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;...
Alvina (Umlor) Hockey
Sep 17, 2021
HOCKEY - Alvina H. (Umlor) Hockey, age 87, of Conklin, entered into eternal rest with her family by her side on Friday, September 17, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Gilford Hockey; daughter, Susan Hockey; grandson, Douglas Ashley Jr.; siblings, Bertha Meier, Laverne Umlor; and several siblings-in-law. Alvina is survived by her loving children,...
Patricia (Siegel) Bozek
Sep 15, 2021
BOZEK - Patricia Ann (Siegel) Bozek, age 69, of Comstock Park, entered into eternal rest on September 15, 2021, after a brave battle with cancer. She was born on January 19, 1952, to her proud parents, Norman Siegel and Bernice (Barham) Siegel. Pat is preceded in death by her parents; sister-in-law, Sandy (Tim) Siegel and brother, Gregory (Susan) Siegel. She...
Earl Leon Burnham
Sep 5, 2021
BURNHAM - Earl Leon Burnham, age 98, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Mary Burnham; parents, Leon and Verda Burnham; and sister, Edith (Howard) Hoogerhyde. Earl is survived by his children, Janet Kovach and Larry Burnham; granddaughters, Amy (Jamie) Clark and Jody (Matthew) Lemmer; great-grandchildren,...
James Bazzel Neal
Aug 31, 2021
NEAL - James B. Neal, age 91, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Georgia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 45 years, Janet L. "Shipley" Neal, baby brother, Herschel Neal; sister, Vilma Neal (Raymond) Crane; and brothers-in-law, Sidney (Rosie) Shipley and John Tulloss. Jim...
Shirley (Roskiewicz) Sloboda
Aug 29, 2021
SLOBODA - Shirley R. (Roskiewicz) Sloboda age 86, of Grand Rapids, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Peter Sloboda, Jr.; her parents, Stephen and Frances Roskiewicz, brother, Stephen "Mike" Roskiewicz, brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard "Dick" Anderson, Loretta "Cookie" Roskiewicz, Casimir and Helen...
Victoria "Vickie" (Trombley) Kosiorek
Aug 28, 2021
KOSIOREK - Victoria L. "Vickie" Kosiorek, age 66, of Belmont, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Vickie had a love for music and previously played in a band with her two sisters, Janet Munger and Brenda Brott - Naylor. She enjoyed Halloween and loved to decorate each year, passing out huge amounts of candy to the children. She is...
