Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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),...

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...

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);...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...