Michael W. Johnson
Dec 28, 2022
Michael W. Johnson, age 59 of Marne, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Kathryn (Zimmer) Johnson; his mother, Theresa (Madura) Johnson; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Paul Sr. and Jacqueline Zimmer; and his brother-in-law, Michael Zimmer. Mike is survived by his children, Leanne (Adam) Hawley and Daniel (Ashley)...
Ruby Ann Wiersma
Dec 24, 2022
Ruby Ann Wiersma went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 24, 2022 at 3:45am at her home with her son and daughter-in-law by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband Marvin of 65 years, and her parents; Martin and Elizabeth (Betty) Bystra. She is survived by her brother Roger Bystra; son's Wesley...
Jacqueline L. (Levandoski) Obetts
Dec 19, 2022
Jacqueline Lenore Obetts, age 92, of Comstock Park, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 19, 2022 after a long battle with dementia. Jacqueline was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley (Grace Vander Mate) Levondoski; brother James Levondoski; sisters, Ila Mae Levondoski, Patricia (John) Van Ess, Geri (Tom) Kowalczyk; father and mother-in-law, Ernest and Helen Obetts; brothers and sisters-in-law,...
Alonzo Black
Dec 15, 2022
ALONZO BLACK - Infant son of Gabriel and Natasha Garza, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 15, 2022. He rests now in the loving arms of Jesus. Service Details.
Jack L. Swann
Dec 15, 2022
Jack L. Swann, age 93 of Comstock Park, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022. Jack was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on April 22, 1929, the son of Fay Swann and Mary (Walenga) Swann. Jack was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from General Motors. Jack was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years,...
Jaime Hernandez-Aldama Jr.
Nov 22, 2022
JAIME HERNANDEZ-ALDAMA JR. - Infant son of Jaime Hernandez and Regina Aldama, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his four sisters, Esmeralda, Carolina, Becky, and Jenny. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary Catholic Church in Marne on Monday, November 28, 2022...
Richard James "Dick" Alberts
Nov 17, 2022
Richard James "Dick" Alberts, aged 82, of Kent City, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 17th, 2022, with his wife by his side, after a brief period of failing health and battling a number of illnesses. He was born on April 22nd, 1940, the first child of Francis and Lucille Alberts. He was married to Sandra Alberts...
Lois Ann (Wesorick) Thome
Nov 4, 2022
Lois Ann Thome, age 87 of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022 at the Edison Christian Health Center in Grand Rapids. Lois was born on October 8, 1935 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Harry and Charlene (Ambrosewicz) Wesorick. She graduated from Creston High School in 1953 and worked as an operator for Michigan Bell Telephone....
Holly Renee "Boo Boo" Shepard
Oct 26, 2022
Shepard, Holly- Holly Renee Shepard, age 37, passed away on 10/26/22 after a lengthy battle with mental illness. She was reunited with her Dad, William, sister Brenda, and infant niece Georgia. Holly is survived by her 3 children; Sam, Roman, and Dale. She is also remembered by her Mother, Margie, brother Billy, and her sisters Angie, Bernadette(Kelvin), Katie(Luke), and Lisa....
Delores "De" (Dornbos) Frueh
Oct 19, 2022
Delores "De" Frueh, age 84 of Grand Rapids went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. De was born October 14, 1938 in Falmouth, Michigan, the daughter of Cornelius and Allice (Baas) Dornbos. She graduated from Northern Michigan Christian High School in McBain. De worked for over 20 years at Meijer, retiring in 2000. She was a...
Lizette Mata
Oct 8, 2022
Lizette Mata, 26, of Rockford, died on October 8, 2022. She graduated from Sparta High School and worked hard as a young mom to achieve her goal of becoming a nurse. She began her career as a nurse technician at Helen Devos Children's Hospital Emergency Department. She then became a registered nurse at Butterworth Hospital Emergency Department in 2020 after...
Michael Alan Haan
Sep 15, 2022
Haan, Michael "Mike", age 88, life-long West Sider, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years Marge Haan (Stokoe), granddaughter Erin Wilson, granddaughter-in-law Melodie Baas and brother Earl "Skip" Haan Jr. Mike will be lovingly remembered by his daughters and son in laws, Gail and Doug Baas, Patty and...
Philip Alan Saur
Sep 8, 2022
Philip A. Saur of Sparta, Michigan, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022, peacefully in his sleep. He is survived by his mother, Nancy Johnson Saur Fawcett TenElshof, his brother Mark Saur (Lisa), his sister Susan, nieces and a nephew, many cousins, and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Roger Saur. Philip grew up in Sparta and...
Scott Brown
Sep 8, 2022
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Scott Brown, 62 of Ada, Michigan. Scott died in an automobile accident on September 8, 2022, while driving to work. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI and attended Kent City High School. He attended Muskegon Community College, majoring in business, as well as the Kendall School of Design,...
Roger Vernon Saur
Sep 1, 2022
Roger V. Saur of Sparta, Michigan, age 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 1, 2022. He was born to Willard and Veatrice on May 3, 1932, in Sparta, MI. Roger enjoyed farming, politics, and spending time with friends and family. He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 32 years, Elisa; children, Phil Saur, Susan Saur,...
Lisa Louise (Wirt) Pietrzak
Aug 26, 2022
"My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior" Lisa Louise Pietrzak, 71, passed into the arms of the Lord on Friday, August 26, 2022, She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Laura (Pendland) Wirt; and her brother, Robert Wirt Jr. She leaves behind her husband of 40 years, Paul; and son Edward...
Paul Leo Dennie
Aug 18, 2022
Paul Leo Dennie was born on September 24, 1950 and died on August 18, 2022. These dates give only the time parameters of his life; the measure of his existence is in how he used those years he had on earth. How he used those years made him the friend and brother so many of us have known & cherished-and...
Myrtle Ann Jacobsen
Jul 26, 2022
Myrtle Ann Jacobsen, Age 86, passed away on July, 26, 2022. Myrtle was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Dorothy Anderson; in laws, William and Gladys Jacobsen, brothers, Charles Anderson, Dick Anderson, sister, Elaine Telder, brother-in-laws, Carroll Telder, Hugh Allen, Russel Jacobsen, sister-in-law, Judy Jacobsen. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, David Jacobsen, sons, Jeff...
Lorraine (Svoboda) Jarmula
Jul 21, 2022
Lorraine Jarmula gained her angel wings the night of Thursday, July 21st, 2022, at the age of 99. She was born on Monday, February 19, 1923 in Grand Rapids, MI. Lorraine lived her life with such warmth and grace. There are no words to express how loved she is, and how much she will be missed. The kindest person we...
Lila Helene (Pitsch) Seeley
Jul 18, 2022
My Name is Lila Helene Pitsch Seeley. I have always been very proud to be an American German Catholic girl and to live in this great big, wonderful, beautiful world. I leave behind my precious children and their families, who I cherish so much and am so proud to be their mother. Let there be peace among all nations and...
