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Bruce Twiest

Bruce Twiest

Mar 27, 2019

TWIEST - Bruce Richard Twiest, age 83, of Sparta , went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of over 52 years, Patricia; parents, Frederick and Mabel Twiest; and siblings, Cheryl and Serge Bagdasarianz and Terry Grear. Bruce is survived by his siblings, David and Carolyn, Brian...

Lois  Jean (Mcdermott)  Adams

Lois Jean (Mcdermott) Adams

Mar 25, 2019

ADAMS - Lois J. Adams, age 88, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019, at SKLD Resident Home on East Beltline in Grand Rapids, MI. Lois was born on September 27, 1930 Wilkes-Barre, PA. She was the daughter of Durbin C. Mc Dermott and Anna Helen (Jaber) McDermott. Lois was the oldest of four children, her brother Eugene McDermott of...

Patricia Ann "Pat" (Wilson)  Thomas

Patricia Ann "Pat" (Wilson) Thomas

Mar 24, 2019

THOMAS - Patricia A. (Pat) Thomas, age 85, of Comstock Park, passed away unexpectedly in Florida on Sunday, March 24, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Maude (VanValkenburg) Wilson, and brother, James Wilson. Pat is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Louis; beloved sons, Michael Thomas, Louie Thomas and Dave Thomas; grandchildren, Tricia,...

James Allen "Jim" Reed

James Allen "Jim" Reed

Mar 16, 2019

REED- James A. Reed, aged 77 of Wyoming, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019, after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 33 years, Delores Reed. Also preceding him,his father Sylvanus Reed, mother Maxine Sage and his brother Kenneth Reed. Jim is survived by his children Kim (Jim) Chrisman, Denise (Bob) Glowacki, Teresa...

Dana  Nina Cano

Dana Nina Cano

Mar 12, 2019

CANO- Dana Nina Cano, age 58, of Holland, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. She is survived by her loving husband, Fernando Rojas; daughter, Shirley Cano; siblings, Viky Cano, Consuelo Cano, Ramon Cano, Evangelina Cano, Angelica Cano, Miguel Cano, and many nieces and nephews. Dana was a beautician who dearly loved her pets Pepe, Lolo, and Gigio, that...

Joeeda (Holtzlander)  Corteway

Joeeda (Holtzlander) Corteway

Mar 3, 2019

CORTEWAY - JoeEda E. Corteway (Holtzlander), age 75, of Comstock Park, entered her Heavenly home on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at SKLD Resident Home. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lorenzo and Edith Holtzlander; sisters, Maxine Uzarski and Anna Mae Holtzlander; her brothers, Clair and Lorenzo Jr. Holtzlander; brother in laws, Duane Denhof Sr., Robert (Bud) Uzarski and...

Richard  Arlen Meyers

Richard Arlen Meyers

Feb 27, 2019

Richard "Dick" Arlen Meyers passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 27, 2019. Dick was born July 5, 1934, to Catherine (Komar) and Edward Meyers. He was the second of their three sons. Dick grew up knowing that hard work was the only kind of work and his determination led him through South High School, then Grand Rapids Junior...

Marvin  "Marv" Alt

Marvin "Marv" Alt

Feb 26, 2019

ALT - Marvin "Marv" Marcus Alt, age 85, of Alpine Township, entered into eternal rest surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. He is preceded in death by his twin brother, Martin Alt. Marv is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Rosie; beloved children, Ken (Patty) Alt, Janice (Dan) Lillibridge and Steve (Deirdre) Alt; grandchildren, Matt...

Michael  "Mike" Babka  Jr.

Michael "Mike" Babka Jr.

Feb 23, 2019

BABKA - Michael Dennis Babka, Jr., age 62, of Comstock Park, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019, after a year-long battle with a brain tumor. He is preceded in death by his sister, Jeanne Hollerbach. Mike is survived by the love of his life of 40 years, Grace DiBenedetto; parents, Mike and Barbara Babka; sister, Bonnie Sawinski; brother, Tim...

Celia Jane Crandall (Mac)  Donald)

Celia Jane Crandall (Mac) Donald)

Feb 20, 2019

Celia Jane Crandall (Formerly Mac Donald - Marz) 27 Aug, 1942 to 20 Feb 2019. (Celia) Jane Crandall of Marne, MI passed away Wednesday, 20 Feb, 2019. Daughter of Burton Mac Donald and Athilda (Tillie) Kikstra - Mac Donald. Jane was born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI and attended Fairview Elementary School and Union High School. Jane is survived...

