Obituaries

Don Champney

Don Champney

Jan 18, 2024

Don C. Champney passed away on January 18, 2024 and will join his family, Clark (Father), Donna (Mother) and Dennis (Brother) in Heaven. He was born on February 27, 1949 in Flint, Michigan. He graduated from Garden City High School and joined the army. He was proud to serve his Country. Following the Army, he spent a majority of...

Carolyn Morris

Carolyn Morris

Jan 15, 2024

In Memoriam: Carolyn Ethel Morris (March 13, 1965 - January 15, 2024)

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Carolyn Ethel Morris on January 15, 2024, in Grandville, Michigan. Born on March 13, 1965, growing up in Garden City, Michigan, Carolyn’s life was marked by simple joys and a strong conviction...

Robert Keippela

Robert Keippela

Jan 15, 2024

Robert Melvin Keippela (Bob), age 86, of Elo, MI and Grand Rapids, MI, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024.

He was born May 29, 1937 in Hancock, MI; son of Oscar and Svea (Kyro) Keippela. Robert graduated from John A. Doelle High School in 1955. He proudly served in the Army and carried that...

Brent Gunnell

Brent Gunnell

Jan 13, 2024

‘God’s Country Keeper’ Brent Gunnell Dies at age 61 on January 13th 2024 after a protracted illness.

He was an avid outdoorsman, loved fishing and hunting, and most important to him was his cottage made home near Ralph in the heart of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

‘Cedar Camp’ was a very special...