John Dyer
Feb 28, 2014
DYER - John C. Dyer, by God's Grace a Drummer Boy, Bold and Able, June 30, 1949 - February 28, 2014.
Grace Vandernoot
Feb 23, 2014
VANDERNOOT - Grace J. VanderNoot, age 81, of Grand Rapids, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 23, 2014. She was recently preceded in death by her husband, Donald VanderNoot. Grace is survived by her loving daughter, Marie VanderNoot; beloved grandchildren, Michael Pifer, Lisa Pifer and Kate Parsons; sister, Thelma Towers; nephews Donny, Kelly and Darrel...
Gisela Leichty
Feb 15, 2014
LEICHTY - Gisela Ruth (Metzger) Leichty, age 85, of Sparta, was reunited with her husband, Floyd Dale Leichty; beloved son, Mark and her Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 15, 2014. Gisela was born March 8, 1928 in Stuttgart, Germany. She is survived by her children, Gailann (Dave) Leichty-Lokers, Dolores (Rev. Gary) Dougherty, Patricia Smith, Floyd Dale (Diane) Leichty, Sharon...
Michael Hall
Feb 10, 2014
HALL - Michael J. Hall age 71, of Kalamazoo, formerly of Grand Ledge, passed on Monday, February 10, 2014 and is at peace. Mike was preceded in death by his loving wife, of 17 years, Frances Mae (Thoune) Hall and his parents, Mark and Evelyn Hall. He is survived by his beautiful children, Mike G. (Linda) of Grand Ledge, Kyle...
Debbie Bartnick
Feb 6, 2014
BARTNICK - Debbie J. Bartnick, age 52, of Comstock Park, went to heaven to be with Jesus Christ, on Thursday, February 6, 2014. She is survived by her loving husband, of 33 years, Bernie Bartnick; beloved children, Candy, Brandi, Bernie Jr.; grandchildren, Samantha, Daniel, Cloe; brothers and sisters. Debbie always put her family first before herself. She was a dear...
Patricia Shupe
Dec 17, 2013
SHUPE - Patricia L. Shupe, age 84, of Sparta, went to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior, on Tuesday, December 17, 2013. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, of 58 years, Donald Shupe. Patricia is survived by her beloved sons, Douglas (Bonnie), Glenn (Cindy), Brian (Alice) Shupe; precious grandchildren, Amy (Dave) Robbins, Kendra (Anthony) Rollins,...
Leroy Soderquist
Dec 16, 2013
SODERQUIST - LeRoy I. Soderquist, age 73, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Marie Soderquist. LeRoy is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Judy; beloved children, Teri (Verlin) Stapleton, Steve Soderquist, David Soderquist, Chris (Mike Merryman) Soderquist; precious grandchildren, Emma Stapleton and Lucas Merryman;...
Russell Fales
Dec 11, 2013
FALES - Russell E. Fales, age 80, of Alpine Township, unexpectedly went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 11, 2013. He was preceded in death by his brother, James Fales; sister in-law, Bessie Fales; brother in-law, Claude Graham; and sister in-law, Barbara Graham. Russ is survived by his beloved wife, of 56 years, Vivian Fales; loving...
Theodore Godleski
Dec 10, 2013
GODLESKI - Theodore H. Godleski, age 74, of Comstock Park, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. Ted is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Barbara; beloved children, Beth, Katherine, Ted III and Michael Godleski, loving grandchildren, Ted Godleski IV and Haley Godleski; siblings, Marie (Jim) Wisnewski, Tom Godleski and Greg (Marge) Godleski; brother in-law, Donald...
William Barrett
Dec 2, 2013
BARRETT - William J. Barrett, 82, of Comstock Park, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2013. Bill was a child of Chicago, a graduate of Fenwick High School in Oak Park, a Fighting Irishman and a visionary. A Korean War veteran, he headed the Grand Rapids Historic Preservation Commission, the Alpine Township Planning Commission and the Comstock Park Public Schools...
