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Sylvia Lynch

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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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