Obituaries

Raymond Housand

Raymond Housand

Aug 10, 2024

Raymond "Ray" Housand, a cherished soul whose laughter and love echoed through the lives of all who knew him, passed away peacefully from natural causes on August 10, 2024, in the care of Hospice. Born on September 1, 1954, in Mishawaka, Indiana to Ray and Ida Housand who preceded him in death. Ray's journey through life was one marked...

Valerie Smith

Valerie Smith

Aug 9, 2024

Valerie Anne Smith, a beloved daughter, sister, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2024, at the age of 39 in Kalamazoo, MI. Born on January 21, 1985, in Berrien Springs, MI, to her loving mother, Marie Kimble, Valerie grew up with a zest for life that was infectious to all who knew her. Valerie's early education...

Kenneth Howard Mensch

Kenneth Howard Mensch

Aug 8, 2024

Kenneth Howard Mensch, affectionately known as Ken to his friends and family, passed away peacefully in Parchment, Michigan, after a valiant 25-year battle with cancer. Born in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania, Ken was a beacon of strength and joy to all who knew him.

Ken is survived by his devoted wife, Robin Mensch, who...

Frances Tusch

Frances Tusch

Aug 7, 2024

Frances Mary Tusch (nee Kamsicas), fondly known as Fran, age 92, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away peacefully due to natural causes on August 7, 2024. Born on January 28, 1932, in Grand Rapids, she was a beacon of warmth and creativity in her community and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Fran's early years were...

Norma Meacham

Norma Meacham

Aug 4, 2024

Meacham, Norma R. of Saginaw, Michigan, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at MediLodge at the Shore in Grand Haven, Michigan. She was 87 years old. Norma Rose Bigger was born January 5, 1937, in Flint, Michigan, to Ulysses G. Bigger and Ruth (Sackrider) Bigger. She moved to Saginaw...

Eric May

Eric May

Aug 4, 2024

Eric May, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away unexpectedly on August 4th, 2024.

Eric was born on October 11th, 1986 in Three Rivers, MI, to Cynthia and Dennis May,

Eric was preceeded in death by his grandparents Mr and Mrs Robert Johnson an Mr bud may and his other grandmother Barbra...