Obituary Listing

Mar 9, 2016

OSSEWAARDE, BARBARA "BARB" JEAN age 76, of Walker, went peacefully to her Lord and Savior, with her family at her side after a short battle with cancer on Wednesday, March 9, 2016. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, John and Gertrude Gardner. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Jim; daughters, Julie (Lindsay) Combs, Jody Davis...

Feb 27, 2016

WIDMAIER - Ernest "Ernie" W. Widmaier, age 84, of Comstock Park, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2016 after a battle with cancer. Ernie was born on October 31, 1931 in Northville, Michigan to Charles and Annetta Widmaier. He served in the U.S. Air Force with a tour of duty in Korea during the Korean War. Ernie was very proud...

Feb 19, 2016

HANEY - Ruth E. Haney, age 94 of Comstock Park went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 19, 2016. She was preceded in death by all her siblings. Ruth is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Jerald; beloved children, Judith (Craig) Nicholes, Glenn (Joyce) Haney, and Dennis (Julie) Haney; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and...

Feb 16, 2016

BERNICE BOOMGAARD Bernice Mary Boomgaard passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016. She lived to be 100 years old. Born on Aug. 1, 1915 to John and Anna Waleszkiewicz in Grand Rapids, Bernice lived a life of many passions, with her family chief among them. She grew up on the west side of Grand Rapids with her four siblings...

Feb 8, 2016

KOPP - Norman "Norm" Scott Kopp, age 66, of Rockford, unexpectedly went to his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 8, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifford Kopp; brother, Benny Kopp; grandson, Jordan Haner; and stepfather, Robert Jones. Norm is survived by his soulmate of 12 years, Karla Jones; mother, Norma Jones; daughter, Maria-Weeze (Robert) Smith;...

Feb 1, 2016

ANTHONY - Terrence R. Anthony, age 74, of Grand Rapids, entered into eternal rest, on Monday, February 1, 2016. Terry was born September 14, 1941 in Indiana and was raised in an orphanage. He spent most of his adult life working on various farms in Michigan. Terry was a great Notre Dame fan, and loved to watch sports on television....

Jan 23, 2016

STEWART - Mary A. Stewart, age 64, of Comstock Park went peacefully to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 23, 2016. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Wilson and Irene; sister, Frances; and brothers, William and Dan. She is survived by her sisters, Leila (George) Riddering, Lenore (Alan) Perkins, Adeline (William) Gipson; brother, John (Becky) Stewart; sister-in-law,...

Jan 22, 2016

BELLAMY- Todd A. Bellamy age 51, of Grand Rapids, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 22, 2016. Todd is survived by his mother, Barbara Bellamy; sisters, Jacquelyn Naylor and Jillynne (Jason) Siewertsen; and brother, David (Joan) Bellamy; aunts and uncles, Ruth Ann Harris, Marcia Lundquist, Donna VanOeffelen, Fred and Sue VanOeffelen, Paul and Paulette VanOeffelen,...

Jan 19, 2016

DUSENDANG - Walter J. Dusendang, age 68, of Rockford, will always be in our hearts, but went to be forever with the angels on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mary; daughter, Lisa Dusendang; mother-in-law, Addie Wilde and sister-in-law, Debbie Mull. Walt is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Delores;...

Jan 10, 2016

Jan 7, 2016

SLOBODA - Peter Sloboda Jr. age 85, of Grand Rapids passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2016. Peter went peacefully to be with his Lord while surrounded by his family. Peter is survived by his wife of 59 years, Shirley; their sons, Greg, Tim, and Paul (Michelle); their daughter, Sheryl (Judd) Henk; grandsons, Mitchell Sloboda, Clay Henk, Dell Henk; sister,...

Dec 24, 2015

BRAND - Susan (Stuart) Brand, age 77, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Sparta, went to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 24, 2015. She is survived by her children, Deborah Miller, Barbara (Glenn) Cazier and Scott Brand; grandchildren, David (Marissa) Miller, Catilin Miller, Priscilla and Thomas Cazier. A graveside service will be held at a later date. In memory...

Dec 19, 2015

HOMRICH, WALTER CHARLES, age 88, of Alpine Township, went to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 19, 2015. Walt is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Dolores (Thome) Homrich; daughter, Barbara (Ron) Johnsen; sons, Bill (Laura), David (Loretta), Michael (fiancé, Karolyn Kaylor), James (Barb); brother, Ernest (Jean, deceased); 15 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews...

Dec 11, 2015

Lundquist- Zelma "Sally" went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 11, 2015, she was four months shy of her 104th birthday, sharing her smile, joyful spirit and sense of humor to the end. Family and friends will be greeted at the Beuschel Funeral Home, 5018 Alpine Ave NW, Comstock Park on Friday, January 8, 2016 from...

Dec 8, 2015

CLARK - Louise Catherine Clark, age 66, of Sparta, (formerly of Oxford England and Donnycarney Dublin Ireland) went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 2, 2015. Louise was preceded in death by her parents, Patrick and Mary (Cahill) Ludlow; brothers and sisters, Rosie (Paddy) Leavy, Danny (Brenda) Ludlow, Maura Burden, Paddy McDonnell, Gerry Murphy; dear nephew,...

Dec 2, 2015

PHILLIPS - David Lee Phillips (VanHaitsma), age 70, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Zeeland passed into eternal rest to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 2, 2015. He is preceded in death by grandaughter, Jessica Gies. David is survived by his children, David VanHaitsma and Michelle (Jovo) Filips; grandchildren, Charles, Jeremy, Alexis (Jordan); great grandson, Milo; and...

Nov 27, 2015

BAIRD - Shannon Marie Baird, age 50, of Grand Rapids, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, November 27, 2015. Shannon was preceded in death by her father, Randall Baird. She is survived by her children, Bobbi Jo Clouse, Nancy Clouse, Christine, Jonathan Clouse and Christopher Clouse; six grandchildren; mother, Judy Chrisman; brothers and sisters, Dawn Christine, Betsy Baird, Don (Marcie) Baird,...

Nov 27, 2015

LAFONTSEE - Dennis Julian LaFontsee, age 69, of Wyoming, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones, on Friday, November 27, 2015. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Ethyl LaFontsee; brothers, Don, Richard and Dean LaFontsee; sisters, Nanette (Pat) Dusendang and Rainell Andreinga; father-in-law, Woodrow "Woody" Kopp, brother-in-laws, Jack Riva and Bernie Pols; sister-in-laws, Sandra LaFontsee...

Nov 24, 2015

BURDICK - Frances Ann Burdick (Triick), age 90, of Marne, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 peacefully into God's arms and is reunited with her best friend and the love of her life, Fred T. Burdick they were married for 70 years. Fran was born on September 22, 1925 to John D. and Eleanor Triick. She was also...

Nov 23, 2015