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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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...
Mary Feeback
Mar 3, 2020
FEEBACK - Mary Louise Feeback, age 90, of Alpine Twp., entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Feeback; son, Roger Feeback; granddaughter, Rebekkah Feeback; daughter-in-law, Carol Blaszak; brothers, Fred, Jim, Harry, and David Lawrence; sisters, Dorothy Hatton, Barb Konyndyk, and Eleanor Nicholson; brother-in-law, Jim Feeback; and sister-in-law, Inez Feeback....
Barry Lee Abshire
Mar 3, 2020
ABSHIRE - Barry Lee Abshire, age 68, of Comstock Park, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Barry was preceded in death by his parents, Roe and Laurette Abshire and his son, Ted Abshire. He leaves behind his loving wife, Sally; sons, Lee Abshire and Nate (Beth) Jennings; mother-in-law, Nevie Korte; grandchildren, Caleb, Landen, Avery, Madison, Rylan, Chase,...
Richard John "Dick" Falicki
Feb 27, 2020
FALICKI - Richard "Dick" J. Falicki, age 88, of Grand Rapids, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 27, 2020. Dick was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Teresa; daughters, Mary and Michelle Falicki; brothers, Jerry Falicki and Bob Falicki; and daughter-in-law, Mary Falicki. He is survived by his beloved children, Richard Jr....
Mary Lou (Rusche) Fink
Feb 20, 2020
FINK - Mary Lou (Rusche) Fink, of Stanton, formerly of Comstock Park, age 71, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020. Mary Lou was born on New Year's Day to Myles and Helen Rusche and raised in Comstock Park. She is survived by her son, Michael Patrick Fink; granddaughter, Laney Bradley; great-granddaughter, Leihannah; brothers, Frank (Cheryl) Rusche and Dave (Cathy)...
Javier "Harvey" Ornelas-Villalobos
Feb 18, 2020
ORNELAS-VILLALOBOS - Javier, "Harvey" Ornelas Villalobos, age 51, of Comstock Park, entered into eternal rest unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. He is preceded in death by his father, Jose Ornelas-Hernandez and sister, Elva Ornelas Villalobos. Javier is survived by his loving wife, Esther Arely Escobar Torres; children, Airam Paula Ornelas Escobar, Gracie Ornelas and Javier Ornelas Jr.; mother, Maria...
Theresa "Gail" (Fowler) Mojica
Feb 8, 2020
MOJICA - Theresa "Gail" Mojica, age 62, of Grand Rapids, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020 after a brief diagnosis of cancer. She was preceded in death by her sister, Diane Barrett; brother, Mackie Fowler; mother, Margaret "Ruth" Young; and father, Jimmy Fowler. Theresa is survived by her daughter, Christina Fowler; brother, Jimmy Fowler (Bo); sister, Debbie Foster;...
Virginia "Lee" (Wilson) Wraight
Jan 31, 2020
WRAIGHT - Virginia L. Wraight, age 83, of Comstock Park, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, David Wraight. Virginia is survived by her children; Debra (Todd) Lang and Craig Wraight; sister, Norma Jean Just; grandchildren, Amanda Lang, Craig Wraight Jr., and Dakota Wraight. She retired from Metropolitan Life...
Ernest Homrich
Jan 30, 2020
HOMRICH, Ernest Homrich, 94, of Comstock Park, entered into eternal rest on January 30, 2020. He is preceded in death by his wife, Regina (Jean) Homrich; grandson, Matthew Austin; parents, Anna and Sebastian Homrich; siblings, Clara (John) Budinger, Paul (Christina) Homrich, Fred (Katherine) Homrich, Frances (Robert) Burns, Robert (Dorothy) Homrich and Walter (Dolores) Homrich; and in-laws, Sally (Anthony) Sawicki, John...
Jean "Campbell" Bills
Jan 25, 2020
BILLS - Jean Bills, age 92, of Cannonsburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 25, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Bills. Jean is survived by her daughters, Jeannie (Rich) Prentice and Jackie (Jerry) Bennett; grandchildren, Heather Cowan, Aaron and Shawn Cowan, Aalan and Jenny Cowan, Brad Bennett; great-grandchildren, Keegan, Garrett,...
Bruce Covey
Jan 24, 2020
COVEY - BRUCE W. COVEY age 87, of Comstock Park, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 24. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Mary Covey; his parents, Walter and Grace Covey; and sisters, Connie Fraser and Sally Kaupa. Bruce is survived by his brother-in-law, Roger Kaupa; nieces and nephews, Rische Fraser, Heather Fraser, Don...
