Thomas Hammond
Nov 10, 2015
HAMMOND - Thomas (Tom) William Hammond, age 60, of Sparta, went to be with his Lord and Savior unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. Tom was a funny, loving generous father, grandfather and friend. He had the ability to touch everyone's heart with his laughter and smile. Tom was a dedicated farmer of 43 years. He spent many years coaching...
John Zolinski
Nov 8, 2015
ZOLINSKI - John S. Zolinski, age 78, of Marne, went peacefully to be with his Lord on Sunday, November 8, 2015. John is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Sue Zolinski; beloved children, David (Dawn) Zolinski, Denise (Paul) Woody, Pam (Dan) VanDyke and Phillip (Pam) Zolinski; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; several brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins...
Deborah Schutte
Nov 7, 2015
SCHUTTE - Deborah Ann Schutte, age 61, of Comstock Park, entered into eternal rest to be with her Lord and Savior, on Saturday, November 7, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Long and Patricia (Charles) Kelly and sister, Janice Johnson. Deb is survived by her loving husband of 17 years, Luke; her dearest daughter, Patricia Franklin,...
Jeremy Yancharas
Nov 3, 2015
YANCHARAS - Jeremy Scott Yancharas, age 37, of Walker, passed away after a short battle of cancer on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. He was preceded in death by his grandma great, Lottie. Jeremy is survived by his wife of 11 years, Tamara; beloved children, Chelsea, Courtney, Chandler and Cadence; parents, Michael and Kathy Yancharas; brothers, Mike (Dulcie) Yancharas, Joe (Chris)...
William Petrauskas
Oct 31, 2015
PETRAUSKAS - William Joseph Petrauskas, age 68, of Walker, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 31, 2015. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred (Hammett) Luyster; step father, Johnathan Luyster; Father, Alphonsus Petrauskas; sister, Carmen VanderMeer and nephew, Arthur VanderMeer. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Pam; beloved children, William Jr. (Jenn) Petrauskas,...
Susan Rothwell
Oct 29, 2015
ROTHWELL - Susan E. Rothwell, age 63 of Grand Rapids, went to be with Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 29, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Jr. and Catherine Rothwell. Susan is survived by her brother Edward (Kitty) Rothwell and sister Catherine McKellar; nephews Thomas McKellar, Zachary (Melissa) Rothwell, and Samuel Rothwell. She passed away from...
Edna Morse
Oct 27, 2015
MORSE - Edna Mae Morse, of Alpine Twp. Edna's life on this earth ended on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at age 91. Her confusion has ended and she is fully alive with God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Morse; son, James Morse; grand daughter, Julie Longnecker; grandson, Chuck Morse; great grand daughter Eva Cook; brother-in-laws, Leon...
Ruth Catherine Hodges
Oct 26, 2015
HODGES - Ruth Catherine (Neubecker) Hodges, age 88, of Sparta, passed away suddenly from her life here on earth to join her loved ones in heaven on Monday, October 26, 2015 the same day she lost her father 53 years ago. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, John; son-in-law, Mark Clark; grandson, Kyle Wilson; great...
Philip Russell
Oct 13, 2015
RUSSELL - Phillip M. Russell, age 74, of Sparta, went to Heaven on Tuesday, October 13, 2015. Phil was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Evelyn (Stoepker) Russell, brothers, Robert and Timothy; He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Camella "Cam" Russell; son, Parry Russell; daughters, Paige (Mark) Tehennepe, Candice Russell and Lori (Dan) Dunham;...
Fred Burdick
Sep 30, 2015
BURDICK - FREDERICK "Fred" T. Burdick, age 92, of Marne, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. He was surrounded by his family and went peacefully into God's arms. Fred was born on January 11, 1923 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, James and Gertrude Burdick; brother, Bernard (Dorothy) Burdick; sister,...
Barbara Van Malsen
Sep 30, 2015
VANMALSEN - Barbara J. VanMalsen, age 67, of Sparta, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. Barb is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, James VanMalsen, her beloved family, Edward (Karen), William, Robert (Jolene) VanMalsen; grandchildren, Genevieve, Steven Rykert, Meagan, Kathryn, Robert, Edward, and Eileen; siblings, Linda (Cliff) Martin, Jan (Lee) Bullock,...
Margaret Barclay
Sep 28, 2015
BARCLAY - Margaret (Peggy) Louise Barclay, of Sparta, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at the age of 100. She is preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Barclay; sisters, Evelyn and Dorothy, sons-in-law Robert Garlick and Donald Taylor. She is survived by two children, Verne Barclay and Sharlene Taylor; grandchildren Lee Garlick (Ginny Smith), Teresa (Donald) VanderJagt, Bruce...
Randall Roskiewicz
Sep 7, 2015
ROSKIEWICZ - Randall S.Roskiewicz, age 44, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Monday, September 7, 2015, after a fierce battle with melanoma. His family was by his side. Randy is survived by his loving wife, Marzena; son, Adam (4); daughter, Anna (1); parents, Carole and Stephen Michael Roskiewicz; brother, Michael (Karen) Roskiewicz; four nephews,...
Doris Courtade
Aug 28, 2015
COURTADE - Doris M. (Homrich) Courtade, age 73, of Conklin, entered into eternal rest to be with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, August 28, 2015. Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Katherine Homrich and sister, Maryanne Miller. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Floyd Courtade; children,...
Jean Van Eck
Aug 17, 2015
Van ECK, (CASWELL) JEAN H., age 88, of Rockford, Michigan passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, August 17, 2015 after battling kidney disease over the last few years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Bob VanEck; parents, Jay and Jenny Caswell; brother, Del Caswell; son in-laws, Denny Dagley and Doug DeWard. Jean is...
Sharon Hamacher
Aug 15, 2015
HAMACHER, SHARON A., age 79, of Grand Rapids (formerly of Portage), sweet, kind and loyal, Sharon slipped away to the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, August 15, 2015 smiling and happy to the end. She endured a lengthy battle with cancer that showed us all how to live and die with grace and dignity. Sharon was preceded in death...
Allen Alexander
Aug 7, 2015
ALEXANDER - Allen Lee Alexander, age 64, of Grand Rapids, entered into eternal rest, on Friday, August 7, 2015. Allen was preceded in death by his parents, WT and Merna Alexander; sisters, Jackie and Jeanette Alexander. He is survived by the mother of his children and his life long friend, Patty Fowler; beloved children, Tonya Snowdin, Matthew (Rebecca Washington) Alexander...
William Stewart
Aug 3, 2015
STEWART, WILLIAM (BILL) F., age 72, of Walker, went to his Lord and Savior on Monday, August 3, 2015. Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Frances and brother, Dan. He is survived by his wife, Julia; sons, William (Diana), Wilson (Linda), Wayne (Michaela), Wendell, Tom (Stephanie), John (Monica), Luke (Jessica), Justin, Joshua (Shai), Jeremiah; daughters, Lynn, Amy (Michael),...
Alberto Flores
Aug 1, 2015
FLORES SOLIS - Alberto Flores Solis, age 35, of Grand Rapids formerly of Mexico, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 1, 2015. He was a very happy guy. Alberto enjoyed working as a mechanic. He loved music and was loved by many people. Alberto was a well known as "Cowboy." A private Service will be held with Rev. Father...
