Obituary Listing

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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),...

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...

Jul 24, 2015

MEYERS - Catherine Ann Meyers (Gimby), age 55, of Kent City, went to her Lord and Savior, after a long battle with cancer of 23 years, on Friday, July 24, 2015. Cathy was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Gimby. She is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Dan Meyers; son, Ken Meyers; daughter, Karen (Brett) Billings;...

Jul 19, 2015

THOME - Our angel has left us. Marcella (Sally) J. Thome (Farrell), age 85, of Sparta, went to her Lord and Savior, surrounded by family, on Sunday, July 19, 2015. Sally was preceded in death by her sisters, Dorothy Ward, Mary Downes Blom and Helen Jakeway. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Richard (Dick) F. Thome,...

Jul 19, 2015

ISENHOFF - Loretta K. (Sears) Isenhoff, age 71, of Grand Rapids (formerly of South Dakota), sleeping and awaiting for Jesus Christ second coming into her life, on Sunday, July 19, 2015. Loretta is survived by her children, Julia and Marc Caverly and Wanda and John Lucht; grandchildren, Sarah (Bruce) Conner, Matthew Isenhoff and Marc Jr. (Stephanie) Caverly; great grandchildren, James...