Obituaries
Linda R. VanGeest
Sep 27, 2025
Linda (Carlen) VanGeest, 78, of Grand Rapids, MI passed away on September 27, 2025.
A graduate from Union High School, Linda worked as a Realtor or at Amway much of her adult life. She enjoyed reading and spending time with friends and family, particularly her many cousins with whom she was close. Linda was especially proud of returning to school later...
Maarten Busser
Sep 26, 2025
Maarten Jan Busser was born on March 1, 1948 in Nijmegen, Netherlands to Nicholas and Evelyn Busser.
A very proud veteran, Maarten served proudly as a U.S. Marine, from 1967 to 1969 in the third battalion, 3rd Marines division. Maarten was a mortar man and a rifle marksman. After the Marines, Marty served in the National Guard until 1980 at Fort...
Wendell Leathead
Sep 26, 2025
Wendell Leathead, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away peacefully at Faith Hospice Trillium Woods on September 26, 2025, at the age of 96. Wendell was a man of deep faith, unwavering dedication to his family, and a life marked by service, craftsmanship, and music. His legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew...
Suzanne Livingston
Sep 22, 2025
Suzanne C. Livingston, age 94, of Grand Rapids joined her husband Albert Jack and her significant other, Vern Harrington on September 22, 2025. She attended Ada Bible Church. She grew up in Menominee, Michigan and later returned to Grand Rapids after marrying Jack. She worked in the sporting goods department at Meijer for 21 years. They retired to Croton in...
Sylvia Riemersma
Sep 19, 2025
Sylvia Ann Riemersma (Gardner), aged 85, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, September 19, 2025.
Sylvia was born in Greenfield, TN and at the age of 10 moved to East Lansing and after graduation from high school moved to Grand Rapids. It was there she met who would be the love of her life and the father of...
Pamela Kay Niehof
Sep 17, 2025
Pamela Kay Niehof, age 72, of Grand Haven, Michigan, was welcomed by Jesus with open arms on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward & Violet (Lach) Wessel.
Pam worked as a nurse in Grand Rapids for over twenty years. She enjoyed traveling, reading, watching movies, and listening to music. She adored her 3 cats...
Tonya Moody
Sep 16, 2025
Tonya M Moody of Eaton Rapids, Michigan, a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt went to be with the Lord September 16,2025 at the age of 65.
Born October 14, 1959 to Richard and Donna Moody in Lansing, Michigan. Tonya was a hard worker in her job as a nurse aide until she had retired. She loved her job and the...
Carolyn Kay Young
Sep 16, 2025
Carolyn K.Young, a dedicated and beloved member of her community, passed away on September 16, 2025, at the age of 72 in Owasso, Michigan, where she was born on April 24, 1953.
For many years, Carolyn served as a bus driver for the Chesaning schools, a role that showcased her commitment to the safety and well-being of countless children. Her exceptional...
Rodney Jack Hubbard Sr
Sep 15, 2025
Rodney Jack Hubbard Sr 77, born on August 16, 1948, in Lakeview, MI, passed away on September 15, 2025, at Butterworth Hospital due to health complications. He graduated from Tri County High School and served in the Army from 1968 to 1970. He was a dedicated Bee Keeper for over 50 years.
Rodney was married for 53 years to his beloved...
Young Shin
Sep 13, 2025
Young Za Shin, a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on October 10, 1944, in Seoul, Korea, she demonstrated early on a profound dedication to her education, ultimately earning a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Ewha Womans University before embarking on a life-changing journey to the United...
Delriccus Jamar Jackson
Sep 11, 2025
Delriccus Jamar Jackson was born on April 3rd, 1978 in Elkhart, Indiana. He was proceeded in death by his father Frederick Stewart of Las Vegas, Nevada (Muskegon,MI); his brother Christopher F. Jackson; his late maternal grandparents Robert, Dorothy Jackson of Elkhart, Indiana; his late paternal grandparent Lottie Stewart of Muskegon, MI. and William(Bill Cook) of Las Vegas, Nevada.
He is survived...
Julie Mosher
Sep 11, 2025
Julie Ann (Burton) Mosher
(lovingly known as Aunt Nary, Ommy, Nomi, Grandma Mosher, and “Canary”)
Julie Ann (Burton) Mosher, 63, of Kent City, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on September 11th, after a long and courageous battle with bile duct, liver, and kidney cancer.
Born on December 19, 1961, at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Julie was the daughter of Edward...
Tracy Ann Bauer
Sep 4, 2025
Tracy Bauer, of Holland, MI, passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side on September 4, 2025.
Tracy was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be remembered for her kindness, strength, and deep love for her family. She especially cherished time spent with her children and grandchildren, who were the joy of her life.
She is survived...
Candace Ann Bates
Sep 3, 2025
Candace Ann (Pichler) Bates, affectionately known as Candy, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, in Coldwater, Michigan. Born on October 28, 1946, in Adrian, Michigan, she was a warm and friendly presence in the lives of all who knew her.
Candy pursued her passion for beauty by attending Hillsdale Beauty College after completing her high school education at Adrian High...
Glenn John Duda
Sep 2, 2025
Glenn Duda of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, formerly of Homewood, Illinois affectionately known to many as "Big G", passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025. He left behind a legacy of joy, laughter, and the spirit of celebration that truly defined his life. Born on October 4, 1962, Glenn embodied a free spirit whose infectious sense of humor and love for...
Rae Jean Foerster
Sep 1, 2025
Rae Jean Foerster, age 67, of Lansing, MI, passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side on September 1, 2025. Born on November 12, 1957, in California, she was a warm and friendly presence in the lives of all who knew her.
Rae was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She enjoyed crafting, puzzles of all kinds,...
Danita Anthony
Aug 30, 2025
Danita Anthony, 69, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, after a courageous battle. Danita was born a twin with Dwight Anthony, who passed away shortly after birth on May 25, 1956, in Birmingham, Alabama, Danita brought light and love into every life she touched. Her journey—marked by compassion, resilience, and unwavering dedication—continues to inspire all who...
Scott Charles Underwood
Aug 30, 2025
Scott Charles Underwood, known affectionately as Pa and Scotty, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, in Cedar Springs, Michigan, at the age of 64. He departed this world surrounded by an abundance of love, laughter, and the cherished stories that define his life. Scott walked triumphantly into the Kingdom of Heaven to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Born...
William R. Marks
Aug 29, 2025
On August 29, 2025, Bill Marks, went to meet his Savior, Jesus. We will miss him far more than words can truly express.
The man had a nature about him that cannot be described. He was meek, in the truest, most powerful sense of the word.
A former motorcycle police officer, and then later a dedicated security officer, he survived life altering...
Jeanne Marie Woodruff
Aug 28, 2025
Jeanne Marie Woodruff, born on November 22, 1948 to Frank and Clara Carlon, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025. She will be fondly remembered by her loved ones and all those whose lives she touched throughout her years.
Jeanne dedicated over 20 years of her life to working at Knape and Vogt Manufacturing, where she worked alongside her husband Floyd,...
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