Obituary Listing

Nov 5, 2018

SPRATLING - Lois J. Spratling, age 88, of Sparta, entered into eternal rest with her family at her side on Monday, November 5, 2018. Lois is survived by her children, Steve (Sandy) Spratling, Cindy Spratling, Peggy (Dave) Myers, Kristi (Steve) Wittenbach, Lori (Pat) Garvin, Beth (Rob) Leete, and Nancy (Craig) Swatt; sister, Joan Hodges; brother-in-law, Charles (Joyce) Spratling; sisters-in-law, Susan...

Nov 4, 2018

Janice Lou Schweitzer, age 80, of Alpine Township, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 4, 2018. Janice was born August 15, 1938 in Grand Rapids, MI to Luella and George Gersch. Janice is survived by her brother, George (Marlene) Gersch, her loving husband of 60 years, Frederick "Fritz" Schweitzer; 5 children, 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Luanne (Mark)...

Oct 29, 2018

SLOBODA - Lois Elaine Sloboda (nee Brown) passed away at her home in Marne, Michigan on Monday, October 29, 2018 at the age of 83 years old. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Walter; her sister, Doris Johnson; 6 children - Nancy (John) Van't Hof and Susan, Jeff (Dawn), Phil, Kevin (Teresa) and Amy Sloboda; 11 grandchildren;...

Oct 21, 2018

KAMINSKI - Richard Kaminski, age 88, of Grattan Twp., passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, October 21, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Germaine; their children Kenneth (Beth) Kaminski, Dennis (Jackie) Kaminski, Norman (Patricia) Kaminski, Christine (Bryan) Fales, and Donna (Mitch) Ericksen; his siblings Ed (Marilyn) Kaminski, Lucy Kaminski, Barb Kalinowski,...

Oct 13, 2018

SARACHMAN-Steven "Beaver" Michael Sarachman, passed away of natural causes on October 13, 2018 in Cancun, Mexico. Steve was born December 9, 1955 in Grand Haven and was preceded in death by his parents, Helen and Bohdan Sarachman. He is survived by sibling, Melanie (David) Smith, Robert (Sandra) Sarachman, Linda Pearson and Mary (Mike) Knight, as well as, many nieces, nephews...

Oct 4, 2018

NOORTHOEK - Myles Jay Noorthoek, of Sparta, sweet infant baby, joined the angels in heaven, to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 4, 2018. Myles is survived by his loving parents, Alicia Apel and Jason Noorthoek; grandparents, Cheryl and Joe LaMontagne, Jason and Brenda Noorthoek; uncle, Benjamin Noorthoek, aunt Jamie Noorthoek and great grandparents. The family will...

Oct 2, 2018

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Sep 28, 2018

WATKINS - Charlene Ann (Denhof) Watkins, age 77, of Sparta, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 28, 2018. Charlene is survived by her children, Michael (Julie) Watkins and Stacey (Brad) Mullen; grandchildren, Nicholas Mullen, Kathryn Mullen, Jon Watkins and Matt Watkins; sister, Charlotte (Randy) Fisk; brother- in-laws and sister-in-laws, Norman (Mabel) Watkins, Sharon (Ron) Finley, Ralph (Debi) Watkins and Dale...

Sep 27, 2018

DONAKOWSKI - Kathyrn "Cassie" Ann (Lynch) Donakowski, age 51, of Comstock Park, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dick and Darlene Lynch. Cassie is survived by her loving husband, Todd, her daughter, Samantha Steffes; son, Klayton Steffes; brothers, Richard Jr. (Tracy) Lynch and Patrick (Kay) Lynch; parent-in-laws, Otto and Kay Donakowski,...

Sep 26, 2018

FIX - Phyllis Ann (Lafave) Fix, age 70, of Sparta, completed her beautiful journey to heaven to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, ending her long battle with cancer. Phyllis is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Bob, her three sons, Robert (Ophie), David (Nicole), and James (Joelle) along with five...

Sep 20, 2018

DELODDER - Juliet Jeannette DeLodder, age 93, of Lexington, Michigan passed away, Thursday, September 20, 2018. Juliet was preceded in death by the love of her life last November; her husband, Harry DeLodder. She is survived by her beloved son, Harry (Sylvia) DeLodder; grandchildren, Andy and Jonathan DeLodder. As Juliet had wished cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will...

Sep 18, 2018

CZEHER - Sandra "Sandy" Kay Czeher(Noor), age 75, of Greenville, went to be with her Lord and Savior with her family by her side on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. Sandy was preceded in death by her son, Glenn Allen; sister, Bette Barendse; and brother, Frank Noor. She is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Bela Czeher; daughters, Julie...

Sep 4, 2018

WATKINS - Arnold "Arnie" L. Watkins, age 76, of Sparta, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 after an 18 year battle with Parkinson's disease. Arnie is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Charlene; his children, Michael (Julie) Watkins and Stacey (Brad) Mullen; grandchildren, Nicholas Mullen, Kathryn Mullen, Jon Watkins and Matt Watkins; brothers and sisters, Norman...

Sep 1, 2018

GORDON - Douglas G. Gordon, age 82, of Comstock Park, went to be with his Lord and Savior after a lengthy illness on Saturday, September 1, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Martha (Miller) Gordon of Loves Park, Illinois; brother, Joel Gordon; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John and Mary Jean Devine of Hadley, Massachusetts. Doug...

Sep 1, 2018

KRUPP - Paul Michael Krupp, age 63, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, September 1, 2018 as a result of an auto accident. For 30 years, Paul along with his wife Nancy (Antor), owned and loved Krupp Farms which has been in his family for over a century. He graduated from Rockford High School and Davenport College. As...

Aug 25, 2018

WEAVER - Thomas Weaver, age 67, of Cannonsburg, passed away with his family at his side on Saturday, August 25, 2018. Tom was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Weaver. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Marcia Weaver; parents, Charles and Eloise Weaver; children, Erika (James) Speck and Tia Weaver; sister, Terri Szoke; cousin, Linda...

Aug 18, 2018

MACVEAN - Jonathon "John" Scott MacVean, age 53, of Sparta, formerly of Kent City, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 18, 2018. John is preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Elizabeth MacVean; and cousin, Brian MacVean. He is survived by his loving sisters, Janice (Dave) Elkins and Jennifer MacVean; cousins, Heather, Allan and Peggy MacVean; nieces and nephews;...

Aug 13, 2018

BONSER-SCHNUR - April D. Bonser-Schnur, age 59, of Comstock Park, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, August 13, 2018. April was preceded in death by her father, Barry Bonser. She is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Martin; beloved children, Reuben Richardson and Lauren (fiancee Timothy Frazier) Richardson, Martin, Melissa and Brandon Schnur; mother,...

Aug 12, 2018

COOPER - Marcia Dee (Bak) Cooper, age 65, of Grand Rapids, passed away surrounded by her loving family, and went to be with her Heavenly Father after a courageous battle of cancer, on Sunday, August 12, 2018. Marcia is survived by her beloved family, sisters, Joyce (Glenn) Haney and Maureen (Dave) Lutke; brother, Pete (Jodi Prince Droski) Bak, nieces and...

Aug 10, 2018

BOLINGER - Kathleen "Kathy" Celeste (Dorgan) Bolinger, age 62, of North Manchester, IN., formerly of Comstock Park, MI., passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 at her home. She was born on May 2, 1956 in Grand Rapids, MI., to David Allen Dorgan and Elsie (Colligan) Wisner. Kathy was a graduate of the Class of 1975 at Comstock Park High School....