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Philip Andrew Obetts Sr.
Jun 10, 2024
Philip Andrew Obetts Sr., age 94, of Comstock Park, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 10, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Lenore Obetts; his parents, Ernest and Helen Obetts; brothers and sisters, Rich (Mary) Obetts, Carl (Barbara) Obetts, Ray (Char) Obetts, Rita (Jim) Paas, Edward Obetts and Helen Louise Obetts; son-in-law, James K....
Ruth Ann Alman
Jun 9, 2024
Ruth Ann Alman (Dykema), age 79, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, E. Clyde and Coye E. Dykema; and her brother, Frank Dykema. Ruth is survived by her loving husband Timothy of 58 years; and her daughters, Anne Marie (Steven) Cardosa and Victoria Lacy (Daniel) Gensch; brother, James (Susan) Dykema;...
Gary Morse
Jun 6, 2024
Gary Alan Morse, aged 63, passed away peacefully and pain-free Thursday, June 6th, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Although devastating, Garys diagnosis 5 years ago was bittersweet, as it forced us to live like every holiday, birthday, anniversary, or vacation could be the last. We were given the gift of time, not in quantity but in quality,...
Camella Andra Russell
Jun 5, 2024
Camella Andra Russell (nee Harris), 80, of Seattle, WA, passed away on June 5, 2024, in Grand Rapids, MI. Cam was born on August 17, 1943, in Seattle, WA, to the late Donald F. Harris and late Darlene M. Thomas.
Cam was a loving, warm, and generous individual who dedicated 42 years to a successful career in...
Barbara Jane Smithe-Shook
Jun 4, 2024
Barbara Jane Smithe-Shook, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip Shook; son, Joseph Smithe; brother, Robert Wiltenburg; sisters, Delores Raab and Arlene Wright. Barbara is survived by her children, Robert (Cheryl) Smithe, Matthew (Jill) Smithe, Donna (Jeff) Wright; many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren;...
John Cantrell Sr.
Jun 4, 2024
John Cantrell Sr. left us on June 4, 2024 at the age of 70 after a short battle with cancer. He was born April 19, 1954, in Laredo, Texas, the son of Donald Cantrell Sr. and Consuelo (De Hoyos) Cantrell. Through treatment and his final days, he never lost his sense of humor. His immense humor and unique ability...
Harry John Heilman
Jun 1, 2024
Harry John Heilman, age 93, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Julianne Heilman; son, Timothy Heilman; sisters, Betty and Mary Alyce; brother, Robert. He is survived by his loving wife, Beverly Heilman; children, Julie (Steve) Lundberg, Valerie (James) Paas, Laura (Henry) Bakhuyzen; step-children, Rodney (Nikki Hinkson) Mosier, Dawn (Craig)...
Raymond Hickman
May 27, 2024
Raymond Hickman, age 76, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024 at the Laurels of Kent in Lowell, MI. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI on October 31, 1947. Cremation has taken place and Raymond will be laid to rest on Friday, July 26, 2:00 pm at South Boston Cemetery in Lowell, MI.
Dennis James Millis
May 27, 2024
Dennis James Millis, age 71, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cyril and Lorraine Millis; brother, Jay Millis. Dennis is survived by his siblings, Jim and Evelyn Millis, Linda Millis Cardosa, Tom Millis, Sandee Crinion, Sally Jo Millis (Karen Spoelman); special niece, Darcy Millis; many nieces and...
Dennis Van Drie
May 8, 2024
Dennis Van Drie, 82, of Comstock Park, Michigan passed away on May 8th, 2024 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.
Denny was born on August 28th, 1941 to Gerrit and Dorothy Van Drie in Greenville, Michigan. After graduating from Greenville High School, he went on to earn his Associate in Science degree at...
Catherine Mae (Yeager) Schroeder
May 6, 2024
Catherine Mae Schroeder (known to most as Cathie), age 63, of Comstock Park, MI passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 at her home. She was born on January 24, 1961 in Ludington, MI to Raymond and Georgene (Kozlowski) Yeager. She is survived by her children, Jason (Rachel) Schroeder and Christina (Chris) Schroeder-DeVries; eight grandchildren, Graycie, Kerigan, Damien, McKenzie, Brooklyn,...
Dorace Klein
May 2, 2024
KLEIN, Dorace Ann Klein, 87, of Sparta Michigan entered into eternal rest to be with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, May 2, 2024. She was born on October 12, 1936, in Conklin, MI. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Lenis Klein of 61 years; son, Michael Klein; daughters, Laura Klein...
Arlene Armock
May 1, 2024
Arlene Ann Armock, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Barton and Elizabeth Armock; brothers, Harold, Raymond, Edmund (June), Vincent, James; brothers-in-law, Fritz Kluting, Carl Myers, Leonard Schoenborn. Arlene is survived by her sisters, Agatha Kluting, Dorothy Myers, Bertha Schoenborn; brother, Leonard (Marianne) Armock; sisters-in-law, Vivian Armock and Erma...
Harley G Rawson
Apr 29, 2024
RAWSON, Harley G Rawson, age 96, of Comstock Park, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus Christ on Monday, April 29, 2024. Harley was preceded in death by his wonderful wife, Anita; granddaughter, Martha Rawson; daughter-in-law, Colleen Rawson; his brothers and sisters. He is survived by his beloved children, Brian Rawson and Janet (Dan) Rozema; grandchildren, Jonathan Rawson, Allison...
Christopher Hodyna
Apr 23, 2024
Christopher James Hodyna, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Catherine Hodyna. Chris will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 42 years, Gail; his children: Zachary and wife Eimy Hodyna, Elyse and husband Justin Wagenschutz, Emily and husband Tyler Craig; his grandsons: Joshua and Barrett;...
Louis Arthur Vanvuren
Apr 20, 2024
VANVUREN, Louis Arthur VanVuren, age 77, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Louis was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd E. Mitchell and Edna H. VanVuren. He is survived by his sisters, Delores (Gerard) de Vuyst and Marguerite Schoolland; brothers, Carl Mitchell and Gerald Mitchell.
Louis served in the Army during the...
Jerry Lockard
Apr 12, 2024
Jerry Lockard, 88, passed peacefully in his sleep on April 12, 2024, after an extended illness. He was surrounded by his family at home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Alice; his son, Jerry Lockard Jr. ("Tink"); his grandson, Daniel; and granddaughter, Aubreigh. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Maureen;...
Warren Jerome Guiles
Apr 11, 2024
Warren J. Guiles, age 91, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024 the first day of Parkinson's Awareness month. He was preceded in death by his son, Eric; daughter-in-law, Krissy; sisters, Barbara (Dave) Tisdel and Rose (Dale) Howard; sister-in-law, Faye. Warren is survived by his wife of almost 72 years, Aloe; sons, James (Jeffrey), Tim (Kimberly), Kim, Kris (Vikki);...
Daniel James Burns
Apr 7, 2024
Daniel J Burns, age 86, of Rockford, MI, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 7, 2024. He was born on January 4, 1938, at his family's home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen and Alice (McKrill) Burns; his brothers, Stephen (Arlene) Burns, Franklin Burns, Robert (Delores) Burns; his sisters, Bertha (Art)...
Ruby Garcia
Mar 22, 2024
Our beloved Ruby Garcia, age 25, tragically departed this world on Friday, March 22, 2024. She leaves behind a loving Mother, supportive Father, protective brothers, adored sister, affectionate nephews & nieces, many memorable cousins, and benevolent friends. Ruby's love for plants and traveling came nothing close to her affectionate smile that illuminated the room or contagious laughter that recreated...
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