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Bruce Whalen

Bruce Whalen

Jun 17, 2014

WHALEN - Bruce A. Whalen, age 66, of Comstock Park, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, June 17, 2014. Bruce was born on May 21, 1948. He was preceded in death by his fathers, Harold Whalen and John VanHooren. Bruce is survived by the love of his life, his adoring wife of 36 years, Teresa (Schmidt) Whalen; mother,...

Florence Beuschel

Florence Beuschel

Jun 15, 2014

BEUSCHEL - Florence Beuschel, age 95, of Sparta, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 15, 2014. Florence was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Edward; grandson, Kurt O'Brien; brothers, Raymond Wagner, Robert Diendorf; sisters, Ruth Burns, Mary Jane Diendorf; nephew, Rudy Wagner. She is survived by beloved children, Dennis (Mary Jane)...

Donald Cole

Donald Cole

Jun 14, 2014

COLE - Donald E. Cole, age 85, of Grand Rapids, fell asleep in Jesus, on Saturday, June 14, 2014 and is awaiting the resurrection. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Peter John and Barbara Pearl Cole; brothers, Kenneth and Gordon; and sister, Elaine. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Ruth Duska Cole; loving children,...

Richard (Rick)  Fisher

Richard (Rick) Fisher

Jun 7, 2014

FISHER - Richard (Rick) E. Fisher, age 63, of Grand Rapids, passed away surrounded by his loved ones, on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Rick was preceded in death by his father, Edward Fisher and brothers in-law, Gerald Triick and Eugene Dietrich. He is survived by his loving wife, Joan of 36 years; beloved mother, Virginia Fisher; sister, Deborah (Stephen) Friar;...

Teresa (Shuker)  Cornett

Teresa (Shuker) Cornett

May 24, 2014

CORNETT (SHUKER) - Teresa E. (Shuker) Cornett, age 43, of Sparta, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Teresa was preceded in death by her father in-law, Harold Cornett; She is survived by her family, Robert Cornett; beloved children, Katelin and Wyatt; parents, Jerry and Ellen Shuker; brother, Steven (Melissa) Shuker; mother in-law, Kathleen...

Jose Martinez

Jose Martinez

May 18, 2014

MARTINEZ - Jose (Joe) M. Martinez, age 73, of Kent City, went peacefully home to the Lord, on Sunday, May 18, 2014. He was born in San Antonio, Texas on June 14, 1940. Joe was preceded in death by his father, Manuel Torres Martinez and his mother, Martina (nee Guzman) Martinez and sister, Lydia Jaso. He is survived by his...

Tula (Urzula)  Mull

Tula (Urzula) Mull

May 14, 2014

MULL - Tula (Urzula) J. Mull, age 86, of Comstock Park, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. Tula is survived by her loving husband, Hank Mull, of 66 years; beloved children, John Jr. (Shirley) Mull, Cindy (Harold) Curtis, Carol (Jerry) Smedley; grandchildren, Stacey (Rick) Kraft, Amy (Brian) McIver and Jake Saxton; four great...

Roseann Tornga

Roseann Tornga

Apr 19, 2014

TORNGA - Roseann Emily Tornga, age 75, of Walker, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 19, 2014. Roseann was preceded in death by her parents, Theresa and Bernard Mullen; brother, Patrick Mullen of California; sisters, Arlene Breen and Marilyn Kiliszewski. She is survived by her loving children, Sandra Lynn (Jeff) Burgess and Stephen Robert Tornga;...

Willis Mcwilliams

Willis Mcwilliams

Apr 12, 2014

MCWILLIAMS - Willis Ralph McWilliams, age 87, of Kent City, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Saturday, April 12, 2014. Willis was preceded in death by his loving wife, Patricia Henning McWilliams; brothers, Raymond, Bernard and France McWilliams; son in-law, Bill Mikula and grandson, Joseph VanOefflen. He is survived by his beloved children, Raymond and Ann McWilliams,...

Catherine Williams

Catherine Williams

Mar 31, 2014

Catherine Barrow Williams aged 83, departed this life for an eternal one on March 31, 2014. She will be lovingly remembered by her Husband Bishop John Williams, One son Delano Coleman, Two Daughters Roxzane Mims, and Pantheah Hawes. Public Visitation is Friday April 4, 2014 from 2 to 5 PM at Beuschel Funeral Home 5018 Alpine Ave. Her celebration of...

Ida Bolt

Ida Bolt

Mar 18, 2014

BOLT - Ida Mae (Mickey) Bolt, age 82, of Comstock Park, met her Savior face to face on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. Ida was preceded in death by her loving husband Bernie, of 57 years and daughter, Bonny Mosley. She is survived by her beloved children, Diane (Ed) Horton, Cathy (Kevin) Greenwald, Amy Brummel, Esther (Dan) Gordon, Bradley Bolt; 12...

John Dyer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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