Gary Steven Lance
Dec 3, 2023
Gary Steven Lance, age 77, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elbert and Dorothy Lance; daughter, Erin Lance; brother, Dearl (Ruth) Lance. Gary is survived by his wife of over 16 years, Renee; children, Jay (Kimberly) Lance, Jennifer Lance (David Jones), Adam Lance (Nicole Birkett), Daniel Lance (Ashlea...
Jerry Matison Green
Dec 2, 2023
October 3, 1937-December 2, 2023. Age 86, Proud Navy Veteran, 50 year member of UA Local 174, teller of tall tales and a few out right lies has passed. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Janice Green; children, Julie and Larry Kaiser, Joy and Tim Orlowski, Matt and Jeanne Green; grandchildren Krstan and Courtney Green, Asa Green,...
Richard Reynolds Ii
Dec 1, 2023
Richard Reynolds II was born on December 10, 1937 to Richard and Jane Reynolds in Grand Rapids, MI; passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023. Richard was a graduate of Union High School in 1955. He enlisted in the Army right out of High School in 1955 and married Ruth Swanson that same year. Richard is survived by his wife,...
Stephen Douglas Frozley
Nov 29, 2023
Stephen D. Frozley, age 58, passed into heaven in the Lord's arms on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 following a long battle with heart issues. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Frozley. Steve is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Carolyn; sons, Kyle Frozley (fiancée Morgan), Max Frozley; mother and stepdad, Donna and Bill Vogel; stepmom,...
Nevaeh Graceann Downs
Nov 23, 2023
Nevaeh was a beautiful young woman who made a positive impact on everyone she met. She was thoughtful, strong, and caring. This was not written by somebody that did not know her. Instead, it has been inspired and crafted by the many people that loved and knew her. As a recent 2023 graduate of Northview High School, she could be...
Donna Jean (Piasecki) Young
Nov 23, 2023
Donna Jean Young, age 78, of Manistee, MI (formerly of Grand Rapids, MI), passed away peacefully on November 23, 2023 after a courageous battle with Cancer. Donna was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Frank and Helen Piasecki. She was a Title 1 Teacher at Greenridge Elementary in Comstock Park, MI, where she was devoted to caring for and enriching...
Patrick Eugene Mcnamara Sr.
Nov 20, 2023
Patrick Eugene McNamara Sr.,"Ho-Ho & Papa" passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023. He is survived by his wife, the woman he loved for 32 years Jodi Smith McNamara; children, Tim (Kelly) McNamara, Pat Jr. (Deb) McNamara, Jason Smith, Paula McNamara; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; step brothers, Scott Hendrick, Mark (Esther) Hendrick, Andy (JoAnn) Hendrick, Wesley Hendrick Jr.; preceded in...
Dennis James Jessee Sr.
Nov 16, 2023
JESSEE, Dennis James Jessee, Sr., 66, of Walker, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Dennis will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 42 years, Dolly; children, Dennis Jr. (Tricia) Jessee, Dana (Brandon) Rudick; grandchildren, Emmett and Sawyer Rudick, Charlotte Jessee; brothers, Steve (MaryAnn) Jessee, Jim (Donna) Strouse; sisters, Carla Machasic, Ada (Steve) Takacs; sister-in-law, Tammy Jessee; in-laws, Judy...
Marvin Joseph Herrmann
Nov 8, 2023
Marvin Joseph Herrmann, known to his loved ones as Marv, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his family on November 8, 2023, in his hometown of Walker, Michigan, at the age of 85. Born on March 22, 1938, in Grand Rapids, Marv was the son of Joseph Herrmann and Amanda Herrmann (Zimmer). Marv was a devoted husband, having been...
James Leroy Carpenter
Oct 29, 2023
James Leroy Carpenter, age 81, of Comstock Park, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 29, 2023. James was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years Eelkalina "Etta" J Carpenter; his son, William Carpenter; his father, Milo Carpenter; and mother, Edna Paxson; his sisters, Carol, Judy and Helen. He is survived by his son,...
