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Sylvia Lynch
Mar 14, 2021
LYNCH - Sylvia Lynch, age 72, of Comstock Park, entered eternal rest with her family by her side on Sunday, March 14, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, James Lynch; and parents, Emilio Rodriguez and Rosa Nieves. Sylvia is survived by her children, Rosemary (John) Anderson, Michael (Pauline) Cassis, Dan (Amy) Lynch, and Jim...
Donald "Don" Host
Mar 13, 2021
HOST - Donald "Don" B. Host, age 63, of Marne, entered into eternal rest unexpectedly on Saturday, March 13, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sonny and Barb Host; sister, Mary; and in-laws, Richard Vereecken and Donna DeRosha. Don is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Kimberly Host; daughters, Jenny (Mike) Parker, Tricia (Dennis) Jessee;...
Berta Jean Taggart
Mar 2, 2021
TAGGART - Berta J. Taggart, age 90, of Grand Rapids, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Taggart; son William James Taggart; daughter-in-law Kimela Taggart; sons-in-law, Jack Hoyle, Brian Hubert; and grandson, Bill Taggart. Berta is survived by her children, Gary (Barb) Taggart, James Taggart, Cheryl Hubert, Cathi Hoyle;...
Mary Jean Koperski
Feb 27, 2021
KOPERSKI - Mary Jean Koperski, age 55, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 27, 2021. She was preceded in death by her mother, Delores Koperski; and nephew, Jacob Koperski. Mary is survived by her father, Richard Koperski; siblings, Steven (Valerie) Koperski, Elaine (Greg) Morris, Vincent (Colleen) Koperski, Richard (Diane) Koperski; many nieces and nephews. The family will receive family...
Joseph "Joe" Fiedorowicz
Feb 26, 2021
FIEDOROWICZ - Joseph "Joe" Fiedorowicz, age 65, of Comstock Park, went to meet his maker, Jesus Christ, with his family at his side on Friday, February 26, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Dolores Fiedorowicz; sister, Theresa VanderWel; in-laws, Milton Payne, Clara Payne, Susan Murray, Bonnie Peuler, and Lolly Payne. Joe is survived by his...
Gloria (Barnum) Shears
Feb 22, 2021
SHEARS - Gloria (Barnum) Shears, age 82, of Comstock Park, formerly of Stanwood, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 22, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Hester (Hand) Barnum; grandsons, Michael Shears, Zachary Gray; great-grandson, Sylus Gonzales-Dayson; siblings, Lucille Abels, Lawrence Barnum, Leo Barnum, Verita DeVries, Hilda Thorson, PT "Pat"...
Robert Hess
Feb 20, 2021
HESS - Robert "Bob" F. Hess, age 69, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 after years of battling diabetic complications and a debilitative stroke. He fought till the end. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Margaret (Maitner) Hess; siblings, Donald Hess and Laura Hess-Meissner. He is survived by his siblings, Anna Hess-Hudson,...
Betty Jane (Muszynski) Mish
Feb 15, 2021
MISH - Betty Jane Muszynski Cederholm Mish, age 97, of Comstock Park, entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 15, 2021. She was born in Ludington, Michigan to John and Angela (Gadziemski) Muszynski in 1924. Betty was married to Raymond G. Cederholm who preceded her in death in 1954. She is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years,...
Michael Joseph Humphrey
Feb 9, 2021
HUMPHREY - Michael J. Humphrey, age 35, of Newaygo, formerly of Rockford, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Michael was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jack Humphrey, Ruth and Paul Harvey. He is survived by his loving parents, Dan and Julie Humphrey; brother, Nicholas (Theresa) Humphrey; grandma, Loretta Humphrey; nieces and nephews, Kimberly (Jake) Terry, Cody Sumner,...
Alejandro Pizano-Mora
Feb 9, 2021
PIZANO-MORA - Alejandro Pizano-Mora, age 31, of Grand Rapids, unexpectedly passed away and entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Alejandro was born in Guanajuato, Mexico and was raised in Grand Rapids. He is survived by his parents, Jesus Pizano and Celia Mora; children, Joel, Nyomi, Issac, and Luis; sisters, Stefany and Maria. The family will receive family...
