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;...
Lloyd Dorris Jr.
Sep 9, 2013
DORRIS - Lloyd Dorris, age 62, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, September 9, 2013. Lloyd was born on March 12, 1951 to Loyd and Lenora Dorris. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys; father, Loyd; and older brother, Linzie. Lloyd leaves to mourn his passing, mother, Lenora Dorris; children, Alethia Kennebrew,...
Nancy Thomas
Sep 8, 2013
THOMAS - Nancy L. Thomas, age 66, of Sparta, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 8, 2013 after a short stint with cancer. Nancy is survived by the love of her life, husband of 48 years, John Thomas; beloved children, Michael Thomas and Angie (Aaron) Kamphuis; precious grandchildren, Audrey and Ryan Kamphuis, sisters, Linda (Wayne)...
Berlin Keith Murrell
Aug 27, 2013
MURRELL - Berlin Keith Murrell, age 59, of Jenison, formerly of Sparta, passed away peacefully with his brothers by his side on Tuesday, August 27, 2013. Berlin was born to Ralph and Carrie A. Murrell in Paintsville, KY., later moved to Sparta and was from the class of 1973. He was a carpenter and enjoyed playing and watching golf. Berlin...
Kevin Sosnowski
Aug 22, 2013
SOSNOWSKI-Kevin Sosnowski of Grand Rapids, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 22, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother Pat Sosnowski and father Leon Sosnowski. Kevin is survived by sisters Jan (LD) Taylor, Debra Nykamp and brothers Tom (Karen) Hosford, and Bob (Vinetta) Hosford. He was a graduate of Union High School and always enjoyed his...
Ken Wismer
Aug 22, 2013
WISMER-Ken Wismer of Walker formerly of Chicago, IL. age 43, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus Christ on August 22, 2013. Ken was preceded in death by his loving dad, Walter Wismer. He is survived by his beloved wife, Michelle and children, Brandon, Jennah, Morganne and Nichole; mother, Karen Butler; sisters, Julie and Mischelle; and brothers, Dennis, Brian, Doyle...
Doris Traxler
Aug 3, 2013
TRAXLER (VanDenHout) - Doris Jean Traxler, age 86, of Sparta, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60-years, William, her brother, Roger, and her son, Robert. She is survived by her mother, Alma, sister-in-law Doreene VanDenHout, beloved children, Nancy (Philip) Keller, Lou Ann Jacobson, fiancé Tom Broderick, daughter-in-law, Rosemarie Traxler, Thomas (Linda)...
