Obituaries

Joyce Lenore Llano-Montoya

Joyce Lenore Llano-Montoya

Jul 5, 2023

Joyce L. Llano-Montoya, age 60 of Wayland, MI, passed away suddenly on July 5, 2023, in Grand Rapids, MI.

She was born on June 17, 1963. Joyce was a loving and compassionate individual who cherished her family and friends with all her heart and soul. She had a genuine love and care for everyone she...

Wayne Sibley

Wayne Sibley

Jul 3, 2023

Wayne Roger Sibley, age 59, passed away on July 3, 2023.  Wayne was born on July 24, 1963 to his parents, Kenneth and Kathleen (Kramer) in Muskegon, MI.

Wayne’s hobbies were fishing, 4 wheeling, and taking care of his animals.  He worked at Bill-Mars-Sara Lee.

Wayne is survived by his brothers: George (Judy),...

David Daniels

David Daniels

Jul 3, 2023

David Bryan Daniels escaped this mortal realm on Monday, July 3rd, 2023, at the age of 63. Dave knew the Lions were never going to win a super bowl unless he went up there and demanded it himself. He leaves behind his slightly dysfunctional family that he was extremely proud of.

He was proceeded in...

Janet Cartwright

Janet Cartwright

Jul 2, 2023

Janet Cartwright of Lake Odessa, MI passed away peacefully at home and surrounded by her family July 2, 2023. Janet was born December 12, 1929 in Urbana, Ohio to Irene Appel Hueston and Robert Hueston and had one younger brother, Richard (Dick) Hueston. She married the love of her life, Benjamin H. Cartwright of West Virginia. After graduating from...

Kenneth Robert Aldrich

Kenneth Robert Aldrich

Jun 24, 2023

Aldrich Kenneth (Ken) Robert Jr. aka “Capt. Kenny," aka "The Rock Man",  (77) formally of Grand Rapids, and Cranberry Lake, went to be with his Lord, after passing  away unexpectedly, at U of M West Hospital, Sat. June 24, 2023.

Ken was born to Kenneth and Joann, Feb. 13, 1946.

Ken  graduated from...

Diana Merritt

Diana Merritt

Jun 21, 2023

Diana (Westbrook) Merritt, age 71, of Pierson Michigan, fell into the embrace of Jesus on June 21st 2023.  She now can breathe freely and easily after her struggle with pulmonary sarcoidosis and her recent battle with brain cancer.   To everyone that knew her she was a fun loving, creative, incredible inspiration. Diana was a loving wife, mother, nana, great...