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...
Nancy Ann (Balcerzak) Clay
Sep 8, 2017
CLAY - Nancy Ann (Balcerzak) Clay, age 82, of Comstock Park, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 8, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bert and Florence; and sisters, Ruth Kopec and Betty Larabel. Nancy is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, James W. Clay; beloved children, Debora (Gerald) Wykes, Diane (John) Brewster, and...
Rachel Cress
Aug 21, 2017
Cress - Rachel Cress, age 26, of Comstock Park passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 21, 2017. She is survived by her fiance, Joshua Strickland; loving children, Xzaria, Xziah, Yunna; her mom, Lori Van Dyke; sister, Crystal Cress; grandma, Helen Van Hoff, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Rachel was a loving and caring mother. The family will receive family...
Margaret Ann (Miller) Guenter
Aug 19, 2017
GUENTER - Margaret Ann Guenter, age 79, of Grandville went to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 19, 2017. She is survived by her children, Dawn (Ben) Weber and James Guenter; siblings, her twin sister, Marcella Palmer, Marlene (John) Jackson and Jim (Edith) Miller; grandchildren, Zara Weber and Judson Weber; many nieces, nephews and one cousin. Margaret grew up...
Nila (Losey) Sutherlin
Aug 13, 2017
SUTHERLIN - Nila Sutherlin, age 82, of Comstock Park, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 13, 2017. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Ken Williams; sister-in-law, Dorothy Krosschell; step-daughter, Sally Langerak; step-great-grandson, Nicholas Langerak; parents, Paul and Elenore Losey; and brother, Ronald Losey. She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Bob; step-son-in-law, Steven...
John Franklin Burns
Aug 13, 2017
BURNS - John Burns, age 82, of Walker, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 13, 2017. John was born in Morgantown, West Virginia to his parents, Pauline and Frank Burns. He is preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his loving wife, Donna of 37 ½ years;...
Marjorie "Marge" (Read) Vanmalsen
Aug 5, 2017
VANMALSEN - Marjorie "Marge" A. (Read) VanMalsen, age 92, of Grand Rapids, went into the arms of Jesus Christ on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Marge is preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Lawrence; and brother, William Read; and daughter in law Barb VanMalsen. She is survived by her children, Janice (Lee) Bullock, James (Barb) VanMalsen, and...
