George Herbert Stickel Jr. (Butch)
Oct 1, 2024
George Herbert Stickel Jr. (Butch), age 79 passed away suddenly on October 1, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, George & Dorothy Stickel; daughters, Georgia Parmeter and Lorrie Derusha; and his 3 older sisters. George developed a passion for farming as a young boy. He was a third generation farmer and his entire life was spent...
Willard Joseph Smith
Sep 8, 2024
Willard J. Smith, age 93, of Hudsonville formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Willard was born on July 3, 1931 to Ray and Odelia Smith. Willard is survived by his wife of almost 70 years, Carole Smith; children, Cindy and Dick Klompstra, Cathy and Steve Chappell, Jeffrey and Melissa Smith, Gregory...
Diane Lynn Latesky
Sep 3, 2024
Diane Lynn Latesky passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, one week shy of her 76th birthday. She was born in Flint, Michigan to Raymond and Julia Latesky. Diane is survived by Pete, Diane, Tyler and Shelby Russo, Kaileigh (Ed) Capozzi, Andrea (Mike) Leestma; Myczkowiak cousins; her fur babies, Fred and Buddy. Diane was a very devoted daughter, after...
Cathleen Ann Bromley
Aug 29, 2024
Cathleen (Martin-Vogel) Bromley, 73 of Sparta, Michigan went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 29, 2024. The daughter of Forrest and Marianne (LaGoe) Martin of Marion, Michigan, she was born on April 10, 1951. Cathy's family relocated to a close-knit community on Herman Avenue in Wyoming, Michigan when she was just a toddler.  Her family...
Cecelia Ann Hamilton
Aug 26, 2024
Cecelia Ann Hamilton, age 86, went to be with her Lord on Monday, August 26, 2024. Cecelia was born on March 2, 1938 to Anthony and Helen Schneider in Lansing Michigan. She attended St. Mary's High School and then graduated from Borgess School of Nursing in Kalamazoo. Cecelia was a very devout Catholic and a 3rd order Franciscan. She...
Ronald Lee Nicewander
Aug 26, 2024
Ronald L. Nicewander, age 70, God called him home and he passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, August 26, 2024. He had a very fulfilling life with friends and family. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Arland and Louise, and several other family members. He leaves behind his wife, Ann of 49 years; his children,...
Shirley Ann Hathaway
Aug 18, 2024
Shirley Ann Hathaway, age 86, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Commonwealth Senior Living. She was born in Duluth, MN to Russell and Ida Hathaway. Shirley was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She started babysitting at a young age and continued throughout her life for family, including being a live-in nanny. She enjoyed collecting many things...
Melanie Marie Umlor
Aug 11, 2024
Melanie Marie Umlor, age 57, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Mission Point Nursing Home in Belding, MI. Melanie was born in Grand Rapids, MI on August 23, 1966 to John and Donna (Corner) Umlor. She graduated from Sparta High School in 1984, then went on to Kendall College graduating with an art degree in 1989. Melanie...
Joan Marie Froman Bowersox
Aug 4, 2024
Joan Marie Froman Bowersox, age 88, of Comstock Park, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Joan was born on January 11, 1936, in Grand Rapids, to Thomas and Laney (Simons) Kirkwood.
She was a longtime member of St. James Catholic Church and Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Joan was very talented...
Barbara Ann Blystone
Aug 1, 2024
Barbara Ann Blystone, age 78, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Commonwealth Senior Living. She was preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy Pack; brother, Charles Blystone; nephew, Doug Heyboer. Barb is survived by her children, Denise Stickroe, Lynn (Ralph) Simone, Joe (Mariko) Stusse; grandchildren, David Stickroe, Taryn Stickroe, Matthew Simone, Megan (Ryan) Garthe-Lambert, Hayden Stusse, Mason...
Gloria Ann (Vernon) Louck
Jul 31, 2024
Gloria Ann (Vernon) Louck, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Wings Home in Allegan, MI. She was born in Detroit, MI to Herbert and Mary (Savage) Moore. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Mary Moore; first husband, Donald Vernon on May 29, 1998; second husband, Darell Louck on February 18, 2007;...
Robert Anthony Blaskis
Jul 22, 2024
After an arduous battle of declining health, Bob found peace after he died tranquilly in his sleep early in the morning of Monday, July 22.
Those who knew Bob cherished his larger than life personality. He was boisterous, brutally direct, feisty, stubborn as can be and often quite contrary. He was never a subtle man. But he...
Herman Louis Saettler
Jul 20, 2024
Herman Saettler, age 86, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Erhard Sr. and Opal; brothers, Alfred and Roy. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen (Runchey); brother, Erhard Jr.; daughter, Ruth Siddiqi (Ashraf); son, William Sr.; and five grandchildren.
He graduated from...
Linda Ann Lofdahl
Jul 18, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Ann Lofdahl on July 18, 2024, at the age of 73. Linda was born on August 16, 1950. She was a free spirit, an adventurous soul who lived life on her own terms. In her early twenties, she moved to the Middle East, embracing the culture and...
Barbara Rosa Cote
Jul 15, 2024
It is with deep sadness that the Cote family announces the passing of Barbara Rosa (Hansen) Cote, on Monday, July 15, 2024. Â Barb was born on April 2nd, 1948, in Kalamazoo, MI. Â Barb earned a bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from Ferris State College. Â She married Michael James Cote in 1970 and eventually settled in Comstock Park, MI. Â Barb loved...
Lucille Hinds Huddleston
Jul 12, 2024
Lucille Hinds Huddleston, age 97 years old of Grand Rapids, MI passed away at home July 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  Lucille was born February 14, 1927 in Pickett County, TN She was the daughter of the late Roy T and Ida (Smith) Hinds of Rickman, TN. She loved her family fiercely, sports passionately, and Jesus faithfully....
Patricia Ann Alt
Jul 9, 2024
Patricia "Pat" Alt, age 89, was called home to her heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Pat was a very hard worker and a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed square dancing, playing cards, sewing, arranging flowers, gardening, and baking. She always had a fresh batch of cookies...
Richard Sebastian Pitsch
Jul 8, 2024
Richard Sebastian Pitsch, age 74, of Middleville, MI passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024. Richard was born on April 8, 1950 in Comstock Park, MI to Richard L. Pitsch and Johannna (Grathen) Pitsch. Richard enjoyed growing up on a farm. He loved going to auctions, buying and selling things. Richard was a self-taught handyman who could fix anything. ...
Maureen Denise Sternburgh
Jun 23, 2024
Maureen Denise Sternburg (Camling), age 58, of Comstock Park, MI passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Bernice Camling. Maureen is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Steve; daughter, Emily; brothers, Tim (Janet) Camling, Tom (Stefanie) Camling, Bob (Melissa) Camling, Ken (Candace) Camling; sisters, Kathleen Petroelje, Theresa...
Earl (Pat) Bill Youngs
Jun 17, 2024
Earl (Pat) Youngs, age 80, went to be with his Lord on Monday, June 17, 2024. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Eva F. Youngs; father, Kenneth Youngs; mother, Martha Macklem; stepson, Jeff Dalziel; great-grandson, Chase Dalziel; brothers, Ralph Youngs, Kenneth Youngs, Willis Youngs; sister, Karen Pennock; sister-in-law, Lesley Macklem. Pat is survived by his stepson,...
