Obituaries

May 6, 2025

Gordon "Casper" Pelkey, a cherished soul known for his vibrant spirit and love for life, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, in Norton Shores, MI, at the age of 68. Born on November 30, 1956, in Detroit, MI, he spent a lifetime creating joy and laughter for all who knew him.

Gordon was a...

May 4, 2025

Forest Fowler, of Hudsonville, MI, passed away on May 4th, 2025. 

May 4, 2025

Ronald Goble passed away on May 4, 2025, just a few weeks shy of his 84th birthday, after living a full and meaningful life. He had recently celebrated 65 wonderful years of marriage to Rosie, the love of his life. In the weeks prior to his passing, he was surrounded by his children and local grandchildren—visits that never failed...

May 4, 2025

Julie Marie Kieronski joined her father, John, and the love of her life, Kyung, in heaven on May 4, 2025, after a courageous battle against cancer. Born on June 5, 1964, in Wyandotte, Michigan, Julie's warm spirit and joyful heart brought light and love into the lives of all who knew her. She departed this world peacefully in her...

May 3, 2025

Orlandis "Tred" Cortrez Cage was born on May 16, 1960 in St. Louis Missouri to Roosevelt Cage, Jr. and Ruby Lee Mitchell.

He spent his high school years at Soldan High School and graduated in1978. He was well known throughout his high school and was a member of the Soldan High School Drum Line with his close friends Mark Williams, Warren...

May 3, 2025

Theodore Gerald Archer of Holland, MI, passed away on May 3, 2025, at the age of 63 years after a short courageous battle with lymphoma. Born as the second child of five, Theodore Gerald Archer of Holland, MI, passed away on May 3, 2025, at the age of 63 years after a short courageous battle with lymphoma. Born as...

May 1, 2025

May 1, 2025

In the verdant city of Grand Rapids, Michigan, where the Grand River flows with a quiet dignity, Martin Louis Miles first graced this earthly stage on the twenty-seventh of July in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-four. And it was in this same city, upon the first day of May, two thousand and twenty-five, that he did...

May 1, 2025

Betty Catherine Phillips (Porter) left this world on May 1, 2025, at the age of 60, in Zeeland, Michigan in the comfort of her home. Born on April 9, 1965, in the surroundings of Panama City Canal, Betty's journey through life was one marked by an unwavering spirit of generosity and kindness.

Family was the...

Apr 29, 2025

Gerard "Jerry" J. VanSpronsen Jr., age 70, passed away on April 29, 2025, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Born on April 11, 1955, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jerry lived a life marked by dedication to his craft, deep love for his family, and an unwavering faith in God.

A devoted husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, Jerry...

Apr 29, 2025

Jose Antonio Ortiz, passed away due to heart failure on April 29, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Born on December 1, 1986, in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Joey's vibrant spirit and infectious laughter brought joy to all who knew him throughout his 38 years of life. Jose was a beacon of light in the lives of many, known for...

Apr 28, 2025

Apr 28, 2025

Marilyn June Burke, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on June 7, 1929, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Marilyn was a woman whose life was defined by her love and the joy she found in her extensive family.

She departed this world in Grandville, Michigan, leaving behind a legacy...

Apr 28, 2025

Apr 27, 2025

Henry William Kartes, affectionately known as Hank to his friends and family, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday April 27, 2025, at the age of 78, in Norton Shores, MI, after a long bout with cancer that, frankly, didn't stand a chance at dampening his wicked sense of humor. Born on August 14, 1946, in...

Apr 26, 2025

Apr 25, 2025

Angela Lee Bawcum, born Angela Lee Smith on November 23, 1970, in Muskegon, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home in Ravenna, Michigan, on April 25, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 54 years old.

Angela is survived by her 4 kids, Jessica (Joshua) Hartford, Renee (Wesley) Bird, Sabrina (Nolan) Skuse, and Cody...

Apr 25, 2025

Apr 25, 2025

Scott E. Rothley, 65, died Friday, April 25, 2025, at his home peacefully with family by his side. He was born May 16, 1959, in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Lawrence and Shirley (Czinder) Rothley.

He graduated in 1977 from Creston High School in Grand Rapids, MI. He was a loyal worker at the...

Apr 24, 2025