Anthony "Tony" Sella
Dec 9, 2019
SELLA - Anthony "Tony" Sella, age 85, of Comstock Park, went home to his heavenly father on Monday, December 9, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Christopher and Mary Sella; his brother, Quentin Sella. Tony is survived by his wife of 44 years, Wanda; children, Ann (A.J.) Lange, Anthony (Christine) Sella, Mark Methner, Troy (Sarah) Methner, Christopher...
Adam Christopher Flick
Dec 8, 2019
FLICK - Adam C. Flick, age 49, of Comstock Park, formerly of Rockford, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019. Adam is preceded in death by his father, Michael J. Flick; brother, Michael J. Flick; grandparents, Everett and Margaret VanderArk, James and Corrine Flick. Adam is survived by his loving daughter, Jordyn and son, Nathan; mother, Barbara Flick; close...
James Richard "Jim" Miller Sr.
Nov 28, 2019
MILLER - James "Jim" R. Miller, Sr., age 77, of Rockford, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 28, 2019. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Mary Miller missionaries of Liberia; sister, Margaret Guenter and nephew, Mark Martin. Jim is survived by his wife of 53 years, Edith; children, James Jr. "Rick"...
Alex Josue Solorio
Nov 25, 2019
SOLORIO - Alex J. Solorio, age 18, of Kent City, entered into eternal rest unexpectedly on Monday, November 25, 2019. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Isabel Solorio. Alex is survived by his parents, Victor and Esperanza Solorio; sister, Lizette; grandparents, Felix and Marie Jaramillo and Jesus Solorio; aunts and uncles, Jose (Arianna) Jaramillo, Jaret Jaramillo, Yael Jaramillo,...
Eileen Cecelia (Graftema) Shirey
Nov 19, 2019
SHIREY - Eileen Cecelia (Graftema) Shirey, of Kent City, just days short of her 93rd birthday, was surrounded by the love of her family as she passed, Tuesday, November 19, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Harry; her son, Michael Shirey; brother, Merlin Graftema; sisters, Evelyn Herman and Bernice Nutt. Eileen is survived by...
Janice Clara (Wiltenburg) Johnson
Nov 18, 2019
JOHNSON - Janice Clara (Wiltenburg) Johnson, age 88, of Kent City, lived a happy faithful life over her 88 years. She was born on the family farm in Conklin, Michigan and passed away Monday, November 18, 2019 surrounded by her family who loved her dearly and will miss her loving gentle ways. Janice graduated from Coopersville High School and attended...
Patrice Marie Salinas
Nov 11, 2019
SALINAS - Patrice M. Salinas, age 62, of Comstock Park, unexpectedly passed away and entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 11, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rick Salinas, her parents Eugene and Doris Szczepanek, and brother-in-law, Wes Ballew. Patrice is survived by her brother, Rich (Pat) Szczepanek; sister, Deb Ballew (Szczepanek); several nieces and nephews....
Marvin Vander Laan
Nov 6, 2019
VANDER LAAN - Marvin Vander Laan, age 78, of Grand Rapids, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Marvin was preceded in death by his father, Jacob Vander Laan; mother, Mary Uthiol Smith; daughter, Jill; granddaughter, Tabetha; great-granddaughter, Emily; and stepmother Sophie Vander Laan. Marvin is survived by his sweetheart, Josie Wall; his beloved...
Larry Berryhill Sr.
Nov 5, 2019
BERRYHILL- Larry R. Berryhill, Sr. age 73, of Alpine Township, entered into eternal rest, peacefully the morning of Tuesday, November 5, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Phyllis (Alt) Berryhill; his children, Larry (Erin) Berryhill and Kelli (Laura) Berryhill. He is also survived by two grandchildren he adored, Ada and Eli, as well as his...
Robert "Bob" Wahlfield
Oct 30, 2019
WAHLFIELD - Robert J."Bob" Wahlfield, age 63, of Sparta, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Theresa Wahlfield. He is survived by his children, Jennifer Wahlfield and Karl Wahlfield (Dina Penland); and grandchildren, Dashun Mack, Malia Brooks, Kyleah Brooks, Kahari Brooks and Enzly Wahlfield. Bob was a fourth...
