Obituary Listing

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...

Jul 18, 2015

MARTINEZ - Marian E. Martinez, age 52, of Grand Rapids, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 18, 2015. Marian is survived by her parents, Bill and Jean Kenyon; sisters, Crystal Lou and Sharon Herron; husband, Ruben Martinez; sons, Ruben and Gabriel Martinez and daughter, Elizabeth Martinez; grandsons, Tristin and Jaythan Martinez; granddaughters, Soraya and Lyana...

Jun 29, 2015

BRONSON - Dale Ernest Bronson, age 68, of Montague (formerly of Grand Haven) went to his Lord and Jesus Christ on Monday, June 29, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Douglas and Evelyn; brothers, James and Douglas Jr. Bronson. Dale is survived by his wife, Claudette; beloved children, Jeff and Tricia; brothers and sisters, Cindy (David) Leonard,...

Jun 25, 2015

DRAYTON - Ernest L. Drayton III, age 56, of Grand Rapids (formerly of Gowen) passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 25, 2015. The loving son, brother, father and grandfather will be greatly missed by the family he has left behind. No services will be held at this time. The family will have a private service at a later date.

Jun 20, 2015

PITSCH, HELEN DOREEN - Helen Doreen (Morris) Pitsch, age 87, of Sparta, passed away into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, June 19, 2015. Doreen was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who gifted everyone with her love and support. She was beloved by her grandchildren who lovingly referred to her as...

Jun 17, 2015

ROERSMA, JERRY C. SR. age 83, of Alpine Township,Jerry went to share heaven with our Lord, and the family and friends who preceded him on his journey to this new life on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 and within 2 hours was joined in passing journey by his sister, Betty Reed, in Hudson, FL. Jerry was only diagnosed with cancer in...

Jun 5, 2015

EADIE - Rhonda J. Eadie, age 51, of Cedar Springs, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2015. Rhonda was preceded in death by her mother, Beverly Eadie; niece, Rebecca Eadie and grandchild, Jordan Mourer. She is survived by her beloved children, Kari (Jacob) Edwins, Kelli (Brandon) Mourer, Kevin (Kasie) Schuitman and Heather Hoskins; precious grandchildren, Grace Barnes, Jeremy Mourer...

May 3, 2015

PULSIFER - Martin "Bud" L. Pulsifer, age 89, of Sparta went to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 3, 2015. Martin was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Beth, in December of 2014. Martin is survived by his loving daughter, Beth Ellen (Robert) Babbitt; granddaughter, Holli (Ken) Young; grandson, Brian (Kristen) Babbitt; great grandchildren, Brandon...

May 3, 2015

BECKER - Thomas Leo Becker Sr., age 80, of Comstock Park entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 3, 2015. He is preceded in death by his brother and sister in-law, Bernie and Evelyn Becker; brother in-law, Wally Parish; son and daughter in-law, Robert and Michelle Becker; son in-law, John Polega. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 61...

May 2, 2015

KOWALSKI - Rodney Kowalski, age 77, of Sparta, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 2, 2015. Rodney is survived by his loving wife, Lasia of 53 years, sons, Brian and Thomas (Patricia) Kowalski; grandchildren, Thomas (Kristin) Kowalski, Jennifer (Brad) Griffes, Joseph and Tyler Kowalski and eight great grandchildren. The Memorial Mass will be offered on...

Apr 25, 2015

HERSH - Richard Hersh, age 61, of Sparta, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 25, 2015. He is survived by his wife Rebecca, of 43 years; brothers, Larry (Melody), Terry (Tina) Hersh and Duane (Tammy) Ryman; sisters, Judy Hersh, Donna Rae Beachy, Donna Jo (Steve) Wendt; many nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family will...

Apr 20, 2015

UTIC - Lynette R. Utic, age 91, of Grand Rapids (formerly of Lansing), went to her Heavenly family in the arms of Jesus Christ on Monday, April 20, 2015. Lynette was predeceased by beloved husband of 62 years, Donald E. Utic; father and mother, Ernest and Marguerite (Kleist) Garrity. She is survived by her children, Christine (Kris) Hoover, Steven (Cynthia)...

Apr 14, 2015

RAWSON, ANITA M. (INGERSOLL) - Anita M. Rawson (Ingersoll) age 82, of Comstock Park, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. Anita was preceded in death by her sister, Eileen Weston. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Harley; beloved children, Brian and Colleen Rawson, and Dan and Janet Rozema; seven...

Apr 13, 2015

WOLF, JEREMY M. - Jeremy M. Wolf age 28, of Comstock Park, unexpectedly went to his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 13, 2015. Jeremy was preceded in death by his grandma, Helen Wolf. He is survived by his loving sons, Carter and Caleb; beloved parents, Michelle (Jeff) Spruit and Jerry Wolf; sister, Melissa (Ryan) Adolphson; niece, Oliva; nephew, Samuel;...

Apr 10, 2015

VITA, LOIS M. (SCHWEITZER) - Lois M. Vita (Schweitzer) age 61, of Comstock Park, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2015. Lois was preceded in death by her parents, Vint and (Veronica) Connie Schweitzer. She is survived by her loving sons, Tim (Whitney) and Josh (Carrie) Vita; precious grandchildren, Sophie, Titus, McKenzie, Madelyn and Camden; two brothers and four...

Apr 3, 2015

REED - Peter J. Reed, age 75, of Caledonia (formerly of London England), unexpectedly passed away on Friday, April 3, 2015. Peter is survived by Kathleen Reed, his beloved children, Julian Reed and Grant (Catrina) Reed; dear grandchildren, Justice, Caydence, Titus and Trinity Reed; sisters, Susan Francis, Janet Wood, Carol Gordon; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother,...

Apr 2, 2015

Apr 1, 2015

SWIFT - Charles (Chick) W. Swift, age 70, of Cedar Springs (formerly of MN.), passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 and is now soaring with the eagles. Chick is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Patricia, beloved children, Shane (Karen) Swift, Shawn (Denise) Swift and Shannon (Wayne) Swift; seven precious grand children; three sweet great grandchildren; brothers...