Obituaries

Dec 1, 2020

Deirdre grew up in the Grand Rapids theatre family but their world expanded as their heart filled with love for all those around them. Their energy and passion for the underdog, the disenfranchised, and the abused was amazing to see in action. With broken hearts, we share that our compassionate, empathetic, caring child, Deirdre has died unexpectedly. Deirdre is...

Nov 30, 2020

Nov 30, 2020

MacLeay, Yvonne Kay 2/8/52 - 11/30/20 Wayland, MI Yvonne passed away November 30th, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born in Hastings, MI on February 8th 1952, the daughter of Wayne and Nadine (Guernsey) Shetterly. Yvonne worked in the retail industry for many years before retiring in 2010. Yvonne always brought a smile and was a free spirited...

Nov 29, 2020

Gregory Dean Lewis, 62, passed peacefully on November 29th, 2020 at Spectrum Blodgett Specialty Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI after a long battle with his health. Greg was born on December 13th,1957 in South Haven, MI to Larry and Waverly (Kellogg) Lewis. He attended Bangor schools then lived in Kalamazoo for many years before settling in Reed City. He...

Nov 29, 2020

Nov 29, 2020

Loraine has 3 children Charleen (Jim) Falvo, Laura (Jimmy) Gutierrez and Dan (Jamie) Vincent. 3 siblings Laura (Scott) Root, Phyllis Fox and Melvin Fox. She also had 11 grandchildren T.J, Jacob, Nicole, Christopher, Anthony, Jordon, Ethan, Steven, Danny, Samantha and Brody, 10 great grandchildren and 1 on the way, Madeline, Amelia, Trevin, Troy, Brantley, JR., Yaz’Lynn, Millie, Peyton, and...

Nov 29, 2020

William Chappell Downing, Ill died November 29, 2020 at Azpira of Breton in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was born to Agnes and Bill Downing, Jr. in 1940 in Springfield, Illinois. He was a hydroplane racer as a young man, and continued to work in marine divisions of companies in Chicago and Grand Rapids. After retirement he enjoyed working at...

Nov 28, 2020

Nov 28, 2020

Nov 27, 2020

Nov 27, 2020

Wendy Sue Nichols, age 61, of Muskegon passed away on November 27, 2020. She is survived by daughters, Holly Palencar and Jodi (Joe) Sokolowski; son, Eric Nichols; grandchildren, River, Jenna, Carli, Joely, Dakota, Karissa and Daisy. Also surviving are her siblings, Richard, Steve, Chris, and Nancy. We love you Momma!

Nov 26, 2020

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Nov 23, 2020

William Charles Gryka, age 61, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 23, 2020, peacefully at home with family. He is preceded in death by his father, Walter John Gryka; mother, Mary Gryka; brother, Greg Gryka, and niece, Lauren Gryka. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Betsy; daughter, Jenny; sisters, Ruth (Don) McDaniel, Judith Gryka,...

Nov 23, 2020

Nov 23, 2020

Mary Lee Roberts, age 89 of Coldwater, MI, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at the Laurels of Coldwater Nursing Home. Mary was born on December 10, 1930 at Coldwater Community Health Center. Mary grew up in Quincy MI, Where she worked at Crottys Corp for most of her life. She loved spending time with her family and...

Nov 21, 2020

Nov 17, 2020