Obituaries

Billy Finger

Billy Finger

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...

Bettie Antes

Bettie Antes

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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Susan Tarczon

Susan Tarczon

Dec 17, 2024

Susan “Sue” Marie Tarczon passed away December 17, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Sue was a loving mother, aunt, sister, and friend.She is survived by her son Bradley Sciba, her siblings Mary (Paul) Revolt, Tom Tarczon, and Lynn(Joe Marrison) Tarczon, her nieces Stacy Revolt and Karen Revolt, and her great nephew Kingston Revolt. She is...

Deborah Barbknecht

Deborah Barbknecht

Dec 16, 2024

Deborah Jean Barbknecht, affectionately known as Deb, Debbie or Gams to her loved ones, passed away on December 16, 2024, in Grand Rapids, MI, after a courageous battle with Primary Progressive Aphasia. Deb was born on August 11, 1951 to Clarence and Beverly Demien, in South Bend, IN. She was a graduate of John Adams High School’s class of 1969.

Deb's...

Cheri Sparks

Cheri Sparks

Dec 16, 2024

We come together to celebrate the life of Cheri Lee "Sparkie" Sparks, who passed away on December 16, 2024, after a valiant battle with cancer. Born on October 24, 1961, in Detroit, Michigan, Sparkie was a beacon of creativity and generosity, touching lives in her hometown and later in Three Rivers, Michigan, where she spent her final days.

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Gerald Thomas Campbell

Gerald Thomas Campbell

Dec 12, 2024

In the gentle town of South Lyon, under skies so wide and clear,

Gerald Thomas Campbell was born, bringing joy and cheer.

On May the thirty-first in '48, a bright new life did start,

And Jerry, as we fondly knew, would play a vital part.

He grew with wisdom,...