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Norbert  Walter Junewick

Norbert Walter Junewick

Feb 25, 2022

Mr. Norbert Walter Junewick, age 91, of Walker, Michigan, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022. He was born on February 8, 1931 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Walter and Pauline (Downer) Junewick. Norbert graduated from Catholic Central High School with the class of 1949. He married Lorraine Kipisz on August 4, 1956 at St. Andrew's Cathedral. Norbert was employed as...

John  Francis Mcwilliams

John Francis Mcwilliams

Feb 22, 2022

Our beloved oldest brother, John Francis McWilliams, born June 15, 1957, in Grand Rapids, MI passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. John loved people, trucks, bowling and driving through the countryside. He was friendly with everyone. He was preceeded in death by his parents, Francis and Charlotte McWilliams. He is survived by his brother, Jim (Beverly) McWilliams, and sisters...

Paul  Douglas Carpenter

Paul Douglas Carpenter

Feb 16, 2022

Paul Douglas Carpenter, age 83 of Comstock Park, MI passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, of natural causes. He was born on April 26, 1938, to Howard and Clarice (Pelton) Carpenter, of Belmont, MI, in his grandparent's home in Comstock Park. Paul graduated from Rockford High School with the class of 1957. Having enlisted in the U.S. Navy Reserve the...

John  Joseph Burdick

John Joseph Burdick

Feb 14, 2022

Mr. John Joseph Burdick, age 63, of Comstock Park, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022. He was born in Grand Rapids on February 28, 1958 to Daniel Joseph and Meredith Evelyn (Bessey) Guelzo. John was a man who loved many things, his daughters Danielle and Brittany, his Grandchildren, his extended family & friends, and he was also known for having...

Joseph  Thomas Reddy

Joseph Thomas Reddy

Feb 6, 2022

Mr. Joseph Thomas Reddy, age 66, of Ada, Michigan, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022. He was born on August 12, 1955 in Detroit, MI to William and Sheila (Hogan) Reddy. Joe graduated from Rogers High School in Wyoming, MI with the Class of 1973. He married Terri K. Harvey on March 27, 1976 in Wyoming, MI. Joe was an...

Wayne  Anthony Debski

Wayne Anthony Debski

Feb 4, 2022

Mr. Wayne Anthony Debski, age 64, of Alpine Township, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022. He was born on October 1, 1957 in Grand Rapids, MI to Norman and Maureen (Byrnes) Debski. Wayne graduated high school from Kenowa Hills High School with the Class of 1975. He married the former Linda A. Hill at Holy Trinity Catholic Church on September...

Patricia  Ann (Denhof)  Chatterson

Patricia Ann (Denhof) Chatterson

Feb 3, 2022

Mrs. Patricia Ann Chatterson, age 78, of Comstock Park, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 3, 2022. She was born on July 25, 1943 in Grand Rapids, MI to Norbert and Agatha (Linck) Denhof. Patricia married James Andrew Chatterson on May 6, 1967 at St. Francis Catholic Church-Conklin. She obtained her Bachelor's...

Sarah  Ann (Jessup)  Westrick

Sarah Ann (Jessup) Westrick

Feb 1, 2022

Mrs. Sarah Ann Westrick, age 82, of Walker, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. She was born on December 15, 1939 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Lawrence and Elizabeth (Prout) Jessup. She was a graduate of Grand Rapids Creston High School with the Class of 1958. Sarah met Merlin Westrick in Grand Rapids and they were married...

Claude  Arthur Datema

Claude Arthur Datema

Jan 17, 2022

Mr. Claude Datema, age 80, of Comstock Park, Michigan, passed away January 17, 2022. The Celebration of Life for Mr. Datema will be held Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 12:00 noon at the Beuschel Funeral Home, with Pastor Kyle Kotrch officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 11:00 am until service time at the Beuschel Funeral Home, 5018...

Richard  Dale Elenbaas

Richard Dale Elenbaas

Jan 10, 2022

ELENBAAS-Richard Dale Elenbaas, age 85, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022. He was born in Crookston, Minnesota on November 9, 1936 to Henry and Madelyn (Fortier) Elenbaas. Richard married the former Adele Yob in Hepseria, MI, on June 25, 1960, and she preceded him in death on December 29, 2018, having celebrated 58 years of marriage together. He was employed...

