Howard Jay Roobol
Dec 3, 2024
Howard Jay Roobol, age 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Howard was born on September 6, 1938 in Wyoming, MI to Henry and Gertrude Roobol. He graduated from Grand Rapids Christian High School and went on to get an Associate's Certificate from Davenport Institute. Howard met the love of his life and married Barbara Judith Krucki...
Brian John Pekala
Nov 24, 2024
Brian John Pekala, who was 67 years old, died peacefully in his home with his beloved, Mary C. Riley, by his side, on Sunday, November 24, 2024. Brian was the son of Stan and Nina Pekala, and brother of Carl Pekala, all of whom preceded him in death. He was born on March 7, 1957, and raised in Warren,...
Marva Joyce (Sabin) Williams
Nov 19, 2024
Marva Joyce (Sabin) Williams joined her husband, John and three children, Timothy, Kim and Rick in Heaven on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 following a brief illness. Marva was on born on August 28, 1931 in Fremont, MI to parents, Ralph and Margaret (Tanis) Sabin. She is survived by children, Jerry (Joan) Williams, Kristine (Randy) Arntson, Karen (Rob) Bishop; grandchildren,...
Marilyn Elaine Long
Nov 15, 2024
Marilyn Elaine (Bennett) Long passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, into heaven in the Lord's arms after living a very complete and full life. She has now reunited with her beloved Don and is at peace. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donna and Hobart Bennett; husband, Donald Long; twin infant grandsons, Ryan and Adam Long;...
Thomas Francis Widmaier
Nov 11, 2024
Widmaier, Thomas "Tom" F. age 53, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 11, 2024. Tom was born on August 13, 1971 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Margaret and Ernie Widmaier. Tom was a much-loved son, brother, uncle, and friend who would do anything to help. A graduate of Comstock Park High School Class of 1989, Tom attended Grand Rapids...
Sandra Kay Alberts
Oct 18, 2024
Sandra Kay (Sandy) Alberts, aged 81, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, on Friday, October 18, 2024. She was born on March 25, 1943, the second child of Bill and Marie Townsend. She was married to the love of her life, Richard Alberts, on June 28, 1969. An office administrator by trade, she...
Diane Carol Madsen
Oct 14, 2024
Diane Carol Madsen, aged 63, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hal and Jean Madsen; brother, Eriq Madsen. Diane is survived by her sisters, Karen (Bill) Fix and Sandra (Steve) Carlson; brother, Jon Madsen; nieces, Francis, Mary and Jackie; nephews, Harrison, Nic and Graham; Uncle and Aunt, Lee and...
Sharon Jean Lambson
Oct 12, 2024
Sharon Jean (Saur) Lambson, age 81, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, October 12, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene; parents, Arthur and Emma Saur; siblings, Arlene (Earl) Welling, Betty (Gene) LaCroix. Sharon was a wonderful and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend who will be missed by many especially her children,...
Janice June Havener
Oct 8, 2024
Janice June Havener (Goodwin) died peacefully on Tuesday October 8, 2024, at the age of 88. Janice was born on June 21, 1936, the daughter of Rolla Goodwin and Dorothy Speyer (Goodwin) in Lyons, Michigan. Janice is survived by her sons, William Havener and Robert Havener of Grand Rapids MI and Allegan MI, and their spouses; and one daughter,...
Mary Kay Vanoeffelen
Oct 1, 2024
Mary Kay VanOeffelen, age 61, of Comstock Park, MI passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Agnes VanOeffelen; her sisters, Joanne Beak, Jean Skinner; brother, Charles VanOeffelen; sister-in-law, Mary VanOeffelen. Mary Kay is survived by and will be deeply missed by her siblings, Joseph VanOeffelen Jr., John "Jack" (Jill)...
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...
