Elk Rapids, MI Obituaries

Michael Jay Rooze, age 83, passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 31, 2026. Mike was born in Grand Rapids on June 17, 1943, to Herman and Betty (LaMore) Rooze. While attending East Grand Rapi...

Robert W Imhoff, age 87, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed on July 31, 2026. Born January 16, 1939, Robert is remembered with formal and respectful regard. Services are currently pending. Memori...

Dorothea "Dorothy" Awanda Reidt, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home on July 30, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply. Born on May 29, 1935, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Dorothy wa...

Joel Jannenga, age 84, of Ada, Michigan, was born on August 30, 1941, in Rockford, Michigan. After a courageous battle with cancer, Joel was peacefully called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus...

Hilda Marie Moore, age 98, passed away on July 25, 2026. Hilda was born in Muskegon on February 16, 1928, to Hans and Nellie (Adkins) Johnson. On August 28, 1948, Hilda was united in marriage to Ma...

Carol Regan, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on July 22, 2026, at the age of 79. She was born on October 28, 1946. Carol was a graduate of Muskegon High School and later attended Muskegon Comm...

Christine Mullane Emery, 57, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on July 18th, 2026. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on February 16th, 1969. Christine graduated from Grand Rapids West Cath...

Carol Louise Jeffreys passed on July 16, 2026, at the age of 83. Born February 7, 1943, Carol lived in Grand Rapids, Michigan. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Otoniel Lopez-Ramos passed away on July 14, 2026, at the age of 49.

Jesus Vazquez-Carillo passed on July 7, 2026, at the age of 83, having been born on June 18, 1943, in Zacatecas, Mexico, and residing in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Visitation will be held at Reyers No...

Richard Bruce Feutz, 88, was born to Paul and Dolly Feutz on October 30,1937, and passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, hard work, and devotion to family. ...

Nancy Altena passed away July 4, 2026. She was 78 years old and a resident of Comstock Park, MI. She was born January 22, 1947 in the city of Grand Rapids, MI. She attended Central High School where s...

Marian Louise Koole passed on July 4, 2026, at the age of 91. She was born on January 4, 1935, in Grand Rapids. There are no formal services planned at this time. Marian will be laid to rest at A...

Dwight “Jerry” Jerome Ferguson, age 84, passed away on July 4, 2026. Jerry was born in Grand Rapids on February 1, 1942, the son of George and Adeline (Vincent) Ferguson. He spent most of his life i...

Arlene Joyce Kornoelje, age 80, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on July 1, 2026. Born in Kalamazoo on June 21, 1946, Arlene lived a life marked by steady devotion to others, expressed through b...

Dwight Alan Kubiak of Belmont, MI passed away on June 28, 2026 at the age of 79. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI on January 17, 1947, to William and Vivian (Grille) Kubiak. He graduated from Catholic ...

Elizabeth Kunze passed away on June 28, 2026, at the age of 98. She was born on November 12, 1927 in Jamestown, North Dakota.

Gary Wayne McCullough, 80, passed away on June 27, 2026. Born April 21, 1946, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Gary was the son of Roy and Beatrice (Rhodes) McCullough. His family moved frequently before se...

Catalina Tinoco passed on June 28, 2026, at the age of 75, born on December 26, 1950, in Yuriria, Guanajuato, Mexico. Catalina resided in Wyoming, Michigan.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Bryan Robert Ensing, 52, of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Bryan found peace on June 27, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones after a determined a...

Thomas Michael Crampton passed on June 26, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on March 10, 1936, Thomas lived in Middleville, Michigan.

Kevin Michael Borek, born March 11, 1990, passed away on June 19, 2026. Kevin was known for his quick mind, sharp wit, and larger-than-life personality. From a young age, he displayed exceptional aca...

Charlene Ann Kinney, age 89, of Rockford, Michigan, passed away on June 21, 2026. She was born Charlene Ann VanRiper, to Cleon VanRiper and Margaret Nonemacher VanRiper, on January 16, 1937, in Detro...

Michael L. Van Weezel age 71, of Kentwood, Michigan, passed away on June 16, 2026. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on February 26, 1955. Mike graduated from Creston High School. He had a career...

Robert Allen VanderTill, age 85, passed away on June 14, 2026. Bob was born in Grand Rapids on April 28, 1941, to Henry and Valerie (Copeland) VanderTil. While attending Caledonia schools, Bob ran o...

Diane Theresa Conklin, aged 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Edison Christian Care Center. Diane was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on April 6, 1936, to Daniel and Ann (Gilli...

