Obituaries
Cynthia Conklin
Nov 18, 2025
Cynthia Conklin passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025. She suffered the effects of cancer treatments for several years. Most recently, she went through radiation and chemotherapy for an aggressive breast tumor. This was extremely hard on her, and she declined rapidly within the last several months.
Survived by her older sister Debra Schaap and her husband John Schaap, daughter Jennifer with...
Angela Barber
Nov 18, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Angela Maria Barber, beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend. Angela was born in Brigham City, Utah, and raised in Huntington Beach, California. She graduated from Edison High School and earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix. Angela excelled as an equestrian in her youth, winning awards for...
Lawrence Floyd Hilton
Nov 18, 2025
Lawrence Floyd Hilton, peacefully passed away on November 18, 2025, in Byron Center, Michigan, at the age of 89. Larry was born on September 20, 1936, in Lowell Township, Michigan, and enjoyed a long life as a hard working family man.
Larry grew up in West Michigan, but as a young man he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where...
Terry Pocock
Nov 12, 2025
Terry Jay Pocock, 74, of Rockford, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 12, 2025, due to health complications. Born on March 12, 1951, in Flint, Michigan, he was a devoted husband to Janice, loving father to Shannon and Shawn and devoted grandfather to Story. Nothing put a bigger smile on his face than his great-grandchildren Knoxtyn and...
Scott Alan Walsh
2025
In Loving Memory of Scott A. Walsh
Scott A. Walsh, 61, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away at home suddenly on November 10, 2025.
Scott was born September 27, 1964, in Bay City, Michigan to Joseph and Patricia Louise Walsh (Byrne). He graduated from Bay City Handy High School and from Central Michigan University, earning degrees in both Accounting and Finance. He...
Dennis Huber
Nov 10, 2025
Huber, Dennis James, 87, of Grand Rapids, Mipassed away peacefully on November 10 after a longstruggle with Alzheimers.
He is survived by his wife,Kathleen Reyburn and his children; Matthew of Mogodore,OH; Mark (Kathy) of Jenison, Mi; Holly (Dominique)Ratinaud of Deerfield Beach, FL; Laura (Bryan) Koster ofWyoming, MI.; 12 Grandchildren; 17 Great Grandchildren;Sisters Donna Frank, Dianne Zitzelberger, AngelaDiLascio and brother Terry.
Dennis graduated...
Michael Dale Simpson
Nov 10, 2025
After a fairly short but hard fought battle, Michael Dale Simpson (Simmy) aged 56 passed away peacefully on Monday November 10, 2025 at his home surrounded by family and close friends.
Mike was a devoted husband and father. He had a passion for fishing, hunting and RC cars. These hobbies brought him joy.
Mike is survived by his wife Dina of 30...
Anthony Ryan Johnson
Nov 10, 2025
Please join us to celebrate Tony's life, Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Harry's Place, 404 Verlinden Ave., Lansing MI. 11am until 1pm. Please notify Windy by either by email or text if you can attend so that we can make sure we have enough food and space set up. cell: 517-285-3995 or email: windyj5353@gmail.com
TONY'S STORY
The day after his 51st birthday, he...
George Andrew Larson
Nov 9, 2025
George Andrew Larson II died peacefully November 9, 2025 after a year-long battle with cancer which deteriorated his body but not his joy for life. George’s positive attitude was a bright spot to many dedicated care providers as well as family and friends.
George’s creativity left a positive, lasting effect through his woodworking craftsmanship and construction skills. To the Millbrook community...
Carolyn Hilton
Nov 9, 2025
Carolyn Louise (Jones) Hilton, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, in Byron Center, Michigan, at the age of 87. Born on December 4, 1937, in Boston, Massachusetts, Carolyn's life was characterized by her warm-hearted nature and her dedication to her family.
An only child, Carolyn grew up in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, surrounded...
Edward Johnson, Sr.
Nov 9, 2025
Edward Johnson Sr., of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, at the age of 73.
