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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...

Louis  "Lou" Thomas  Jr.

Louis "Lou" Thomas Jr.

Jan 7, 2021

THOMAS - Louis "Lou" Thomas Jr., age 89, of Comstock Park, went to be with Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 7, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Patricia "Pat" Thomas; parents, Oliver and Zella Labbe; brother, George Thomas; in-laws, Lawrence and Maude Wilson; and brother-in-law, James Wilson. He is survived by his beloved sons,...

Marilyn  June (Ring)  Larson

Marilyn June (Ring) Larson

Jan 4, 2021

LARSON - Marilyn J. (Ring) Larson, age 84, of Alpine Township, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 4, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Robert Larson; daughter, Joyce Larson; and brothers, Don (Leona) Ring and Thomas Ring. Marilyn is survived by her loving daughter and caretaker, Barbara Larson; son,...

Lloyd Pitsch

Lloyd Pitsch

Dec 28, 2020

PITSCH- Lloyd A. Pitsch, age 73, of Alpine Township, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 28, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Dorothy Pitsch; mother-in-law, June Momber; brother-in-law, Dave Overbeek; and sister-in-law, Dianne Momber. Lloyd is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Jaci; children, John Pitsch, Jason (Christina) Telder, Brent Telder, and...

William Wallace "Bill" Wells

William Wallace "Bill" Wells

Dec 26, 2020

WELLS - William "Bill" W. Wells, age 78, of Hart, formerly of Marne, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Sandra Fay; sisters, Kathryn Pfaff of Ravenna, Mary (Tom) Holbrook of Grand Rapids; brother, John (Margaret) Wells of Lamont; brother-in-law, Carl (Claire) Dennison of Hart; several nieces, nephews, and special...

Patricia Ellis "Pat" Woolworth

Patricia Ellis "Pat" Woolworth

Dec 25, 2020

WOOLWORTH - Patricia "Pat" L. (Ellis) Woolworth, age 87, of Comstock Park went to be with Jesus Christ on Friday, December 25, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Ruth Ellis; brothers, Bill (Angie) Ellis, Jim (Jerry) Ellis, Fred Ellis; sisters, Ruth (Leo) Johnson, Jean (George) Smith, Eleanor (Floyd) Day, and Hallie (Howard) Snyder. Pat is...

Larry  B Deglopper

Larry B Deglopper

Dec 24, 2020

DEGLOPPER - Larry B. DeGlopper, age 73, of Greenville, formerly of Wyoming, went to be with Jesus Christ on Thursday, December 24, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Coit and Fern (Parrish) DeGlopper; brothers, Clair DeGlopper, Coit Jr. (Red) DeGlopper, Robert DeGlopper, Jay DeGlopper, Jim DeGlopper. Larry is survived by his children, Rick DeGlopper, Brian (Shawn) DeGlopper,...

Elizabeth June "Betty" (Kennedy)  Savage

Elizabeth June "Betty" (Kennedy) Savage

Dec 23, 2020

SAVAGE - Elizabeth "Betty" (Kennedy) Savage, age 83, of Grand Rapids, went to be with Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, William "Bill" Savage; daughter, Kimberly Roden; and brother, Jim Kennedy. She is survived by her son-in-law, Steve Roden; grandchildren, Shawna Roden, Steven (Amanda) Roden, Danielle (Chris) Brodhagen,...

Ricardo Gonzalez  Sr.

Ricardo Gonzalez Sr.

Dec 21, 2020

GONZALEZ - Ricardo Gonzalez Sr., age 64, of Grand Rapids, went to be with Jesus Christ on Monday, December 21, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Hugo Gonzalez and his son-in-law, Domingo Castro Jr. Ricardo is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Rosemarie Gonzalez; children, Roxanne Gonzalez, Ricardo Gonzalez Jr., Hugo (Kaylee) Gonzalez, and Ryan...

Mary  Anne Gagnon

Mary Anne Gagnon

Dec 17, 2020

GAGNON - Mary Anne (Dunneback) Gagnon, age 93, of Alpine Township entered eternal rest on December 17, 2020 surrounded by family at St. Ann's Home. She was born on August 27, 1927 to Anthony and Rose Dunneback, the youngest of four; Elizabeth, Frances, Paul and Mary Anne, all of whom preceded her in death. Mary Anne loved the farm life...

Jack Hoyle

Jack Hoyle

Dec 14, 2020

HOYLE - Jack A. Hoyle, age 59, of Comstock Park, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 14, 2020 into the arms of Jesus Christ. Jack is now resting in peace after 14 years of chronic pain. He is preceded in death by his father, Jerry Hoyle Sr.; brother, Jerry Hoyle Jr.; father-in-law, James Taggart; sister-in-law, Kimberly Taggart; brother-in-law, Brian Hubert;...

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