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...
Rose Catherine Kline
Apr 17, 2017
KLINE - Rose C. Kline, age 88, of Alpine Township, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 17, 2017. Rose was preceded in death by her husband, Donald W. Kline; daughter, Jennifer Kline; and granddaughters, Elizabeth and Faith Kline. Rose was an extraordinary mother and lived on the family farm for over 60 years. She is...
Marvin Jack Wiersma
Apr 17, 2017
WIERSMA - Marvin J. Wiersma, age 87, of Sparta and Paradise, Michigan, went into the arms of Jesus Christ, with his family by his side, on Monday, April 17, 2017. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Etta; brothers, Delton (Nancy), Gordon and Glenn. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ruby; sons, Wes (Carol)...
Leona Ruth Van Holstyn
Apr 16, 2017
VAN HOLSTYN - Leona Ruth Van Holstyn, age 81, of Grand Rapids, went to be with her heavenly father surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 16, 2017. Leona was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Van Holstyn in 2001 and her son, Rick Van Holstyn in 2013; brother, Bud Vogel; sister, Phyllis Mitchell and many other brothers-in-law and...
Betty Louise (Zahm) Harmon
Apr 15, 2017
HARMON - Betty Louise (Zahm) Harmon, age 73, of Sparta, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 15, 2017. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Bea Zahm; In-laws, Anthony and Elizabeth Harmon; brother-in-law, Tony "Roy" (Shirley) Harmon; and sister-in-law, Cecelia Hascher. She is survived by her loving husband, of 55 years, Jim...
Pamela Sue Carrier
Apr 5, 2017
CARRIER - Pamela Sue Carrier, age 63, of Comstock Park, MI., passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 from complications due to early-onset dementia. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Miriam (Mock) Bryan; her sister, Clara Elizabeth (Bryan) Kustowski; and her brother, Randy Bryan. Pam is survived by her husband, Ronald; her daughters, Kristen Carrier (future...
Rory Elizabeth Bent-Buist
Mar 28, 2017
Rory Elizabeth Bent-Buist, age 3, of Grand Rapids, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus Christ on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Rory is survived by her parents, Mary and Mitch Bent-Buist; brother, Brooks Bent-Buist; grandparents, Thomas Jr. and Christine Becker, Mike and Michelle Bent and Dave Buist; great-grandparents, Mary Guelzo, Charlotte "Mickey" Becker, Karen Bent, Gerry Buist and Francis Timmermans;...
