Obituary Listing

Thomas Helder

Thomas Helder

Jan 23, 2022

Thomas L. Helder, age 70, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday morning, January 23, 2022 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Louis & Kathleen Donna (Lotterman) Helder, Tom proudly served in the United States Army. Tom retired after 45 years of service from Meijer, Inc. where he worked...

Janice Vandenberge

Janice Vandenberge

Jan 23, 2022

Janice Faye Vandenberge, age 82, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Gun Lake, Michigan, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. She was born November 26, 1939, in Owosso, MI to the late Edward and Eva Dreuth. Janice was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Vandenberge and her beloved son, Robert Vandenberge....

Eli Swope

Eli Swope

Jan 23, 2022

Eli Beaver Swope, age 59, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 26, 2022. He was born December 20, 1962, in Escanaba, MI, to Ambrose and Rose (Moses) Beaver. Eli proudly served his country in the United States Army. Survivors include, his step-mom, Pat Swope; daughters, Maria (Ed) Hussman and Tanya (Swope) Ward; sons, Nicholas (Marion) Swope...

Jack Hitsman

Jack Hitsman

Jan 22, 2022

Jack LeeRoy Hitsman, age, 80 of Stanton, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The son of Roy S. & Ethel Mildred (Bray), he was born on November 8, 1941 in Grand Haven. In his early years, Jack was employed at Bergsma Furniture and retired as a skilled...

Jodie Armijo

Jodie Armijo

Jan 22, 2022

Jodie (Harrison) Armijo, age 64, of Allegan, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 22, 2022. She was born October 20, 1957, in Alabama, to the late Joseph and Rosie (Durant) Harrison. Jodie is survived by her five children and their families. Per her wishes cremation has taken place and no formal services will be held at this time. Cremation...

Donna Schur

Donna Schur

Jan 22, 2022

Donna Jean Schur, age 91, died Saturday, January 22, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born October 13,1930, in Lawton, Michigan, to William and Hazel Hughes. Donna married Robert Schur in April of 1950. They were blessed with 4 children: John, Ronnie, Gerald, and only daughter, Shirley. She was a lifelong farmer living on a local, small...

John Thomson

John Thomson

Jan 22, 2022

John Arthur Thomson, born September 18, 1952, passed away at the age of 69 on January 22, 2022, from COVID pneumonia at the University of Michigan Metro Health Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. John is survived by his wife, Rose of Comstock Park; his daughter, Michelle (Thomas) Browning-Salisbury; three grandchildren; several stepchildren, nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Kathy Thomson and several...

David Kennemore

David Kennemore

Jan 21, 2022

David Earl Kennemore Jr., age 56, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022. He was born September 26, 1965, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to David and Brenda (Fox) Kennemore Sr. David proudly served his county right out of high school in the United States Air Force. He is survived by his mother, Brenda, and preceded in death...

E. Lucille Thompson

E. Lucille Thompson

Jan 21, 2022

Lucille Thompson, age 96, of Greenville, passed away Friday afternoon, January 21, 2022 at Golden Life - Roy Drive in Greenville. The daughter of Augustus & Amelia (Guest) Bertram, she was born on March 14, 1925 in Sault Ste. Marie in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where she was raised and graduated high school, having been a drum majorette in the marching...

John Searcy

John Searcy

Jan 21, 2022

Our beloved John left us Friday, January 21, 2022, at the age of 78. We'll all miss him; his wife, children, friends, and shipmates. John was a very special man; he was loving and kind, very good at his job, and he was fun. HTCM/MDV John A. Searcy was born April 29, 1943, in Port of Spain, Trinidad. He was...

Jesus Rodriguez-Talamantez

Jesus Rodriguez-Talamantez

Jan 19, 2022

Jesus Rodriguez-Talamantez, age 87, of Grand Rapids passed away on January 19, 2022 at SKLD Beltline. He was born on December 23, 1934 in, Crystal City. Jesus is survived by his eight children; and many other family members. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, (616) 452-3006.

Robin Peavey

Robin Peavey

Jan 18, 2022

Robin Lee Peavey, age 75, of White Cloud, formerly of Novi, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Newaygo County Compassion Home under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Kenneth & Harriett (Rossman) Peavey, he was born on March 26, 1946 in Battle Creek. On July 7, 2007, in White Cloud, he married Sandra Mae Vincent....

Kay Chaney-Hicks

Kay Chaney-Hicks

Jan 18, 2022

Kay Chaney-Hicks, age 64, of Gowen, passed away Tuesday evening, January 18, 2022 at Spectrum Health-United Hospital in Greenville. The daughter of Edward & Bessie (Kasper) VanDyke, she was born on January 4, 1958 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Tuesday evening Kay delighted in trips to the casino, was a winning poker player, and also enjoyed watching game shows and playing...

Robin Kaminski

Robin Kaminski

Jan 18, 2022

Robin Joy Kaminski, 66, of Charlotte, passed away on January 18, 2022. She was born on February 23, 1955. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, (616) 452-3006.

John Cook

John Cook

Jan 18, 2022

John Herman Cook, age 87, of Trufant, formerly of Eastmanville-Lamont, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022. A graduate of Coopersville High School, John proudly served in the Michigan National Guard and worked in construction, as well as farming for most of his life... which was his true passion. Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place. Arrangements are entrusted to Christiansen's...

Terry Taylor

Terry Taylor

Jan 17, 2022

Terry W. Taylor, age 66, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022. He was born on June 20, 1955, in Benton Harbor to Raymond & Sally Taylor. Terry enjoyed helping his children when needed to. He also enjoyed watching races and monster trucks. He was retired, caring father to his kids. Survivors include his children, Aaron Taylor,...

Brant Wilson

Brant Wilson

Jan 17, 2022

Brant Curtis Wilson, age 56, of Greenville, passed away Monday morning, January 17, 2022 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Fred Curtis & Judy Marie (Rammacher) Wilson, he was born on September 28, 1965 in Lansing. A graduate of Lansing Everett High School, Brant earned an associates degree from...

Rosie Zendejas

Rosie Zendejas

Jan 17, 2022

Rosie Jane Zendejas, age 67, of Lake Odessa, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. The daughter of Joe Mario & Maria (Gonzales) Vela, she was born on August 31, 1954 Rosie married Jose Nabejar Zendejas in 1970 and together they raised two children and enjoyed 22 years of marriage until Jose passed away on February...

Joyce Roberts

Joyce Roberts

Jan 16, 2022

At age 77, Dr. Joyce Ellen Roberts (Johnson) went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2022. She passed peacefully at home attended by her sister, daughter and grand-daughter. Joyce is survived by her twin sister and brother-in-law, Judith (Johnson) and Homer Lambrecht in Minneapolis, Minnesota; her daughter and son-in-law, Renee (Roberts) and Jeff Miles in Sparta, Michigan; and...

Donald Deshler

Donald Deshler

Jan 15, 2022

Donald Steven Deshler, age 79, of Mesick, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 in St. Johns. He was born January 19, 1942 in Tecumseh (Cement City), Michigan, the son of Donald James and Phyllis (Hill) Deshler. Donald was a proud veteran who served in the U.S. Navy from 1959 until 1968. He was self-employed and owned Don's TV &...