Diane Riehl
Mar 31, 2015
RIEHL - Diane Riehl, age 71, of Belmont (formerly of Greenville), went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Diane was preceded in death by baby, Michael John Riehl; parents, Gerrit and Dorothy Van Drie. She is survived by her loving children, Chad (Traci) Riehl of Lansing, Heather (Greg) Neper of Comstock Park; precious grand...
Agnes Pitsch
Mar 27, 2015
PITSCH - Agnes L. Pitsch, age 82, of Alpine Twp., passed away on Friday, March 27, 2015. Agnes was predeceased by beloved husband, Edward Pitsch Sr.; sisters, Marian Wohlfert, Dorothy Darling, Mildred Sweeney; brothers, Francis Jost and Bernard Jost; brothers in-law, William Darling, Raymond Saukas, Arthur Byrne, Gloria and James Schweitzer, John and Lela Dunneback. She is survived by her...
Richard Strayer Friday, March 13, 2015
Mar 13, 2015
STRAYER - Richard P. Strayer, age 60, of Grand Rapids, MI., (formerly of Montague, MI.), unexpectedly passed away on Friday, March 13, 2015. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Dr. Desiree Strayer; precious daughter and best friend, Jackie Rae; beloved parents, Donald and Patricia Strayer; brothers, David (Gina), Brian (Barb) and Dennis Strayer; in-laws, Josephine (Paul),...
Virgil Cristiansen
Mar 4, 2015
CHRISTIANSEN - Virgil (Chris) F. Christiansen, age 94, of Comstock Park, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. He was preceded in death by his son, Gary; sister, Virginia; brother, Verner. Virgil is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Lanora (Lonnee); children, Cheryl, Dale, Diane (Jerry) Ronda, Nancy (Marv Ayers); grandchildren, David (Rowena), Kaal (Lori), Roy...
Donald Cumings
Feb 13, 2015
CUMINGS, DONALD R., SR. - Donald, age 78, of Sparta went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 13, 2015. He was preceded in death by his sister Dolly Mae; brothers Art and Ted Cumings, and baby granddaughter. Don is survived by his wife, Beverly; children Susan, Sindy, Lori (Jody), Donald Jr. (Ronnie), Jim (Holly), and Donna (Jason);...
Robert "Bob" Smithe
Dec 28, 2014
SMITHE - Robert "Bob" J. Smithe, age 76, of Marne, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 28, 2014. He was preceded in death by his son, Joseph; parents, Benjamin and Helen; brother, Bill; sister, Mary. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Diane; beloved children, Robert (Cheryl) Smithe, Donna (Chuck) Button, Matthew (Lindsay) Smithe; step children,...
Evelyn Davis
Dec 25, 2014
DAVIS - Evelyn L. Davis, age 80, of Muskegon, our beautiful mother joined the love of her life on Christmas morning, Thursday, December 25, 2014 to be with her Lord and Savior. Evelyn was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Don of 59 years on November 21, 2014 brothers, Gordon, Ron and Larry Blundell. She is survived by her...
Beth Pulsifer
Dec 21, 2014
PULSIFER - Beth "Granny" Pulsifer, age 88, of Sparta went to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 21, 2014. Beth is survived by her loving husband, Martin "Bud" of 66 years; daughter, Beth Ellen (Robert) Babbitt; granddaughter, Holli (Ken) Young; grandson, Brian (Kristen) Babbitt; great grandchildren, Brandon and Evan Young, Sydney and Isabelle Babbitt. She was a member of...
Rosalie (Rose) Rusky
Dec 15, 2014
RUSKY - Rosalie M. Rusky, age 84, of Comstock Park, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 15, 2014. Rose was preceded in death by her parents, Faro and Fara Randazzo; and brother, Joseph Randazzo; She is survived by her loving husband, William Rusky Jr., of 62 years; beloved children, William Rusky III, Gina (Tom) Cina,...
Baby Hailey Jean Andree
Nov 24, 2014
ANDREE - Hailey Jean Andree, of Grand Rapids, our sweet baby Hailey, a mere 3 weeks old, went to play with the angels in heaven, on Monday, November 24, 2014. Hailey is survived by her loving parents, Ryan and Angela; siblings, Faith, Cody and Alexandra; grandparents, Alice Andree and Henrik and Cathy Jonaitis; aunts and uncles, Colette Andree and Bob...
