Obituary Listing
William Ted Kemperman
Oct 20, 2025
William "Bill" Ted Kemperman, 70, of Coral, Michigan, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 20th, 2025. Born on April 12th, 1955 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he was the beloved son of William J. Kemperman and Doris A. (Hoekstra) Kemperman. Bill was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who embodied biblical leadership as the head of his...
Ernest Eugene Scott, Sr.
Oct 18, 2025
Ernest Eugene Scott, Sr. age 84, of Portage, Michigan and former long-time resident of Ann Arbor, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. The son of Fred Edward & Margaret Ruth (Robison) Scott, he was born on September 4, 1941 in Mishawaka, Indiana.
After Ernie graduated from Mishawaka High School, he attended pharmacy school...
John H. Maule
Oct 15, 2025
John Henry Maule, age 78, of Big Rapids, Michigan, formerly of Greenville, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at home under the loving care of his family and Community Harmony Hospice.
The son of Clayton Rudolph & June Margaret (Nelson) Maule, he was born on April 15, 1947 in Greenville and grew up on the family farm north of Greenville,...
Felicia Ann Hill
Oct 14, 2025
Felicia Ann Hill, age 40, of Sparta MI, passed away peacefully on 10/14/25 with family by her side.
Felicia was a force of nature - spunky, generous, and always would pay-it-forward when she could. She was so beautiful she could light up a room. She had a way with her words that brought laughter, and a listening ear to those who...
Nicole Catherine Sharp
Oct 14, 2025
Nicole Catherine Sharp, age 32, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025 under the loving care of her parents and Corewell Health Hospice.
Nicole Catherine is finally at peace, after a very long battle of several illnesses that plagued her for a good part of her life… end stage gastroparesis is what finally took her.
Nicole will be remembered...
Daniel Lee Olger
Oct 14, 2025
Daniel Lee Olger, age 64, of Diamondale, Michigan, passed away at home in his sleep on Tuesday morning, October 14, 2025. The son of George & Delores (Wilburn) Olger, he was born on August 4, 1961, in Lansing, Michigan. On October 12, 1984, he married Lisa Marie Schimberg, and together they raised four children and had just celebrated their forty-first...
Betty J. Veenstra
Oct 13, 2025
Betty Jean Veenstra was born May 1, 1965 in Grand Rapids, MI to her late parents Burkey Miles Sr. and Delores Marcus Wright.
Betty flies to heaven to be in peace so she can watch over her family, including her husband Leon Klekotka, as well as her children, Jennifer McFarlin, Jessica Wollner, Jayce, Brandon Monroe and Isaiah Starks-Kalis. May Betty rest...
Romayne K. Althaus
Oct 12, 2025
Romayne Katherine Althaus, age 70, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025 surrounded by family and friends. She was born on December 17, 1954 in Cadillac, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wesley and Norma (Saunders) Althaus; and her brother, Steven R. Althaus.
Romayne graduated from Grand Haven High School. She went on to Ferris State University for...
Richard H. Dumire
Oct 12, 2025
Richard Hurley Dumire, 93, of Walker, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
A proud veteran, Richard served his country in the United States Army.
Services to be determined.
Daniel J. Mulder
Oct 12, 2025
Daniel James Mulder, age 66, of Sand Lake, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at home under the care of Corewell Health Hospice. The son of Harold Jay & Barbara Ann (Garrison) Mulder, Dan was born on December 14, 1958 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Dan was a truck driver for Sara Lee and Reith Riley for 26 years and...
Larry D. Schroeder
Oct 10, 2025
Larry Durham Schroeder. Age 86, of Gowen, Michigan, formerly of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025, at Corewell Health-Greenville Hospital. The son of Raymond Charles and Carolyn Hattie (Durham) Schroeder, he was born on June 6, 1939, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and on July 19, 1969, married Carol Ann Beugelink. Together they enjoyed 56 years of marriage,...
Nancy Jo Bencker
Oct 9, 2025
Nancy Jo Bencker (Strong), of Alto, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at her home.
Born on August 7, 1962, in Ionia, Michigan, Nancy was the beloved daughter of the late Edgar L. and Ruth L. Strong. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Peter Bencker, with whom she shared a beautiful life filled with love,...
Patrick David Michaels
Oct 6, 2025
Patrick David Michaels, age 65 of Evart, Michigan, passed away Monday evening, October 6, 2025 at home under the care of Corewell Health Hospice. The son of Leonard Frank & Mary Lou (Halm) Michaels, he was born on March 6, 1960 in Garden City, Michigan.
Patrick was a skilled carpenter having worked as a contractor for over thirty years. He enjoyed...
Kathleen G. Rowe
Oct 5, 2025
In 1946, there was renewed optimism as WWII was over and people were beginning to renew their lives. On an unseasonably warm spring day, March 12, 1946, Kathleen was born to Gerard and Marie DeJonge. She was welcomed into the world by her two older brothers-John and Jim, and later joined by their youngest brother, Jeff.
Kathy enjoyed growing...
Mary Ann Libby
Oct 5, 2025
Mary Ann (Roach) Libby, age 78, formerly of Belding, Rockford, and Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2025 at Fountain View of Lowell. The daughter of Ralph Levere & Beatrice Viola (Nichols) Smith, she was born on July 2, 1947 in Howard City, Michigan.
A devoted mother and grandmother, Mary Ann earned her Bachelor of Arts degree and retired from...
John Harvey Kerr
Oct 5, 2025
John Harvey Kerr passed away at peace with the loving God of his understanding and with the world on October 5, 2025. He was born in Grand Rapids on July 19, 1934, placed in an orphanage for two years, and adopted by John B. and Ruth Kerr of Alden, MI. He spent his early years there, in Rapid City and...
Jesse Pendergrass
Oct 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Jesse Pendergrass, a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend. Jesse left this world far too soon, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering generosity.
Jesse was the beloved husband of Rebecca Pendergrass, with whom he shared a deep and abiding love. Their bond was one of...
William H. "Bill" West
Oct 3, 2025
William “Bill” West passed away peacefully at 7:15 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2025, at his home in Montcalm County, with his family by his side.
Bill was known for lighting up any room he walked into with his big grin, goofy laugh, and the snacks he always kept in his pockets. To his children, he stood tall—a fighter, headstrong, ambitious,...
Garry Wayne Goddard
Oct 3, 2025
Garry Wayne Goddard, of Lansing, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Sparrow Hospital from complications related to Alzheimer’s disease. He was 82 years old.
Garry was born on July 26, 1943, in Pontiac, MI, the son of Lloyd and Naomi Goddard. He was the fourth of six children. He graduated from DeWitt High School in 1962. Shortly thereafter, he...
Lucille (Lucy) Bennett
Oct 1, 2025
On October 1, 2025, at age 100, our sweet and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, Lucille (Lucy) Bennett, passed away peacefully at Independence Village Grand Ledge.
She was born to Clyde and Rose (McMann) Lamb on July 30, 1925. She was a graduate of Okemos High School and married her high school sweetheart, Dean Bennett. Together, they spent the next...
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