Pamela Louise "Pam" (Wandrey) Baweja
Feb 4, 2021
BAWEJA - Pamela "Pam" L. (Wandrey) Baweja, age 68, of Grand Rapids, went to be with the Lord with her sister and daughters by her side on Thursday, February 4, 2021. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 37 years, Robert Baweja; parents, Warren and Elizabeth Wandrey; son, Steven Baweja; adopted daughter, Monique Dixon; and grandson, Alaric...
George Janose
Jan 31, 2021
JANOSE- George W. Janose, age 93, of Plainfield Township, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 31, 2021. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Shirley Janose. George is survived by his loving children, George (Mary) Janose and Mark (Laretha) Janose; grandchildren, Chelsey (Nick) Shirley, Kyle Janose, and Paul (Kristina) McCarthy....
Mary Eleanor (Taylor) Burnham
Jan 28, 2021
BURNHAM - Mary Eleanor (Taylor) Burnham, age 89, of Grand Rapids, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 28, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Cecelia Taylor. Mary is survived by her husband of 69 years, Earl Burnham; children, Janet Kovach and Larry Burnham; granddaughters, Amy (Jamie) Clark and Jody (Matthew) Lemmer; great-grandchildren, Patrick, David,...
Susan Kay Rauser
Jan 25, 2021
RAUSER - Susan Kay Rauser, age 72, of Sparta, formerly of Kentwood, passed away to be with Jesus Christ on Monday, January 25, 2021. Susan was preceded in death by her parents, Burt Cornell and Charolette Peasley. She is survived by her loving children, Chad Brooks, Carrie Brooks, Carmen (Jason Converse) Brooks, Cassey Bradley, and Christia (Salvador) Carrillo; grandchildren, Kendra...
Patrick "Pat" Murray
Jan 22, 2021
MURRAY - Patrick "Pat" J. Murray, age 72, of Grand Rapids, entered into eternal rest after a battle with ALS on Friday, January 22, 2021. Pat was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Jr. and Mary Lou Murray; and granddaughter, Susannah Murray. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 40 years, Patricia Murray; children, Michelle...
Delores Bellgraph Koperski
Jan 20, 2021
KOPERSKI - Delores Marion (Bellgraph) Koperski, age 91, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Jacob Koperski. Delores is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Richard Leon Koperski; children, Steven (Valerie) Koperski, Elaine (Greg) Morris, Vincent (Colleen) Koperski, Richard (Diane) Koperski and Mary Jean Koperski; eleven grandchildren and...
Floyd Courtade
Jan 19, 2021
COURTADE - Floyd C. Courtade, age 84, of Conklin, entered into eternal rest with his family at his side on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Doris Courtade; brothers, Arnold Courtade, Tom (Mona) Courtade and Emmett (Marge) Courtade; sister in-law, Maryanne (Tom) Miller. He is survived by his children, Keith...
William "Bill" Rusky Jr.
Jan 18, 2021
RUSKY - William "Bill" M. Rusky Jr., age 94, of Comstock Park, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 18, 2021. Bill was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Rosalie Rusky; brother, James Rusky; and brothers in-law, Joseph Randazzo and Faro (Sue) Randazzo. He is survived by his children, William Rusky III, Gina (Tom) Cina, Jim...
Charlotte "Mickey" Becker
Jan 16, 2021
Charlotte "Mickey" Becker, age 85, of Comstock Park, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 16, 2021. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Thomas Becker Sr.; brother, Joseph Cochrane; son and daughter in-law, Robert and Michelle Becker; son in-law, John Polega; great-granddaughter, Rory Bent-Buist; and brothers in-law, Bernie (Evelyn) Becker and Wally Parish. She...
Roger Hamacher
Jan 16, 2021
HAMACHER - Roger W. Hamacher, age 83, of Comstock Park, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 16, 2021. Roger was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Sharon; son, Dan Hamacher; brothers, Jerry, Joe, Jim, and Don Hamacher; and sister, Rosemary Ruble. He is survived by his children, Kathy (Dave) Cavera and Tom Hamacher; granddaughter, Lisa...
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