Byron Center, MI Obituaries

Mary Patricia Abel of Byron Center, 94, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026. Mary was a loving wife of 72 years to Gordon, whom she married in 1953. She was a devoted mother of five children and m...

Robert (Bob) J. Bos, age 81 of Wayland, Michigan, entered eternal rest on Thursday, May 28, 2026. He was born and raised in Wyoming, Michigan. He married the love of his life, Joan, in 1968, and they ...

Douglas “Doug” Sheldon Hanlon, age 83, was born on August 31, 1942, and passed peacefully from this world on May 26, 2026. Doug married the love of his life, Judith Ann Sousley, in November 1964, beg...

Dave Robertson passed away peacefully, in his recliner at home, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, with a blanket, a cup of coffee, and his dog, Zach, on his lap. He graduated from Western High School in Ko...

Sadie Nederveld, age 96, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, May 25, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ron Nederveld. She is survived by her children Cindy (Howard) Lippenga, Cra...

Joan Ellen (Bronsink) Brock of Byron Center, MI, born April 2, 1954, went home to be with Jesus on May 23, 2026 after a courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia. She was preceded in death by her...

Betty Kay Baker (Reminga), age 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Betty was a very special lady and easy to love. She carried herself with remarkable calm, gracefully ra...

Linda Joann Ferner, age 73, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Linda was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Josephine Ferner; nephew, Richard VanHetHekke; and great-nephew,...

Debra Jane Grimes, age 75, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Debra was preceded in death by her husband, Francis L. “Skip” Grimes; parents Karl and Ethel Schlanderer; siblings Madely...

Juanita Ferrell Thornton (Rooper), age 91 of Jenison, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Juanita was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Thornton and parents Dewey a...

Marilyn Ewers Parks passed on May 19, 2026, at the age of 94, having been born on December 23, 1931, and residing in Byron Center, Michigan.

Charles Myron (Chuck) Coulson Jr., of Byron Center, age 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 18, 2026. A proud New Jersey native, Chuck was born and raised in Jersey City; the only son of ...

James “Jim” Keith Gilbert, age 85 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at his home on May 13, 2026. Born July 10, 1940, in Byron Center, Michigan, Jim lived a life marked by service, devotion, and love...

Linda went to Heaven on her 87th birthday 5/15/2026. Linda was a pillar of faith, she loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and her family. Throughout her life, she loved going to her Bible stud...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Roberta Brown, age 82, of Lafayette, Indiana. Roberta, affectionately known as Bobbie, passed away on May 13, 2026, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. ...

Catherine Valerie Kooman, age 62, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Catherine was preceded in death by her parents Ronald and Dolores Pichlik and her brother, Ronald S. Pichlik. Sh...

Kathleen Eriksen passed on from this earth into Heaven on May 11, 2026, at age 82. Daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, servant of Christ, friend. Kathleen (Cathie) represented each of these...

Douglas Brian Barrigear, age 61, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 8, 2026. Douglas was preceded in death by his parents Earnest and Carol Barrigear. He will be remembered by his sons Maxwell ...

Thomas N. Oddy, age 76 of Byron Center, passed away April 29, 2026. He was preceded by his parents Josephine (Dombkowski) Oddy and Angus “Mac” Oddy; sister, Vicky Oddy; sister-in-law, Lisa Oddy. He...

Donald Zuverink, age 87 of Byron Center, went to be with the Lord Sunday, May 10, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Sena Zuverink; wife of 61 years, Yvonne; nine siblings; son-in-...

Daniel John Holtrop passed away peacefully at home in Middleville, Michigan on the morning of Saturday, May 9, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly. He was 58 years old. Dan was born on ...

Known as “The Deer Whisperer” at her home in Georgetown, Texas; Amateur Radio Operator K5BSG; U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Officer; “The Story Book Lady” at Children’s Network preschools (Austin and Ro...

Donna Mae Brower, age 88, went to her eternal home in Heaven, where she was joyfully welcomed into the presence of her Lord and Savior, who had prepared a place for her. Donna was richly blessed in t...

Charlene Lorraine Maynard passed on May 1, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on July 18, 1950, Charlene was a resident of Byron Center, Michigan.

Jerry Alan Johnson, age 80, went home to be with his Savior on April 25, 2026. Born on May 14, 1945, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he was the son of Lyle and Ruth (Kruis) Johnson. Jerry was a proud busi...

