Obituary Listing

May 9, 2016

BOUWENS - Lawrence Bouwens, age 74, of Comstock Park, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016. Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Jake and Helen Bouwens; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bud and Dorothy Esther. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Kay; daughter, Sharon (Todd) Colon, and sons, Joe (Alison) Bouwens and Dave (Kim) Bouwens;...

May 9, 2016

HUNT - June Hunt, age 90, of Comstock Park, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 9, 2016. She was preceded in death by her son, Herbert Hunt; parents, Gardner and Mabel Post; brothers, Herbert Post, Richard (Ilene) Post, and Jackie Post. June is survived by her sisters, Starling Post, Mabel (Travers) Roe; daughter-in-law, Sue Hunt;...

May 8, 2016

KOPERSKI - Jacob Vincent Koperski was brought home to paradise on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at the age of 26. He died at home unexpectedly with his family at his side. Those most blessed by his life were his parents, Vince and Colleen; siblings, Ben and Katie; and grandparents, Dick and Delores Koperski. Jake attended school since he was one...

Apr 29, 2016

PARKER - Carolyn M. Parker, age 87, Comstock Park, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1929. Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Evelyn (Schestag) Scherpenisse; step mother, Hazel Scherpenisse and son, Kim Parker. She is survived by her loving husband of more...

Apr 13, 2016

KNAPP - Herbert "Herb" C. Knapp, age 84, of Comstock Park, went to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Esther Knapp. Herb is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Klasena (Sena) G. Knapp; daughters, Melissa (Brian) Flynn, Cindy (Dave) Ruhling, and Sandra (Bill) Sciamanna; son,...

Apr 4, 2016

Ronald Smith age 92, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Durand, Michigan passed away, April 4, 2016. A private inurnment will take place at Greenwood Cemetery in Vernon, Michigan.

Mar 31, 2016

WILLIAMS - Richard D. Williams, age 69, of Comstock Park, passed away from respiratory heart failure after a short illness on Thursday, March 31, 2016. Mourning Richard's passing, are his wife of 46 years, Sharon; daughters, Nicole (Mike) Sarver and Rachelle (David) Johnson; grandchildren, Abigail, Hailey and Isaac Sarver and Evan and Emma Johnson; sister, Diane R. Strauss; in-laws, Dan,...

Mar 16, 2016

HANEY - Jerald D. Haney, age 85, of Comstock Park went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Ruth; brothers, Howard, Glenn, Thomas, Oliver and Mary Ann. Jerald is survived by his beloved children, Judith (Craig) Nicholes, Glenn (Joyce) Haney, and Dennis (Julie)...

Mar 15, 2016

BARRETT - Mary Lynn Barrett age 83, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at her home in Grand Rapids. Lynn was born in Chicago where she attended Sienna High School and DePaul University. She married William Barrett with whom she raised five children; Nancy (Tony) Rettinhouse, Joan (Rich) Heffelbower, William J. Barrett Jr., Julie (John) Barnes and Ellen (Scott)...

Mar 13, 2016

UZARSKI - Robert "Bud" Uzarski, age 78, of Comstock Park, went to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 13, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Walter and Dorothy Mae Uzarski; sister, Joann Klinker; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Anna Mae and Buddy Holtzlander; father and mother in-law, Ren and Edith Holtzlander. Bud is...

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