Obituaries

Oct 31, 2024

Oct 31, 2024

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...

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...

Oct 29, 2024

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...

Oct 28, 2024

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...

Oct 27, 2024

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...

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...

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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Oct 26, 2024

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...

Oct 26, 2024

Oct 26, 2024

Oct 26, 2024

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...

Oct 25, 2024

Oct 25, 2024