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Matias Domingo

Matias Domingo

May 16, 2020

DOMINGO - Matias Domingo, age 51, of Grand Rapids, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 16, 2020 due to complications from COVID-19. He was preceded in death by his father Miguel Matias. Matias is survived by his wife Candelaria Pedro of 16 years; mother Valentina Domingo; children, Valentina, Ventura, Miguel, Christina, Romario, Pablo, and Matias Domingo Jr.; step-children, Maria...

Edwin  Eugene Gilbert

Edwin Eugene Gilbert

May 15, 2020

GILBERT - Edwin E Gilbert, age 85, of Comstock Park, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 15, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine (Phillips) Gilbert; siblings, Donna Viola Gilbert, Donna Leola (Homer) Moore, and Donald (Wavaline) Gilbert Jr. Edwin is survived by his wife, Ethel Bristol Gilbert; children, Steven (Sue) Gilbert, Aleta (Mark) Potts, and...

Rita (Obetts)  Paas

Rita (Obetts) Paas

May 14, 2020

PAAS - Rita Elizabeth Paas (Obetts), age 88, of Comstock Park, entered into eternal rest due to complications of COVID-19 on Thursday, May 14, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Helen Obetts; grandson, Michael Bevins Jr.; siblings, Richard (Mary) Obetts, Carl Obetts, Ray (Char) Obetts, Ed Obetts and Helen Louise Obetts; and brother-in-law, Ed (Lois)...

Lorraine (Galligan)  Stone

Lorraine (Galligan) Stone

May 13, 2020

STONE - Lorraine Stone, age 100, of Comstock Park, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband, James Blount Stone; and sister, Dorothy Joan Osmundsen. Lorraine is survived by her children, Penelope "Penni" Sawyer, James (Mary) Stone, and Jay Stone (Marie Kessler.) Lorraine was a volunteer and lifelong member of Holy...

Mary  L (Raap)  Christopher

Mary L (Raap) Christopher

May 7, 2020

CHRISTOPHER- Mary L. Christopher, age 59, of Grand Rapids, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 7, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Marilou Raap; and brother, David. She is survived by her loving son, Scott (Shawna) Christopher; siblings, Greg (Diane) Raap, Jack (Lupe) Raap, Diane (Mark) Levandowski, and Sheryl (Ray) Maat. Mary will be...

Kim (Jones)  Dyer

Kim (Jones) Dyer

May 3, 2020

DYER - Kim Diane Dyer (Jones) of Grand Rapids passed away at home on Sunday, May 3, 2020. Kim was raised in Fremont and worked at Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore over 20 years. She was an active member of First Church of Christ, Scientist, Grand Rapids. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Sally...

Marlene Roberts

Marlene Roberts

Apr 22, 2020

ROBERTS - Marlene "Midge" Roberts, age 83, of Rockford, went peacefully to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. She is survived by her beloved children, Michael Roberts, Michele (Brian) Feringa, Jill (Jim) Wiers, Katie Miller, Bobby Roberts, Renee (Keith) Bainbridge, and Mary (David) Sawinski; 20 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Sue Zolinski and Judy (Jerry) Sremba; brothers,...

Thomas Block

Thomas Block

Apr 20, 2020

Please share your favorite memory of Thomas to be included in a special keepsake book for the family. View Tribute Book Service Details. Interment Location Englishville Cemetery Address 7728 Vinton NW COMSTOCK PARK, MI 49345

Suzanne  "Suzie" (Labelle)  Alt

Suzanne "Suzie" (Labelle) Alt

Apr 17, 2020

ALT- Suzanne Alt, age 73, of Alpine Township, entered into eternal rest with her family at her side on Friday, April 17, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Arleen LaBelle. Suzie will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Ron; her children, Scott Postal, Steven (Deanna) Postal, Mark (Gail) Alt, Angela (John) VanderWerff; grandchildren, Megan, Justin,...

Darlene  Mae Thomas

Darlene Mae Thomas

Apr 10, 2020

THOMAS- Darlene M. Thomas, age 96, of Walker, entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 10, 2020. She is preceded in death by her first husband of 9 years, Donald Harris; second husband of 17 years, Chester Thomas; and sisters, Marjorie TenBrink and Francis Kay Shanahan; and son-in-law, Philip Russell. Darlene is survived by her daughter, Camella A. Russell; grandchildren,...

