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Paul Krupp

Paul Krupp

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...

Thomas  "Tom" Weaver

Thomas "Tom" Weaver

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...

Jonathon  Scott Macvean

Jonathon Scott Macvean

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;...

April  Diane (Bonser)  Schnur

April Diane (Bonser) Schnur

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,...

Marcia  Dee (Bak)  Cooper

Marcia Dee (Bak) Cooper

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...

Kathleen  "Kathy" (Dorgan)  Bolinger

Kathleen "Kathy" (Dorgan) Bolinger

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....

James  Wilson Dvm

James Wilson Dvm

Aug 5, 2018

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Jessica  Ann (Brousseau)  Moncrief

Jessica Ann (Brousseau) Moncrief

Jul 31, 2018

MONCRIEF - Jessica Moncrief, age 45, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Alpena, went to the arms of Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 31, 2018. She was preceded in death by her father, Gary. Jessica is survived by her loving son, Logan; mother, Diane Hale; siblings, Angela (Anthony) Toms, Leandra (Jeff) Large, Michael Centala Jr.; step-father, Michael Centala Sr.; nieces and...

Louis William "Louie" Leatherman  Sr

Louis William "Louie" Leatherman Sr

Jul 25, 2018

Leatherman - Louis (Louie) William Leatherman Sr., age 80, of Ludington, Michigan. Began his journey on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. Louie was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Leatherman and Mary Leatherman (Padgett). He is survived by his nine children, twenty-one grandchildren and eleven great- grandchildren. Louie enjoyed being on the go, auctions and tinkering in his garage. He...

Kevin  Kirk Danneffel  Jr.

Kevin Kirk Danneffel Jr.

Jul 22, 2018

DANNEFFEL - Kevin K. Danneffel Jr., age 37, of Alpine Township, went peacefully to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 22, 2018. Kevin is survived by his loving parents, Mike and Diane Smigiel, brothers, Michael (Shane) Danneffel, Jim (Marci) Smigiel and Anthony (Hilary) Smigiel; sister, Amanda Harrington; grandparents, Frank Lusk, Robert and Madelyn Smigiel, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces...

Sandra Sue "Sandy" (Penning)  Merritt

Sandra Sue "Sandy" (Penning) Merritt

Jul 14, 2018

MERRITT - Sandra Sue "Sandy" Merritt, age 73, of Coopersville, passed away with her family by her side, on Saturday, July 14, 2018. Sandy was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Merritt and her mother, Geraldine Penning. She is survived by her daughters, Kim Raap and Mindy (Todd) Peterson; grandchildren, Megan Raap, Marvin Raap, Brooke Raap, Tyler Peterson and...

Carrie  Aline (Mckenzie)  Murrell

Carrie Aline (Mckenzie) Murrell

Jul 10, 2018

MURRELL - Carrie Aline (McKenzie) Murrell, age 87, of Sparta, lovingly remembered as Gramma Great was born January 24, 1931 and passed on July 10, 2018 with her family by her side. She has gone to be with our Lord Jesus and to join her sons, Jimmy, David, Keith, Gary, Robert, beautiful granddaughter, Ashlie; siblings, Bill McKenzie, Laura Maggard, Opal...

Gene  Joseph Lausin

Gene Joseph Lausin

Jul 8, 2018

LAUSIN - Gene J. Lausin, age 87, of Comstock Park, it brings great sadness for the family of Gene as they announce his passing on Sunday, July 8, 2018. Gene will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years, Dot; and his six children, eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He served his country during the Korean War. As...

Bernice  Anne (Burns)  Schneider

Bernice Anne (Burns) Schneider

Jul 6, 2018

SCHNEIDER - Bernice Schneider, age 95, of Sparta, entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 6, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Maurice Schneider; her parents, Stephen and Alice (McKrill) Burns; siblings, Bertha Kent, Stephen Burns, Ruth Middleton, Frank Burns, Robert Burns and Kay Hallock. Bernice is survived by her beloved children, Susan (Richard)...

Willo  Lou (Cole)  Sheafer

Willo Lou (Cole) Sheafer

Jun 26, 2018

SHEAFER- Willo "Lucy" Sheafer, age 81, of Comstock Park, went peacefully in the arms of Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Lucy is survived by her children, Dan (Sue) Sheafer, Donna Reed, Betty (Bob) Brenner, and Ron Sheafer; brother, Mel (Mary Ellen) Cole; grandchildren, Scott (Lindsi), Heather, Jimmy and Jennifer; and eleven great grandchildren. Lucy retired from Rockford High...

Elizabeth  "Liz" Wirgau

Elizabeth "Liz" Wirgau

Jun 24, 2018

Elizabeth "Liz" Wirgau, age 37, of Kent City and formerly of Alpena, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 24, 2018 as the result of an automobile accident. Elizabeth was born to Matthew Krawczak and Ruth Krawczak in Alpena, MI. Growing up she enjoyed to "make stuff" as she was very creative and crafty. Those traits never changed as she...

Michael  Lance Hebert

Michael Lance Hebert

Jun 18, 2018

HEBERT - Michael Hebert, age 79, of Walker, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 18, 2018. He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; daughter, Laurie; parents, Jack and Helen Waldo and Harvey Hebert. He is survived by daughters, Kathy (Kelo) Waivio and Shelley (Jim) DeVries; grandchildren, Kelly (Rick) Muschiana, Krystle Waivio, Courtney (Zach)...

Betty  Ann (Glass)  Shafer

Betty Ann (Glass) Shafer

Jun 18, 2018

SHAFER - Betty A. Shafer, age 88, of Alpine Township fought a hard battle near the end of her life and is now reunited with her husband of 50 years, Gustave "Jack," and her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 18, 2018. Betty is also preceded in death by her brother, Fred (Esther) Glass and sister, Arlene (Roy) Despins. She...

Donald Lee "Dub" Anderson

Donald Lee "Dub" Anderson

Jun 14, 2018

ANDERSON - Donald "Dub" L. Anderson, age 82, of Sparta, went to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 14, 2018. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Lois Anderson; in-laws, Nigel and Olive Young; and brother, Karl Anderson. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Bertha Mae Anderson (Pinky); beloved children, Donald "Tom"...

Ruth  Ellen Harthan

Ruth Ellen Harthan

Jun 10, 2018

Service Information

August 18, 2018 1:00pm,

Fairplains Cemetery

10380 Martindale Street Sparta, MI 49345

Interment Location

Fairplains Cemetery

10380 Martindale Street Sparta, MI 49345

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