Obituaries

Oct 27, 2020

Eric Jon VomSteeg, 54, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away peacefully at home on October 27, 2020 in Belmont, MI after a long hard battle with cancer. A service of remembrance will be held for immediate family at Graceland Memorial Park & Mausoleum in Grand Rapids, Michigan and a “Celebration Of Life” for family and friends will be announced...

Oct 25, 2020

Daryl Duane Burkwalt, age 68, of Albion, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Daryl was born on July 19, 1952 in Albion to his parents, William and Rose (Cole) Burkwalt. He graduated from Albion Senior High School in 1970. Daryl proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war as a...

Oct 25, 2020

Earl P. Morrow, 79, of Grand Rapids, MI, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 25, 2020. He was married to his beloved wife Sally for 55 years and was the loving father of Nancy (Kraig) Harper of Holland and Jane (Dave) Pierangeli of Lowell, and proud grandfather of Ashley (Daniel) Marsden and Brooke Harper and...

Oct 24, 2020

Oct 23, 2020

Norbert Dale Bartholomew, age 88, of Bellevue MI, passed away on October 23, 2020. He was born on December 7, 1931. Norbert was an avid fan of John Deere Tractors, Dancing at the Grange, and listening to county music. As an outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. Norbert also enjoyed spending time with his family which included watching...

Oct 23, 2020

Oct 22, 2020

George Takashi (“Jerry”) Kurakazu died peacefully at home on October 22, 2020. He was born in Stockton, California on November 4, 1930. At one year of age, he and his brothers were sent to their grandmother’s home and spent the next ten years in Japan (Fukuoka Prefecture) for schooling. They returned to the US in 1940, and two years...

Oct 22, 2020

Oct 21, 2020

Oct 21, 2020

Oct 21, 2020

Shippy, Mark Bryan 5/25/1960 – 10/21/2020 Mark Bryan Shippy lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Mark was a graduate of Ottawa Hills and spent several semesters at Ferris State University studying engineering mechanics. Mark traveled to many states working before finding his niche at Prince Corporation due to a family friend’s recommendation. Prince advanced his...

Oct 20, 2020

Oct 16, 2020

James Edward Roper, age 82, of Holt, MI, peacefully passed away with his family at his side Friday, October 16th, 2020 near Grand Rapids Michigan after a short but hard-fought battle with esophageal cancer. He was preceded by his parents Carl and Irene Roper. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Joan, his children Daniel Roper and...

Oct 15, 2020

Oct 15, 2020

Oct 15, 2020

Everyone wants to add value to the world and Robert Lyndon Kennedy attempted to do just that. Daily he sought to enhance the lives of others. Often, he could be found in the lobby of the main library greeting patrons or chatting up staff at his small neighborhood branch. One of the places he felt most at home was...

Oct 15, 2020

Oct 15, 2020

Oct 14, 2020

Oct 14, 2020