Obituary Listing

Apr 30, 2018

GEORGES - Helene T. Georges, age 87, of Grand Rapids (formerly of Canadian Lakes), went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 30, 2018. Helene was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Henry; brother, Alex (Lori) Tywlak She is survived by her children, Kathleen (Jack) Meulenberg, Susan (Paul) Trevithick and William (Mary) Georges;...

Apr 28, 2018

CORDES, JAMES J. "JIM", age 86, of Alpine Township, went to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, April 28, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Mary Cordes; infant children, Joseph and Theresa; brothers, Joseph Cordes and Clarence "Louie" Cordes; sister-in-law and brothers-in-law,...

Apr 18, 2018

FILUT - Marjorie "Marge" Ann (Burdinie) Filut, age 76, of Comstock Park, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Marge was preceded in death by her dad, Alex and mom, Mary (MaCewicz) Burdinie; brother, Robert Burdinie and brother-in-law, Bob Filut. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Roger Filut; son, Bill...

Apr 12, 2018

GIEM - Kathy Linn Giem, age 57, of Sand Lake, went peacefully to be with Jesus on Thursday, April 12, 2018 after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. Kathy was born in Grand Rapids on October 2, 1960. She graduated from Jenison High School and continued on to receive a certificate in Medical Coding and Billing from Davenport University. Kathy...

Apr 6, 2018

FITZPATRICK - Donald Joseph Fitzpatrick, age 83, of Sparta, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 6, 2018. Don was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Joan, who passed away July 10, 2017; his parents, Joseph and Louise Fitzpatrick; daughter-in-law, Jean Fitzpatrick and sister-in-law, Paulette Fitzpatrick. He is survived by his children, Gerard...

Mar 28, 2018

BOYD - Maxwell Dallas Boyd, age 87, of Comstock Park, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus Christ in Florida on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents Dallas and Ella Boyd, twin sister Maxine Boyd, sister Imogene Stroven and brother Gordon Boyd. Maxwell is survived by his loving wife of almost 64 years,...

Mar 26, 2018

HARMON - James "Jim" David Harmon, age 76, of Sparta, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 26, 2018. Jim was married for 55 years to the love of his life, wife Betty (Zahm) Harmon, who passed last April after a lengthy illness; and are now joined together once again. He was able to pass peacefully...

Mar 17, 2018

KAMAN-Edward Joseph Kaman Jr., age 69, of Alpine Township, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 17, 2018. Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mary Kaman; his sisters, Rose, Mildred, Catherine, Dolores, Arlene, and Rita. Ed is survived by his wife of 50 years, Diane Kaman; daughters, Lisa (Mick O'Sullivan) Pogorzelski of Merrillville, Indiana,...

Mar 13, 2018

William "Will" Benjamin Watkins Jr., age 22, of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly to be with Jesus Christ on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Will was preceded in death by his father, William and Grandfather, Charles Watkins Sr. He is survived by his grandmother, Patsy; mother, Amanda Ream; brothers, Richard, Nate, and Brian; sisters, Monday, Asia and Kristian; aunts, uncles and...

Mar 12, 2018

MILLER - Thomas E. Miller, age 86, of Comstock Park, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 12, 2018. Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Maryann (Homrich) Miller; grandson, Andy Miller; son-in-law, Grant Rodammer; brothers, Doug (Della) Miller, Conway Miller and Richard Miller; brother-in-law, Larry Williams and sister-in-law, Verda Miller. He is survived by his children, Irving Miller, Jeff...

Mar 10, 2018

John T. Hill, age 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 10, 2018. He served his country proud in United States Army. A Service celebrating John's life will be held at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans Chapel on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 1:00 p.m., with Pastor Bruce Kalish as celebrant and under the...

Mar 8, 2018

MOMBER, June Momber, age 91, of Alpine Township, entered into eternal rest with her husband by her side on Thursday, March 8, 2018. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Dianne Lynn; brothers, John (Arlene) Antor, William (Florence) Antor; sisters, Martha (Jim) Raap, Joan (Carl) May, and Donna Momber. June is survived by her loving husband of 70 years,...

Mar 7, 2018

BRECHTING, FRANK E. age 95, of Alpine Township, entered into eternal rest surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Frank was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Alice Brechting; son-in-law, David Hieshetter; brothers, William (Florence) Brechting and Raymond (Dorothy) Brechting; sisters, Louise (Andrew) Flowers, Bernadette (Herman) Rasch and Theresa (Mark) Thome; brother-in-laws, Lawrence (Theresa)...

Mar 4, 2018

FRANKLIN - Rita ("Nan") Franklin, age 61, of Comstock Park, unexpectedly passed away and is at peace on Sunday, March 4, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Lillian Franklin; brother-in-law, William Halcomb Jr., and good friend Mark Spanogle. Nan is survived by her beloved sisters, Mary Ellen (Pat) Kimble and Char Franklin; niece, Tiffany Kimble;...

Feb 27, 2018

ZIMMER - Jacqueline H. Zimmer, age 83 of Alpine Township went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. She entered eternal rest peacefully with her family by her side. Jacqueline was preceded in death by her son, Michael Zimmer; granddaughter, Cathy McManus-Rector; great-grandchildren, Isabella Huttenga and Joseph Zimmer; her parents, George and Mary Maddox; and...

Feb 16, 2018

BROWNYARD - Sandra May Brownyard (Hirt), age 70, of Sparta, has departed this earth unexpectedly on Friday, February 16, 2018, and is now in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles Raymond and Sylvia (Whitington) Brownyard; and brother, Kenneth Brownyard. Sandra is survived by her children, Dan (Monica) Hirt,...

Feb 1, 2018

Interment Location

Alpine Pine Grove Cemetery

6200 Vinton NW Comstock Park, MI 49321

Jan 30, 2018

ALT - Beverly Joanne (Brazaski) Alt, age 74, of Alpine Township, passed away while in the loving arms of her husband, of 52 years, Thomas Alt; listening to their love song. She also was surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at St. Mary's - Mercy Health Hospital due to chronic pulmonary disease. Beverly was preceded in...

Jan 28, 2018

HAMPTON - Wayne L. "Spider" Hampton, age 62, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully in the arms of Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 28, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ann Hampton and dear friend, Dan Willis. Spider is survived by his siblings, Jane Eberhardt, Michael Walker, James Hampton, Darryl Hampton, Sabrina Ursery, and family, Aaron Christensen,...

Jan 22, 2018

DISHER - Amy Sue Disher, age 57, of Lakeview, went unexpectedly into the arms of Jesus Christ on Monday, January 22, 2018. Amy was preceded in death by her sons, Nathan and Andrew Sullivan. She is survived by her loving son, Robert (Anne) Sullivan; grandchild, Rory; parents, Larry and Barbara Disher; brothers, Jeff (Kathy) Disher, and Mike Disher; aunts, uncles,...