lake Linden, Michigan, on October 4th, 1967, Ryan was a loving, funny, thoughtful, and courageous man who touched the lives of many in his 57 years. His amazing smile, contagious laugh, and gentlemanly demeanor were...

Susan Bennett

Susan Bennett

Apr 3, 2025

Susan Kelly ”Sue” Bennett, age 65, of Charlotte, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at home. She was born on September 23, 1959 in Lansing, Michigan to George Richard & Gerleen Suzanne (Coats) O’Brien. Sue graduated from Holt High School in 1977 and retired from Accident Fund Insurance Company of America in March of 2021. She liked...

Joshua Minion

Joshua Minion

Apr 2, 2025

Joshua James Minion passed away in his Gowen home on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the age of 34. He was a beloved son, brother, dad, friend, artist, music lover, and dog dad—though none of those titles meant more to him than being Emmett’s father. The bond they shared was deep and beautiful; they were true adventure buddies. Emmett was...

Thomas Christian Vestergaard

Thomas Christian Vestergaard

Apr 2, 2025

Thomas C. Vestergaard, 83, of Six Lakes passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Green Acres of Greenville surrounded by his family and under the care of Green Acres staff and Corewell Health Hospice. Tom was born in Lakeview, Michigan on April 16, 1941, to Peter and Ann (Haley) Vestergaard. He married Kay L. Smith on December 14,...

James Stewart

James Stewart

Apr 2, 2025

James Edward (Derocher) Stewart, age 70, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. He was born October 5, 1954, in Union City, Tennessee, to the late Lurine “Lila” Krupka. Jim proudly served 10 years in the United States Air Force, during the Vietnam War. Jim was best known for his great sense of humor, his...

Danny Mcjunkin

Danny Mcjunkin

Apr 2, 2025

Danny Scott McJunkin, age 73, of Delton, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025 in at Clearstream Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Hastings. Born on April 19, 1951 in Battle Creek, Danny was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, a Good Conduct Medal, and...

Ronald Devos

Ronald Devos

Mar 31, 2025

Ronald R. DeVos, age 84, of Clarkston, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025. He was born on May 9, 1940, in Detroit, to Charles Sr., & Marie DeVos. Ronald was a loving, caring man who had a great work ethic taught to him by his parents. He enjoyed a 40 year career at the Detroit News as a printer...

Vicky Belyew

Vicky Belyew

Mar 30, 2025

Vicky Lynn Belyew, age 67, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2025, under the loving care of her family and Gentiva Hospice. She was born on May 24, 1957, in Grand Rapids, to Nicholas & Phyllis (Doty) Abbgy. Vicky worked at The Rapid when she retired almost 3 years ago. She enjoyed mosaicing, ceramics, aquarium keeping, board...

Joyce Klifman

Joyce Klifman

Mar 29, 2025

Joyce Lynn Klifman, age 66, of Pullman, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025. She was born on August 15, 1958 in Holland. Survivors include her husband, Richard Klifman; her children, Brandon, Annie; step-children, Richard, Matthew, Missy, and Mary; and several grandchildren. We invite all who knew and loved Joyce to share their memories, stories, and photos on her memorial...

James Payne

James Payne

Mar 28, 2025

James Wilson Payne Passed away March, 28, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. James was born April 16, 1932 in Bessville, Missouri, son of Orla and Mary Estella Butler Payne. James married Shirley Faye Belote on November 26, 1954 in Stafford, Arizona. They had just celebrated 70 years of marriage. James retired from GM Truck and Coach in...