Obituaries

Daniel Lee Simms

Daniel Lee Simms

Sep 26, 2024

After a lifelong struggle with mental, physical and health impairments, at the age of 45, Daniel Lee Simms passed into the eternal care and keeping of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on 9-26-2024.

Daniel had what most would consider a limited life due to his severe disabilities. Daniel lived the life he did have...

Regina Prys

Regina Prys

Sep 26, 2024

Regina "Gina" Prys, affectionately known as Ma to those she held close, passed away on September 26, 2024, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, at the age of 60. Born on April 13, 1964, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Gina's zest for life and unwavering spirit left an indelible mark on all who knew her.

Gina's life was...

Wayne Anderson

Wayne Anderson

Sep 26, 2024

Wayne Wilbur Anderson of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away on September 26, 2024,at the age of 67.

Wayne was born in Allegan, Michigan, on December 27, 1956, to the late Jack and C. Catherine Anderson. Wayne graduated from Plainwell High School, and quickly gravitated toward a career in photo journalism. Wayne worked at the Kalamazoo Gazette,...

Benjamin Hovingh

Benjamin Hovingh

Sep 25, 2024

Benjamin “Ben” John Hovingh passed away at home on Sept. 25, 2024 after a year and a half battle with cancer. He was born Nov. 9, 1980 to his parents Timothy and Carol Hovingh. He was a 1999 graduate of Rockford High School.

He married the love of his life, Kristina Warren, on...

James  Cunningham

James Cunningham

Sep 23, 2024

James Leroy Cunningham, known affectionately as Jim to his friends and family, passed away peacefully of natural causes on September 23, 2024, in Kalamazoo, MI. Born on July 23, 1963, in Lawton, MI, Jim's zest for life and rebellious spirit touched all who knew him.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Marie Martinez...

Aaron Randall

Aaron Randall

Sep 21, 2024

Aaron Clyde Randall ,of White Cloud Michigan passed away on September 21, 2024.

Aaron was born in Harrietta Michigan, having grown up in Mesick, Michigan. We didn't celebrate very many birthdays with him as he was an avid deer hunter and always went back to Mesick to hunt, being that, opening day was November 15. ...

Stephen Kendall

Stephen Kendall

Sep 21, 2024

Stephen Ronald Kendall, known affectionately as Steve by his friends and family, passed away peacefully of natural causes on September 21, 2024, in Grand Rapids, MI. Steve was Born on December 28, 1938, in Inkster, MI.

Steve proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy, a period of his life that...

Lydia Mendez

Lydia Mendez

Sep 20, 2024

Lydia Barrera Mendez, 68, of Hart, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2024. Lydia was born on June 18, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Arthur Mendez Sr. and Viola Barrera Mendez. Lydia later moved to Michigan, where she graduated from Ludington High School as part of the Class of 1976.

Despite facing...

John Farrer

John Farrer

Sep 20, 2024

John Farrer, 74, of Portage, a proud veteran of the United States Army, passed away Friday, September, 20, 2024 at Ascension Borgess Hospital with family at his side.

The son of John A and Maxine (Olds) Farrer, John was born and raised in Kalamazoo, Mi on September 24, 1949. He attended Kalamazoo Central High School...