Gloria Mae (Morgan) Paas
Aug 22, 2021
PAAS - Gloria M. (Morgan) Paas, age 87, of Sparta, entered eternal rest on Sunday, August 22, 2021. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jack Morgan; daughter-in-law, Deb Paas; and great-granddaughter, Skyla Nesvig. Gloria is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Nicholas Paas; children, Mickey (Russ Geske), Cindy (Greg Vogel), Mary (Mike Stoel), Amy (John Jones),...
Donna (Wise) Briggs
Aug 20, 2021
BRIGGS - Donna Marie (Wise) Briggs, age 91, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021. She was born in Conklin, MI on August 6, 1930. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Wendell L. Briggs; parents William and Martha (VanOeffelen) Wise and siblings, Fritz (Verna) Wise, and Mildred (Ike) Bylsma. She is survived...
William "Bill" Humes
Aug 19, 2021
HUMES - William "Bill" Patrick Humes, age 61, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, William Humes; and brother, Ken Humes. Bill is survived by his mother, Pat Foster; sisters, Melissa (Tom) Turckley, Ruth (Kurk) Brown, and Rose (David) Rowe; aunts, uncles, many nieces and nephews. Bill enjoyed racing...
Jonathon Watson
Aug 5, 2021
WATSON - Jonathon Orlow Watson, age 40, of Walker, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021. He was preceded in death by his son, Baby Boy Watson; grandparents, Dave and Betty (Muszynski) Mish, Dorothy Shepherd, Emerson Watson and Ray Cederholm. Jon is survived by his son, Nathon Jon Watson; parents, Barry and Bonnie (Cederholm) Watson; brother, James (Tonya) Watson;...
Helen Ann Louise (Bothwell) Swartz
Aug 2, 2021
SWARTZ - Helen Swartz, age 76, of Grand Rapids, and Avondale, Arizona went to be with Jesus Christ, with her family at her side on Monday, August 2, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Jim Swartz. Helen is survived by her loving children, Stephen Jr. Grooters, Jeffery (Kimberly) Grooters, Randell (Holly) Grooters, and Richard...
Dorothy (Degen) Lang
Jul 30, 2021
LANG - Dorothy A. Lang, age 86, of Comstock Park, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 30, 2021. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Lang; and son, Daniel Lang. She is survived by her son, Jeff (Cheri) Lang; daughter-in-law, Wendy VanDam; grandchildren, Ashley (Scott) Wiebenga, Alex (Shelby) Lang, Rachel McBride, and Kyle...
Loyce Miller
Jul 26, 2021
MILLER - Loyce I. Miller, age 90, of Comstock Park, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, July 26, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Miller; siblings, Therman Phipps, Clarcie Phipps Elders, Laura Phipps-Hillsabeck, Elmer Phipps, Estelle Phipps Lee, Mayzell Phipps Cork, Lorene Phipps Canada and Denny Phipps. She is survived by...
Irving C. Miller
Jul 19, 2021
MILLER - Irving C. Miller, age 62, of Howard City, passed away from complications of leukemia with family at his side on Monday, July 19, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and MaryAnn Miller; son, Andy Miller; and brother-in-law, Grant Rodammer. Irving is survived by his companion, Susan McDaniel; daughter, Alisha (Matt) Kent; granddaughters, Ava and...
Rolan Mercado
Jul 14, 2021
MERCADO - Rolan Mercado, age 60, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father Servillanio Mercado, mother, Frida Mercado. Rolan is survived by his wife, Maribeth Cabral Mercado; children, Jimbo Mercado, Brian Mercado, Sheena Mercado; siblings, Elizabeth Acosta, Cleopotra Ricardo Mercado, and Nelson Mercado. He worked at Kelloggs Cereal Factory...
Todd Gallen Cole
Jun 30, 2021
COLE - Todd G. Cole, age 51, of Walker, after a brief illness unexpectedly went to be in the arms of Jesus Christ on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. He is preceeded in death by his dad, Gene Mckinney. Todd is survived by his loving partner, Jasmine Gardiner; daughters, Katelyn (Leon) Ryals, Ashley Cole, Brittany Rapozo-Stenski; mother, LaVonne McKinney and father,...
