Ethel Leona (Johnson) Bristol
Oct 28, 2023
Ethel Leona Bristol, age 90, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Saturday, October 28, 2023. She was a very special Christian woman, who loved God and her family. Ethel was a foster mother to 39 children between 1960-1971. She was an incredibly talented artist with yarn, which she made into many different things, and also drawing...
Beverly Ruth Capps
Oct 20, 2023
Beverly Ruth Capps, 63, of Sparta, Michigan, passed away on Friday October 20th. Beverly was born on June 17th, 1960, to Havard and Jean Capps in Hammond, Indiana. She was a graduate of Hammond High School, Purdue University and received her Master of Education from Hyles Anderson College. Beverly was a long-time member of Emmanuel Baptist Church of Grand Rapids....
Raymond Christian Dauser
Oct 14, 2023
DAUSER, Raymond C. 8/12/45 - 10/14/23 Raymond C. Dauser, age 79, entered into eternal rest October 14, 2023. He was preceded in death and laid to rest next to his parents, Francis and Robert and son, Randy at Washington Park Memorial Gardens. Ray is also preceded in death, by his brother, Bob Dauser, and sisters, Virginia Johnson and Marjorie Biggs....
Carl Gerald May
Oct 12, 2023
MAY, Carl Gerald May was born at home on August 2, 1925 to Charles and Anna (Host) May. He passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, October 12, 2023. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary; his son, Arnold; his grandson, Eric May; and his granddaughter, Laura Weis. He is survived by his loving...
Elise Janette (Graveline) Hilton
Oct 9, 2023
Elise Janette Graveline Hilton made her Irish goodbye on Monday, October 9, 2023. She lived, she loved, she laughed… and then she left. Elise will be remembered by her always dry and often inappropriate sarcasm. Some will forever fear her black-belted ability to take down grown men with only her thumb. Chatty ex-students may still have nightmares about the flying...
Nicholas Peter Paas Jr.
Oct 8, 2023
Nicholas Peter Paas, age 87, of Sparta, entered eternal rest on Sunday, October 8, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife Gloria; brothers, Ed (Lois) Paas, Jim (Rita) Paas; daughter-in-law, Deb Paas; great-granddaughter, Skyla Nesvig. Nick is survived by his children, Mickey (Russ Geske), Cindy (Greg Vogel), Mary (Mike Stoel), Amy (John Jones), Nick (Dorothy Gardner) and Pat...
Lois Louise (Taggart) Degraaf
Sep 24, 2023
Lois Louise (Taggart) DeGraaf, born on December 26, 1937, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023. She was the loving wife of Lawrence (Mike) DeGraaf for almost 67 years; loving mother of Michelle (Duane) Gritter, Mike (Tiffany) DeGraaf, Pam (Sue) DeGraaf, Tammy (Chippy) Adams; grandchildren, Sean Yarrington, Charlie (Kristina) Adams. Lois was devoted to her husband and family and would...
Calvin David Murdock
Sep 18, 2023
Calvin David Murdock, age 84, passed away at his home on Monday, September 18, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delbert and Marie Murdock; son, David Murdock; sister, Sharon Levy. Calvin will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years, Sandra; children, Cara Lea Murdock, Chad Damon (Mischell) Murdock; daughter-in-law, Andrea Murdock; grandchildren, Jordan (Clara) Murdock,...
Fredy Martinez
Sep 6, 2023
MARTINEZ- Fredy Martinez, age 72, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. He is preceded in death by his mother, Abelina Martinez. Fredy is survived by his wife, Maximina; his children, Marbella Martinez, Juan Manuel Martinez, Ana Martinez, David Martinez and Saul Martinez; 15 Grandchildren; and father, Arturo Martinez. The family will receive...
Thomas George Bereza
Aug 27, 2023
Thomas George Bereza passed on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at the age of 81. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Betty Bereza. Tom is survived by his loving wife of almost 61 years, Eleanore M. Bereza; children, Marie (James) Regan, Catherine Bereza (Dave Harden); grandchildren, Adam Woodcock (Anisha), Deidre Hutson (Richard), Anne Frazier (Alex), Cameron Hutson...
Ann Hicks
Aug 26, 2023
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James Frank Hockey
Aug 24, 2023
James Frank Hockey, born December 26, 1963, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilford and Alvina Hockey; sister, Susan Hockey; nephew, Douglas Ashley Jr.; God parents, Paul and Bertha Meier. Jim is survived by his sisters, Mary (William) Monroe, Rose (Mike) Martin, Arleen (Rocky) Bowser, Marleen (Joe) Homik, Shirley (Tim) VanderMolen;...
Gail Lea (Powell) Mcneil
Aug 21, 2023
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Sharon Louise (Reeves) Reed
Aug 13, 2023
Sharon Louise Reed passed away peacefully, Sunday, August 13, 2023, after just celebrating her 74th birthday on August 9th, 2023. She has joined her husband, Henry Reed; son, Russell Wright Jr.; brothers, Donald Reeves Jr., Howard Reeves, Gene Reeves; sister, Grace Irene Reeves; her father, Donald Reeves; mother and step-father, Helen and William Mitchell Sr. Sharon was a loving wife,...
Robert James Mccracken
Aug 7, 2023
McCracken, Robert James McCracken, age 88, of Alpine Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home on Monday, August 7, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Almo McCracken; parents-in-law, Harold and Madelyn Klenk; sister, Sue Lewis; brother-in-law, Bill (Jeanne) Klenk. Bob will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 63 years, Shirley; brother,...
Carl Frederick Thome
Aug 2, 2023
Carl Thome, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Carl was a tender-hearted, humble, loving, honorable, family-oriented man and the coolest dad on the planet. Carl served in the U.S. Air Force and Reserves for a total of 11 years. He was a retired carpenter from General Motors. Carl was preceded in death by his wife of 66...
Robert Carl Shadowens Sr.
Jul 29, 2023
Robert Carl Shadowens, 86, of Comstock Park, MI, passed away unexpectedly on July 29, 2023. Robert (Bob) was born March 4, 1937, to Carl and Hazel Shadowens in Grand Rapids, MI. In June of 1956, Bob volunteered for the Army and worked as a bridge engineer and demolition specialist. He spent his time in the military in both California and...
Rodney Dee Mckentry
Jul 29, 2023
Rodney C. McKentry passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Services for Rodney will be held at a later date. Service Details.
Rita Anna (Sherer) Klein
Jul 26, 2023
Rita Anna Sherer Klein, age 75, of Conklin, surrounded by her family, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Margaret Sherer; brothers, Robert and Eric Sherer; parents-in-law, Sylvester and Florence Klein; brothers-in-law, Robert Umlor, Bernard Denhof, and Michael Wheelock. She is survived by her...
Alberic Matthew "Aric" (Aric) Emery
Jul 23, 2023
Alberic (Aric) Matthew Emery age 41 of Comstock Park, MI went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 23, 2023. He was preceded in death by his Grandparents Earl & Marge Moore of Six Lakes, MI and Grandfather Richard Emery of Moline IL. He is survived by his daughters Hazel Patricia Emery and Amelia Rose Emery, parents Al...