Kay D Wynalda was born December 27, 1937 and passed on June 6, 2026, at the age of 88. On August 1, 1958, Kay was united in marriage to the love of her life, David Wynalda. She loved to crochet, wor...

Timothy Frederick Shanahan, age 79 of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday June 3, 2026. He was born in Greenville, Mississippi on January 6, 1947. While attending Creston High School, the call ca...

Gail P. Goudzwaard, age 86, went to be with the Lord peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, devotion, and cherished memories. Gail was the beloved d...

Claudette Faith Thiemkey, age 89 of Grand Rapids, MI passed peacefully into her Savior’s arms on May 30, surrounded by her children. She was born to William and Frances Culp on December 9, 1936 in Pet...

Ruthann Fay (Van Solkema) Vander Horn passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 29, 2026, at the age of 84. She was born on January 16, 1942, in Byron Center. She was a resident of Grand Rapids, Mich...

Gayle Ellen Dice, born Gayle Ellen Tinker, passed peacefully on May 17, 2026, surrounded by her beloved husband and children — exactly as she lived: at the center of the people she loved most. Born o...

James Idziak, 82, of Plainfield Township, MI passed away on May 17, 2026. He was born on December 20, 1943 and was a lifelong resident of Grand Rapids. Jim graduated from Catholic Central High Schoo...

Jon Lane Broberg, 83, of Augusta, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on May 16, 2026. Born in Battle Creek on June 21, 1942, Jon was the youngest child of Victor and Inez (Harrison) Broberg. ...

Mary Jane Mako, age 81, passed away peacefully on the evening of May 14, 2026, in her recliner, her rosary in her hands, and surrounded by her family. Born on January 29, 1945, Mary Jane was raised i...

Leslie Eugene Miller, age 98 of Grand Rapids MI passed away Thursday May 14, 2026, at home. He was born May 1st, 1928, in Grand Haven, MI to Joseph and Emma (Susterich) Miller. Les graduated from Gra...

Gary Raymond Wentzloff, 73, of Grand Rapids Township, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 10th. Gary has left his wife and partner of over 35 years, Tracy; sister, Sandy Polonowski; and nieces and...

Jeffrey Lynn "Frogger" Stout passed on May 9, 2026, at the age of 61. He was born on October 22, 1964, at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. On August 28, 1992, Jeff married Debra Atwood. He w...

Jacob Andrew Sheler, incredibly loved dear child of God, age 24, born 9/3/2001 was raised in Grand Rapids, MI and currently residing in Guam, transitioned unexpectedly from this earthly world to his e...

Kirby “David” Evans, age 82 of Grand Rapids, passed away on April 25, 2026. Dave was born in Grand Rapids, MI to parents Kirby and Ruth (Vandernoot) Evans. Dave proudly served in the United States Ai...

Dawn Wiltzer (Rector), age 57, went home to Heaven after a long battle with cancer on April 21, 2026. She passed peacefully at her home in Grand Rapids, Michigan, surrounded by her family. She is surv...

Joyce Irene Herman, age 86, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Joyce was born on March 16, 1940 to George and Dena Vanderlaan in Muskegon, Michigan, moving to Grand Rapi...

Michael Raymond Keyes passed on April 19, 2026, at the age of 61, having been born on September 27, 1964.

Jimmie John Lowe, also known as Jay or JJ, age 72, passed away peacefully, but unexpectedly on April 17, 2026. Jimmie was born on May 29, 1953, in Charleston, West Virginia to James Earl and Joanna B....

Raymond Jay Lull, age 83, passed away on April 16, 2026 at Valley View Care Center. Ray was born in Grand Rapids on October 10, 1942 one of three children born to Robert and Clara (Ringler) Lull. Af...

Jesus Jimenez, age 67, born August 7, 1958, in Mexico, passed on April 10, 2026, and was a resident of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Visitation with Memory Sharing will be held at Reyers North Valley Cha...

David Michael Wynalda, age 88, passed away surrounded by his family on April 7, 2026. He was born on June 18, 1937, in Grand Rapids to Michael and Beatrice (Alyea) Wynalda. David was a graduate of Cre...

Diane Kay Ludwig passed on April 5, 2026, at the age of 75. She moved to Grand Rapids after graduating from CMU and spent 39 years working for Corewell Health in various management positions, while ...

Joyce Ann Kernen Bouws, born September 19, 1949, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, leaving behind a life marked by laughter, dedication, warmth, and quiet strength. Joyce was born in Lansing, ...

Richard Frank Tofano, age 48, passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2026, at his home. Rich was born on September 28, 1977, in Brookhaven, New York. Following his graduation from high school, Rich joi...