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Kathleen  "Katie" (Maguire)  Muma

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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