Obituaries

Apr 10, 2025

Anita Marshall, age 79, of Sparta, MI, passed away on April 10th, 2025.

Following Anita's wishes, cremation has taken place. Arrangements have been entrusted to Grand Rapids Cremation Services.

Apr 10, 2025

Joseph Plastow III, age 76, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away on April 10th, 2025.

Per Joe's wishes, cremation has taken place. Arrangements have been entrusted to Grand Rapids Cremation Services.

Apr 10, 2025

Patrick Joseph Michael Creager, born March 5, 1950 return to His Father in Heaven on April 10, 2025 at the age of 75 years old.

Patrick was raised in St. Joseph Michigan, where he spent his summers sneaking onto the pier to fish with his brothers and running away from home when he received a...

Apr 9, 2025

Patricia Shoemaker, 83, of Grand Rapids, passed away on April 9th, 2025.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Grand Rapids Cremation Services.

Apr 9, 2025

Lori Raven Bachelder passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, after a brief illness, surrounded by her children.

Lori was born on June 7, 1959, to Marilyn (Petersen) Raven and E. Dean Raven, formerly of Scottville, Michigan. Lori, the baby of the family, was known for her easy-going attitude and good humor. Lori attended West...

Apr 8, 2025

Audrey Langley of Zeeland, MI passed away on April 8th, 2025 in Holland, Michigan. She was the fifth child of seven and the last surviving child of Charles and Hazel Waldie. She was raised on the family farm and boat livery at 13384 68th Ave in Allendale, MI. She graduated from Coopersville High School in 1946. She and two...

Apr 7, 2025

Apr 6, 2025

Apr 6, 2025

“Death, a necessary end, will come when it will come.”- Julius Ceasar. One of my dads

favorite quotes. My father, Joseph Warren Frazier, A loving husband, father, grandfather and

even great-grandfather passed away last Sunday April 6th, 2025. He was born in a small town

of Franklin, PA on February 25, 1941 and...

Apr 6, 2025

Apr 5, 2025

Beverly Marie Beebe, 86, of Ceresco, Mich passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 23, 1938, in Boyne City, Michigan, to Clyde and Marguerite Council. Beverly's early years were spent in the scenic surroundings of Boyne City before she and her family moved to Battle Creek, where she graduated...

Apr 4, 2025

Thomas Allen "Tom" Niswander, known affectionately by friends and family as Punk, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, at the age of 68, after a long battle with cancer. Born on July 7, 1956, in Battle Creek, Michigan, Tom was a lifelong resident of his hometown.

Tom was the son of the late Robert...

Apr 4, 2025

Gaylord Warren Jr. of Baldwin, MI, passed on April 4th, 2025.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Grand Rapids Cremation Services.

Apr 4, 2025

Apr 3, 2025

Kay Porter, 67, of Holland, passed away on April 3rd, 2025.

Following Kays wishes, cremation has taken place. Arrangements have been entrusted to Grand Rapids Cremation Services.

Apr 2, 2025

Mr. Timothy Allen Forrester of Pierson, Mi. age 73 passed away April 02, 2025 at SKLD Nursing Home.

Tim was A 1969 Graduate of Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids. Tim was preceded in Death by his Parents, Jack and Barbara, Brothers Steve and Scott. Tim is survived by his Daughter Mandy (Dan) Chapin...

Apr 2, 2025

Russell Dimond, age 91, formerly of Delton, passed away April 2, 2025 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings, Michigan. Russ was born November 4, 1933 to parents Percy and Florence (DeMott) Dimond. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Shirley (Dudley) Dimond. Also surviving Russ are 7 sons: Steven (Karen), John (Laurel), Daniel (Pamela), Thomas (Jennifer), David, Robert...

Apr 2, 2025

Donald Michael (Don) Kolehouse, age 67, our beloved husband, father, brother, friend passed on April 2, 2025. Don was diagnosed with LBD/Parkinson’s Disease in 2016, but enjoyed his family, travel, and activities until complications of the disease became insurmountable in his last year of life.

Don is survived by his wife, Debie, his children Kristin,...

Apr 2, 2025

Ricky Colter, age 66, of Big Rapids, Michigan, passed away on April 2nd, 2025. Ricky was born to Earl and Shirley (McDonald) Colter, on August 24, 1958.

Ricky is survived by his children Jessica Colter and Matthew Colter, brothers Scott and Kenneth Colter, sister Diane Pinney, 7 grandchildren,  5 great grandchildren, 11 nieces and nephews,...

Apr 2, 2025

Robert "Bob" Munson, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on April 2, 2025, in Grand Rapids, MI, due to organ failure following a long illness. Born on February 7, 1959, in Kalamazoo, MI, Bob's life journey of 66 years was marked by an unwavering dedication to his family,...