Obituary Listing

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;...

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...

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;...

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);...

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)...

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...

Mar 21, 2024

Doris Ellen (Corner) Warren (Schumaker), age 92, of Comstock Park, MI went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 21, 2024. She was born May 4, 1931 in Grand Rapids Township to Charles J. and Carmelita J. (Scheidel) Corner. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Alfred, Thaddeus (Ted), James (Jim), Marvin, Florence, Shirley,...

Mar 15, 2024

PAIZ- Arlene Kay Paiz, age 80 of Sparta was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday March 15, 2024. She was preceded in death by Sotero Paiz; her parents, Francis William "Pat" LaRoue Sr. and June Arlene Nelson; brothers, Francis William "Butch" LaRoue Jr. and Gary Hoye; sister, June "Sis" Ryman. Arlene is survived by...

Mar 6, 2024

DANFORTH, Robert Wesley Danforth, age 75, of Grand Rapids, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his daughter, Angela Danforth; parents, Howard and Pauline Danforth; mother-in-law, Margaret Peplinski. Robert will be lovingly remembered by his wife of almost 20 years, Dolores (Dee) Danforth; his children,...

Mar 4, 2024

Roy James Jebb, Jr., 89, of Grand Rapids, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 4, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his parents; Roy and Caroline Jebb, and his brother, Robert Jebb.  Roy will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 68 years, Janet (Bajema) Jebb; his children, Lori Jebb and Steven Sr. (Angela) Jebb; grandchildren, Justin...

Mar 2, 2024

Russell Webster Parris, age 89 went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 2, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerred (Jane) Parris; mother; Anna Parris; sister, Alma Malfroid; brother, William Parris. He is survived by his sons, James (Stacey) Parris; Timothy Parris; grandchildren, Katelyn (Jared) Wierda; Nicholas (Kelsey) Parris; Alexander Parris and...

Mar 1, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Lillie, age 82, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years on December 3, 2023, Kenneth Guy Lillie Jr; son, David Lillie; sister, Jane Pease; brother and sister-in-law, Gerald and Joanne Wilson; sister-in-law, Diane Paratore. Betty is survived by her daughter, Diane (Roger) Schmidt; son, Roy (Dawn)...

Feb 28, 2024

David Apted Miling, Age 88, former Lieutenant of the Grand Rapids Fire Department and Navy Veteran went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Doris Miling; brothers, James and Jack Miling; in-Laws, George and Margaret LaFave; brothers-in-law, Kenneth LaFave and Gerald Waddell. Dave is...

Feb 25, 2024

Anna Louise Marshall, 83, of Comstock Park, Michigan went to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of February 25, 2024. She was born in Coopersville, MI to Constan and Stella (Notenbaum) Goosen and grew up on their farm with her 10 brothers and sisters. In 1965 she met the love of her life Steven Marshall. They...

Feb 22, 2024

DOCTOR – Michael Francis Doctor, age 67, passed away at home from natural causes with his beloved wife and son by his side, on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Natalie Doctor; brother, Pat Doctor; brother-in-law, Dan Schropp; father and mother-in-law, Roy and Emma Sands; brother-in-law, Fred Sands. Mike was an...

Feb 12, 2024

David Lee Peltz was a caring husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He passed away at home on the morning of February 12, 2024 at the age of 62 after a hard-fought battle against cancer. He was born to Joanne and Frank Peltz on December 27th, 1961. David worked hard with his family and friends to expand...

Feb 11, 2024

Gabriel R. Glowacki (Ritzenhein), age 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 11, 2024, with family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard G. Glowacki, who lovingly referred to her as "Sweetie Pie"; daughter, Gwen DeBree; parents William S. and Mary E. Ritzenhein; and all her brothers and sisters. She...

Feb 8, 2024

Dorothy "Dot" Carriker (Lausin) age 82 of Comstock Park went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 8, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lavon and Stella Carriker and husband, Eugene Joseph Lausin. She is survived by son, Matthew Lausin (Erin) and daughter, Kimberly Kerwin (Joe) along with several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dot...

Feb 6, 2024

Mrs. Lorraine (Kipisz) Junewick, age 90, of Walker, Michigan, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. She was born on October 26, 1933, at her family farm in Boyne Falls, Michigan to Stephen and Teresa (Romanik) Kipisz. Lorraine graduated from Boyne Falls High School in 1951. She moved to Grand Rapids...

Jan 29, 2024

Tindall - Susan "Sue" Marie Tindall, age 61, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, surrounded by love at her home in Kent City, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Witt; her husband, Charles "Pat" Tindall; and her mother-in-law, Evelyn Webber. Sue is survived by her daughters, Sara (Seth) Mansfield and Amy (Josh Henk) Tindall;...