Obituaries

Wendell Drake

Wendell Drake

Feb 26, 2022

On Saturday, February 26, 2022, Wendell Curtis Drake passed away at the age of 77 with loved ones by his side following a difficult battle with cancer. Wendell was born on October 3, 1944, in Lakeview, Michigan to Colin and Doris (Curtis) Drake. He graduated from Barryton High School in 1963 and then left for boot camp in Chicago...

Roger Hans Kiel

Roger Hans Kiel

Feb 25, 2022

Roger Hans Kiel, age 77, from Kent City, Michigan. Roger entered into glory on 02/25/2022, after a brief battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, DeeAnna Gayle (Stuthard) Kiel; daughter and son-in-law, Krystine and Timothy Hall; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly Kiel and Eric Eckert; daughter and son-in-law Rebeka and Paul Rogers; son and daughter-in-law,...

Penny Armstrong

Penny Armstrong

Feb 24, 2022

Penny Lou Armstrong, 62, of Sparta, Michigan passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022, peacefully at Spectrum Health Meijer Heart Center, with her husband by her side. She was born to Eugene, and Bonnie (Wakefield) Pratt, on February 17, 1960, in Big Rapids, Michigan. Penny graduated from Rockford High School in 1978. Penny enjoyed attending Sunday morning service at...

Norman French

Norman French

Feb 23, 2022

Mr. Norman D. French, age 73, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday February 23rd, 2022. He was born in Ottawa County on September 6th, 1948, to Donald & Frances (Rose) French, Farnquist, Cooley. Mr. French married Catherine C. Carskadon later divorced and married Noreen Van Sickle Hirsch. Mr. French worked many jobs in his lifetime such as an Interstate Truck...

Robert Mieras

Robert Mieras

Feb 21, 2022

Robert (Bob) Mieras, 78, of Wyoming, Michigan, passed away on 21 February 2022. He was born to parents, John and Gladys, on 01/26/1944 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He enjoyed golfing, playing cards, watching sports and murder mystery shows, crossword puzzles, and spending time with his family. He was a hard and dedicated worker for all the businesses he worked...