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Kathleen "Katie" (Maguire) Muma
Dec 26, 2017
MUMA - Kathleen "Katie" (Maguire) Muma, age 48, of Allendale, the Lord called her home, a beautiful and loyal soul on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. Katie was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Maguire; parents-in-law, Richard and Dagmar Muma; brother, Keith Maguire; and sister-in-law, Cheryl Ostergren. She is survived by her loving husband of 18 years, Jeffrey Muma; daughter,...
David "Dave" Hinckley
Dec 25, 2017
HINCKLEY - David "Dave" D. Hinckley, age 80, of Comstock Park, formerly of Cascade, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25, 2017. Dave is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Carolyn; loving children, Laura (Thad) Burghorn, Linda (Bill) Parker and Nancy (Chris) Jones; precious grandchildren, Corinne Burghorn, Angela Burghorn, Christine (Chris)...
Steven Ayres
Dec 18, 2017
AYRES - Steven J. Ayres, age 71, of Comstock Park went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 18, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, S.J. (Junior) and MaryAnn Ayres; parents-in-law, Francis and Ann Campau; and several aunts and uncles. Steve is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Susan; children, Jolene (Gawain)...
David Cartwright
Nov 24, 2017
CARTWRIGHT - David Cartwright, of Sand Lake went to his heavenly home on Friday, November 24, 2017. He will be greatly missed by Gerri, his wife of 26 years; sisters Lorraine Abbott-Bronkhorst and Marilyn Cartwright; children Roman Cartwright, Joel Cartwright, and Tonya (Daryl) Allen; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. David was proceeded in death by his parents George and Bertha;...
Robert Frederick "Bob" Brown
Nov 24, 2017
BROWN - Robert "Bob" Fredrick Brown, age 81, of Wright Twp., went to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 24, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Brown; children, Bob (Heather) Brown, Jr., Tom (Carna) Brown, Rita (Kevin) Kushner, Marty (Vicki) Brown, Michele (Reggie) Poindexter, Kim (Mike) Clarke, Patrick (Mary...
Paul Papranec
Nov 16, 2017
PAPRANEC, PAUL ROBERT - age 79, of Grand Rapids, went to share heaven with our Lord and Savior, on Thursday, November 16, 2017. Paul was born to Slovakian immigrants, Amalia and Josef Papranec in 1938 the youngest of three sons. At ninth grade he attended Lansing Resurrection High School, and then returned to Charlotte High School. He enjoyed sports and...
Debra Kay (Sharp) Paas
Nov 7, 2017
PAAS - Deb K. (Sharp) Paas, age 52, of Sparta, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 after a lengthy battle with muscular dystrophy. Deb is survived by her husband of 29 years, Nick, children, Carly (Phil) and Dylan; brother, Ken; sisters, Lori (Paul), Diane (Derek) and Margie (Jack); father-in-law and mother-in-law, Nick (Gloria); brothers-in-law, Kevin and Pat (Kay); sisters-in-law,...
Hulda "Tootie" (Fahling) Badgerow
Nov 5, 2017
BADGEROW - Hulda "Tootie" (Fahling) Badgerow, age 93, of Sparta, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Meadowlark Retirement Home into the arms of Jesus. Tootie is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Kristy and Chris Fochtman and daughter-in-law, Mary Anne Sydlik; grandchildren, Sean (Monica) Fochtman, Stephanie (Carlus), Henry, Annie (Jason) Grandell, Jacob Sydlik-Badgerow and Katie Sydlik-Badgerow; 11...
Pearl (Gager) Bromley
Nov 2, 2017
BROMLEY - Pearl "Char" Bromley, age 75, of Rockford, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 2, 2017. Char is survived by her brothers, Don Gager and Jim (Fran) Gager; sister, Judy (Jack) Hall; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband of 10 years, Charlie Bromley; parents, William J. and...
