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...
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...
