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
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
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...
Judith Anne Raap
Dec 4, 2021
Mrs. Judith Anne Raap, age 69 of Kent City, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021. She was born September 23, 1952, in Grand Rapids, to Joseph and Geraldine Skowron. Judith married George A. Raap on January 22, 1972, in Sparta, Michigan and he survives her. She spent her time as a homemaker, after working in the deli at Houseman Foods....
Paul Raymond Zimmer Sr.
Dec 3, 2021
ZIMMER - Paul R. Zimmer, Sr., age 87, of Alpine Township, passed peacefully from his earthly existence to eternal life with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 3, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Zimmer (Maddox) to whom he was married for nearly 65 years; son, Michael P. Zimmer; daughter, Kathryn M. Johnson; granddaughter,...
Charles Albert Twichell
Dec 2, 2021
TWICHELL- Charles Albert Twichell, age 83, of Sparta, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Twichell (Klenk); and parents, Charles and Dorothy Twichell. Charles is survived by children, Dawn (Randy) Dunneback, Chris (Sharon) Twichell and Chuck Twichell; step-daughter, Doreen Krajewski; grandchildren, Joshua (Bethany) Gates, Dakota Dunneback, Chelsey (Adam) Kelly, Tayler Twichell,...
Michael James Telder
Nov 30, 2021
TELDER- Mr. Michael J. Telder age 66, of Comstock Park, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021. He was born December 8, 1954 in Grand Rapids, MI to Norman and Mary Jo (Rypma) Telder. Michael graduated from Kenowa Hills High School. He was employed as a groundskeeper with the Forest Hills Public School District for thirty years, until his retirement in...
Jeanne Lynn Holland
Nov 19, 2021
HOLLAND - Jeanne Lynn Holland, age 39, of Walker, entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Kenneth and Esther Holland, James Schwaiger, and Judith and Don Thompson. Jeanne is survived by her parents, Paul and Amy Holland; brother, Daniel Holland; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was a graduate...
Evelyn M. "Evie" (Lonnee) May
Nov 19, 2021
MAY - Evelyn "Evie" M. May, age 93, of Conklin, entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin; son-in-law, Greg Beuschel; grandson, Brent Beuschel; brother, Raymond "Bub" Lonnee; brothers-in-law, Chuck Courtade and Virgil Christiansen. Evelyn is survived by her children, Dan May, Denise (Ken) Visger, Janice Beuschel and Joe May;...
Richard Allen Higgins
Nov 12, 2021
HIGGINS-Mr. Richard Allen Higgins, age 69, of Comstock Park passed away Friday, November 12, 2021. He was born April 3, 1952 in Kenton, Ohio to Virgil and Idella (Theil) Higgins. Rich married the former Karen (Jo) Richmond on March 10, 1978 in Grand Rapids. He was employed as a spray painter at Steelcase for thirty years until his retirement in...
Edward Andrew Strobel
Nov 4, 2021
STROBEL-Mr. Edward A. Strobel, age 84 of Comstock Park, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021. He married the former Sandra L. Green in Rockford, MI and she survives him. Edward was employed as a delivery driver for Coca-Cola and Pepsi Co. He also was employed as a foreman at Bickers and Grand Rapids Die Cast. Ed enjoyed watching sporting events...
James Paas Sr.
Nov 2, 2021
PAAS - James Nicholas Paas, Sr., age 89, of Comstock Park, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, November 2, 2021. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Rita E. Paas; parents, Nicholas and Bernice Paas; grandson, Michael Bevins Jr.; brother, Ed (Lois) Paas; sister-in-law, Gloria Paas; brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard (Mary) Obetts, Carl Obetts, Ray (Char)...
Patricia Ann Parente
Oct 31, 2021
PARENTE - Patricia Ann Parente, age 90, of Comstock Park, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent R. Parente; son, Michael V. Parente; grandsons, Ben Brown and Jared Snyder; great-grandson, Magnus Snyder; brother, Joseph; and sister, Jacqueline. Patricia is survived by her children, Patricia (Mark) Hardy, Barbara Parente, Christine (Steven) Blocher,...
Marija Pastars
Oct 29, 2021
Mrs. Marija Pastars of Comstock Park, passed away Friday October 29, 2021. She was born November 7, 1930 in Latvia to Donats and Elvira (Lukavicius) Putnis. In her young, married life, Marija worked on the Westside of Grand Rapids as a cosmetologist. After moving to Comstock Park, Marija and her family joined Assumption Catholic Church in 1969. Here, she was...
Jacqueline Joann "Jackie" Cooper
Oct 29, 2021
COOPER-Jacqueline Joann Cooper, age 89, of Walker, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maynard Cooper; sons, Ken Cooper, Timothy Cooper, Kurt Cooper; grandson, Scott Cooper; granddaughter, Nicole Cooper; and great-grandson, Ethan. Jacqueline is survived by her children, Penny (Gary) Kriesch, Barry Cooper, Jeff Cooper, Michael Cooper and Shannon (Pat) Rooney; daughter-in-law,...
Joan Louise Hill
Oct 19, 2021
Joan L. Hill, age 88, of Alpine Township, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Walter Hill; her parents, Kenneth and Marjorie (King) Usher; parents-in-law, Lloyd and Edith Hill; her sister, Ardis (Fred) Rambow; her sisters-in law, Nancy Usher and Sandy Usher; brother-in-law, Jack Ray; and her great-grandson,...
Linda Mary Mcdowell
Oct 19, 2021
Linda M. McDowell, age 72, of Comstock Park, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Florence (William) Antor; and brother, Marvin (Jean) Host. Linda is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Martin; her sisters, Eleanor (Kenneth) Estes and Erma Armock; brother, Kyle (Brinda) Host; stepson, Martin (Sarah)...
Sarah Elizabeth Fales
Oct 19, 2021
Sarah E. Fales, age 35, of Grand Rapids, was taken from us too soon and unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by her two grandfathers, Richard Kaminski and Russell Fales. Sarah is survived by her parents, Bryan and Christine (Kaminski) Fales; her sister, Samantha Fales; her grandmothers, Germaine Kaminski and Vivian Fales; her aunts and...
Leroy Edward Klein
Oct 15, 2021
Leroy Edward Klein, age 83, of Sparta, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, with his family by his side on Friday, October 15, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Klein and Lois Gilbert; brother, Ronald Klein; and nephew, Chad Kober. Leroy is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Gail...
Theis Gene "Buggsy" Bodell
Oct 14, 2021
Mr. Gene "Buggsy" Bodell age 87 of Comstock Park went to be with his LORD and Savior Thursday, October 14, 2021. He is preceded in death by his wife, Marian in December 2010. Gene is survived by his loving children Kathy Patton, Bruce (Yvonne) Bodell, and Julie (Bill) Hall; grandchildren, Ashley Bodell, Kara Apodaca, Alec Apodaca, Jeff (Buffy) Hall, and...