Ethel Leona (Johnson) Bristol
Oct 28, 2023
Ethel Leona Bristol, age 90, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Saturday, October 28, 2023. She was a very special Christian woman, who loved God and her family. Ethel was a foster mother to 39 children between 1960-1971. She was an incredibly talented artist with yarn, which she made into many different things, and also drawing...
Beverly Ruth Capps
Oct 20, 2023
Beverly Ruth Capps, 63, of Sparta, Michigan, passed away on Friday October 20th. Beverly was born on June 17th, 1960, to Havard and Jean Capps in Hammond, Indiana. She was a graduate of Hammond High School, Purdue University and received her Master of Education from Hyles Anderson College. Beverly was a long-time member of Emmanuel Baptist Church of Grand Rapids....
Raymond Christian Dauser
Oct 14, 2023
DAUSER, Raymond C. 8/12/45 - 10/14/23 Raymond C. Dauser, age 79, entered into eternal rest October 14, 2023. He was preceded in death and laid to rest next to his parents, Francis and Robert and son, Randy at Washington Park Memorial Gardens. Ray is also preceded in death, by his brother, Bob Dauser, and sisters, Virginia Johnson and Marjorie Biggs....
Carl Gerald May
Oct 12, 2023
MAY, Carl Gerald May was born at home on August 2, 1925 to Charles and Anna (Host) May. He passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, October 12, 2023. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary; his son, Arnold; his grandson, Eric May; and his granddaughter, Laura Weis. He is survived by his loving...
Elise Janette (Graveline) Hilton
Oct 9, 2023
Elise Janette Graveline Hilton made her Irish goodbye on Monday, October 9, 2023. She lived, she loved, she laughed… and then she left. Elise will be remembered by her always dry and often inappropriate sarcasm. Some will forever fear her black-belted ability to take down grown men with only her thumb. Chatty ex-students may still have nightmares about the flying...
Nicholas Peter Paas Jr.
Oct 8, 2023
Nicholas Peter Paas, age 87, of Sparta, entered eternal rest on Sunday, October 8, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife Gloria; brothers, Ed (Lois) Paas, Jim (Rita) Paas; daughter-in-law, Deb Paas; great-granddaughter, Skyla Nesvig. Nick is survived by his children, Mickey (Russ Geske), Cindy (Greg Vogel), Mary (Mike Stoel), Amy (John Jones), Nick (Dorothy Gardner) and Pat...
Lois Louise (Taggart) Degraaf
Sep 24, 2023
Lois Louise (Taggart) DeGraaf, born on December 26, 1937, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023. She was the loving wife of Lawrence (Mike) DeGraaf for almost 67 years; loving mother of Michelle (Duane) Gritter, Mike (Tiffany) DeGraaf, Pam (Sue) DeGraaf, Tammy (Chippy) Adams; grandchildren, Sean Yarrington, Charlie (Kristina) Adams. Lois was devoted to her husband and family and would...
Calvin David Murdock
Sep 18, 2023
Calvin David Murdock, age 84, passed away at his home on Monday, September 18, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delbert and Marie Murdock; son, David Murdock; sister, Sharon Levy. Calvin will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years, Sandra; children, Cara Lea Murdock, Chad Damon (Mischell) Murdock; daughter-in-law, Andrea Murdock; grandchildren, Jordan (Clara) Murdock,...
Fredy Martinez
Sep 6, 2023
MARTINEZ- Fredy Martinez, age 72, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. He is preceded in death by his mother, Abelina Martinez. Fredy is survived by his wife, Maximina; his children, Marbella Martinez, Juan Manuel Martinez, Ana Martinez, David Martinez and Saul Martinez; 15 Grandchildren; and father, Arturo Martinez. The family will receive...
Thomas George Bereza
Aug 27, 2023
Thomas George Bereza passed on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at the age of 81. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Betty Bereza. Tom is survived by his loving wife of almost 61 years, Eleanore M. Bereza; children, Marie (James) Regan, Catherine Bereza (Dave Harden); grandchildren, Adam Woodcock (Anisha), Deidre Hutson (Richard), Anne Frazier (Alex), Cameron Hutson...
