Obituaries

Matthew Murphy

Matthew Murphy

Nov 16, 2024

Matthew Thomas Murphy, known affectionately as Matt to his friends and family, passed away at age 57 on November 16, 2024, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, due to complications arising from multi-organ failure. He was born on December 16, 1966, in Fairfax, Virginia, and lived a life marked by dedication, camaraderie, and a deep love for his family and country....

Joseph "Joey" Etts

Joseph "Joey" Etts

Nov 14, 2024

Joseph Andrew Etts, affectionately known as "Joey," passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 14, 2024, at the age of 43.

Born on March 16, 1981, Joey was a free spirit who lived life to the fullest. He had a deep passion for riding motorcycles, a natural talent for building, and an artistic soul. Joey had...

Janet Murphy

Janet Murphy

Nov 13, 2024

Janet Carol Murphy, affectionately known as Jan to her family and friends, passed away peacefully due to natural causes on November 13, 2024, at the age of 87.

Born on December 22, 1936, in Grayling, Michigan, Jan was the beloved daughter of Walter and Muriel Johnson. Her final days were spent surrounded by the love...

Steven Alan Corbit

Steven Alan Corbit

Nov 13, 2024

Steven Alan Corbit, age 69, of Dowagiac, Michigan, passed away on November 13, 2024. He was born on July 1, 1955 in Morrison, Illinois to Jim and Jean (Ireland) Corbit.

Steve graduated from Dowagiac Union High School and Southwestern Michigan College. He went on to pursue a career in process engineering. Outside of work, Steve...

Lee Schubert

Lee Schubert

Nov 13, 2024

Lee Schubert, age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 13,2024.

Preceded in death by his parents, stepfather Jim and Sylvia Morris. His sister Elizabeth, and his previous wife and mother of his children, Bonnie Schubert.

He is survived by his wife, Linda, and their cat, Sheba. His...

Robert Swifink

Robert Swifink

Nov 11, 2024

Robert “Bob” "Swifty" Swifink, a cherished soul known for his clever wit, sense of humor, and skilled craftsmanship, passed away peacefully from natural causes while surrounded by those he loved on November 11, 2024, at the age of 80 at his home in Muskegon, Michigan. Born on October 4, 1944, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Swifty lived a life full...