Blythe R. Shirey
Aug 26, 2026
Blythe (Warner) Shirey, age 74, passed away at home surrounded by her family.
Blythe was born to George and Loraine (Hartel) Warner in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She graduated from Kent City High School in 1970 and Grand Valley State College in 1974. After college, she worked as a buyer at Herpolsheimer’s department store in Grand Rapids. She and her husband of...
Frederick Jon Gilbert
Aug 6, 2026
Frederick Jon Gilbert, age 74, of Comstock Park, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 6, 2026. He was born March 4, 1952, in Grant, Michigan to the late Clayton Gilbert and Betty Gilbert Hirst.
Fred married Vickie Lee Anderson in 1974, and started a family with their two children, Tonya and Ryan. Fred later married Shelly Ann Carlson in 1990,...
Arthur Paul Green
Jul 29, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Arthur Green on July 29, 2026. Art was born to Paul and Helen Green on September 20, 1954, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He went to school and graduated from Comstock Park high school with the class of 1972. Afterwards, he entered trade school to become an electrician as well...
Roger Lee Christensen
Jul 29, 2026
Roger Lee Christensen, age 86, of Sparta, Michigan, died on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, after living with Parkinson's Disease for 12 years. Roger was born on October 27, 1939, in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan to Duke and Aileen (McCauley) Christensen.
Soft-spoken, kind, and hardworking, Roger was a steady presence whose greatest joys were his family, gardening, and travel.
Roger took tremendous pride...
Daniel Joseph Brechting
Jul 21, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Daniel Joseph Brechting, age 91, of Rockford, Michigan. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family, after a 16 year battle of cancer on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. He was born March 12, 1935, in Grand Rapids, MI, to the late August and Nina...
Michael Joseph Banfill
Jul 19, 2026
Michael Joseph Banfill, age 65, of Belding, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2026. He was born September 10, 1960, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late Gary Banfill and Lucrecia (Reynolds) Attala.
Survivors include his 11 siblings, Sally Smith, Luann (Patrick) Knappen, Gary Banfill, Denise Read, Christine Banfill, Lora Banfill, Julie (Ed) Therrault, Beth Banfill, Brian Banfill, Amy...
Marjorie Ann Stimson
Jul 19, 2026
Marjorie Ann Stimson (Marolf), age 91, of Belmont, Michigan, formerly of Davenport, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2026. She was born April 28, 1935, in Hopkinton, Iowa, to the late Marion and Emily (Orr) Marolf. Margie graduated from Buck Creek High School in Iowa with the class of 1953. She married the love of her life, Darrell...
William Albert TenBrink
Jul 16, 2026
William A. TenBrink, of Walker, age 95, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, July 16, 2026 after a short illness. Bill was preceded in death by Marjorie, his beloved wife of 59 years. He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his children Randolph (Marie), Timothy (Sue), Catherine (Tom) Thorne, Collene (Ofelio) Alvarado and John (Debra); 17 grandchildren;...
Gloria Jean Deiss
Jul 16, 2026
Gloria Jean Deiss, age 64, of Comstock Park, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2026. She was born March 1, 1962, in Grand Rapids, MI, to the late John and Ruth (Gorski) Deiss. Gloria loved to travel and took over twenty cruises to different destinations.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ruth Deiss and sisters,...
Dianne Rose Rector
Jul 12, 2026
Dianne Rose (George) Rector, age 73, of Wyoming, Michigan, went into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, July 12, 2026. She was born February 1, 1953, in Windsor, Canada, to the late Wilfred and Theresa (Samonie) George.
Dianne moved to Michigan in 1981 and married the love of her life, David Rector Sr. on December 4, 1982. She worked many years...
Katherine Elizabeth McKellar
Jul 6, 2026
Katherine Elizabeth (Crisman) McKellar, age 91, of Comstock Park, Michigan, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, July 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family at home. She was born July 13, 1934, in Shelby, MI, to the late Bernard and Zelma (Keck) Crisman. Kathy married the love of her life, David Allen...
Lorraine Anton
Jul 1, 2026
Lorraine Anton, of Comstock Park, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on July 1, 2026.
Lorraine was married to the love of her life, Anthony "Tony" Anton, and celebrated 54 years of adventures together.
Lorraine and Tony, or Lor and Tone as they called each other, were forever in love and incredibly close. They enjoyed being outdoors...
Ruth Annette Cole
Jun 25, 2026
Ruth Annette (Duska) Cole, age 94, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, fell asleep in Jesus on Thursday, June 25, 2026, and is awaiting the resurrection.
Ruth was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Donald Edward Cole; parents, John and Susan Duska; brother and sister-in-law, John and Lillian Duska; infant brother, George Duska; brothers-in-law, Kenneth, Gordon, and Richard Cole;...
NancyLee Homa Dykstra
Jun 15, 2026
NancyLee Homa Dykstra, age 83, of White Cloud, Michigan, went to be with her Lord and savior Jesus Christ and her husband, Sam on Monday, June 15, 2026, after multiple battles with cancer. Nan was born January 16, 1943, in Flint, Michigan, to the late John and Dorothy (Nester) Homa. Nan graduated from Beecher High School with the class of...
Joyce Yvonne Thowson
Jun 5, 2026
Joyce Yvonne (Glass) Thowson, age 97, of Comstock Park, Michigan, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, June 5, 2026. She was born October 4, 1928, in Grand Rapids, MI, to the late Marvin and Margaret Glass. Joyce's faith was very important to her and she converted to Catholicism at age 18.
Joyce married John "Jack" Thowson in...
JoAnn Maiter
Jun 4, 2026
JoAnn Maiter (LeBoeuf), passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of Thursday, June 4, 2026 at the age of 82. Although her physical heart was weak, her spiritual heart perfectly placed her into the arms of her Savior. She was born November 6, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Arthur and Josephine (Tobolik) LeBoeuf. JoAnn dedicated many years...
Thomas "Tom" Griswold
May 27, 2026
Thomas Henry Griswold, age 60, of Sparta, Michigan, passed away peacefully after his battle with cancer, surrounded by the love of his family on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. He was born on February 26, 1966, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Harry and Mary (Thomas) Griswold. Tom dedicated his career to logistics sales, working for various companies throughout the years.
On...
Kathryn M. Gordon
May 25, 2026
Kathryn Marie (McKelligott) Gordon, age 86, of Comstock Park, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2026. She was born June 11, 1939, in Northampton, Massachusetts to the late Francis and Mary (Foley) McKelligott. Kathryn married the love of her life, Douglas Gordon on November 21, 1962. Together they raised their three children and celebrated 55 years of marriage...
Charles "Chuck" Weaver
May 24, 2026
Charles "Chuck" Weaver, age 97, of Comstock Park, MI, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Known for his quick wit and an amazing sense of humor, he brought endless laughter and joy to everyone around him. He had a gift for lighting up a room and leaving people with a smile.
He leaves behind his beloved...
Mary Elaine (Barnes) Reed
May 13, 2026
Mary Elaine (Barnes) Reed, 65, beloved daughter of John and Shirley Barnes, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in the home where she lived, with her husband Brent, for 17 years.
Mary graduated from Kenowa Hills High School in 1979 and worked in health-care settings most of her adult life, from the front desk of a pediatrics office to Xanitos, a...
