Jerome Philip "Jerry" Karas
Sep 22, 2019
KARAS - JEROME PHILLIP KARAS, age 84, of Comstock Park, entered into eternal rest with his family by his side on Sunday, September 22, 2019. Jerry was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Joan (Hansknecht) Karas; parents, Stanley K. Karas, Sr., and Josephine (Wabich) Karas; siblings, Marion L. (Mary) Karas, Raymond G. (Delores) Karas, Bernard J. (Pauline)...
Donald Earl Long
Sep 15, 2019
LONG - Donald E. Long, age 87, of Grand Rapids, passed into heaven in the Lord's arms, with his family at his side on Sunday, September 15, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Florence Ruster; twin infant grandsons Ryan and Adam Long; brothers, Jim (Mary Kay) Ruster and Bobby Long; and sister, Evelyn (Paul) Treece....
David Allen Overbeek Sr.
Sep 10, 2019
OVERBEEK- David A. Overbeek, Sr., age 73, of Grand Rapids, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Anne Overbeek; and mother-in-law, June Momber. David is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Denise Overbeek; three children with grandchildren, David (Jo) Overbeek and Elizabeth, Katherine, Anna and Jake,...
Scott Averill
Sep 8, 2019
AVERILL - Scott L. Averill, age 46, of Comstock Park, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank Averill and Janice Heiney and Mae Woodman; and uncle, Les Averill. Scott is survived by his son, Jace Averill; mother, Val Nostrant; father, LeRoy "Bud" (Cindy) Averill; loving grandfather Allen King (Joyce Sidote); sister,...
Hedzer Dejong
Sep 7, 2019
Hedzer DeJong, age 90 (09/03/1929-09/07-2019) Son of Dirk and Anna DeJong. He enjoyed home remodeling, travel, his work in Zambia, Africa and spreading the word of salvation. He leaves behind his faithful wife and work partner of almost 67 years, Viola (Boone), children Barbara (Bernard) Huitema, Thomas (Sue) DeJong, James DeJong, Robert (Marilyn) DeJong, Janice VanderWal, Valerie (Jeff) Bosch, and...
Richard (Charles) Hoffmann Jr.
Aug 13, 2019
HOFFMANN - Richard "Rick" C. Hoffmann Jr., age 71, of Grand Rapids, entered into eternal rest surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Rick was preceded in death by his sister, Adrienne Schelelich. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Frances; his children, John Hoffmann and Megan (Pat) McCauley; granddaughter, Mairen McCauley; brothers and sisters-in-law,...
Philip Lawrence Boomgaard
Aug 11, 2019
BOOMGAARD - Philip Lawrence Boomgaard, age 77, of Sparta, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on January 22, 1942 to Chester and Bernice Boomgaard. Philip grew up on the west side of Grand Rapids, attending Sacred Heart School and graduating from Catholic Central High School with the class of 1959. Although his...
Marcia (Swanson) Waldherr
Aug 5, 2019
WALDHERR - Marcia Jean (Swanson) Waldherr, of Kent City, lived a happy, faith filled life over her 88 years. She raised five children, nurtured and cared for twelve grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on August 10, 1930 and passed away at home on August 5, 2019 surrounded by her children who loved her...
Daniel John Horon
Aug 4, 2019
HORON - Daniel J. Horon, Sr., age 80, of Sparta, went to be with Jesus Christ on Sunday, August 4, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Janet; children, Daniel J. Horon (Corrine Kenner); John Horon; Christine Goertz, (Randy DeGeest); Joanne (Bob) Lash; Jeff (Jennifer) Horon; grandchildren, Emma, Sarah, Ian, Coyla, Julia, Emily, Kate, Nicholas, Joshua, Nathan;...
