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James  "Jim" Brown

James "Jim" Brown

Jul 19, 2020

BROWN- James A. "Jim" Brown, age 79, of Wright Township, entered into eternal rest peacefully at home on Sunday, July 19, 2020. He is preceded in death by his son, David; sisters Carlene Rau, Marlene "Peanut" (Fritz Sr.) Wahlfield and Shirley Momber; parents Charlie and Alvina Brown. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Geraldine "Gerrie" Brown;...

Kathleen (Johnson)  Reed

Kathleen (Johnson) Reed

Jul 15, 2020

REED - Kathleen Reed, of Wyoming (formerly of Tullow Ireland), went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Kathleen is survived by sons, Julian Reed and Grant (Catrina) Reed; dear grandchildren, Justice, Caydence, Titus and Trinity Reed; sisters, Nuala (Jim) Finn, Dolores Goodliffe; brother, Michael (Mary) Johnson; nieces and nephews; and long time friends and caregivers, Don...

Barbara  Lynn (Barense)  Flick

Barbara Lynn (Barense) Flick

Jul 15, 2020

FLICK - Barbara Flick, age 70, of Comstock Park, entered into eternal rest with family at her side on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Barb is preceded in death by her sons, Adam Flick and Michael J. Flick; husband, Michael Flick; parents, Peter Barense and Margaret (Barense) VanderArk; and step-father, Everett VanderArk. Barbara is survived by her brother and sisters, Shirley...

Marissa  Marie (Sosa)  Rodriguez

Marissa Marie (Sosa) Rodriguez

Jul 12, 2020

RODRIGUEZ - Marissa Marie Rodriguez, age 30, of Grand Rapids, entered into rest unexpectedly on Sunday, July 12, 2020. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Jose Arenas and niece Alani Martinez. Marissa is survived by her loving husband, Rigoberto Rodriguez; children, Santiago, Jose-Antonio, Madeline, Sebastian; parents Leslie Arenas and Javier Sosa, siblings, Melissa (Dennen) Stokes, Javier Sosa Jr.,...

Vonna Darin

Vonna Darin

Jun 29, 2020

DARIN - Vonna H. Darin, age 86, of Comstock Park, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 29, 2020. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Robin Hoekstra-Darin. Vonna is survived by her son, Eugene M. (Kary) Darin; sister, Jean Thorngate of Battle Creek; grandchildren, Lexi, Nick, Noah, Nate; many friends at Field's Fabric on Plainfield including Judy, Jan, Beverly,...

William Edward "Bill" Stewart

William Edward "Bill" Stewart

Jun 27, 2020

STEWART - William "Bill" Stewart, age 81, of Grand Rapids, went to be with our Lord after a long battle with dementia on June 27, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Evelyn Stewart. Bill is survived by wife of 58 years, Sandra Stewart; 6 children; 12 grandchildren ; and 12 great-grandchildren. Bill was a beloved...

Elsie Wisner

Elsie Wisner

Jun 25, 2020

WISNER - Elsie C. Wisner, age 85, of Baldwin entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 25, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, William D. Wisner; daughter, Kathy Dorgan; granddaughter, Kellin Dorgan; brother and sisters, William Colligan, Doris (Ronald) Jenkins, and Betty (Claus) Kats. Elsie will be remembered by her loving children, Patrick (Chris)...

Viola Dejong

Viola Dejong

Jun 25, 2020

DEJONG - Viola (Boone) DeJong, age 86 (04/21/1934 - 06/25/2020) of Comstock Park. Viola was preceded in death by her husband, Hedzer DeJong; her parents, Jacob and Rena Boone. Viola leaves behind her children, Barbara (Bernard) Huitema, Thomas (Sue) DeJong, James DeJong, Robert (Marilyn) DeJong, Janice VanderWal, Valerie (Jeff) Bosch, and Mary (Sander) Niemeyer, 33 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren; one sister...

