Obituaries

Sharyn Eaton

Sharyn Eaton

Oct 28, 2024

Sharyn K. Eaton, 78, of Duck Lake, passed away peacefully with family by her side on October 28, 2024. She is leaving a lasting legacy of love, faith and kindness. Sharyn was born June 13, 1946 the daughter of Richard and Verna Kelly, and grew up in a family rooted in Christian values, hard work, and unconditional love. In...

Karl Zwaanstra

Karl Zwaanstra

Oct 27, 2024

Karl D. Zwaanstra of Allendale, Michigan, (November 11, 1964-October 27, 2024) was the eldest son of Mary (Vanden Bosch) and Henry Zwaanstra (both deceased), adopted as an infant. He is survived by siblings, Kerrie (Roger) De Vries from Indiana and Matthew (Sherie) Zwaanstra from Idaho, along with their children and grandchildren. He is survived by aunts and uncles: John...

Donna Mitchner

Donna Mitchner

Oct 27, 2024

Donna Norene Mitchner, beloved mother and grandmother, was born to Launce and Ollie Williams on February 13, 1960. At a young age, Donna accepted Jesus as her Lord and savior and spread God’s word wherever she went. Regularly advocating for those who were unable to advocate for themselves.

Upon relocating to Grand Rapids, MI in...

Michael Butler

Michael Butler

Oct 26, 2024

Michael “Mike” James Butler was born on January 13, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, the cherished son of George Butler and Effie Hilliard Butler. Mike was a delightful surprise to his siblings: Joseph, Martha (Byrne), Patricia (Lareau), Mary (Kirk), and Kathy (Rosingana). He peacefully passed away on October 26, 2024, surrounded by love, from complications of Parkinson's disease.

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Joshua Lee Vodry

Joshua Lee Vodry

Oct 26, 2024

Vodry, Joshua “My mind still talks to you, my heart still looks for you, but my soul knows you are at peace now. - Your wings were ready, but my heart was not” – Kymberly Pashkowsky, Joshua’s Mother.

Joshua Lee Vodry, known affectionately as “Josh, Hoshua, or Julio” to his friends and family, left the...

Stephanie Hoffman

Stephanie Hoffman

Oct 26, 2024

Stephanie Elizabeth Hoffman (née Theuerkorn)

Stephanie Elizabeth Hoffman, 45, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024, after

a courageous battle with an aggressive form of stage 4 triple-negative breast cancer.

Born on March 12, 1979, in Augusta, Georgia, Stephanie was the beloved first-born daughter of

Bill...

Pauline Rochelle Berry

Pauline Rochelle Berry

Oct 25, 2024

Pauline Berry, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 60 on October 25, 2024, in Holland, Michigan. Born on January 28, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Barbra Langford, Pauline grew into a kind-hearted and spirited woman who touched the lives of all who knew her.

Although she was...

Faith Markham

Faith Markham

Oct 23, 2024

Faith Erna Markham was born to Erwin W. Seevers and Alma L. (Werner) Seevers on June 3, 1935, at her grandparents’ house in Springfield, Illinois. Her parents were living there while her father studied at Concordia Lutheran Seminary across the street. Faith received her education at Immanuel Lutheran School and Lanphier High School. She graduated on her birthday in...

Carl Groters

Carl Groters

Oct 22, 2024

Carl Jean Groters, 87, of Holland, Michigan, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 22, 2024 at his home.

Carl was born in Holland, Michigan to Cornelius and Anna (DeBoer) Groters.

Carl was preceded in death by his son Rick, his parents Cornelius and Anna Groters, siblings Ruth...