Julia Latesky
Nov 1, 2017
LATESKY - Julia J. Latesky, age 94, of Comstock Park formerly of Grand Blanc, went to be with her Lord and Savior on All Saints Day, Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Julia is now reunited with her husband, Ray after being apart for 50 years. She is also preceded in death by her brothers and sisters. Julia is survived by her...
Gladys Georgia (Ebel) Beuschel
Nov 1, 2017
BEUSCHEL - Gladys G. Beuschel, age 93, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Sparta, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Gladys was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, Verl Homer Beuschel; parents, Oscar and Sadie Ebel; her siblings, Lester Ebel, Robert Ebel, Hope Stroud, Richard Ebel, Arthur Ebel, Dorothy Lockery...
Joseph Cochrane
Oct 31, 2017
COCHRANE - Joseph "Joe" Allan Cochrane, age 67, of Comstock Park entered into eternal rest unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Genevieve Cochrane; and nephew, Robert Becker. Joe is survived by his siblings, Charlotte (Mickey) Becker, William E. Cochrane, Charles Arthur Cochrane, Genevieve Susie Cochrane; nieces and nephews, Susan Polega,...
Dorothy Jean (Wasses) Schwallier
Oct 31, 2017
SCHWALLIER - Dorothy Jean Schwallier, of Grand Rapids, age 88, went into the arms of Jesus Christ on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. Dorothy is survived by her children, Michael (Ginger), George (Susie), Larry, Ken (Joan), Bernadette, Paul (Pam), Janine (Jerry) Uzas, Marlene (Jerry) Rubright, Doreen (Brad) Harris, Andy (Andrea); 31 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren; many nieces, and nephews. She is...
Brian Arthur Wilbur
Oct 13, 2017
WILBUR - Brian Arthur Wilbur, age 56, of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, October 13, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Wilbur and brother, Arthur Wilbur Jr. Brian will be sadly missed by his wife of 31 years, Susan; his son, Brian Arthur Max (Holly) and daughter, Summer Estelle (Levi). He...
Matthew Calderon-Parada
Oct 10, 2017
CALDERON-PARADA - Matthew Calderon-Parada, also known as Vyachelav Vitalievich Yermakov, age 25, of Conklin, passed away from an automobile accident on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. Matt is survived by his parents, Jose and Ventura Calderon-Parada; brothers, Emilio (Cheryl) Calderon-Parada, Aaron (RandiJo) LaBelle, and Isaac Calderon-Parada. Matt was born in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. He is a graduate of Sparta High School and...
Benito Vazquez Jr
Oct 4, 2017
VAZQUEZ - Benito Vazquez Jr., age 59, of Comstock Park, formerly of Gary, Indiana went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benito Sr. and Ramona Vazquez; brother and nephew. He is survived by Linda Kronewiter his long time companion; his two children; five brothers and two...
Charles Patrick "Pat" Tindall
Oct 1, 2017
TINDALL - Charles Patrick Michael Tindall, known as 'Pat' by many, age 61, passed away October 1, 2017, surrounded by love in his home in Kent City, Michigan. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles C. Tindall. Pat is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Susan; daughter Sara and daughter Amy and family Josh Henk, Cora...
Martin Roberts
Sep 24, 2017
ROBERTS - Martin "Marty" A. Roberts, age 82, of Rockford, went peacefully to be with his Lord on Sunday, September 24, 2017. Marty is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Marlene (Lemieux) Roberts; beloved children, Michael Roberts, Michele (Brian) Feringa, Jill (Jim) Wiers, Katie Miller, Bobby Roberts, Renee (Keith) Bainbridge, Mary (David) Sawinski; 20 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren...
Chad Robert Briggs
Sep 23, 2017
Chad R. Briggs, age 29, of Grand Rapids entered into eternal rest unexpectedly on Saturday, September 23, 2017. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Arthur "Ronny" and Eleanor Tonning. Chad is survived by his precious daughter, Nevaeh Briggs; mother, Toni Dielman, father, Robert (Kristie) Briggs; sister, Shannon (Mike) Bowen and brother, Cameron (Natasha) Briggs; grandparents, Jay and Melva...
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