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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