Jack Vander Klok
Oct 25, 2019
VANDERKLOK - Jack VanderKlok, age 91, of Comstock Park, was called home to Jesus, his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 25, 2019. Jack married the love of his life, Janine Burger, on September 1, 1950, who preceded him in death January 2018. Jack was born July 7, 1928 to the late Ralph and Marie VanderKlok along with eight brothers...
Mercedes Rodriguez
Oct 22, 2019
RODRIGUEZ - MERCEDES RODRIGUEZ, age 95, of Walker, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years Juan Lara Rodriguez, four sisters and two brothers. Mercedes is survived by her children, Maria (Leon) Heath of Comstock Park, Enrique (Cindy) Rodriguez of Lakeland, Florida, Molly (Don) Stevens of Portage and Ruben (Kathy)...
Donald "Eugene" Gager
Oct 20, 2019
GAGER - Donald E. Gager, age 79, of Grand Rapids, went to be with Jesus Christ , Sunday, October 20, 2019. Donald is survived by his brother, Jim (Fran) Gager; sister, Judy (Jack) Hall. He is preceded in death by his parents, William J. and Bernice B. Gager; brothers, Bill Gager, and Larry Gager; and sister, Char (Charlie) Bromley; He...
William "Bill" Wiersum
Oct 19, 2019
WIERSUM - William G. Wiersum, age 88, of Comstock Park, went to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 19, 2019. He is survived by best friend, Josée Slack; children, Sharon and Jim Wood, Mary and Ryan Fahling, Rick Wiersum, Steve and Lisa Wiersum, Sue and Rich Sandusky, and his wonderful grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bill served as a member of...
Daniel Thomas "Dan" Pikaart
Oct 19, 2019
PIKAART - Daniel Thomas Pikaart, age 76, of Grand Rapids, went to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his family singing his favorite hymn, Under His Wings, on Saturday, October 19, 2019, his mother's birthday. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Judith; parents, Claude Pikaart and Martha Durham. He is survived by...
Daniel Leichty
Oct 17, 2019
LEICHTY - Daniel C. Leichty, age 27, of Sparta, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Walter Grzybowski Jr., Floyd Dale and Gisela Leichty; uncle, Mark Leichty; cousins, Emily, Nick Grzybowski and Tim Dougherty. Dan is survived by his loving parents, Stephen and Susan Leichty; beloved brother, Duane Leichty; grandma, Bertha Grzybowski,...
Judith "Judy" Taylor
Oct 17, 2019
TAYLOR - Judith A. Taylor, age 73, of Comstock Park, formerly of Jenison, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 17, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Gordon Warners; infant daughter, Carmen; brothers, Dale and Roger Dykstra; grandson, Berkley Warners; and brother-in-law, John Tatom. Judy is survived...
Thomas Cross
Oct 13, 2019
CROSS - Thomas M. Cross, 60, of Comstock Park, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 13, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Lorraine Cross; and brother, Ronald Cross. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Sherri; children, Tom Cross Jr., Blaire Barbaria, Randy Scofield, Eric Cross, and Josh (Katie) Cross; sister, Diane...
David Bishop
Oct 8, 2019
BISHOP - David A. Bishop, 64, of Alpine Township, passed away peacefully after a brief illness with cancer on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. David was preceded in death by his wife of 36 years, Sharon; parents, Ernie and Beatrice Bishop; sisters-in-law, Cindy Rouse and Kay Lane; and brother-in-law, Patrick Cosner. He is survived by his sons, Randy (Karrie) Makepeace and...
Eugene "Gene" Lambson
Sep 26, 2019
LAMBSON - Eugene "Gene" C. Lambson, age 77, of Sparta, unexpectedly passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, September 26, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Asle Lambson and Helen (Charles) Winn; sisters-in-law, Betty (Gene) LaCroix and Arlene Welling. Gene is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Sharon; beloved children, Terry (Anne) Lambson and...
