Obituary Listing

Dec 29, 2025

Gerard "Jerry" Richard Shuker, age 91, of Alpine Township, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family, on Monday, December 29, 2025.  He was born August 13, 1934, in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Richard and Leona (Simmons) Shuker.   He proudly served his country in the National Guard and was a long-time volunteer...

Dec 28, 2025

William "Bill" Joseph Schweitzer, age 75, of Sparta, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 28, 2025. He was born October 31, 1950, in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Vincent and Veronica (Ritzenhein) Schweitzer.  William graduated from Sparta High School with the class of 1968, and went on to study electronics at Sam's Technical Institute in Fort Wayne,...

Dec 27, 2025

Reverend G. Fredrick Brucker , a beloved priest of the Diocese of Grand Rapids known for his scholarly mind and his social spirit passed away on December 27, 2025.

Early Life and Academic Journey

Born on March 22, 1949, in Dowagiac, Michigan, Fred was the fifth of seven children born to George and Margaret (Werner)...

Dec 23, 2025

Peter "Joe" Joseph Bigelow, age 61, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.  He was born September 15, 1964, in Grand Rapids, MI to the late John and Dorothy (Minkel) Bigelow.   He enjoyed 34 years of marriage to his loving wife Karen.

Joe was a...

Dec 18, 2025

Donna Ruth (Stiles) Millar, age 71, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away Thursday, December 18, 2026. She was born November 30, 1954, in Grand Rapids, to the late Roy and Ruth (Taylor) Stiles.

Donna graduated from East Kentwood and went on to obtain her Bachelor of Arts Degree at Grand Rapids Baptist College in 1977. She married William Robert Millar on...

Dec 13, 2025

Janet Laurene (Ruelle) Maguire

December 19, 1945 – December 13, 2025

Janet L. Maguire, age 79, passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Bingham Farms, Michigan, after sharing precious goodbyes with her loving family. Jan was born on December 19, 1945, in Farmington, Michigan, to Georga D. (MacDonald) Ruelle and...

Dec 10, 2025

Anne Marie Braamse was born in Muskegon and grew up on her parents' farm in Coopersville. When she was only 9 years old, Anne's 'Daddy', Hugh (Jack) Braamse, passed suddenly. The lasting pain of Jack's death was softened by the close bonds Anne had with her mother, Goldie, and her sisters Jackie & Nancy. As a young adult, 'life'...

Dec 5, 2025

Kathleen Kay Stebbins (Nussdorfer), age 80, of Casnovia, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by the love of her family on Friday, December 5, 2025.  She was born November 1, 1945, in Casnovia, MI, to the late Julius and Frieda (Seelman) Nussdorfer.  Kathy married Robert Stebbins and together they celebrated 48 years of marriage before he passed...

Nov 15, 2025

Steven Louis Gerbers, age 76, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully with his children by his side on Saturday, November 15, 2025.  He was born April 9, 1949, in Grand Rapids to the late Louis and Jean (Schouw) Gerbers.  Steve was a man of many trades. Early on he worked in a lumber yard and went on to...

Nov 15, 2025

Timothy Eric Christensen, age 58, of Sparta, Michigan, died on Saturday, November 15, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer. Tim was born on March 11, 1967, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Roger and Elizabeth Christensen.

Tim was known for his playful wit and the way he brought humor into the lives of those around him. Above...

Nov 10, 2025

Ethelyn Joyce (Thompson) Anderson, age 89, of Ravenna, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2025.  She was born December 8, 1935, in Ravenna, to the late John and Joyce (Elsworth) Thompson. On March 13, 1955, Ethelyn married the love of her life, Charles R. Anderson of Sparta, MI. They shared 51 wonderful years together before Charles passed...

Nov 10, 2025

Clara Louise (Thome) Longcore, age 96, of Comstock Park, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 10, 2025.  She was born July 27, 1929, in Plainfield Township, MI to the late Theodore and Antoinette (Dietrich) Thome.  Clara was a graduate from Catholic Central High School. On May 17, 1952, she married Walter Leroy Longcore at Holy...

Nov 4, 2025

George Michael Johns, known as "Mike", age 78, of Comstock Park, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025, after a brief illness. He was born in Aurora, Illinois, on October 9, 1947, and raised in Plano, IL by the late Howard and Genevieve (Stephens) Johns. Mike graduated from Marmion Military Academy Aurora, Illinois, with the class of 1965. He...

Nov 1, 2025

Steven Wayne Howard, affectionately known as "Howie," age 56, of Comstock Park, Michigan, passed away on November 1, 2025.

Born on April 10, 1969, in Saginaw, Michigan, Steven was the son of Fielding Ronald and Marjorie Lee (Dean) Howard. He was a proud graduate of Coopersville High School, Class of 1987.

In 1990, Steven married...

Sep 12, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Lynn (Jager) Averill, age 84, of Sparta, Michigan passed away peacefully on Friday, September 12, 2025.  She was born December 25, 1940, in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Robert and Helen (Barnes) Jager.  Pat graduated from Coopersville high School with the class of 1959.  She then married the love of her life, Raymond Benjamin Averill on...

Sep 9, 2025

John "Jack" Carl Frueh Sr., age 91, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, went to be with the Lord, unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. He was the only child born to the late Carl and Elfrieda (Mudrich) Frueh, on April 4, 1934, in Grand Rapids, MI. Jack graduated from Creston High School with the class of 1953. He drove many...

Sep 4, 2025

Rose Leona (Piccard) Baker, age 92, of Alpine Township, Michigan, departed on her greatest journey to be in the arms of Jesus on Thursday, September 4, 2025.  She was a blessing to all with her faith in the Lord and devotion to her family touching many people. Rose was born February 1, 1933, in Alpine Township, to the late...

Sep 1, 2025

John Charles Armock, age 84, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family at his home on Monday, September 1, 2025. He was born May 17, 1941, in Sparta, MI, to the late Charles and Mildred (Vanofflen) Armock. John proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Cuban crisis. He...

Aug 29, 2025

Philip A. Makinen of Grand Rapids, MI passed away peacefully at home on August 29, 2025 with his family by his side. Phil was able to celebrate his 97th birthday surrounded by friends and family. Phil is now re-united with Joyce, his wife of 55 years. He leaves behind his son, Leo; Leo's fiancée, Rebecca; grandson, Tyler; sister, Audrey;...

Aug 16, 2025

Harold "Putt" Fredrick Popma, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by family on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on July 14, 1942, to Harold and Irene Popma, whom preceded him in death. Putt dedicated his life to his family, community, and passions, leaving a legacy of...