Obituaries

John Tussey

John Tussey

Oct 9, 2020

John D. Tussey, Jr (J.D) Jd was born October 1, 1963 to Mary June and John Tussey. He peacefully passes away on October 9, 2020 following a brief illness at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids MI. He will leave behind his wife Sherry, daughters Heidi (Craig) Williams of N.J, Brittany (Javier) Huback of N.J, son Don, brothers William (Tamera)...

Theodore Bartram

Theodore Bartram

Oct 7, 2020

Theodore (Ted) Edward Bartram Bartram, (Ted) Theodore, of Grand Rapids, went home to be with the Lord on October 7, 2020 at Butterworth Hospital surrounded by his wonderful companion, Mary and sister, Jackalyn. Ted is survived by his loving companion Mary Ulven, two sons, Jonathan (Amber) Heintz, Bruce (Nichole) Bartram. Sister, Jackalyn (David) Williams, two uncles, Tim (Cindy Burns)...

Rickey Wedeking

Rickey Wedeking

Sep 30, 2020

Our loving son, Rickey Lee Wedeking completed his earthly journey on September 30, 2020. Born on January 19, 1962 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Dr. Fred L. Wedeking and Denise O. Wedeking, Rickey began regaling crowds at an early age with his infectious smile and impish nature. With initial aspirations to follow in his Dad’s footsteps, Rick obtained his paramedic...

Michael Gary Franz

Michael Gary Franz

Sep 29, 2020

Michael Franz, age 77, passed away peacefully after a brief illness. He is survived by his beloved wife Marianne (Mari) Franz (Wooster) of forty years, his daughter Renae Moomjian (Franz) of Tucson, Arizona, his son Sean Franz of Seattle, Washington, his two grandchildren Helena & Armen Moomjian and his brother Robert (Gabriele) Franz, nieces, nephews and many cherished friends....

Nita Lynn Billings

Nita Lynn Billings

Sep 27, 2020

Nita Billings Nita Lynn Billings, 63, of Cedar Springs, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Mission Point on Sunday, September 27, after a long struggle with MSA (Multiple System Atrophy), a rare degenerative neurological disorder affecting the body's involuntary (autonomic) functions, including blood pressure, breathing, motor control, etc. Nita was born in Grand Rapids in 1956 to Dick...

Elizabeth Galloway

Elizabeth Galloway

Sep 21, 2020

Elizabeth Gwynn Galloway, age 77, passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, September 21, 2020, surrounded by family at her son’s home in Comstock Park, Michigan. Gwynn was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. During her 40-year nursing career, she was a marvelous caregiver and served at several area hospitals and care facilities, and also spent ten years...

Kade Krueger

Kade Krueger

Sep 20, 2020

On Sunday, September 20,2020, Kade passed away as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident at the age of 22 years. He was born in Cheboygan on August 11,1998. The son of Jean Johnston (Mitchell) and Clinton Krueger. Kade was good at anything he set his mind on doing. He worked hard and played harder. He...