Obituaries
Gary William Sawinski
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,...
Gregory Scott Slagle
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,...

Floyd Thompson
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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Dale Thomas Mcgarry
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...
Lavina Jean Skinner
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...
John Joling
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...
Thomas Dale Hedge
Jan 31, 2025
Thomas Dale Hedge, born on December 18, 1946, in Fulton, Kentucky, passed away after a courageous battle with progressive supranuclear palsy, a condition linked to his exposure to Agent Orange during his service in Vietnam. Tom, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, leaves behind a legacy of love, loyalty, hard work, and humor. He will be deeply missed...
Julie Ann Shafer
Jan 30, 2025
Julie Ann Shafer Age 60 of Comstock Park Michigan daughter of the late Gustave and Betty Ann Glass Shafer.
Born November 9, 1964 in Grand Rapids Michigan died in Ravenna Michigan January 30, 2025 after a heroic fight with cancer.
Julie worked for Meijer in Comstock Park, Ludington and Grandville and...
Douglas Reed
Jan 28, 2025
Douglas Duane Reed Sr., born on August 2, 1951, in Marshall, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on January 28, 2025, surrounded by the care and love of his family.
The youngest of six siblings, Douglas was the son of Earl and Freda (Sanders) Reed. In 1974, Douglas married Sue Goodrich, beginning a partnership...
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