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...
Andris Purvins
Oct 10, 2021
Mr. Andris "Andy" Purvins, age 79, passed away early Sunday morning, October 10, 2021. He came with his parents, Alberts and Emilija Purvins to America in the early 50's and was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Andy worked at AIS Construction Equipment for 38 years as a mechanic, working his way up the ladder. Andy is survived by...
Brent A. Beuschel
Oct 9, 2021
Brent A. Beuschel, 40, of Sparta, loving husband, father, son, brother and friend, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Brent is preceded in death by his father, Gregory Beuschel; grandparents, Norman and Teresa Beuschel, and Alvin May; and uncle, Paul Beuschel. Brent is survived by his loving wife of 12 years, Erin; children, Mariah, Eleanor, Abel, Gemma...
Madelyn Klenk
Oct 6, 2021
Madelyn Klenk, age 106, of Alpine Township, passed away early Wednesday morning, October 6, 2021 peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving children. She was a 1933 graduate of Comstock Park High School, where she lettered in basketball three times on offense. Madelyn worked at Kenowa Hills Public School for 34 plus years, starting in 1952, in addition to...
Carl Albert Alt Jr.
Oct 1, 2021
ALT - Carl A. Alt, Jr., age 76, of Comstock Park, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 1, 2021 at his family home with his devoted wife, Bonnie, by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Evelyn; sister, Marlene (Carris); and brother-in-law, Larry Berryhill. Carl is survived by his wife of 36 years, Bonnie; siblings,...
Sharon (Poole) Updike
Sep 28, 2021
UPDIKE - Sharon Elaine (Poole) Updike, age 84, of Comstock Park, was called home to Jesus, her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Thelma Poole, of Saranac, Michigan; sister, Marjorie Cahoon of Belding, Michigan; and brother-in-law, Richard Christiansen of Ionia. Sharon is survived by her husband, Thomas; children,...
Tyler Demey
Sep 27, 2021
DEMEY - Tyler J. De Mey, age 33, of Comstock Park, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Judith Wilson. Tyler is survived by his children, Jaedynn and Annalise; mother, Michelle (Michael) Harris; father, Derrick (Sarah) De Mey; siblings, Kalie Schmidt, Drake Harris, Josslin Harris, Emma De Mey, and Neal De...
Lucille Marie (Zahm) Norton
Sep 26, 2021
NORTON - Lucille "Lollie" M. (Zahm) Norton, age 82, of Sparta, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Beatrice Zahm; and siblings, Betty (James) Harmon and Tom Zahm. Lollie is survived by her children, Lori (Dan) Newberg, Brenda Weronko, William "Bill" (Dana) Norton, and Angie (Ron) Ditmar; grandchildren, Carrie Newberg...
Nancy (Masalkoski) Marculis
Sep 24, 2021
MARCULIS - Nancy A. Marculis, age 80, of Grand Rapids, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 24, 2021. Nancy is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, William; children, Bill (Tracy) Marculis and Karen (Eric) Farmer; grandchildren, James, Matthew, Lindsay, and Nathan; and brother, Ron Masalkoski. Nancy was born Febuary 24, 1941 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to...
Raymond Riley
Sep 22, 2021
RILEY - Raymond Riley, age 91, of Sparta, passed away peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Janet Ruth (Coffman) Riley; and sister, Evelyn Burkholder. Ray is survived by his loving children, Steve (Cathy) Riley and Mark (Connie) Riley; grandchildren, Denielle Riley (Patrick...
Anne Marie (Looks) Vidro
Sep 22, 2021
VIDRO - Anne Marie (Looks) Vidro, age 59, of Grand Rapids, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. She was preceded in death by her son, Jeffery Bronkema; and her fathers, Jim Armock and Joe Looks. Anne is survived by her loving husband of 12 years, Donnie Vidro; children, Rebecka Bronkema, Audrie Bronkema, Daniel (Nick) Law, and...
Pamela (Dunneback) May
Sep 21, 2021
MAY - Pamela Jean (Dunneback) May, age 76, of Conklin, went peacefully home to her heavenly Father on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 with her husband, William (Bill), their children and dear sister by her side. Pam was a dedicated and beloved wife, mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Pam was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Helen...
Larry Ronald Waterman
Sep 19, 2021
WATERMAN - Larry Ronald Waterman, age 79, of Comstock Park, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 19, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife, Leona "Lee" Waterman; children, Terri (Bill) Cross, Teresa Hundley, Todd (Deana) Waterman, Troy (Fran) Waterman, Christopher (Heidi) Decker, John (Laura) Decker, Marcy Decker; brother, Lon (Sherry) Waterman; 26 grandchildren; and...
David Paul Swackhammer
Sep 19, 2021
SWACKHAMMER - David "Dave" Paul Swackhammer, age 66, of Grand Rapids, peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Evelyn Swackhammer; and brother, Daniel Swackhammer. Dave is survived by his long-time wife, Donna Tortellet; children, Jamie (Matt) Landry and Joseph Swackhammer; grandchildren, Christopher and Amber Landry; and best friend, Bob...
Debra "Debby" (Vykopal) Tramper
Sep 17, 2021
TRAMPER - Debra "Debby" S. Tramper, age 65, of Sparta, went to be with her Lord and Savior with family at her side on Friday, September 17, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dick and Sandy Vykopal; sister, Dawn. Debby is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Richard "Alan" Tramper; son, Andrew "Andy" (Alice) Tramper;...