Edward was born to Robert and Viola Johnson in Alabama, the fourth of nine siblings. He carried with him the warmth, humor, and easygoing spirit of his southern roots. Throughout his life, he found joy in simple pleasures, like a sunny day...
Jane Kurakazu
Nov 8, 2025
Jane Hitomi Kurakazu passed away peacefully at home on November 8, 2025.
Born and raised in northern California, Jane spent her early years surrounded by her parents and seven siblings. In 1942, her family was forcibly relocated to the Rohwer War Relocation Center during World War II. After their release in 1945, they resettled in Chicago, where Jane resumed her education...
Gregory "Greg" Chatman
Nov 7, 2025
Gregory “Greg” Michael Chatman, age 65, of Coopersville, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side on November 7, 2025.
Greg was born on August 30, 1960 to Charlie and Karen Chatman in Grand Rapids Michigan. Greg is proceeded in death by his parents, his in-laws Paul and Shirley Guzman, his daughter in-law Emily Chatman and his...
Robert "Bob" Addison Owen, Jr.
Nov 2, 2025
Robert “Bob” Addison Owen, Jr., of East Lansing, MI and Greenbush, MI, died peacefully at home on November 2, 2025.
Bob was born on June 14, 1949, in Battle Creek, MI, to Robert Addison Owen and Erdine Lorraine Warren. He was a 1967 graduate of Battle Creek Lakeview High School and a 1972 graduate of Michigan State University. It was while...
Janet Osterbeck
Nov 2, 2025
Janet was born in Lansing Michigan to Charles & Effie Gregoire on April 9, 1938. Janet Grew up in Stanton, Michigan working at her father's General Store before moving to Lansing where she met her husband of 58 years, Richard Osterbeck.
Janet is preceded in death by both parents, Charles and Effie; sister Joan; and husband Richard. Janet is Survived by...
William Henry Wolf
Oct 31, 2025
William (Bill) Henry Wolf 78 was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on September 30, 1947 to the late Richard Wolf and Gladys Prolo.
Preceding him in death: Brother Vern Wolf, his beautiful wife Judy Kay, his Father Richard and Step-mother Leatrice Wolf Sr., Mother Gladys Prolo, sons Lawrence Wolf and Ronny Lee, and great-niece Sarah Bogucki.
Bill resided most of his life...
Patricia Mary Yonkovit
Oct 30, 2025
Patricia “Patti” M. Yonkovit (Taber), age 74, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
Patti is survived by her beloved husband of nearly 56 years, Peter; their children, Heather (Yonkovit) Hardiman, Peter II (Maria) Yonkovit, and Alexandria (Kyle) McCarthy; and her cherished grandchildren, Taylin and Mackenzie Johnson, and step-grandchildren Adam and Arianna McCarthy.
She will be deeply missed by...
Lynda Petty
Oct 30, 2025
Lynda was born in Chicago, Illinois, on February 24, 1949, and passed away peacefully at home in Saugatuck, Michigan, on October 30, 2025, following a courageous journey with metastatic cancer.
She grew up in Newaygo, Michigan, and later attended Western Michigan University, where she earned a master’s degree in special education. With a heart devoted to the care of others, Lynda...
Hank Wayne Boks
Oct 28, 2025
Hank W. Boks, age 78, of Howard City, Michigan, formerly of Grant, went home to his Lord and Savior on October 28, 2025.
Hank was born in Den Haag, Netherlands, was the son of Teunis and Jannie Boks. At the age of 10, he immigrated with his family to Ontario, Canada, an experience that shaped his love of exploration and appreciation...
Sandra Lee Cook
Oct 27, 2025
Sandra Lee Cook, age 88, passed away on the morning of Monday, October 27th 2025. Sandra, born Alexandra Lee Heck, on May 27, 1937 in South Bend Indiana, to Charles & Mary Heck. On August 25, 1956, she married George Victor Cook in South Bend. She was preceded in death by her son Patrick (1970), her brother Dennis (Mary) Heck,...
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