Larry  Lee Berry

Larry Lee Berry

Jan 4, 2022

BERRY-Larry Lee Berry, age 61, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022. He was born in Grand Rapids on April 4, 1959 to LeRoy and Sandra Jean (Hoyt) Berry. Larry grew up on the northeast side of town and went to school there. During the summer months, he caddied at the Kent Country Club, where he watched and learned how to...

Jacqueline Michele "Jackie" (Schmidt)  Cody

Jacqueline Michele "Jackie" (Schmidt) Cody

Jan 1, 2022

CODY-Jacqueline Michele Cody, age 47, of Comstock Park, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022. She was born in Grand Rapids on May 24, 1974 to Fredrick M. and Katherine A. (Bayink) Schmidt. Jackie graduated from Comstock Park High School Class of 1992, where she was very active in school activities. She furthered her education with an Associate's degree from Grand...

Patricia  Ann (Lynch)  Billin

Patricia Ann (Lynch) Billin

Dec 30, 2021

BILLIN-Mrs. Patricia Ann Billin, age 86, of Comstock Park, passed away Friday, December 30, 2021. She was born July 31, 1935, in Grand Rapids, to Clayton J. and Nina (Moss) Lynch. Patricia married Richard "Dick" Billin on September 30, 1956 at the Second Congregational Church in Grand Rapids. She obtained her Associates Degree from Grand Rapids Community College and was...

Meta  Ann Martinez

Meta Ann Martinez

Dec 28, 2021

MARTINEZ-Meta Ann Martinez, 76, of Kent City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. She was born in Lansing, Michigan, on December 21, 1945, to Walter H. and Meta J. (Castles) Taylor. Meta was married to Joseph M. "Joe" Martinez and he preceded her in death on May 18, 2014. Meta was an active member of Holy Family...

Gwendolyn  Leulla (Feirick)  Schmidt

Gwendolyn Leulla (Feirick) Schmidt

Dec 27, 2021

SCHMIDT-Gwendolyn Luella Schmidt, age 63, of Comstock Park, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021. She was born in Grand Rapids, Kent County on December 7, 1958 to Robert and Pearl (Ter Haar) Feirick Sr. Gwen was a graduate of Creston High School. She was employed as a care provider working in adult foster care. Gwen enjoyed the outdoors, and spent...

Judith Marie "Judy" (Rasch)  Wensink

Judith Marie "Judy" (Rasch) Wensink

Dec 26, 2021

WENSINK-Judith M. Wensink, age 78, of Marne, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021. She was born in Wright Township, Ottawa County on February 28, 1943 to Bernard and Edna (Miller) Rasch. Judy was a graduate of Coopersville High School. She married Warren Wensink on November 10, 1989 and he preceded her in death on May 19, 2005. Judy was employed...

Linda  Jean Dougan

Linda Jean Dougan

Dec 22, 2021

DOUGAN-Mrs. Linda Jean Dougan, age 75, of Sparta, passed away Wednesday December 22, 2021. She was born March 30, 1946 in Fremont, Michigan to Frank and Jessie (Lovell) Thompson. Linda married James R. Dougan in White Cloud, MI on July 10, 2014. She received her B.A. in Education from the University of Michigan-Flint and later went on to receive her...

Frederick  Clifford Mowery

Frederick Clifford Mowery

Dec 14, 2021

MOWERY-Mr. Frederick C. Mowery, age 82 of Comstock Park, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021. He was born on December 19, 1938, in Grand Rapids, MI to Joseph E. and Mildred M. (Lawton) Mowery. He was a graduate of Creston High School and furthered his education attending college for two years. Fred was a US Army veteran serving from 1956-1960...

Rita  Ann Kavanaugh

Rita Ann Kavanaugh

Dec 5, 2021

KAVANAUGH - Mrs. Rita Ann Kavanaugh, age 86 of Walker, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021. She was born February 8, 1935 in Grand Rapids, to George and Virginia Riddering. Rita married Dennis Kavanaugh on October 11,1958 in Marne, Michigan and he survives her. She was employed as the Chief Clerk at AT&T. Rita enjoyed visiting historical sites. Rita is...

Beverly  Kay Bursick

Beverly Kay Bursick

Dec 4, 2021

Mrs. Beverly Kay Bursick, age 67 of Belmont, passed away Saturday, December 4 2021. She was born March 16, 1954 in Detroit, to Kenneth and Mildred (VanDerVries) Ledin. Beverly married James E. Bursick in Charlevoix, Michigan and he survives her. She was employed in Production Control at American Seating in Grand Rapids. Beverly enjoyed going on shopping trips and was...

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