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Virgil Cristiansen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Timothy Heilman

Timothy Heilman

Jul 17, 2014

HEILMAN - Timothy P. Heilman, age 53, of Comstock Park, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 17, 2014. He was preceded in death by his mother, Julianne. Tim is survived by his father, Harry (Beverly) Heilman; sisters, Julie (Steve) Lundberg, Valerie (Jim) Paas, Laura (Henry) Bakhuyzen; step brothers and step sister, Rod Mosier, Dawn (Craig) Brown, Brett (Theresa) Mosier;...

Glen (Chip)  Bailey

Glen (Chip) Bailey

Jul 10, 2014

BAILEY - Glen (Chip) A. Bailey II, age 49, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 10, 2014. He was born on June 11, 1965. Glen was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy. He is survived by his son, Bret Bailey; father, Glen; sister, Donna (Jim) Mikula; nephews, Jayson (Jodi) Mikula, Joel (Lesa) Mikula and Brandi (Jeremy) Ogg, as well...

Lee  L. Tawney

Lee L. Tawney

Jul 9, 2014

TAWNEY - Lee L. Tawney (papa), age 75, of Kent City, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Lee was born in Lakeview, Michigan on May 3, 1939 the son of Robert E. and Thelma Tawney. On January 25, 1964 he married the love of his life, Jessie M. Tawney (Atwood). His hobbies included hunting, camping, wood working, and spending...

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