Obituaries
Theodore Archer
May 3, 2025
Theodore Gerald Archer of Holland, MI, passed away on May 3, 2025, at the age of 63 years after a short courageous battle with lymphoma. Born as the second child of five, Theodore Gerald Archer of Holland, MI, passed away on May 3, 2025, at the age of 63 years after a short courageous battle with lymphoma. Born as...
Martin Miles
May 1, 2025
In the verdant city of Grand Rapids, Michigan, where the Grand River flows with a quiet dignity, Martin Louis Miles first graced this earthly stage on the twenty-seventh of July in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-four. And it was in this same city, upon the first day of May, two thousand and twenty-five, that he...
Betty Catherine Phillips
May 1, 2025
Betty Catherine Phillips (Porter) left this world on May 1, 2025, at the age of 60, in Zeeland, Michigan in the comfort of her home. Born on April 9, 1965, in the surroundings of Panama City Canal, Betty's journey through life was one marked by an unwavering spirit of generosity and kindness.
Family was the...
Gerard "Jerry" Vanspronsen
Apr 29, 2025
Gerard "Jerry" J. VanSpronsen Jr., age 70, passed away on April 29, 2025, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Born on April 11, 1955, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jerry lived a life marked by dedication to his craft, deep love for his family, and an unwavering faith in God.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, Jerry...
Jose Antonio Ortiz
Apr 29, 2025
Jose Antonio Ortiz, passed away due to heart failure on April 29, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Born on December 1, 1986, in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Joey's vibrant spirit and infectious laughter brought joy to all who knew him throughout his 38 years of life. Jose was a beacon of light in the lives of many, known for...
Marilyn Burke
Apr 28, 2025
Marilyn June Burke, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on June 7, 1929, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Marilyn was a woman whose life was defined by her love and the joy she found in her extensive family.
She departed this world in Grandville, Michigan, leaving behind a legacy...
Henry "Hank" William Kartes
Apr 27, 2025
Henry William Kartes, affectionately known as Hank to his friends and family, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday April 27, 2025, at the age of 78, in Norton Shores, MI, after a long bout with cancer that, frankly, didn't stand a chance at dampening his wicked sense of humor. Born on August 14, 1946, in...
Angela Bawcum
Apr 25, 2025
Angela Lee Bawcum, born Angela Lee Smith on November 23, 1970, in Muskegon, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home in Ravenna, Michigan, on April 25, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 54 years old.
Angela is survived by her 4 kids, Jessica (Joshua) Hartford, Renee (Wesley) Bird, Sabrina (Nolan) Skuse, and Cody...
Scott E. Rothley
Apr 25, 2025
Scott E. Rothley, 65, died Friday, April 25, 2025, at his home peacefully with family by his side. He was born May 16, 1959, in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Lawrence and Shirley (Czinder) Rothley.
He graduated in 1977 from Creston High School in Grand Rapids, MI. He was a loyal worker at the...
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