Obituary Listing

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

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...

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...

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,...

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)...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Oct 23, 2015

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;...

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,...

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,...

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...

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,...