Bradley Delaney
Nov 26, 2013
DELANEY - Bradley A. Delaney, age 43, of Marne, unexpectedly passed away at Butterworth Hospital on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. Brad is survived by his loving wife, Jennifer; beloved daughters, Alexis, Leighanne, Julia, and Lauren; parents, Patrick and Sharon Delaney; siblings, Lisa (Rock) Platte and Kristy Miller; in-laws Charles and Mary Hayford ; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He...
Carol Heidenga
Nov 19, 2013
HEIDENGA - Carol Sue Heidenga, age 69, of Comstock Park, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 after a very short battle with multiple myeloma complicated by pneumonia. Surviving are her husband, of almost 50 years, James Heidenga; daughter, Ann (Bill); sons, Jeff (Denise), Rick (Alma), and Tom; four adoring grandchildren, Megan, Ben and...
Mary E. Johnson
Nov 16, 2013
JOHNSON - Mary E. Johnson, age 95, of Walker, (formerly of Florida), went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 16, 2013. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 10:30 A.M., with visitation one hour prior to the Mass, at St. Ann's Home, 2161 Leonard St. N.W. Interment will be...
Patricia Elder
Nov 11, 2013
ELDER - Patricia L. Elder, age 79, of Grand Rapids, entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 11, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Vivian Sims; brother, Sonny Sims and sister, Juanita Porter. Patricia is survived by her beloved children, Richard Keller, Dawn Keller, Juanita Keller, and Mark Keller; loving grandchildren, precious great grandchildren; sisters,...
Daniel Pelak
Oct 30, 2013
PELAK - Daniel Frank Pelak, age 53, of Comstock Park, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Mary Brechting and Stanley and Katherine Pelak. Daniel is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Barbara (Rauch) Pelak; precious children, Dylan and Madilyn; beloved parents,...
Ramon Danielski
Oct 27, 2013
DANIELSKI - Ramon Francis Danielski, age 77, of Daytona Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, October 27, 2013, while visiting his family in his hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was vibrant and full of life to the end; his departure to spirit quiet and unexpected, but he always did love to travel light. Ramon was...
Ruth Darling
Oct 1, 2013
DARLING - Ruth Marie (Host) Darling, age 86, of Grand Rapids, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 1, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Edward; brother, Lloyd (Barbara) Host; sister, Charlotte (Francis) McWilliams. Ruth is survived by her beloved children, Patricia (Patrick) Murray, Leonard (Tina) Darling, Cindi (Jim) Flak, Daniel (Marian) Darling, Roy...
Anna Jennings
Sep 19, 2013
JENNINGS - Anna D. Jennings, age 79, of Comstock Park, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 19, 2013. Anna is survived by her loving husband, Skip Jennings, of 24 years; beloved children, Richard W. (D'Anne) Marczewski, George (Patricia) Marczewski, Julie Aarup, Jackie Fondren and Greg Jennings; grandchildren, Ryan (Cara) Marczewski, Alison (Philip) Read, Kevin (Cami)...
Janice Baker
Sep 17, 2013
BAKER - Janice L. Baker, age 72, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Marne, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. Janice is survived by her loving children, Shannon Acton, Shawn Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Dusty (Kerri) Johnson, Gene Jr. (Janie) Baker, Emmett (Linda) Baker, Steven (Karri) Baker; eight grandchildren; one great grand daughter; sisters, Cheryl...
Wyatt James Jansheski
Sep 10, 2013
JANSHESKI - Wyatt James Jansheski, of Fruitport, our sweet baby Wyatt, a mere 5 months old, joined the angels in heaven, to be with Jesus Christ our Lord on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. Wyatt is survived by his loving parents, Sara and Adam ("AJ") Jansheski; brother, Corbin; grandparents, Dennis and Margie Jansheski of Walker, Dale and Cindy Young of Sparta;...
