Byron Center, MI Obituaries

Diana Francine Pehrson, age 73 of Byron Center, passed away October 20, 2026, surrounded by love and graciously went to Heaven. She was born May 12, 1953 in Houghton, Michigan and raised primarily in...

Nancy Morris, age 80, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Vera Morris; sister, Margaret Ann. She is survived by her children Rick (Tracy) Arne...

Helen Mae Grasman, age 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, October 15, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Marie (Ditmar) Kladder and stepfather, John DeVries. ...

Jerry Lee TerAvest, age 75 of Byron Center, Michigan, was called home to be with the Lord on October 14, 2026. Jerry grew up on a farm and was a hardworking man throughout his life. He was easygoing ...

Robert “Bob” Berg, age 84, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Bob had an excellent sense of humor and a happy and friendly personality. Anyone he met instantly bec...

Allan Boven, age 76, went to be with his Lord Wednesday, October 7, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Boven, and brother, Glenn Boven. He will be lovingly remembered by his children D...

Everett Veldman went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 6, 2026, at the age of 87. Born in 1938, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he was one of six children of the Rev. Richard ...

Jody "Toad" Alward, age 68, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents Roger and Illa Alward; sister, Robin Alward; brother, Roger Alward Jr.; son-in-law, Logan ...

Gene Fonger went home to be with his Savior on September 30, 2026. Gene was genuinely devoted to his family. He loved and spoiled his wife of 60 years, Lita; his two daughters Audra (Dave) Lambers an...

Michael Wayne Ayriss, age 62, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Michael enjoyed spending time with his family, tinkering with electronics, maintaining his vegetable garden, watching sports...

Andrew Bosch, age 93, went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, in Heaven on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in Mims, Florida. Andrew was born in Kampen, Netherlands, on February 23, 1933, and immigr...

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Joan Lucille Smith, age 92 of Byron Center, Michigan, who went to be with her Lord on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Joan was preceded in death by h...

Andrew John West passed on September 11, 2026, at the age of 55.

Mary Jane Goorhouse, age 98, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 9, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard J. Goorhouse. Mary Jane will be lovingly remembered by her dau...

Some people enter your life quietly. James Henry Korreck III was not one of those people. James had a way of making himself at home in the hearts of the people around him. He was witty, funny, charis...

Brenda Joy Hekman, age 71 of Kentwood, Michigan, passed away on August 25, 2026. She was born on July 12, 1955, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Brenda lived with strong faith, generous hospitality, hard-e...

Tressa Jeanne Kuiper, age 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, August 25, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husbands Russell Haller and Dale Kuiper; siblings Alice, Elenore, Jack; p...

In Loving Memory of my dad, Bob It is with profound sadness and a broken heart that I announce the peaceful passing of my beloved father, Robert Marvin Schenck, who passed away in his sleep on Monday...

Sally Jean Clifton, age 76 of Byron Center, Michigan, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 23, 2026. She was born on October 4, 1949, in Richland Center, Wisconsin, the da...

It is with deep love and gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Victor John Caines, Jr. He was a kind husband, loving dad, and a fun grandpa. All through my dad’s life he ke...

Thomas "Tom" Avery Van Zoeren, born December 15, 1953, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 17, 2026, after a short battle with cancer. He passed at home with his loved ones by his side. He...

Charles Francis Hoffman, 66, passed away August 17, 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 30 years, Pamela Hoffman; sons Justin (Jalayne) Ladd, Christopher Ladd; grandsons Jax and Vance. ...

Tim Lee Beckwith passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 14, 2026. He loved the Lord, and his source of happiness was his family. He loved to cruise with his wife, go fishing, and volunteer at his ...

Dace Dzilums Nichols, 79, of Byron Center, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 11, 2026. Dace was born on August 14, 1946, in Jönköping, Sweden to Valija Marija (...

Robert Richard Rosendall, age 58, passed away at home on Monday, August 10, 2026. Rob could fill a room with his bigger than life personality and his laughter which brought a smile to anyone in the ...

