Obituaries

David Angelo Handel

David Angelo Handel

Sep 5, 2020

On September 5, 2020, David Angelo Handel Jr., aged 66, passed away after a brave battle against brain cancer. David was born on December 13, 1953 in Detroit, MI to David and Jacqueline Handel. On April 17, 2013 he married Cheryl Lynn Estabrook. He was preceded in death by his father David, mother Jacqueline and brother Michael. He is...

Melvin Kantor

Melvin Kantor

Sep 2, 2020

Melvin Allan Kantor of Rockford, Michigan, passed away on September 2, 2020, after a long struggle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Luanne; his brother, Norman (Donna Steele) Kantor, of Evanston, IL; his stepson, Douglas (Rhonda Allen) Hamlin of Walkerville, MI; his stepdaughter, Laura (John) McAllaster, of Edmore, MI; step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, sisters- and brothers-in-law,...

Rick Anthony W. Estes

Rick Anthony W. Estes

Sep 1, 2020

Rick Estes, age 31, of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectantly on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. He was born in Grand Rapids to his parents, Dawn Estes and Dan Sexton. Rick had a heart of Gold and everyone that met him loved him. He was an amazing daddy to his babies. Preceding him in death are his Grandparents, Duie and...

Elizabeth Jean Martinez

Elizabeth Jean Martinez

Aug 27, 2020

Elizabeth Jean Martinez (Lizzy/Sis) passed away unexpectedly at her home on August 27, 2020. She was preceded in death by her mom and best friend Marian Martinez (Merna). Sis was born in Gatesville, Texas to Ruben and Marian. They moved to Michigan in 1996. She went to Eaglecrest Charter Academy and from there to West Ottawa High School. She...