James  "Jim" Powers

James "Jim" Powers

Jun 19, 2020

POWERS - James "Jim" W. Powers, age 69, of Comstock Park, formerly of Battle Creek, passed away with his family and friends by his side on Friday, June 19, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Willeta Powers. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Marisel; daughter, Dayne; and siblings, Jack, Joe (Terry), Joanne (Steve) Ridge,...

Midge Birdsall

Midge Birdsall

Jun 7, 2020

BIRDSALL - Midge A. Birdsall, age 66, of Wyoming, passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, June 7, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph DeLoach Sr., and Ilah (Louis) Digrandi. Midge is survived by her husband of 35 years, William "Biff" Birdsall Jr.; children, Ryan (Christine Loucks) Mullett, Jillian (Michael) Cardosa and Katherine...

Dorothy Beveridge-Drury

Dorothy Beveridge-Drury

Jun 2, 2020

BEVERIDGE-DRURY - Dorothy E. Beveridge-Drury, age 92, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Allport, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold Beveridge Sr.; husband Stanley Drury; son Harold "Hal" Beveridge Jr.; and sister Debra Routsaw. She is survived by her sons Anthony "Tony" (Terri) Beveridge and Harry Beveridge; grandchildren Falecha...

Carol  Ann (Suttkus)  Rohe

Carol Ann (Suttkus) Rohe

May 30, 2020

ROHE - Carol Ann (Suttkus) Rohe, age 75, of Grand Rapids, went to be with Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 30, 2020. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 43 years, Jacob Rohe Jr.; parents Henry and Bertha Suttkus; and brother Michael Suttkus. Carol is survived by her beloved sons Steven and Robert Rohe, and sister-in-law Kathleen...

Wilberto Cruz-Rivera

Wilberto Cruz-Rivera

May 26, 2020

CRUZ-RIVERA - Wilberto "Wil" Cruz-Rivera, age 40, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Arecibo, Puerto Rico, unexpectedly passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. He was preceded in death by his brother, Hector Cruz-Rivera. Wil is survived by his daughters, Alecia, Abigail and Briana Cruz; sons, Jayden, Brenden and Esteban Cruz; parents, Ana and Hector...

Elizabeth (Soliwoda)  Brock

Elizabeth (Soliwoda) Brock

May 20, 2020

BROCK - Elizabeth M. Brock, age 60, of Grand Rapids, passed away on her birthday on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alexander and Marilda Soliwoda. Elizabeth is survived by her loving children, Sara (Michael) Rice and Jason (Lynn) Noom; sisters, Kathy (Brian) Bockheim and Christine Soliwoda; brothers, Terrance Soliwoda and Roy Soliwoda. Elizabeth...

Joyce (Andres)  Galligan

Joyce (Andres) Galligan

May 20, 2020

GALLIGAN - Joyce G. Galligan, age 81, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Freeland, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born January 6, 1939 to Andrew and Cecilia (Lautner) Andres in Acme, Michigan. On August 24, 1957 she married William "Bill" Galligan at St. Francis Catholic Church in Traverse...

Karen (Rector)  Pienta

Karen (Rector) Pienta

May 16, 2020

PIENTA - Karen L. Pienta, age 73, of Sparta, went to be with Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 16, 2020. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, David Pienta Sr. of 46 years; brother Dennis Rector, parents Raymond and Nancy Rector. Karen is survived by her children, David, Jr. (Jamie) Pienta, Ronald (Sandra) Pienta of Atlanta, GA., Christina...

Robert  "Bob" Kitler

Robert "Bob" Kitler

May 16, 2020

Kitler - Robert M. "Bob" Kitler, age 81, of Walker, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Ann Kitler; brother Howard (Norma) Kitler; and sister Maryanne (James) Marek. Bob is survived by his brother John (Florence) Kitler, sister Carol Piper, and several nephews, nieces, and cousins. Bob was incredibly musical...

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)...

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