Obituaries
Gloria Joseph
Aug 11, 2026
With heavy hearts, we remember and celebrate the life of our grandma, mother, sister, and friend, Gloria Joseph, who passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026, at the age of 81. She was born on September 23, 1944.
Gloria was someone who loved her family deeply and was always there for the people she cared about. Whether it was a sporting...
Richard Witham
Aug 11, 2026
Richard (Rick) Lee Witham, 73, passed away on August 11, 2026 surrounded by his wife and kids after an 8 year battle with Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS). He fought with grace and was at peace in his final hours.
He was born on November 26, 1952 in Grand Rapids to Audrey Jean (O’Brien) Witham and Robert Clifford Witham. Rick attended St. Stephen’s...
Daniel L Bruner
Aug 11, 2026
Daniel L Bruner, born March 25, 1966, left this world on August 11, 2026, after fighting a long, hard battle with cancer. Those who had the privilege of knowing Daniel knew a man whose spirit was both gentle and resilient, who touched the lives of his family and friends with every kind gesture and hearty laugh.
Daniel’s life was rich not...
Janet Esther Sanford
Aug 10, 2026
Janet Esther Sanford, 81, (1945-2026) passed into the rest of her Lord on the afternoon of August 10, 2026.
Janet was an active member of the Wright Seventh Day Adventist church in Coopersville, MI, where she found great joy in leading song services. She had a lifelong love of singing and spent many years singing in a group called The Joy...
Martha Lou Rodriguez
Aug 4, 2026
In Loving Memory of Martha Lou Rodriguez
Martha Rodriguez, affectionately known as Marty, was born on August 18, 1970, in Lansing, Michigan. On August 4, 2026, at the age of 55, Martha passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family.
Marty was a loving, caring, and outspoken woman who had a beautiful ability to make the people around her laugh....
Joanne Elaine Larner
Aug 4, 2026
Cherished wife, Mother and Grandmother, Joanne Larner, passed away peacefully in her home on August 4th, 2026.Joanne was the daughter of John and Ambra Milbourn. Born in Lansing, Michigan on February 20th, 1960.
She happily married Daen Larner on March 17th, 2010. She followed a career in hospice at University of Michigan Sparrow Health, and dedicated her time and devotion to...
Robert Leeball
Aug 3, 2026
Robert Edward Leeball age 57 passed away after a short illness on August 3rd, 2026.
He was born on July 14th, 1969 to Robert and Sandra Leeball. At the age of 19 he was placed in the Purdy's AFC home where he lived for 38yrs before he became ill.
Robert's hobbies included crafting, watching his Detroit Lions play and watching a Nascar...
Alexander Lee Reichanadter
Aug 1, 2026
Alexander “Alex” Lee Reichanadter (37) passed away surrounded by family on August 1, 2026 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Alex is preceded in death by his father, Rick Lee Reichanadter (2006). Alex is survived by his mother Tracey (Scott) Roberts; sister, Amanda Reichanadter; brothers, Andrew Ober, Dylan Blair, Devin (Lilly) Blair, and Maxwell Tropiano; daughter, Arabella Opal Reichanadter; Emily Chance (Arabella’s mother); and closest...
Denise Vandenberg
Aug 1, 2026
Denise, 56, lost her battle with cancer and went peacefully into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus on August 1, 2026. Denise was a devoted mother, grandmother, wife, aunt, sister, daughter, and so much more to countless others who were fortunate enough to know her. She was the life of every party, the best cook around, and the...
Sharon Lee Brown
Aug 1, 2026
Sharon Lee Brown, age 88, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on August 1, 2026.
Sharon was born on February 14, 1938, in Coopersville, Michigan, to John and Janet Koning. She attended Coopersville Public Schools and graduated with the Class of 1956. Shortly after graduation, she married the love of her life, Edward LaMadline, on March 6,...
James DeHoog
Jul 31, 2026
James "Jim" Richard DeHoog passed away July 31, 2026 after a battle with prostate cancer. He was born December 22, 1946 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Walter and Martha (OosterHoff) DeHoog. He grew up in the Alger Heights neighborhood of Grand Rapids. He graduated from Grand Rapids Christian High School where he excelled at track and field. After graduating from...
Gale Diane McDonald
Jul 30, 2026
Gale McDonald
January 17, 1941 – July 30, 2026
Gale McDonald, age 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on January 17, 1941, to Clarence “Stormy” Rademaker, Gale lived a life defined by dignity, quiet strength, and deep pride in her family. She carried herself with an enduring class, greeting the world with...
William Robert Binns, Jr.
Jul 30, 2026
It is with profound sadness and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of William Robert Binns Jr.,age 65, who left us peacefully at the Compassion Home in Fremont, Michigan, after a lengthy illness. Born on June 6, 1961, in Muskegon, Michigan, Bill lived a life marked by service, devotion, and artistry until his departure on July 30, 2026.
Bill was...
Nathan Allan Emmorey
Jul 30, 2026
Nathan Allan Emmorey was born on July 8th 1977 in Grand Rapids, Michigan and passed away unexpectedly on July 30th, 2026 in Hudsonville.
Nate leaves behind two children - Sierra & Rex; Mother - Sandra & Jim Pitcher; Brother-Jon & Sindy Emmorey; Brother - Eric & Tracy Emmorey; Step Sisters - Patty Pitcher & Jessica Hudson; Step Brothers - Matt &...
Delores Ann Richmond
Jul 30, 2026
Delores Ann Richmond, Lucas, passed away on July 30, 2026, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. Born on June 17, 1953, in Clarkston, Delores spent her life touching the hearts of all who knew her with resilience, kindness, and warmth. She departed this world with her beloved daughter and granddaughter at her side, embodying the love and dedication she...
Calvin Joseph Mason
Jul 29, 2026
Calvin Joseph "Joe" Mason, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, July 29th, 2026. He was born on January 14, 1959, to Calvin and Ann Mason. After the passing of his mother during his college years, his stepmother, Barbara Mason, became a part of his family and remained a cherished presence throughout...
Barbara Johnson
Jul 29, 2026
Barbara Johnson, born December 29, 1947, in West Chester Pennsylvania, departed this world on July 29, 2026, enveloped in the quiet presence and loving care of her family. Her journey through life was distinguished by an abiding warmth, a quick and genuine humor, and an unwavering kindness that touched all who had the privilege to know her.
Throughout her seventy-eight years,...
Rulah Eloise Lehman
Jul 28, 2026
Rulah Eloise Lehman, age 90, passed away peacefully in her home on July 28, 2026.
Born in Union City, Michigan, Eloise was a staple of the Battle Creek community. Her life experiences included being a purveyor and retailer of fine furniture and antiquities. She was passionately patriotic and a huge proponent of the democratic process. In her heyday, she took great...
Claudette (Edwards) Anderson
Jul 27, 2026
Claudette (Edwards) Anderson, age 82, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2026.
She was born on February 17, 1944, in Grand Rapids to the late Claude and Estelle (Sczepanski) Edwards. Claudette was the youngest of four children and was preceded in death by her siblings, Rozan Butterworth, Carolyn Berry, and Jack Edwards; and by her nephew,...
Judith Kitchen
Jul 26, 2026
Judy Kitchen of Gobles MI., was born Judith Diane Drobny on April 24-1950 to Henry and Virginia Drobny in Allegan Mi. She graduated from Loy Norrix high school in 1968. In 1975 Judy met her husband and love of her life for 51 years Robert Kitchen. Judy worked for Walgreens Laboratories for 22 years. Judy and Robert rode their Harley...
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