Obituaries

Dec 25, 2024

Dec 25, 2024

Robert S. VanSickler, known affectionately as Bob to his friends and family, passed away on December 25, 2024, at the age of 87 in Kalamazoo, MI. Born on December 11, 1937, in Galesburg, MI, to Robert Sr and Virginia (Rasmussen), Bob's life was marked by his dedication to his family, his immense sense of humor, and his love for...

Dec 25, 2024

Dec 25, 2024

On December 25th, 2024 Carmon Jean Westberg passed away peacefully in her home. Carmon always had a way with words. She was a poet and kept many journals full of her fond memories. She had a great love for life and has a gypsy soul. Carmon's family was her pride and joy. She enjoyed painting, coloring and listening to...

Dec 25, 2024

Dec 24, 2024

Dec 24, 2024

Susan B. Barnett (Vanderlinde) of Evart passed away Tuesday, December 24th, 2024 at Butterworth Hospital of Grand Rapids at the age of 71.

She married her loving husband, John Barnett on August 12th, 1995.

She was preceded in death by her father Henry "Stub" James Vanderlinde and mother Lorretta Elaine Vanderlinde...

Dec 24, 2024

Brandon Lee Christensen, age 52, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. He was born on May 15, 1972 in Muskegon, Michigan to Kathryn Christensen. He married Cheri Policka on February 1, 1992. They welcomed a beautiful daughter, Brittani Christensen on December 25, 1991. He enjoyed ice fishing, woodworking, traveling, and dogs. He is survived by his daughter,...

Dec 24, 2024

It is with great sadness to announce that Norman “Normie” Allen Runyan Jr. of Grand Rapids passed away peacefully on December 24. 2024. Normie was born on December 26, 1969, to Norman Sr. & Sylvia Runyan in Grand Rapids, MI. Preceded in death by both his parents Norman Sr. & Sylvia Runyan and brother Martin Jackiewicz. Survived by his...

Dec 23, 2024

Dec 22, 2024

Dec 22, 2024

Steve Esman lost a brave fight against cancer December 21, as the night came to a close. He was surrounded by family and friends as he took his last breath.

Steve was born to Linda (Givans) Esman and Henry Esman Junior. He was preceded in death by his beloved longtime partner Lynette Rocha and his...

Dec 22, 2024

Kenneth Ray Dickard, known affectionately as Ken to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, after a courageous battle with COVID and Alzheimer's disease. Born on January 1, 1946, on Galveston Island, Texas, Ken was the first baby to greet the New Year, earning him the title of a "BOI" or...

Dec 22, 2024

Stuart Poel, age 99, died peacefully at home after a short illness on December 22, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born December 9, 1925, to the late J. Nyhof and Christine (Bonema) Poel.

Stu attended Hope College for a semester before enlisting in the Army Air Corps, where he proudly served in World War...

Dec 21, 2024

Born on November 2, 1941, in the humble town of Louisville, Tennessee, Billy Ray Finger's life was a melody crafted with determination and a lot of country soul.

Billy's love for the guitar began at the tender age of nine, when he strummed his first chord and began a life-long serenade with music. His passion...

Dec 20, 2024

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Dec 17, 2024

Dec 17, 2024

Bettie Antes, the woman who could jive to an Elvis tune with more hip-shaking swagger than the King himself, has left the building. Born on January 30, 1942, Bettie twirled through life's dance floor and made her grand exit on December 17, 2024, leaving a trail of laughter, love, and the faint scent of blue suede shoes.

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