Pearl "Marie" (Clark) Westen
Jul 24, 2019
WESTEN - Pearl M. Westen, age 100, of Sparta, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husbands, William Heckman and Frank Westen; siblings, Bernice Martinelli and Harold Clark. Pearl is survived by her nephews, Herman (Gail) Martinelli, Gary (Beverly) Clark, and Clayton (Sandy) Clark. She loved her many dear friends, dogs, gardening and...
Charles James Cooper
Jul 14, 2019
COOPER - Charles "Chuck" J. Cooper, age 71, of Muskegon (formerly of Grand Rapids), unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, June and Chancey; former wife Pamela, life partner, Linda Martin; son, Charles Martin Cooper and brother, Richard Cooper. He is survived by daughters, Portia (Harry) North, Jamie (Thomas) Wheeler, Jamie...
Klasena Grace (Noppert) Knapp
Jul 13, 2019
KNAPP - Klasena G. Knapp, age 83, of Comstock Park, went to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 13, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert "Herb" of 55 years; parents, Grace and John Noppert; brothers, Hank, John, Jack and Jerry Noppert; sister, Janet Dicharo; son-in-law, Bob Harp and brother-in-law, Bob Goebel and friend Dimitri Lisquez....
Robin Kay (Verslius) Clement
Jul 12, 2019
CLEMENT - Robin K. Clement, age 58, of Kent City, peacefully passed from this world into the arms of Jesus, on Friday, July 12, 2019, after having fought a courageous battle with cancer for five years until the end. She was preceded in death by her son, Jason Versluis; brother, Les Versluis, and step-father, Don Rebentisch. She will be deeply...
Betty Graham
Jul 5, 2019
GRAHAM - Betty Graham, age 74, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Lake Odessa, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019. Betty was born March 16, 1945 to parents, Cecil and Glenna Haskins. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Thomas Geiger and sister-in-law, Bonnie Haskins. Betty is survived by her husband, Daryl Graham of Greenville; son, Jeffrey (Lynette) Graham...
Dolores Bernadine (Thome) Homrich
Jun 24, 2019
HOMRICH- Dolores B. (Thome) Homrich, age 90, of Alpine Township/Sparta, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 24, 2019. Dolores was preceded in death by her loving husband, Walter Homrich; her parents, Richard and Bernadine Thome; brothers, Walter, Erwin (Georgianna), Don and Robert; sister-in-law, Sally Thome. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara (Ron) Johnsen; sons, Bill...
Bryce Nathan Degood
Jun 21, 2019
DeGOOD - Bryce N. DeGood, age 21, of Comstock Park, unexpectedly passed away and went to be in the arms of Jesus on Friday, June 21, 2019. Bryce is survived by his loving parents, Dean and LeAnne DeGood; brother, Kyle; grandparents, Dennis and Barbara VanderKuyl, Don and Doris DeGood; beloved girlfriend, Carly Robinson; aunts and uncles, Lisa (Brian) Lindhout, Doug...
Robert "Bob" Kibby
Jun 19, 2019
KIBBY - Robert "Bob" L. Kibby, age 78 of Walker, returned to his heavenly home with his family by his side on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Mary (Hoedeman); beloved children, Elisabeth Paavo, Scott Kibby, Melissa (Ben) Falan, Heidi (Justin) Morgensen and Bryan (Amanda) Kibby; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; very special...
Walter "Walt" Polus
Jun 18, 2019
Walter J. Polus, 79 of Belmont, went to be with his Lord and Savior and polkaed his way to heaven on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. He was preceded in death by parents Stanley and Sophia Polus, sisters, Suzanne and Diane. Walter is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Janis; three sons, David (Susan), Stephen (Lorene), Michael (Carol); grandchildren,...
Richard "Allen" Swartz
Jun 11, 2019
SWARTZ - Richard Allen Swartz, age 71, of Comstock Park, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, mother, Donna (Harold) Mead, father, Archie Arthur Swartz and sister-in-law, Debbie Swartz. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Pamela (Trylch) Swartz, beloved children James (Rebecca), Scott (Tamara), grandchildren Alex, Samantha,...