Theodore  "Ted" Hamilton

Theodore "Ted" Hamilton

Feb 11, 2019

HAMILTON - Theodore "Ted" Hamilton, age 72, of Grand Rapids, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Monday, February 11, 2019. He is survived by his children, Melissa (Richard) Dunham and Tracey Tradii; step children, Cindy Castaneda and Pete (Jackie) Diaz. Grandchildren, Nick, Randi, Erin, Alex (Evan), Ryan, Heather, Aidan, Ciara and Tony. He was a proud member...

Ila  Mae Greenup

Ila Mae Greenup

Feb 11, 2019

Service Details. Service When February 16, 2019 11:00am Location Sanctuary at St. Mary's Address 1050 Four Mile Road NW GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544 Interment When February 16, 2019 11:00am Location Deepdale Memorial Gardens Address 4108 Old Lansing Road LANSING, MI 48917

Kathleen  Anne (Maguire)  Hill

Kathleen Anne (Maguire) Hill

Feb 8, 2019

HILL - Kathleen Anne (Maguire) Hill, age 48, of Sparta, unexpectedly passed away in Brazil on Friday, February 8, 2019. Kathleen is survived by her loving daughter, Marion; oldest daughter, Ashley (Abram) Timmer; her beloved mother, Janet Maguire; devoted sisters, Theresa Shehorn (Bobby Heuberger) and Holly (Dave) Rotter; nieces and nephews, Thomas, Michael and Allison Shehorn, Daniel and Mitchell Rotter;...

James Edward "Jim" Miling

James Edward "Jim" Miling

Feb 5, 2019

MILING - James E. Miling, age 90, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. He is preceded in death by his brother, Jack Miling. Jim is survived by brother and sisters-in-law, David (Ruthann) Miling and Kathy Miling; children, Steven (Terri) Miling, Diane (Pete) Russo, Daniel (Maria) Miling, Jeffrey (Barbara) Miling, Robert (Melissa) Miling, Michael (Laura) Miling, and...

Rosario  "Sariddu" Candela

Rosario "Sariddu" Candela

Jan 31, 2019

CANDELA - Rosario "Sariddu" Candela, age 85, of Comstock Park, went to be with his Lord after a long illness on Thursday, January 31, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Angela Pizzo; his children, Salvatore (Lucrezia) Giuseppe (Barb) and Anna (Domenico); ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three brothers; many nieces and nephews. Rosario was preceded in death...

Beatrice May "Bea" (Bodzick)  Clark

Beatrice May "Bea" (Bodzick) Clark

Jan 29, 2019

CLARK - Beatrice "Bea" May Clark, age 87, of Kentwood, (formerly of Sparta), went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Beatrice was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Phillip Clark; her parents, Alex (Alma) Bodzick; sisters, Marian (John) Cosens, Stella Bodzick; and brother, William Bodzick. She is survived by her children,...

Richard  "Bub" Antor

Richard "Bub" Antor

Jan 10, 2019

ANTOR - Richard "Bub" Antor, age 91, of Alpine Township, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 10, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Minnie Antor; brother, Bernard Antor; sister, Mildred Dolphin; and son-in-law, Paul Krupp. Bub is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Jean; beloved children, Nancy Krupp,...

Bernard Bailey

Bernard Bailey

Jan 4, 2019

BAILEY - Bernard "Bernie" B. Bailey, age 94, of Grandville, went to be with Jesus on Friday, January 4, 2019. Bernie was predeceased in death by his wife of 65 years, Marcella Adeline. He is survived by his children, Larry (Nancy) Bailey, Nancy (John) Dykgraaf, Shirley Marsh and Denise Bugbee; he treasured his 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and five great-great-children....

Adele (Yob)  Elenbaas

Adele (Yob) Elenbaas

Dec 29, 2018

ELENBAAS - Adele T. (Yob) Elenbaas, age 79, of Sparta, went to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, December 29, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Adele Yob; her brother, Joe (Theresa) Yob; brothers-in-law, Gordon Balcom and James Cordes. She is survived by her loving husband of 58...

Thomas Kamphuis

Thomas Kamphuis

Dec 27, 2018

KAMPHUIS - Thomas "Tom" J. Kamphuis, age 65, of Belmont, passed away to be with Jesus Christ on Thursday, December 27, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Helen Kamphuis and brother, Mark Kamphuis. Tom is survived by his son, Doug Kamphuis; brothers, Jack (Willy), Paul (Anne), Tim (Sherry), Dan (Rhonda), Matt and Phil; sisters, Esther...

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