Obituaries

Nov 9, 2024

Marylou Roselee Drent, age 81, died Saturday, November 9, 2024 at her home in Cedar Springs. She was born October 17, 1943 in Cheboygan, MI the daughter of Albert and Delia (Passeno) Oben.

Marylou had a passion for dancing, old country music, with her favorite being any music by Elvis Pressley.  She was always cooking and cherished...

Oct 31, 2024

Rosalynn R. Wall age 88 of Pierson passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Corewell Health Blodgett Campus. She was born December 15, 1935 the daughter of Robert and Ruth (Madison) Merlington. She had her teaching certificate and taught K-8 at one and two room school houses, White Dove and Maple Hill. She was a member of Rockford Springs...

Oct 29, 2024

William L. “Bill” Landry, age 75, died Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September, 25, 1949 in Grand Rapids, the son of LeRoy and Jeanette (McGowan) Landry.

Bill was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed boating, fishing, and even water skiing in his youth. Bill loved to “hunt,” but...

Oct 28, 2024

Betty L. Thorington age 86 of Cedar Springs went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 28, 2024. She was born October 31, 1937 in Flint, MI the daughter of Lee and Nellie (Morrman) Haviland. She loved to cook and being a homemaker. She enjoyed traveling, being by the water and boats. Betty was a member...

Oct 8, 2024

Adam W. Brown-Armato, age 44 died unexpectedly Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at his home in Battle Creek. He was born February 6, 1980 in Saginaw, MI. Adam had his own sense of humor, but loved to share it with others. He enjoyed listening to podcasts like Howard Stern, Joe Rogan, and many others. Adam had an obsession with movies...

Oct 5, 2024

Warren D. Stadt age 100 of Grand Rapids, MI went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at his home. He was born May 25, 1924 in Marne, MI the son of William and Eleanor (Wells) Stadt. Warren was a very positive, content man who provided love by action. He was a great role...

Oct 4, 2024

Aaron E. Pratt age 50 of Grant passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 at his home. He was born March 19, 1974 in Holland, MI the son of Gordon and Cheryl (Townes) Pratt. He worked at JMS in Holland and his life was deer hunting. He enjoyed being outdoors, driving around and scouting for deer. Surviving is his family...

Oct 1, 2024

Arlene Rose Schindler, age 87, of Cedar Springs, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at The Brook of Cedar Springs. She was born on November 14, 1936, in Highland Twp, MI, the daughter of Sherwood and Olive (Hoggard) Steele. Arlene was a graduate of the Pontiac Business School and had been an executive secretary at Chrysler Corporation. She...

Sep 29, 2024

Ernest Louis Schmidt age 90 of Comstock Park died Sunday, September 29, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. Ernie was born January 31, 1934 in Grand Rapids the son of Amos and Helen (Polzin) Schmidt. He was a graduate of Catholic Central High School. Ernie also served in the United States Army from 1954-1956. He worked at American...

Sep 28, 2024

Simon Kristopher Russo age 16 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, September 28, 2024. He was born February 28, 2008 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Kristopher and Laurie (Wood) Russo. He was a Junior at Cedar Springs High School and enjoyed computers, learning and was amazingly smart. He gave 150% to everything he did, was always willing to...

Sep 22, 2024

Mark A. Krause II age 43 of Wayland died Sunday, September 22, 2024 at University of Michigan West Hospital. He was born August 30, 1981 in Shelby, MI. He was a driver for High Grade Materials in Caledonia. He enjoyed fishing with his sons, discussing politics with Shae’lyn, magic cards, and was an all-around handyman. Surviving are his fiancee,...

Sep 20, 2024

Vickie L. Corey age 74 of Sand Lake, died Friday, September 20, 2024 at Trinity Health, Rockford. She was born January 19, 1950 in Lansing, MI the daughter of Lawrence and Katherine (Hodgson) Brown Sr. She was a very giving person and enjoyed crafts, traveling, reading and spending time with her family. Surviving are her children, Duane (Abbie) Corey,...

Sep 15, 2024

Charlene Joyce (Willey) Hall, age 97 passed away peacefully Sunday, September 15, 2024 at St. Ann’s Home in Grand Rapids, MI.

Survived by her daughter Kim Hall and special friends, Brenda Swartz, Carol Bulgarella, Kelly Dawson and her second family of the caring staff of St. Ann’s Home and Emmanuel Hospice.

Private memorial service was...

Sep 15, 2024

Born March 15, 1932 Daughter of Hiram and Alice McKenzie, passed peacefully Sunday, September 15, 2024 in Grand Rapids. Virginia dedicated her 92 years of life to loving and caring for her family. Virginia raised her children to be strong and appreciative of what we had and believed in our individual abilities and aspirations in life. Our home was...

Sep 14, 2024

Donna E. Rhoades age 90 of Galesburg died Saturday, September 14, 2024. She was born March 2, 1934 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Garner and Jessie (Heiss) Goodell. She was always taking in pets and loved animals and flowers. She loved her family and grandkids. Surviving are her children, Cathy (Patrick) Caporossi, Pam (Kenneth) Strosinski, Rodney (Kathy)...

Sep 14, 2024

Annette (Houghton) Fifield

Annette went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, September 14, 2024. Annette loved her family and Jesus with all her heart. Her heart’s desire was for others to come to know Jesus as their personal Savior as well. Annette was ever grateful for the love of God as expressed in John...

Sep 8, 2024

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Loralee Nauta-Lesert age 67 of Kent City, died Sunday, September 8, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was born May 4, 1957 in Salt Lake City, UT the daughter of Fred Jay and Nancy (Jones) Nauta. She had worked in Aero-Space for Northrup in California in the...

Sep 8, 2024

James H. Mead age 93 of Cedar Springs passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024. He was born February 7, 1931 in Walkerville, MI the son of Henry and Hazel (Milner) Mead. James and his wife Henrietta lived in the Hart/Silver Lake area on a farm where they raised fruit, beef and their four children. He is survived by his...

Sep 6, 2024

Shannon Marie Metzger age 56, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024 in East Grand Rapids surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 15, 1968 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Chuck and Rose (Metzger) Newton.

Shannon graduated from Kent Occupational High School in 1986. She worked for Wynalda Litho in Rockford for nine years and...

Sep 6, 2024

Brenda D. Whipple age 53 of Howard City, died Friday, September 6, 2024 at Corewell Meijer Heart Center. She was born August 15, 1971 in Lakeview, MI the daughter of Warren and Phyllis (Cooley) Curtis. She enjoyed diamond painting, kayaking and being on the water, parasailing, camping, being outdoors and loved cats. Surviving are her husband, Daniel; children, Nicholas...