Obituaries

David Hume

David Hume

Sep 15, 2024

David Garceau Hume, 57, passed away peacefully on September 15th, 2024, attended by the caring hands of Emmanuel Hospice.

David and his twin brother, Craig, were born on October 8th, 1966.

David graduated from Northview High School in Grand Rapids in 1985 where he was a member of the NVHS Marching...

Dave Wilson Jr.

Dave Wilson Jr.

Sep 14, 2024

Dave Wilson Jr. passed away on September 14th, 2024, at the age of 80 years old, surrounded by loved ones. He was a loving husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, and dear friend to many.

Born in Pontotoc, Mississippi, Dave Wilson Jr. lived a life filled with love, laughter, and kindness. He was known for his...

Edmond Wolven

Edmond Wolven

Sep 13, 2024

Edmond Riley Wolven, age 93, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2024. Edmond was born and raised in Rockford, MI. He attended Rockford Public schools and went on to the University of Michigan and received his Law Degree. Ed was a long standing member of the Rockford Lions Club, and GR Chamber of Commerce.

Ed's passion was...

Arthur Kloppe

Arthur Kloppe

Sep 12, 2024

Mr. Arthur Kloppe of Grand Rapids, Michigan, aged 67 passed away unexpectedly in the comfort of his home and into the arms of his savior on Wednesday 12, 2024.

Art was born to William and Orpha (Johnson) Kloppe on December 21, 1956 in Grand Rapids, MI. He married his best friend and soulmate on October...

Joan Gundy

Joan Gundy

Sep 12, 2024

Joan Marie Gundy, born November 5th, 1945, passed away peacefully on September 12th, 2024 in Grand Haven, Michigan. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and dear friend to many.

Born in Oakland, California to Paul and Mary Lou Peabody, Joan lived a life filled with love, laughter and kindness. She and Ronald Gundy married on September 12th, 1970...

Donald Bates

Donald Bates

Sep 11, 2024

Donald Brooks Bates passed away at home September 11, 2024, ending his battle with dementia. He was the son of William Robert Bates and Maxine Hitchcock Bates Miltamore, and is survived by his children, William Bates, Patricia Bates (Marlene Kuzee), Barbara Kasper (David), and Teriena Schwartz; his grandchildren, Jonathon Kasper, Katherine Tennant (Andrew), and Christine Mistry (Hiten); his great...

William Margetson

William Margetson

Sep 8, 2024

William George Margetson, Jr., affectionately known as Billy, Bill or News to his friends and family, left this world on September 9, 2024, at the age of 52. Born on March 8, 1972, in Lansing, Michigan, Bill was a life-long resident of Michigan and passed away peacefully in Grand Rapids. Bill's early life in Lansing was filled with the...

Glen Prouty

Glen Prouty

Sep 8, 2024

Glen Orman Prouty, known affectionately as Glen, was a beacon of strength and joy to all who knew him. Born on September 5, 1964, in Plainwell, Michigan, Glen's life journey of 60 years came to a peaceful close on September 8, 2024, in Galesburg, Michigan, after a valiant battle with cancer. Glen's vibrant spirit and unwavering positivity left an...