Obituary Listing

Mar 27, 2026

Karen (De Young) Lorenski, age 73, of Comstock Park, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 27, 2026. She was born December 28, 1952, in Grand Rapids, MI, to the late Kenneth and Doris (Leyen) De Young. Karen graduated from Union High School with the class of 1971 before going on to earn an associate degree in nursing from Grand...

Mar 20, 2026

John Paul Goetcheus Jr., age 85, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2026. He was born October 31, 1940, in Detroit, MI, to the late John Paul and Carolyn (Beard) Goetcheus Sr.

He graduated from Grosse Pointe High School with the class of 1959 and went on to earn his Bachelor of Business degree from Ferris...

Mar 12, 2026

Patrick “Pat” Michael Cole, age 72, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, went to be with his Saviour on Thursday, March 12, 2026, after battling many health issues. He was born February 26, 1954, in Muskegon, MI to the late George and Edna (Koller) Cole. Pat married his best friend and childhood sweetheart, Patricia Lianne Mann, on July 23, 1976, at Woodward...

Mar 11, 2026

My beloved wife, Frances Paiz, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the age of 78. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and faithful servant of God. Frances was truly my heart and my home. She lived her life with deep love, grace, and unwavering faith. Her relationship with God guided the...

Mar 5, 2026

Rolland Wilbur De Winter, 95 of Sparta, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026.

Rolland was born July 10, 1930, the son of Lee and Gladys De Winter. He served his country proudly in the US Army. Rolland married the former Virginia Levandoski on June 21, 1952 and together they were blessed with four children and 73 years of marriage. Rolland worked...

Mar 2, 2026

Harold John Thome, 93, of Comstock Park, was called “home to rest” on Monday, March 2, 2026.

On March 23, 1932, he was born to Bert and Irene Thome during a 3 day snow storm, something he was proud of. Harold met JoAnn Barman, a city girl from the westside, and were married on February 27, 1960, and they were blessed...

Mar 1, 2026

Antonio Arturo Valazquez-Mendoza, 29, of Sparta, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Antonio was born July 26, 1996 in Veracruz, Mexico. He was blessed with 6 children that he loved dearly. He worked in agriculture at a local farm and was a hard working man. He enjoyed fishing and most of all being with his family. He was a loving, caring,...

Feb 22, 2026

David Lee Conklin, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in Comstock Park, Michigan, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 7, 1939, in Battle Creek, Michigan, David was the son of Jasper and Esther (Shaw) Conklin.

David’s life was marked by a dedication to education and service. He graduated from Lakeview High School in Battle...

Feb 14, 2026

Sixto Montanez Cruz, age 83, of Comstock Park, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by the love of his family on Saturday, February 14, 2026, after a battle with cancer. He was born April 6, 1942, in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, to the late Antolin Cruz and Petra Montanez. Sixto was a hard worker and spent many years of...

Feb 8, 2026

Lawrence “Mike” Dale Matthysse, age 92, of Rockford, was welcomed into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Mike was born on June 27, 1933, to Marinus and Audrey (Albright) Matthysse. On July 20, 1956, just two weeks before entering the United States Army, where he proudly served his country, he married the love of his...

Jan 22, 2026

Mark Anthony Piar, age 58, of Chester Township, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Thursday, January 22, 2026. He was born December 2, 1967, in West Branch, MI, to the late Eugene and Carol (Breadon) Piar. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps for four years. In 1986, Mark married...

Jan 20, 2026

Joseph Carl Klein, age 85, of Conklin, Michigan, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. He was born December 10, 1940, in Conklin, the oldest of 11 children born to the late Sylvester and Florence (Arends) Klein.

Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Rita (Sherer) Klein; his parents; parents-in-law, Richard...

Jan 5, 2026

Florence Patricia Antor (Grasiewicz), age 100, of Alpine Township, joyfully joined Nub and her loving family and friends in heaven on January 5, 2026.

Florence was born August 24, 1925, the second of five children to Mary and Gus Grasiewicz, a Polish immigrant. As a child during the Great Depression, Florence and her family lived in poverty,...

Jan 4, 2026

Elizabeth Ann Westrick, age 55, of Comstock Park, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 4, 2026. She was born January 24, 1970, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late Merlin and Sarah (Jessup) Westrick. Elizabeth was a graduate of Kenowa Hills High School. She's a beloved daughter of God who loved and trusted in God her Savior. She...

Jan 4, 2026

Genevieve Ann (Opolski) McKian, age 94, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. In a poignant reflection of the deep bond she shared with her husband of 68 years, Genevieve passed on the same calendar day as he did, five years later.

Born on October 19, 1931, in Grand Rapids, MI,...

Dec 31, 2025

Owen Matthew Guiles, age 4, of Comstock Park, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.  He was born August 13, 2021, in Grand Rapids, MI to Ian and Shayna (Duncan) Guiles.  Owen enjoyed Mickey Mouse, Spider Man, tractors, riding the bus to school each day, being outside, and playing with his siblings.  He loved music and was...

Dec 29, 2025

Gerard "Jerry" Richard Shuker, age 91, of Alpine Township, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family, on Monday, December 29, 2025.  He was born August 13, 1934, in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Richard and Leona (Simmons) Shuker.   He proudly served his country in the National Guard and was a long-time volunteer...

Dec 28, 2025

William "Bill" Joseph Schweitzer, age 75, of Sparta, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 28, 2025. He was born October 31, 1950, in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Vincent and Veronica (Ritzenhein) Schweitzer.  William graduated from Sparta High School with the class of 1968, and went on to study electronics at Sam's Technical Institute in Fort Wayne,...

Dec 27, 2025

Reverend G. Fredrick Brucker , a beloved priest of the Diocese of Grand Rapids known for his scholarly mind and his social spirit passed away on December 27, 2025.

Early Life and Academic Journey

Born on March 22, 1949, in Dowagiac, Michigan, Fred was the fifth of seven children born to George and Margaret (Werner)...

Dec 23, 2025

Peter "Joe" Joseph Bigelow, age 61, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.  He was born September 15, 1964, in Grand Rapids, MI to the late John and Dorothy (Minkel) Bigelow.   He enjoyed 34 years of marriage to his loving wife Karen.

Joe was a...