Mary Jo "Alt" Rauser

Mary Jo "Alt" Rauser

Apr 6, 2020

RAUSER- Mary Josephine Rauser, age 74, of Alpine Township, entered into eternal rest with her family at her side on Monday, April 6, 2020 the day of her mother Caroline's birthday. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Caroline Alt; sister, Carole Alt; brother, Mike Alt; sister-in-law, Beverly Alt; and brother-in-law, Fred Erhards. Mary Jo will be...

David Holtzlander  Iii

David Holtzlander Iii

Apr 5, 2020

HOLTZLANDER - David Holtzlander III., age 38, of Indianapolis, formerly of Walker, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 5, 2020. He is preceded in death by his father, David Holtzlander Jr. David is survived by his loving mother, Pat Holtzlander; sister, Heidi (Steve) Krueger; nieces and nephews, Andy, Victor, Allie, Izaak, Caleb and Emma. He was a graduate of...

Michael  "Mikey" Melle  Sr.

Michael "Mikey" Melle Sr.

Mar 30, 2020

MELLE - Michael W. Melle Sr., age 52, of Sparta, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert "Bob" Melle. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Leslie Melle; children, Corey Winkler, Ericka Teunis, Michael Melle (Ashley McCarty), and Kayle Teunis; mother, Marcia Curtis; mother-in-law, Joyce Winkler; grandchildren, Zander...

Stanley Hill

Stanley Hill

Mar 30, 2020

HILL - Stanley James Hill, age 71, of Comstock Park, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 30, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mildred Hill. Stanley is survived by the loves of his life, wife, Cindy; daughter, Shannon (David) Emerson; grandsons, Brady, Damon, and Nathan, sister; Linda Hill and brother,...

Barbara  J Toner

Barbara J Toner

Mar 29, 2020

TONER - Barbara Toner (Dekkinga), age 87, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, of Grand Rapids, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 29, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lyle Toner; brothers, Raymond Krygier, Gene Krygier; and sister, Lorraine Borowka. Barbara is survived by her children, Sharon (Steven) Devito, David (Teresa) Dekkinga, Mary Jo (John) Botner, and...

Beverly (Miller)  Dyer

Beverly (Miller) Dyer

Mar 27, 2020

DYER - Beverly June Dyer, age 85, of Grand Rapids, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 27, 2020. She was preceded in death by her brother, Merwin Miller; and brothers-in-law, Paul Veenstra and Louis Michalak. Beverly is survived by her husband of 67 years, Edward Dyer; son, Dale (Kim); grandchildren, Lucinda (Scott) Joswick and Bradley Dyer;...

Mary  Ann (Drolema)  Gillstedt

Mary Ann (Drolema) Gillstedt

Mar 17, 2020

GILLSTEDT - Mary Ann (Drolema) Gillstedt, age 92, of Grand Rapids, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus Christ on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 40 years Ted; siblings, Harry (Florence) Drolema, Rose (Jim) Janose, Dorothy (Ray) Quick and Robert Phelps. Mary Ann is survived by her sons, Gary Gillstedt, Kathy...

John  "Jack" Raap  Jr.

John "Jack" Raap Jr.

Mar 12, 2020

RAAP-John "Jack" Raap Jr., age 91, of Alpine Twp., surrounded by family, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 12, 2020, being reunited with his wife and youngest son along with three brothers and and one sister. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilou; son, David; brothers, Donald, George "Pug", Jim; and sister, Sr. Gregory "Rosemary" Raap...

Mary  Jane (Harr)  Thelen

Mary Jane (Harr) Thelen

Mar 12, 2020

THELEN- Mary Jane Thelen, age 93, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother entered into eternal rest on March 12, 2020. She was born on July 20, 1926 in Pewamo, the daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Schmitt) Harr. Mary Jane was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Westphalia and the Christian Mothers and Women's Guild. Mary Jane and Paul raised...

Charles  "Chuck" Vanoeffelen  Sr.

Charles "Chuck" Vanoeffelen Sr.

Mar 6, 2020

VANOEFFELEN - Charles "Chuck" VanOeffelen, age 71, of Alpine Twp., unexpectedly passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Agnes VanOeffelen; and sister, JoAnne Beak. He is survived by his children, Charles Jr., Jamie, William (Shannan); grandchildren, Tori (Josh) Mucinski, Ally, Ryleigh, Aydan, Brooklynn, Preston, and Jersey; sisters, Jean Skinner, Kathy...

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