Obituaries

Brian Copeland

Brian Copeland

May 1, 2024

Brian Vaughn Copeland, passed away peacefully at his home in Nunica on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024. The youngest of four, he was born to Jack and Evelyn (Baber) Copeland on March 2, 1956, A lifelong learner, he was always using his head, heart, and hands to engage with the world around him.

Since childhood, when...

Douglas Maclean

Douglas Maclean

Apr 30, 2024

Douglas Ward MacLean, 62, passed away at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Doug was born on August 28, 1961 in Lansing, Michigan to David George and Carolyn Ruth (Gambill) MacLean. He was named after his uncle who died in WWII on Iwo Jima at the age of 18. Doug attended Grayling Schools until the...

Karen Riggle

Karen Riggle

Apr 29, 2024

Karen Sue Riggle was born to Eve E. (Grove) and Robert C. Smith in Duquesne, Pennsylvania on November 10, 1944.

She graduated from Duquesne High School in 1962. Karen (Susie) attended Shippensburg University in Shippensburg, PA before taking a job as a secretary at US Steel in Duquesne, where she met her husband, (John) Steven...

Brandon Hatfield

Brandon Hatfield

Apr 28, 2024

Brandon "Lil B" Hatfield, a soul as vibrant and joyous as the music he loved, danced his way into the heavens on April 28, 2024. Born on the first day of 1993 in the bustling city of Detroit, Brandon's life was a symphony of laughter, creativity, and the kind of optimism that could light up the darkest room. He...

Kristin Pearson

Kristin Pearson

Apr 27, 2024

Kristin Nicole Pearson (Phillips), born on February 16, 1991, in Zephryhills, Florida, passed away at the age of 33 on April 27, 2024, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. A devoted wife, cherished mother, and daughter, Kristin's presence was a beacon of warmth and simplicity, illuminating the lives of those around her with love and a down-to-earth grace.

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Mark Gosko

Mark Gosko

Apr 26, 2024

Mark Daniel Gosko (01/01/1958-04/26/2024)

On April 26, 2024, Mark Gosko of Jenison, Michigan passed peacefully from this life to heaven at the age of 66 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was a true warrior!

Mark will always be remembered for his humble faith, love of his family, playing...

Regina Nestle

Regina Nestle

Apr 26, 2024

Regina Marie Nestle, age 37, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness at Corewell Health William Beaumont University in Royal Oak, MI on Friday April 26th. Gina was born on February 18th, 1987 to Gary and Diane Nestle.

Gina graduated from Morley Stanwood High School and completed her Bachelors Degree in Health Care Systems Administration...

Leonard Beardsley

Leonard Beardsley

Apr 26, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Leonard Leroy Beardsley. He left behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. His life was a testament to resilience, kindness, and unwavering devotion to friends and family. Leonard Leroy Beardsley (Butch), aged 77, passed away on April 26, 2024, at Butterworth Hospital in Grand...

Terry Noffsinger

Terry Noffsinger

Apr 25, 2024

Terry LeMoyne Noffsinger, 79, storyteller extraordinaire (with a secret desire to do Stand Up Comedy), husband, father, brother, uncle, friend & devoted and loving grandfather to his cherished granddaughter, Ella, reluctantly left this world on April 25-, 2024, while at home with his family.

Terry was a sports lover (especially U of M where he...