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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...
Melissa Anne (Roobol) Thompson
Jul 12, 2017
THOMPSON- Melissa Anne Thompson, age 41, of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara "Judy" Roobol and mother-in-law, Patricia Marshall. Melissa is survived by her loving husband of 12 years, Michael "Mike" Thompson; father, Howard Roobol; brother, Michael and Janice Roobol; aunt, Thelma Hoogwind; father-in-law, Michael Thompson; sister-in-law,...
Joan (Ritzenhein) Fitzpatrick
Jul 10, 2017
FITZPATRICK - Joan Marie (Ritzenhein) Fitzpatrick, age 79, of Sparta, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 10, 2017. Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Gerard and Mary Louise Ritzenhein; sister, Janeen Mourer; daughter-in-law, Jean Fitzpatrick and brother-in-law, Bob Nye. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Donald Joseph Fitzpatrick; children,...
John "Hank" Mull Jr.
Jun 30, 2017
MULL - John "Hank" Mull Jr, age 91, of Comstock Park, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 30, 2017. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Tula Mull; brothers, Ray, Delos, Bob and Floyd "Butch" Mull. Hank is survived by his beloved children, John (Shirley) Mull, Cindy (Harold) Curtis, Carol (Jerry) Smedley; grandchildren,...
Kyle Andrew "Aceflamos" Lamos
Jun 26, 2017
LAMOS - Kyle Andrew Lamos, age 19, of Rockford, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 26, 2017. Kyle was preceded in death by his, great-grandparents, Kyle's name-sake, Andrew (Rose) Snider; grandparents, Betty Lamos, Earline Mattson and William Haralson. He is survived by his parents, Don and Janice Lamos; siblings, Stephanie, Brittany (Jake) Spoolstra, and Alicia;...
Anthony Paul "Tony" Dunneback
Jun 16, 2017
DUNNEBACK "TONY" ANTHONY PAUL, age 65, of Alpine Township, went to be with his Lord and Savior unexpectedly on Friday, June 16, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Sr. and Mary Dunneback; brother, Thomas Dunneback; parent-in-laws, Charles and Marie Chesla and sister-in-law, Janie Chesla. Tony is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Linda; beloved...
Todd Berry
Jun 3, 2017
BERRY, TODD L. age 55, of Comstock Park, went to share heaven with our Lord, on Saturday, June 3, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Carolyn Berry. Todd is survived by his beloved wife of 25 years, Heather; daughters, Kara and Courtney; sisters, Roxie (Kendall) Westveer, Cindy (Dan) Pilczuk; brother, Jeff (Christy) Berry; father and...
Susannah Jean "Baby Suzie" Murray
May 26, 2017
MURRAY - Susannah Jean Murray, of Grand Rapids, our sweet baby Suzie, a mere 3 weeks old, joined the angels in heaven, on Friday, May 26, 2017. Susannah is survived by her loving mother, Michelle Murray; brother, Samuel Williams, sister, Grace Williams; grandparents, Patrick and Patricia Murray, Bobby and Marcia Rodriguez; uncle, Patrick (Belinda) Murray; aunts, Kathleen Murray and Mary...
Mable Beatrice "Bea" Van (Boe) Houtum
May 21, 2017
VAN HOUTUM - Mable Beatrice "Bea" Van Houtum, age 95, of Sparta, went into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 21, 2017. Bea was preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, John R. Van Houtum; infant son, John Richard; and brother, Edwin Boe. Bea is survived by her children, Marilynn (Bruce) Bitely and...
Mildred Louise (Alberda) Rozema
May 18, 2017
ROZEMA - Mildred L. Rozema, age 89, of Comstock Park, went to be with her Lord and Savior; and to join her husband on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Rozema; sister, Arlene (Marvin) Zylstra; in-laws, Dale (Helen) Rozema and Pauline (Joe) Poelman. Mildred is survived by her beloved daughters, Kristi (Dave) Adams,...
Frederick "Fritz" W Wahlfield Sr.
May 9, 2017
WAHLFIELD, Frederick "Fritz" W. Wahlfield Sr., age 83, of Comstock Park, was peacefully called to heaven after a short battle with cancer surrounded by his family. He has joined the love of his life, his sweetheart, wife, "Peanut". Fritz Sr. was an admirable, generous and a hard-working husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was also called Grandpa,...
Christine Clara Schumaker
Apr 25, 2017
SCHUMAKER - Christine C. (Wodarek) Schumaker, age 88, of Comstock Park, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Christine was preceded in death by her grandson, Bobby Schumaker; parents, Stephen and Catherine Wodarek; sisters, Delores (Harry) Chmielewski, Barbara (Bub) Chiddister; brothers, Richard (Delores) Wodarek and Ronald Wodarek. She is survived by her children, Bob...
Michael Paul Margelis
Apr 19, 2017
MARGELIS - Michael P. Margelis, Wednesday, June 19, 1946 - Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Once in a lifetime you get a best friend who is also your husband. Almost 47 years. Good times and there were "tons" of these, dreaming, living, planning, doing and loving. And bad times, funny, but I can't remember these now, but we always got through...
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