Betty Roys, age 84 of Byron Center, Michigan, passed away on April 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Betty was born on January 10, 1942, to Ellen and John Waters, proud Irish immigrants...

Delores “Dee” Mae Wassink, age 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Dee will be lovingly missed by her husband of 66 years, Leon “Lee” Wassink; children Brent (Glenda) W...

Sharon Lee Stephens (Visser), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2026. She was born on December 23, 1941 in Grand Rapids to...

Alan James Schut, age 75 of Orangeville, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026 in his home. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 years, Patricia Schut; children April (Todd) Kamphuis, Emm...

Ruth E. Hineline, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 3, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Hineline; four sisters and two brothers. She is survived by two siste...

Ronald H. Mossel, age 88 of Big Rapids, formerly of Byron Center, passed away March 24, 2026. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years, Winona; their children Kimberly Mossel and Jeff ...

Kenneth Gregory Bemke was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 25, 1937, and passed in the early hours of March 24, 2026. He is preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Carole Sue, in 2016; father, Jo...

Jerry Lee Wolters, age 78 of Byron Center, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 20, 2026. Surrounded by the family he adored, Jerry completed a long and courageous battle with cancer—a ...

Jayne Ellen Flynn passed away on March 19, 2026, at the age of 71. She was born on January 2, 1955, and was a resident of Dorr, Michigan.

Having lived a long life of faith, Betty Jane Selvius’ life journey ended at age 91 on March 16. Betty was born to Helen and Theodore Engelsma on the family farm April 29, 1934 in East Martin, Michig...

Fannie Timmer, age 100, went home to be with her Lord Friday, March 13, 2026. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 71 years, Gerrit Timmer. She is lovingly remembered by her children...

Gerard “Jerry” Diorio, age 64, went to be with his Lord Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents William Diorio and Mary “Tedde” Diorio; and siblings William Diorio, Lo...

Ronald L. Smith, born in Grand Rapids, MI April 19, 1936, went to be with Jesus and his dear loving wife Marilyn just over a month shy of his 90th birthday on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. He was born t...

Marie Stein was the heart of our family. A proud homemaker and a truly fabulous mother. Marie’s life was defined by the simple, beautiful things she loved most: her family, country music, baking, a go...

Sandra Nadean Dahlberg passed away on March 4, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on January 14, 1945, Sandra was a resident of Grandville, Michigan.

Thelma Snoeyink, age 98, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 19, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Snoeyink; parents Joe and Marie Slagter; brothers John (El...

Orville “Orv” Boerman, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and man of unwavering faith, passed away peacefully in his sleep February 14, 2026. On Valentine’s Day, he was reunited with his beloved ...

Charles Van Solkema, age 98, went home to be with his Lord Friday, February 13, 2026. Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Van Solkema; son, Gerald Van Solkema; and parents Edward and Doro...

Abigail Lynn Goldsmith, of Byron Center, Michigan, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026. She was preceded in death by her father, Tim Goldsmith; brother, Christopher Goldsmith; grandparents Fred H...

Carmen A. Young went to be with her Lord Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Carmen was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Bernard Young Sr.; son, Richard Young; parents Leo and Theresa Homrich; sibl...

Johanna “Jo” V. Van Vuuren (Van Zanten) 5/5/46-2/6/26 She is survived by Loren Van Vuuren, to whom she was married for 33 years; children Laura (Lon) Meerman and Mark (Sandra) Van Vuuren; sisters Els...

Max Peter Bauer, age 82, went to be with his Lord Saturday, January 31, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents Art and Rose Sernatinger; and sister, Helen Violett. He will be lovingly rememb...

Alice Charlotte Elizabeth Stout was born in 1930, at home, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Lydia Melinda Wieck and Walter Chas Wieck. The eight siblings grew up spending summers at their cottage at Lon...

Celia Kempke, age 99 of Byron Center, MI, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026. She is survived by her children Stanley Jr. (Susan) Kempke, Allen (Jacquelyn) Kempke, and Cathy (Mark) Pierce. Celia ...

Ronald “Ron” Lee Johnson, age 89, went home to be with his Savior, while surrounded by his family, on Monday, January 19, 2026 in Byron Center. Ron loved the Lord, loved his family and loved humor....