Obituary Listing

Jan 24, 2020

MENDEZ - Richard Mendez, age 34, of Sparta, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 24, 2020. He is survived by his mother, Alicia Murillo and stepfather, Esteban Murillo; his father, Jose Mendez; sisters, Leticia (Pedro) Perez, Sandy Mendez, Jenny Murillo, Maribel Murillo (fiance, Cristina Diaz); stepdaughters, Yasmin and Mia; nieces, Gloryanne, Arianna, Roxy; nephews, Bensen, Matteo, Steven and Rico;...

Jan 13, 2020

MROZ- Thaddeus "Ted" Mroz Jr., age 61, of Bellevue, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ted Mroz and Bonnie Regan. Ted is survived by his children, Mack (Kelsey) Mroz, and Ryan (Valerie) Mroz; grandchildren, Elijah, Reese, Alex, Oliver, and grandchild expecting in May; siblings, Victoria (Joseph) Hogendyke, Kathy...

Jan 12, 2020

Jan 7, 2020

ELLIOTT - Sandra J. Elliott Pruss, age 60, of Grand Rapids, unexpectedly passed away after a long battle with COPD on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. Sandy was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Elaine Elliott; brother, Steven Elliott; and granddaughter, Emilia Gross. She is survived by her loving children, Erich (Lindsay) Elliott, Sarah (Derik) Gross, Tyler (Vanessa) Elliott,...

Dec 31, 2019

WAHLFIELD, James "Jim" E. Wahlfield Sr., age 88, of Comstock Park, was peacefully called to heaven after a battle with cancer surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. Jim is proceeded in death by his parents, Carl and Ruth Wahlfield; siblings and in-laws, Margaret (Duane) Waters, Donald (Theresa) Wahlfield, Phyllis (Joe) Dunneback and Fritz Sr., (Marlene) Wahlfield; nephews,...

Dec 27, 2019

CICHY - John A. Cichy, age 65, of Rockford, passed away with a short term illness of cancer on Friday, December 27, 2019. John was preceded in death by his parents, and sister. He is survived by the love of his life of 14 years, Tamara Alt; daughter, Astra Moore; son, Trent Cichy; grandson, Elwin Dillard. John loved working in...

Dec 22, 2019

THOME- Gerald Karl Thome, age 94, of Alpine Township, went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2019, with his family at his side. Gerry, as he was known by family and friends, was born June 2, 1925, to Charles and Lana Thome in Comstock Park, Michigan. Gerry will be greatly missed by his wife, Betty; daughters Denise (Glenn)...

Dec 20, 2019

HAYES - William "Bill" Coryell Hayes, age 70, of Sparta, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, December 20, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Hayes; his sister, Janet Hayes Daley; father-in-law, Jim Faulkner Sr. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Janet; and of...

Dec 20, 2019

BEUSCHEL - Teresa M. Beuschel, age 91, of Sparta, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, entered into eternal rest on December 20, 2019, the same date as her son, Greg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norm; sons, Greg and Paul, infant daughters, Ann and Debra; brothers, Gerard (Mary Lou) Ritzenhein, Eugene (Barb) Ritzenhein, Vincent Ritzenhein, Joe (Christine)...

Dec 18, 2019

WOODHEAD - Timothy "Tim" I. Woodhead, age 62, of Comstock Park, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. He is survived by his wife, RuthAnne; children, Jacquelaine (Donald) Bowen, Tiffany (Steven Stoffers) Woodhead and Natalie Woodhead; grandchildren, Evelyn Bowen, Gyddeon Bowen, Annoura Bowen, and Joseph Stoffers; siblings, John Woodhead, Dan Woodhead, Brian Woodhead, Thomas Woodhead, and Ann Berman. Tim...

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...

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...

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"...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...