Obituaries

Marianna Barkema

Marianna Barkema

Apr 7, 2024

Mary Barkema, aged 74, departed this world on April 7th, 2024 in her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on August 10, 1949 to Jacqueline and Jewel Penton. Mary's devotion to education was expressed through her over 40 years with Grand Rapids Public Schools. Mary's love of books and gardening was boundless and shared with everyone she...

David Underwood

David Underwood

Apr 6, 2024

David Kent Underwood II, Age 57, of Kentwood Michigan, formerly Jacksonville, NC, Passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, son will be missed by so many loved ones. David, a.k.a. DJ Dave, was preceded in death by his mom Nance Kay Underwood, his brother-in-law Todd Robert Velding, and his niece Samantha Diane Hagarty....

John Lewis Loren

John Lewis Loren

Apr 5, 2024

Sunrise-September 20, 1984 Sunset - April 5, 2024

John Lewis Loren AKA "Johnny" passed away on April 5 2024.

Born and raised in Michigan, God has decided to bring John home. He is being greeted by: Robert Loren (Papaw) = Patricia Loren (Mamaw) Grandparents; Zoey Kuehn (grandma) and John Norman Loren (Father).

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