Marjorie A. "Margie" (Hoaglin) Zimmer
Jun 22, 2021
ZIMMER - Marjorie "Margie" A. Zimmer (Hoaglin), age 81, of Bailey, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Carrie Hoaglin; siblings, Dorothy Hoaglin, Theresa Hoaglin, Clarence Hoaglin Jr., Lois Bitely, Marilyn Dalton, Carolyn Brown, Kay Babcock, Joan Courtade, and Betty Frey. Margie is survived...
Marilyn S. "Mert" (Collins) Wells
Jun 22, 2021
WELLS - Marilyn S. "Mert" Wells (Collins), age 81, of Sparta, went to be in the arms of Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Helen Imogene Collins. She is survived by her loving children, Marty (Jody) Wells, Sheree (Paul) Wells, and Tammy (Jeff) Vandeweg; grandchildren, Andrea Horter, Kristen Horter,...
John David Murphy
Jun 10, 2021
MURPHY - John D. Murphy, age 78, of Comstock Park, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 10, 2021. He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Allen Viecelli; John is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Audrey Murphy; son, John Jr. (Susan) Murphy; grandchildren, Anthony Young, Alisa Grear, Kendall Miller and Zoey Murphy; sister, Mary Jayne Viecelli....
Judith Ann "Judy" (Abrams) Cooper
Jun 7, 2021
COOPER - Judith Ann "Judy" Cooper, age 75, of Dorr, formerly of Hudson, Florida, went to be in the arms of Jesus Christ on Monday, June 7, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harve and Grace Abrams; loving husband of 32 years, Roger Cooper Sr.; siblings, Lee Abrams, Bob Abrams, Fred Abrams, Kenneth Abrams, and Louetta Crawford....
Michael F. Manning Sr.
Jun 3, 2021
MANNING - Michael F. "Mike" Manning Sr., age 74, of Coopersville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 3, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Anne Manning; and nephew, Gary McCarrol. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Ruth Manning; sons, Mike Manning Jr. and Rainey Manning; five...
Marjorie Ruth "Marge" (Stokoe) Haan
Jun 2, 2021
HAAN - Marjorie Ruth "Marge" Haan, age 86, of Grand Rapids, passed away with her husband and four daughters by her side on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Stokoe; granddaughter, Erin Wilson; and granddaughter-in-law, Melodie Baas. Marge is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Mike Haan; daughters, Gail (Doug) Baas,...
John A. Kent
Jun 2, 2021
KENT - John A. Kent, age 79, of Casnovia, went to rest peacefully on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents H. John and Rose Kent; nephew Brady Kent. John is survived by his children, Raymond Kent Ortega, Ryan (Kendra) Ortega, Becky (Scott) Helderop, and Briget Ortega; several grandchildren; one great-grandchild; siblings, Mary (Stuart) Goodfellow,...
Anna L "Ann" (Whitby) Krupp
May 24, 2021
KRUPP - Anna "Ann" L. Krupp (Whitby), age 85, of Sparta, went to be in the arms of Jesus Christ on Monday, May 24, 2021 with her family at her side. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Edward Krupp; brothers, John Chitteden and Clarence (Nettie) Whitby. Ann is survived by her loving children, Karen Fall,...
Larry Vanderzand
May 22, 2021
VANDERZAND - Larry J. VanderZand, age 82, of Comstock Park, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He is preceded in death by his brother, Roger VanderZand; grandson, Alex Penny, and great-grandson, Jacob Rowe. Larry is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Nancy; daughters, Deborah (Greg) Longstreet, Donna Penny, and Diane "Dee"...
Kathryn "Kathy" (Zimmer) Johnson
May 19, 2021
JOHNSON - Kathryn "Kathy" Johnson (Zimmer), age 58, of Marne, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jacqueline Zimmer; brother, Michael Zimmer; niece, Cathy McManus; and mother-in-law, Theresa Johnson. Kathy is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Michael Johnson; children, Leanne (Adam) Hawley and Daniel (Ashley) Johnson; granddaughters, Brianne...
