Obituaries

Diane May Choffel

Diane May Choffel

Mar 4, 2021

In Loving Memory Diane May (Dow) Choffel, age 62, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021. She is survived by her sons, Will Dow (Kendra Mercer) and Zachary Dow; brothers, Joe Dow and Dale Dow (Laurie), and sister, Linda Dow.

Laurel Eppstein

Laurel Eppstein

Mar 1, 2021

Laurel Katherine Eppstein, Age 71, Kalamazoo, MI Passed away peacefully on March 1st, 2021, surrounded by family and love in her home. Laurel was born on January 6th, 1950 in Kalamazoo, to Dorothy Dodd Eppstein and Samuel Hillel Eppstein. She is survived by her loving family, including children Caitilin and Benjamin Soderstrom, granddaughter Niko Jane; siblings Betsy Downs, Debby...

Bruce Elliott

Bruce Elliott

Mar 1, 2021

Mr. Bruce James Elliott, age 50, passed away Monday, March 1st, 2021 after battling multiple health issues. He was born on November 23, 1970 in Muskegon to James and Deborah (Campbell) Elliott. After high school he enlisted in the United States Navy. Prior to his health issues he was a co-owner of the Beat Goes On and Discussions coffee...

Claude Norton

Claude Norton

Feb 27, 2021

On Saturday, February 27, 2021 Claude Henry Norton, loving husband and father of 2 children, passed away at the age of 70. Claude was born June 18, 1950 in Hastings Michigan, Son of Claude Arthur Norton and Martha Highsmith Norton. Claude Worked for Clark Equipment for 15 years until they closed. He then went to Cosmetology school and work...

Paul Elton Hoffer

Paul Elton Hoffer

Feb 22, 2021

On Monday February 22, 2021, Paul passed away from this life into the next, to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was born in Grand Rapids on November 3, 1963 to the late Helen “Ruth” and Lyle Hoffer. He grew up working on the family farm in Allendale, selling produce at the various farmer’s markets including...