Elk Rapids, MI Obituaries

Peter John Start passed on October 19, 2026, at the age of 78. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on October 26, 2026, at Kentwood Community Church, 1200 60th St SE, Kentwood, MI 49508. ...

Paul Gene Felix, age 80, of Grand Rapids, passed away on October 15, 2026. He was born in Grand Rapids on August 3, 1946 to Andrew & Agnes (Prince) Felix. Paul graduated from Creston High School in 1...

Daniel James Zapolnik, age 90, Army Veteran passed away peacefully October 14 surrounded by family. He is survived by wife, Carol; daughters, Theresa, Charyl (Paul), Judy (Bob); granddaughter, Kryst...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marilyn Jeanne Van Artsen, a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, and friend, who left us on October 12, 2026 at the age of 82. Born and raised in...

Mark Ian Blissett passed on October 12, 2026, at the age of 62. Mark was born on March 26, 1964, and was a resident of Hudsonville, Michigan.

On Thursday, October 8, 2026, Lazaro Nava Vega Jr. (Larry) of Grand Rapids passed away ten days after celebrating his 90th birthday. Beloved husband of Jan Vega and loving father—from his first marria...

Susan Lynne Hosford, age 70, passed away on October 9, 2026. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on February 12, 1956 to Darrell and Marilyn Hosford. In high school she played tennis and loved to trav...

Ron lived a life defined by family, hard work, friendship, generosity, and showing up for the people he loved. He graduated from Rockford High School in 1970 and Ferris State University in 1972 with ...

Reverend Charles John Buitendyk, 73, of Grand Rapids, MI passed away on October 4, 2026. He was born in Grand Rapids on June 29th, 1953. Chuck graduated from Creston High School in 1972. He was m...

Sandra “Sandy” Lee Weidenfeller, 85, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Sandy was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on May 26, 1941. She was a ...

~ James Keller of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on October 2, 2026. He was 76 years old and has gone home to the Lord. We remember and celebrate James’ full life here on Earth. His great loves...

Shelley Elliott, 46 years old of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on the 26th September. She was born in Macclesfield, England on the 17th June 1980 and married Michael Elliott on 3rd July 2010. S...

Frederick Lee Shassberger was born on July 4, 1936 and passed away on September 28, 2026. Fred graduated from Creston High School in 1954 where he played football, baseball, was on the swim team, and...

Thomas George Roode passed on September 27, 2026, at the age of 79, and was a resident of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Tom was born in Grand Rapids and never strayed far from home. He graduated from Gran...

Theresa M Williams passed on September 19, 2026, at the age of 73; born May 29, 1953, Theresa was a resident of Grand Rapids, Michigan. A Memorial Gathering will be held at Reyers North Valley Chap...

Margaret Mary (Doran) Gregory, 83, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was born on August 16, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan...

Darlene Kline passed on September 17, 2026, at the age of 68. She was born on October 14, 1957, in Grand Rapids, MI. Darlene graduated from Catholic Central High School and worked as a receptionist i...

Richard Lynn Williams, age 77, passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 10, 2026. Richard was born in Grand Rapids on November 11, 1948, to Carl and Ruth (Meissner) Williams. After gradua...

Michael John Walsh passed away on September 10, 2026, the same day he was welcomed into the world 78 years earlier in 1948. Mike was born in Grand Rapids to James and Virginia (Klees) Walsh and was a...

Pia Kurusu White age 100, of Grand Rapids (formally Muskegon), Michigan, passed away on September 7, 2026. Pia was born in Rome Italy. Their home was near the Porta Pia Gate and so they named her Pia....

David “Dave” Mazurkiewicz passed away peacefully at his home on August 30, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on January 30, 1955, in Grand Rapids. Dave’s greatest joy in life was his fa...

David Trzybinski passed away peacefully on August 19, 2026, at the age of 79. He was born on April 15, 1947, in Grand Rapids where he lived his entire life. David was a graduate of West Catholic High...

William Golemba, beloved husband, father, son, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on February 13, 1937, in Detroi...

Diana Clarice Bilski of Grand Rapids, MI, passed on August 30, 2026, at the age of 86. She was born in Grand Rapids on December 5, 1939 and graduated from Creston High School. On May 7, 1960, she mar...

Kenia Perez Coronado passed on August 28, 2026, having been born on February 28, 2026. Visitation will be held at Reyers North Valley Chapel, 2815 Fuller Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, US, on Sept...

“But Jesus called the children to him and said, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not rece...

Philip Wayne Holland passed on August 23, 2026, at the age of 65, after a short illness. He lived in Grand Rapids, MI for most of his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Laverne Holl...

On August 20, 2026 Sally began her new chapter in the arms of the Lord. Sally was born and raised in Grand Rapids where she attended Creston High School before moving forward with her education at Cen...

Patrick M. Morrissey, age 78, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in Grand Rapids, Michigan due to complications from Multiple Myeloma. He was born on January 10, 1948, in St. Louis, Missouri and ra...

Lawrence Lee Stoffer was born on December 5, 1953 to Jerry and Maureen Stoffer. He was the oldest of five siblings and grew up on the west side of Grand Rapids, proudly attending St. Mary’s Catholic S...

Brian Thomas Patterson, age 85, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on August 11, 2026. He was born in Grand Rapids on April 13, 1941. Brian graduated from Catholic Central high school and received ...

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, MI passed away on July 31, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family. Bob was born in Grand Rapids, MI on January 16,1939. He graduated from Creston High Scho...

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.