Donald Davis
Nov 21, 2014
DAVIS - Donald E. Davis, age 83, of Muskegon, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 21, 2014 to be with his Lord and Savior. Don is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Evelyn; beloved children, Bill and Julie (Davis) Watson and Brian and Kim Davis; grandchildren, Amber and John Stakelbeck, Edward "Eddie" Hall and...
Marjorie Bishop
Nov 20, 2014
BISHOP - Marjorie C. Bishop, age 91, of Walker, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Thursday, November 20, 2014. She was preceded in death by husbands, Ivan Bishop and Adrian Dawson; brother, David Ornee'. Marjorie is survived by sons, Charles (Lois) and Paul Dawson; daughters, Arlene (Larry) Hillary, Mary (Tom) Epplett, Esther (Dennis) Howse, and Martha (Greg)...
Zachary Gray
Oct 24, 2014
GRAY - Zachary Leighton Gray, age 16, of Kentwood, passed away from accidental injuries and went to be with Jesus Christ in heaven on Friday, October 24, 2014. Zach is survived by his parents, Deborah and Thomas Gray, Christine and David Alcorn, and Daniel and Brooke Doyle; brothers, Phillip and Drake; sisters, Michelle, Rachel, Debra, J'ven, Makia, Kadience, Anniston, Jaelyn...
Michael Jonkman
Oct 21, 2014
JONKMAN - Michael William Jonkman, of Rockford, joined his heavenly Father on Tuesday morning, October 21, 2014 at the age of 58. Mike was born the second child of Bill and Arlene Jonkman who predeceased him, as well as his in-laws Bill and Pat Darcy. Mike leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 32 years, Mary Beth "Darcy", and...
James (Jim) Trylch
Oct 3, 2014
TRYLCH - James (Jim) Trylch, age 90, of Comstock Park, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2014. Jim is survived by the love of his life, Marjory Trylch (Stout); daughter, Pamela (Richard) Swartz; grandsons, James (Rebecca) Swartz and Scott (Tamara) Swartz; five great grandchildren; nieces, Marsha (Leo) Gigby and Dolores (Alan) Kracker. He was a member of the Sparta hunting...
Judith Rackow
Sep 22, 2014
RACKOW - Judith Louise Rackow, age 74, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Caledonia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 22, 2014. Judy was preceded in death by her brother, Bill and sister, Mary. She is survived by her loving son, David (Valorie) and precious grandson, Parker; nieces, nephews. Judy loved spending time with her family...
Atricia Maguire
Sep 10, 2014
MAGUIRE - Patricia Josephine Maguire, age 76, of Alpine Township, was called home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 with her family by her side. Patricia was preceded in death by her infant son, Keith; parents, Viola (Scheidel) Kasprowicz, Augustine Scheidel and Edward Kasprowicz; parent in-laws, George and Alice Maguire; brother, Edward Scheidel; sister in-laws, Alice...
Esther Virginia Husted
Sep 3, 2014
HUSTED - Esther Virginia Husted (DeWys), age 80, of Walker, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 3, 2014. Esther was diagnosed with stage four Pancreatic Cancer on August 7, 2014 with wonderful care from Faith Hospice, her granddaughter, Nicole Husted (RN at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing) and family members, she was able to be cared for at...
Dale May
Aug 9, 2014
MAY - Dale F. May, age 79, of Rockford, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 9, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmo and Frances; brother, Marvin; sisters, Alice and Ruth Teresa; loving daughter, Melissa; brother in-law, Sid Miller and sister in-laws, Lynn May and Norah May. Dale is survived by his...
Thomas Maguire
Jul 17, 2014
MAGUIRE - Thomas J. Maguire, age 71, of Kentwood, passed into the arms of Jesus, on Thursday, July 17, 2014 in Grand Rapids, Michigan after sharing precious goodbyes, with his beloved wife, sister, daughters and grandchildren. Tom was born on November 9, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan to Melanie (Vier) and John Maguire. He was the fourth of six siblings; M....
