Obituaries

Dec 30, 2022

Dec 30, 2022

Lynn Gouge, age 81, with family by her side, went to be with the Lord on December 30th, 2022. She was born in Detroit to parents Alfred and Reba Lynas, and later, stepdad, Thurskin (Skip) Bulgin. Lynn’s love of animals began with the horse named Penny she owned as a child. As an adult she rescued every stray dog...

Dec 30, 2022

Dec 30, 2022

On Friday, December 30, Stephen Henry Fox, a beloved father and grandfather, passed away at his home in Grand Rapids, MI. He was seventy-one. Born to Henry and Jacqueline Fox on January 24, 1951. After growing up in Grosse Ile, Steve received his Master’s Degree and went on to run the family medical supply business for a number of...

Dec 29, 2022

Tammy Edith Snoek age 59, of White Cloud Mi. went Home to be with her Savior December 29th, 2022 after a short battle with cancer.

Tammy was born on October 21, 1963 in Naperville IL., the oldest daughter of Marian Marks and Harry Picl.

Tammy was a loving mother, grandmother and...

Dec 29, 2022

Arlene Sabaitis (née Kasianowicz) passed away peacefully at home on December 29, 2022, and will be greatly missed. She was born 95 years ago on December 13, 1927. Arlene grew up experiencing the trials of the Great Depression and World War II. In 1948 she married Donald Sabaitis, and for 19 years, nurtured her family of six (2 sons...

Dec 29, 2022

Dec 28, 2022

Kathleen “Kathie/Kate” Helen Disbennett (née Buchanan), suffered a stroke in the home of her daughter and died in Muskegon, Michigan, on December 28, 2022. Kathie was 80 years old. This fall she celebrated her 80th birthday with family and friends.

Kathie is survived by her three children, Scott Beil, Lisa Wisman (John Winfrey), and Michael...

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Dec 24, 2022

Cécile Roch, âgée de 64 ans, de Traverse City, MI, est décédée le 24 Décembre 2022 à Grand Rapids, MI. Cécile est née le 6 Février 1958 à Joliette, QC, Canada. Elle était une spouse dévouée, une mère adorée, une amie fidèle , drôle et spontanée. Son talent culinaire était partagé et apprécié par beaucoup et elle aimait passer...

Dec 24, 2022

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Dec 22, 2022

Barbara Joyce Schutte, age 75, of Gowen, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Barbara was born in Liberty, Texas on August 26, 1947, to Mildred Coward and John Schutte Sr. She had three children, Walter (Susan) Stump, Mary Stump, and her adoptive son, Jeorge (Naomi) Shelden. She enjoyed puzzles, spending time with her grandchildren, and relaxing outdoors.

Dec 22, 2022

Alfredo Trinidad Cantu, 69, a resident of Hastings, MI passed away peacefully on December 22, 2022. Alfredo was born February 1, 1953, in Wyoming, MI to Carolina and Trinidad Cantu. He had graduated from Grand Roads Catholic Central High School in 1971. Alfredo served in the United States Air Force after high school. He was a known to be...

Dec 22, 2022

Dec 21, 2022

Newaygo, MI ~ Ricky Werkema, age 71, passed away Wednesday December 21, 2022. He was born May 13, 1951, in Grand Rapids, MI, a son of Donald Werkema and Shirley Taylor Werkema. Ricky was a Fire Fighter and First Responder; in that position he had touched a lot of people in their worst hours. He loved camping and helping...