Obituaries
James Allen Sytsma
Sep 1, 2026
James Allen Sytsma, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend went home to be with Jesus after a long and courageous battle with cancer on September 1, 2026. He passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones holding the hand of his beautiful wife.
Jim was born in Tokyo, Japan, the youngest son of missionaries Richard and Dorothy Sytsma. He spent...
David Mazurkiewicz
Aug 30, 2026
David “Dave” Mazurkiewicz passed away peacefully at his home on August 30, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on January 30, 1955, in Grand Rapids.
Dave’s greatest joy in life was his family and friends. He was a loving father and grandfather, and he took great pride in the lives of his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by...
Adam Michael Freeman
Aug 21, 2026
Born February 21, 1977, much of Adam's childhood in Grand Rapids and Rockford was spent outdoors, riding bikes and exploring the woods and completely ignoring the action in his t-ball and soccer games to examine the neat bugs in the grass. He loved camping trips such as backpacking in the Porcupine Mountains and canoeing in the Boundary Waters.
The best summer...
Brian Wayne Henry
Aug 20, 2026
Brian Wayne Henry, born June 13, 1956, in Charlotte, Michigan, entered into rest on August 20, 2026, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He passed away peacefully in his sleep at the hospital, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and devotion that will long be remembered by all who knew him.
From the very beginning, Brian embodied warmth and generosity. A son...
Janice Thompson
Aug 19, 2026
Janice Elaine Thompson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, entered her eternal rest on August 19, 2026. Janice was born May 1 1949 in Grand Rapids MI to parents Louis and Marjorie Rinks who preceded her in death.
Janice enjoyed designing and sewing quilts, feeding the local squirrels and watching the moon; she found joy in sharing her time and talents...
David Trzybinski
Aug 19, 2026
David Trzybinski passed away peacefully on August 19, 2026, at the age of 79. He was born on April 15, 1947, in Grand Rapids where he lived his entire life.
David was a graduate of West Catholic High School and went on to earn a degree in Accounting from Aquinas College. He was an avid sports fan who enjoyed following his...
Lewis Lee Chase II
Aug 18, 2026
In Loving Memory of Lewis Lee Chase.
Lee, a beloved husband, grandfather, family man, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 18, leaving behind a lifetime of love, memories, and countless lives touched by his kindness.
Please join us in a Celebration of Life on September 20, 2026; between 2:00-6:00 PM at Alano South Club 256 Celia St SW, Wyoming, MI 49548.
He...
Judie Joan Battjes
Aug 17, 2026
Judie Joan Battjes was the loving mother of three children: Susan Bolks (husband Mike), Tim Boynton (wife Jenn), and the late Stanley Boynton, who passed in 2020. She is survived by her two sisters, Lilian Roth and Linda Kops (husband Fred); she was predeceased by six brothers and three sisters.
Judie was blessed with five grandchildren - Michael Bolks (wife Shelly),...
Marquise Amond Austin Sr.
Aug 17, 2026
In Loving Memory of Marquise (Q) Amond Austin Sr. Age 44
Marquise (Q) Amond Austin Sr. passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, August 17, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply and will miss him more than words can say.
If you knew Q, you knew he had a big smile—but an even bigger heart. He loved hard,...
Craig Christilaw
Aug 16, 2026
On August 16, 2026 at age 75, Craig Christilaw began his solo flight to his final resting place after a short battle with glioblastoma. Born in Midland, Michigan in 1951, Craig was the eldest of five children and grew up driving tractors on his family's farm. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation from Western Michigan University. Craig...
John Wetkowski
Aug 16, 2026
John Wetkowski of Morley passed away in his home on Sunday, August 16, following a lengthy illness.
John was a creative man with a skilled hand in carpentry, jewelry making, and cooking. He enjoyed reading high fantasy and science fiction novels, gardening, spending time in nature, and attending festivals with his loving wife Linda.
John's sharp wit and charm are remembered by...
Kenneth Lee Swart
Aug 14, 2026
Kenneth Lee Swart, known affectionately to many as Kenny, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, in his beloved hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Born on October 30, 1933, in Grand Rapids, Kenny’s life was a vibrant tapestry woven with adventure, determination, and love for those around him.
From an early age, Kenny exuded a zest for life that never waned....
Paul Donatus Bowen
Aug 13, 2026
Paul Bowen, born March 6, 1969, passed away surrounded by the love of his family.
Paul was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He shared his life with his beloved wife, Wendy Bowen, and together they raised seven children: Paulie, Josie, Lila, Aerianna, Destiny, Lillian, and Mauri’Anna. He was also a proud grandfather to his three grandchildren, Santana, Othella,...
Malissa Davidson
Aug 13, 2026
Malissa Ann Davidson, 50 of Lansing, MI, passed surrounded by her family by her side.
Born on July 23, 1976 in Lansing, MI, she was the daughter of the late Paul Davidson and Vivian Towne.
She has 2 sons - Nico Brown, Dominique Davidson and 3 Daughters - Shian Brown, Alyssa Brown, Brianna Brown, and 3 grandchildren - Malayah SyAries Sakari Also has...
Douglas Fox
Aug 13, 2026
Douglas Fox, age 80, of Elsie, MI, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on August 13, 2026. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on October 10, 2026, at Thorny Acres Sportsman Club at 1 PM, with a dinner provided.
Doug was born in Ovid, MI, on March 7, 1946, the son of...
William Ray Tull, Sr
Aug 12, 2026
William "Bill" Ray Tull, passed away on August 12th, 2026, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Bill was born in Flint, Michigan on January 4th, 1955 to Oliver and Bernice (Campbell) Tull. He attended Beecher and Birch Run Schools.
William worked for Buick for 30 years. During this time, he also volunteered as a Fire Fighter in Beecher for 20 years. He made many...
Gloria Joseph
Aug 11, 2026
With heavy hearts, we remember and celebrate the life of our grandma, mother, sister, and friend, Gloria Joseph, who passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026, at the age of 81. She was born on September 23, 1944.
Gloria was someone who loved her family deeply and was always there for the people she cared about. Whether it was a sporting...
Richard Witham
Aug 11, 2026
Richard (Rick) Lee Witham, 73, passed away on August 11, 2026 surrounded by his wife and kids after an 8 year battle with Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS). He fought with grace and was at peace in his final hours.
He was born on November 26, 1952 in Grand Rapids to Audrey Jean (O’Brien) Witham and Robert Clifford Witham. Rick attended St. Stephen’s...
Daniel L Bruner
Aug 11, 2026
Daniel L Bruner, born March 25, 1966, left this world on August 11, 2026, after fighting a long, hard battle with cancer. Those who had the privilege of knowing Daniel knew a man whose spirit was both gentle and resilient, who touched the lives of his family and friends with every kind gesture and hearty laugh.
Daniel’s life was rich not...
Janet Esther Sanford
Aug 10, 2026
Janet Esther Sanford, 81, (1945-2026) passed into the rest of her Lord on the afternoon of August 10, 2026.
Janet was an active member of the Wright Seventh Day Adventist church in Coopersville, MI, where she found great joy in leading song services. She had a lifelong love of singing and spent many years singing in a group called The Joy...
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