Obituaries

Jourden Roose

Jourden Roose

Nov 21, 2021

Jourden Wayne Roose lost his battle with mental illness on Sunday, November 21 at the age of 28. He is survived by his two young sons, Raiden and Easton Roose, his parents Richie (Nancy) Roose, Wendy (Rob Wiborn)Moon, brothers Zaharia (Bree) Roose, Robby (Erica) Campbell and Kevin Bennett; sisters Kayla Roose, Nicole Bennett and Megan Paradine and dear friend...

Melody Raby

Melody Raby

Nov 21, 2021

On Sunday November 21, 2021, Melody Ruth Raby of Grand Rapids was received by her Lord Jesus. After a long battle with myasthenia gravis, and a final battle with covid, Melody’s lungs stopped functioning bringing death to her body.

Melody is survived by her husband Eric Raby; children Eric Raby II (Sarah Jo), Maria Sotelo,...

Richard William Coelho

Richard William Coelho

Nov 19, 2021

Richard W. Coelho Sr. (Bill) died peacefully on November 19, 2021 in Ada, MI, surrounded by his family. He left behind his spouse of 43 years Nancy G. Coelho, his son Richard William Coelho Jr., his daughters Sara Anne Wilson and Tracy Jeanne Kaspari, as well as three grandsons, Bodhi (4), Everett (3) and Owen (2). Additionally, he leaves...

Jacob Kirk

Jacob Kirk

Nov 19, 2021

Jacob was called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, November 19th, 2021

at the young age of 21. He was welcomed into the loving arms of his Grandparents Vernon and

Sophie Kirk, and Kathleen Gerke, along with many other family members and friends in heaven.

Jacob was...

William Wells

William Wells

Nov 18, 2021

William Orie Wells of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on November 18, 2021 at Bronson Hospital.

Bill was born on October 13, 1954 in Kalamazoo, MI. He was the only son of James Wells and Rayna (Taylor/Hoff) and the older brother to Patty, Julie, Shirley (Sam), and Peggy. Bill served in the Army right out of high school...

Breanna Ruffin

Breanna Ruffin

Nov 17, 2021

Breanna Lorraine Ruffin: Beautiful daughter, mother, sister, friend, passed away November 17, 2021. Born on January 3, 1995, she touched the lives of all that knew her with her bubbling spirit, generosity, and love.

She is survived by her daughter Rayne, mother Pam (John) Colvin, father Scott (Heather) Ruffin, brothers Scott (Lacey) Ruffin, Jr., and Kyle (Allison)...

Thomas Mcgarey

Thomas Mcgarey

Nov 17, 2021

Thomas Michael McGarey, 72, a retired Security Guard from the Michigan Career and Technical Institute, passed away peacefully November 17, 2021 at 6:15 a.m. at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Born October 10, 1949, to John and Shirley (Banfield) McGarey.

Thom enlisted in the Army in 1968 and served in Vietnam where he was a Door...

Diane Reynolds

Diane Reynolds

Nov 14, 2021

A life of love, generosity, and hospitality was lived to the fullest by Diane Reynolds, born June 6th, 1952. Her days were spent loving her children and grandchildren, whether by spending time with them, or preparing handmade gifts for them. She lived a life of love with her devoted husband of 48 years, Ronald Reynolds, being married on September...