Obituaries

Carol Schlotthauer

Carol Schlotthauer

Nov 6, 2024

Carol Schlotthauer, a devoted wife, cherished mother, loving grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Wednessday November 6, 2024 at the age of 78 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer and several months of chemotherapy. For 56 beautiful years, she was the beloved wife of Gene, with whom she shared a lifetime of love and adventure until his...

Julia Marlene Sauls

Julia Marlene Sauls

Nov 5, 2024

Julia Marlene Sauls, affectionately known as Marty to her loved ones, was a beacon of light and love to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Born on December 12, 1956, in the bustling city of Detroit, Marty embraced life with a spirit of joy and generosity that was unmistakable. Her journey on this earth came to a...

Marlene Nelson

Marlene Nelson

Nov 4, 2024

Marlene Kay Nelson, age 82, passed peacefully  on November 4th, 2024,  under the care of Corewell Health (Spectrum)  with her family at her side.

Surviving Marlene is her husband of 55 years, Francis Nelson of Ionia ; two daughters, Helena Haling of Ionia, and Laura Nelson of Sheridan.   Also surviving Marlene is her  grandchildren; Laura...

Jeffrey Stanton

Jeffrey Stanton

Nov 2, 2024

Jeffrey Scott Stanton, age 69, of Hastings, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 2nd 2024.

Born on August 26th, 1955, Jeff worked at Roadway and managed 21 rental properties in Grand Rapids before enjoying his retirement.

He would generously help others fix cars, roofs/houses, you name it, he'd...

Roy Telega

Roy Telega

Oct 31, 2024

Roy Edward Telega embarked on his final adventure on October 31, 2024. Born on February 7, 1965, in Lincoln Park, Michigan to Roy & Kathryn Towns, Roy was a man whose zest for life was evident in his love for rock and roll, Detroit sports, and the great outdoors.

Roy's adventures were as varied as...

Makalya Williams

Makalya Williams

Oct 31, 2024

Makayla, "Kay Kay" Williams, aged 24, a beacon of courage and love, passed away on October 31, 2024 in Grand Rapids, MI, surrounded by the warmth of her family's love. Born on September 8, 2000 in Saginaw, MI to Amber Gustafson and the late Mario Williams Sr. Kay Kay was a cherished soul who's adventurous spirit and loving nature...

Brian Steenbergen

Brian Steenbergen

Oct 30, 2024

Brian J. Steenbergen, 63, passed away unexpectedly on October 30th at his Grand Rapids home. He is now in the presence of the Lord and Savior whom he loved and served. Brian was predeceased by his parents, Jonn and Pat Steenbergen. He is survived by his sister, Barbara and her husband, Ken Dickard, from Galveston, Texas. Brian was four...

Dennis Tuttle

Dennis Tuttle

Oct 29, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our brother, Dennis Bruce Tuttle. Dennie was born on June 17, 1957 to the late Buddie J. and Dorothy M. (Gale) Tuttle. He was an eleven-year cancer survivor and dealt with many other health issues. Before his cancer—and for a time afterwards--he could often be seen riding his...