Obituaries

Cecile Roch

Cecile Roch

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...

Barbara Schutte

Barbara Schutte

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.

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Alfredo Cantu

Alfredo Cantu

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...

Ricky Werkema

Ricky Werkema

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...

Steven Valk

Steven Valk

Dec 19, 2022

Steve Valk of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022, at the age of 57.

Steve was born on July 2, 1965, in Grand Rapids, MI to Robert and Dolores Valk. Steve attended Rogers High School in Wyoming, MI, and went on to earn his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Davenport University. Steve...

Marcelyn Dykstra

Marcelyn Dykstra

Dec 18, 2022

Marcelyn Beth Dykstra, 86, passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home surrounded by family on Sunday, December 18, 2022. She will always be remembered for her gentle spirit, humble soul, and loving heart. Marcy is survived by her children: Lori (Bob) Hesselink, Gayl (Brad) Kessel, Mark (Danell) Dykstra; her grandchildren: Adam (Molly) Hesselink, Bethany Hesselink, Amanda (Jeremy) Lynn, Jacqueline...