Grandville, MI Obituaries

Betty June Blackport passed on April 3, 2026, at the age of 89.

John Hellman passed on April 3, 2026, at the age of 100.

On Thursday, April 2, 2026, David Frye unexpectedly passed into eternity. Because of his personal relationship with Jesus Christ, he is now resting with his Savior. David was preceded in death by his...

Vadim Matkurbanov, age 43, went to be with his Lord Wednesday, April 1, 2026. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Maria Matkurbanova; wife of 15 years, Vera Murzayeva; children Veronika Stil...

Vivian Strauss, age 76, was born on April 25, 1949 and went to be with her Lord on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Vivian was preceded in death by her parents Linus and Geraldine Knieper. She will be remem...

Oeke (Eunice) Jonkman, age 99, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Eunice was preceded in death by her husband, Jakob Jonkman; parents Martin and Hattie Halma; brothers George and He...

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Vladimir Arzumanov, age 78, who went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 29, 2026. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 50 years, Nel...

Payten Lynn Johnson, age 18, went to be with her Lord on Friday, March 27, 2026. She will be remembered by her parents James and Elizabeth Johnson; sister, Malarie Johnson; grandparents Roderick and J...

On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Helen Alice Moon, age 89, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, went to join her Lord and Savior and her recently departed husband of 72 years. ...

Albert G. “Jerry” Schepers, age 92, passed away on March 24, 2026, after a life well and fully lived. Jerry was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 68 years, Betty, and his parents John and Anna...

Ryan Lee Bassler, age 47, passed away on March 21, 2026 at his home in Hudsonville, MI. Ryan had a warm and friendly personality and a big heart for others. He had a well-known and infectious laugh t...

Violet Caroline Sherman, age 26, passed into the loving arms of the Lord from the loving arms of her grandmother Carolyn and caregiver Julie on Sunday, March 22, 2026. She was welcomed into Heaven by ...

Lee Spoolstra, age 72 of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026. Lee was a quiet, loyal man who let his actions speak louder than words, and whose dedication to family shap...

Lorraine E. Scott was born in Detroit, Michigan, to John and Dorothy Metz on January 28, 1937. She died March 18, 2026, at age 89. She was the dear mother of David (Helen) Scott, Lynne (Paul) Gursky, ...

Bruce Stanley Frede, age 74, went to be with his Lord on Monday, March 16, 2026. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents Stanley and Margaret Frede. He will be remembered by his wife, Carol Frede...

Sharon Barnett, age 69, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, March 15, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents Howard and Evelyn Yost; sister, Janet Marie Reynolds. She is survived by he...

Harold “Hi” Scholma, age 93, surrounded by his family, ran into the arms of his Savior on Sunday, March 15, 2026. He was passionate about sharing his love for Christ with everyone he met. He was pre...

Nancy Susanne Bussis, age 91 of Jenison, MI passed away Friday, March 13, 2026. She was a bold and brilliant woman with a quick wit and no tolerance for nonsense. Her life was spent as a trailblazer, ...

Saroya Solai-Kristen Figures passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2026. Born on July 17, 2025 to parents Mikayla Lee and Keegan Figures, she impacted countless lives with her bright eyes, smile, and ...

Jean Lynn Maten, born June 8, 1945, was called home to Heaven while peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. She was a beloved wife, mother, Nana, Great-Nana, sister, and friend, surrounded by the l...

Melvin “Mel” F. Zehnder, age 86 of Grand Rapids, went to be with the Lord March 8, 2026, after a long battle with dementia, surrounded by his loving family. Born February 9, 1940, in Birch Run, Mich...

Janice Kay Nyssen passed away on March 6, 2026, at the age of 86. Janice was a resident of Tekonsha, Michigan.

Gloria Jean Coulter, age 78 of Grandville, MI, went to be with Jesus March 6, 2026. She was born November 24, 1947, in Grand Rapids, MI, to Catherine and Andrew VanderMolen. Gloria was a devoted wif...

Andrew Henry Cigler Jr, age 89, died peacefully at his home March 5, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Shirley (Black) Cigler; children Diane (Andy) Cole, Andrew H. Cigler III, and Beth T...

Barbara Jean (Krystiniak) Wood peacefully went home to her Lord and Savior in the early morning of March 5, 2026. She was 89 years old. Barbara was born on August 4, 1936, to Walter J. Krystiniak Sr....

