Obituaries

Feb 8, 2025

Feb 6, 2025

Feb 6, 2025

Christopher George Santos, 53, of Muskegon, MI, passed away on Thursday February 6, 2025. Chris was born May 20, 1971, in Muskegon, MI, the son of Raymond and Florentina (Florez) Santos.

Chris graduated from Oakridge High School in 1989, then went on to Muskegon Community College, earning an associate degree. Chris especially loved watching sports....

Feb 6, 2025

Bonnie Lou Velding, age 70, of Grand Rapids, MI passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025. She lived a life of joy and laughter, and her sense of humor touched the lives of all who knew her.

Bonnie was born in Grand Rapids, MI to loving parents, Josephine (Miller) and Donald Velding. She had a...

Feb 6, 2025

Barbara Rae Madison (Snyder) was born in Fostoria Ohio on March 6, 1942 to William Jay Snyder and Viola Mae Snyder (Copsy). Barbara passed away peacefully, with her family present, at Corewell Health on February 6, 2025.

She graduated from Fostoria High School and took university classes in both Ohio and Michigan. Barbara worked as...

Feb 5, 2025

Feb 4, 2025

On February 4, her 45th birthday, the stars called our Maggie back from an ordinary world that could no longer contain her extraordinary being. From the time she was born, Maggie lit up rooms with her voluptuous personality, her colorful moods, her impish smile, and a voice that could hush an auditorium with just a few gorgeous notes. From...

Feb 4, 2025

Feb 4, 2025

Feb 2, 2025

Gary William Sawinski passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. He was born on

March 14, 1961, to William and Joyce Sawinski.

He is survived by two sons, Nicholas Sawinski and Matthew (Taylor) Sawinski; three

granddaughters, Kendall, Zaelyn and Presley Sawinski, siblings Joan (Tom) Moore,...

Feb 2, 2025

Feb 2, 2025

Feb 2, 2025

Feb 2, 2025

Gregory Scott Slagle age 44, born to Rodney and Nikki Slagle on

July 14, 1980, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, February 3,

2025.

A proud alumnus of Comstock Park, class of 1998, Greg worked in

the printing industry for over 20 years. He had a fond love of

baseball,...

Feb 1, 2025

Feb 1, 2025

Floyd Thompson, a cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully of natural causes on February 1, 2025, at the age of 89 in White Cloud, Michigan. Born on July 1, 1935, in Bell, Kentucky, Floyd was a man of great character, known for his interesting stories, his handy skills, and his adventurous spirit.

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Feb 1, 2025

Dale Thomas McGarry, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025, at the age of 70, in his hometown of Grand Rapids, MI.

Born on March 20, 1954, to a loving family in Grand Rapids, Dale's life was one of dedication, joy, and an abundance of love. Dale's journey...

Feb 1, 2025

Jan 31, 2025

Lavina Jean Skinner (Babs) passed away on January 31st, 2025, in Belding, Michigan. She was born on August 5, 1940. Lavina had a rich and rewarding life & career; she graduated from Harbor Springs high school & attended Traverse City Beauty School. Her career started as a beautician/cosmetologist before moving on to work at Wolverine, where she made leather...

Jan 31, 2025

John Robert Joling, a beloved barber, entrepreneur, and lifelong Grand Rapids resident, passed away on January 31, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on October 20, 1935, John left Grand Rapids Christian High School to enlist in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, proudly serving his country before earning his GED.

A master...