Betty Jean Conrad, age 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, March 4, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Conrad, and parents Ladd and Irene Gaubatz. She will be lovi...

Beverly J. Noel, age 81 of Grandville, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord March 3, 2026. She was born August 10, 1944, and spent her life devoted to her family, her faith, and the people she love...

James Henry VanderPoel, age 78, went to be with his Lord Monday, March 2, 2026. James was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Dena VanderPoel. He will be remembered by his children Jamie (Leo) ...

Eliza Mae Davis passed away on February 27, 2026, at the age of 91. Eliza Mae Davis was born on August 24, 1934, and was a resident of Three Rivers, Michigan.

Balkon, Dennis Earl, age 71 of Grandville, Michigan, went to be with the Lord Friday, February 27, 2026. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan March 4, 1954. Dennis dedicated much of his professional...

Robert D. Morey Sr., age 95 of Wyoming, went to be with his Lord and Savior March 1, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents Arlys and Olive Morey; wife of 53 years, Marie; daughter, Vickie Lo...

Gloria Louise Wagner, age 95, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, March 1, 2026 at her home in Wyoming. Gloria loved camping and spending time outdoors. She enjoyed going out to eat, es...

Gary James Leversay, age 75, went to be with his Lord Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Due to a recent illness, Gary passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his ...

Bruce Alan Reynolds, age 76, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Bruce proudly served his country in the Army, serving two tours of duty in Vietnam, receiv...

Lloyd Arthur Ropp of Mecosta, Michigan, left this world peacefully on the morning of February 24, 2026. He was 90 years old. Lloyd was born in Pigeon, Michigan, on April 23, 1935, to Arthur and Evelyn...

Phyllis Frances Leys, age 90, went to be with her Lord Sunday, February 22, 2026. She was preceded in death by her son, Randy; and husband, Edward Leys. She will be lovingly remembered by her childre...

A loving husband, a close friend, a caring man. These are all things that David DeKlyen was. More so than these, David was a true follower of Christ. With childlike love for God, David spent his life ...

Gladys Iola Van Wingen, age 96 of Hudsonville, Michigan, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Gladys was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 69 year...

Jim Buikema, age 83, went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, February 15, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents Menno and Nellie Buikema; son, Mark Robert Buikema; sister, Nancy Matthews...

Richard “Dick” Lee Vos, age 92, went to be with his Lord Monday, February 16, 2026. Dick was preceded in death by his parents William and Clara Vos. He will be remembered by his wife, Barb Vos; chil...

Patricia Ann Andree, age 87 of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 12, 2026. Patricia was born December 21, 1938 to Richard and Alberta Inman. Patricia is survived by he...

Frances Jean Peterson, born on February 22, 1928, passed away on February 11, 2026, at the age of 97. Frances resided in Wyoming, Michigan.

Leland G. Ayer, age 90, was brought home to be with his Lord Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Leland was preceded in death by his loving wife, Joyce; parents Gresham and Dorothy Ayer; and sister, Kathlee...

Jack Johnson passed away February 10, 2026. He is loving remembered by wife, Peggy Johnson; brothers Roger Johnson and Robert (Pat) Johnson; sister-in-law, Marilyn Kryger; children Greg (Tonya) Johnso...

David Lou De Vries, age 87, went to be with his Lord Saturday, February 7, 2026, surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents Cornelius and Nellie De Vries and six siblings. David wa...

Ann Griffin, a beloved and cherished wife, mom, sister, aunt, and grandmother, passed away February 7, 2026 at the age of 86. Born April 23, 1939, in Charlotte, Michigan, Ann was known for her kind-he...

Donna Sue Welton passed away February 6, 2026. She was preceded in death by mother and stepfather, Louise and LeRoy Walters; father, Gordon (June) Sorensen; and brother, Kevin Sorensen. She is loving...

With a comfortable sense of God’s favor, Alvin Rau left this life on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, and entered the joy of his Lord. He was preceded in death by his cherished wife, Phyllis Rau; son, St...

Phyllis Jean Timm (née Glowacki) was born on January 17, 1932, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she grew up and attended Catholic Central, beginning a life deeply rooted in family, faith, and communit...

Jeffrey Lee Helmholdt, age 65, went to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, February 4, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents Harvey and Helen Helmholdt. He will be lovingly remembered by ...