Sally Jo Van Meurs, age 68 of Grand Rapids, went to be with her Lord and Savior, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of faith, family, love and strength. She was a devoted Christian woman whose relat...

Sherry Darline Papa, age 77, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026. She was preceded in death by mother, Rose Bush; father, Wardell Bush; son, Kelly Papa; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is su...

Mrs. Betty J. Austhof, age 88, of Byron Center, went to be with her Lord on August 7, 2026. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Everett Austhof; son-in-law, John DeHaan III; and family me...

Barbara Elaine (Captain) Cooley, born on June 28, 1931, peacefully passed away on August 5, 2026, at age 95. Barbara leaves behind a rich legacy of love and family. She is now in the presence of her...

Barbara Lynn Sikkema, age 73, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, August 4, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents Cyril and Ethel Sikkema, and nephew, Chris Buiter. She will be lo...

Richard Popma, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Richard was preceded in death by Donna and Donald Popma, Renee Al-Eisa, an...

Craig L. Heald, age 73 of Freeport, Michigan, passed away on August 4, 2026. Craig was born on August 20, 1952, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Kay (Pierson) Heald and Richard “Dick” Heald. He grew up ...

Ronald A. Bockheim, age 90, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, August 3, 2026. Ron enjoyed spending time puttering around his barns, gardening, reading, watching Wheel of Fortune an...

Louise Brummel Zeeff was released from this world on Sunday, August 2, 2026. One month short of her 100th birthday, she has now begun living eternally with her Savior, Jesus. Louise was one of six ch...

On Sunday, August 2, 2026, Gerald (Jerry) Lynn Tobin was called home by his Lord and Savior, surrounded in love by family. Jerry, known to many friends as "JT," was born on March 18, 1953 and raised ...

Dorana Andringa, age 95 of Grand Rapids, went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 26, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Andringa and son, Darwin Andringa. She is survived by her chil...

Danny Gene Melville was welcomed into the arms of his Savior on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Dan was born on August 4, 1954, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to James and Jeanne Melville. From an early age, he...

Mae Schreur, age 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, July 23, 2026. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Franklin Stuitje; infant son, Douglas J. Stuitje; son, Douglas Lee S...

John “Jake” Carroll DeKleine, age 88, went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, July 21, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents Jacob and Mildred DeKleine; great-granddaughters Quinn and T...

WARNER, JOAN MARIE (DYER), age 97, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2026. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bob. Born in McBain, Michigan on August 3, 1928, Joan was surround...

Mary Ann Elzinga, age 80 from Byron Center, met her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with a sound mind and healed body, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s, on Thursday, July 16, 2026. As a dedicated b...

Roger Allen Manshaem, age 68, went to be with his Lord Tuesday, July 14, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Betty Manshaem. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 23 year...

James G. Oostdyk, age 84, went to be with his Lord, Monday, July 13, 2026. James (Jim) loved Jesus and was a faithful servant. He is remembered for his amazing kindness, grace, and generosity. He h...

Our dear wife, sister, aunt, and friend, Carol Lambeck, passed away early in the morning of July 8, 2026, and is in the presence of her Lord and Savior. She was preceded in death by her parents Marl...

Muriel L. Meindertsma, age 95 of Byron Center, was born July 4, 1930 to John and Anna Warner. She went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, June 28, 2026. She is survived by children Kathy (Len) ...

Mardine Helen Ploss passed on June 26, 2026, at the age of 88. Born March 2, 1938, Mardine Helen Ploss was a resident of Byron Center, Michigan.

Tony Arthur Jones, age 57, passed away suddenly on June 22, 2026. Tony was the son of the late Rodney Jones and Marilyn (Rewa) Jones. He was married to Tammy (DeBoer) Jones. Tony was the sole propri...

Herbert John Steigenga passed away June 20, 2026. He is preceded in death by wife, Joyce; daughter, Beverly Wilmes; son-in-law, Stan Null; brother, Gordon Steigenga; sister, Alvina and her husband, Ro...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Nawrocki, age 83, on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Nawrocki; parents Leo and Stella Nawrocki...

Carol Lynn (Turner) Hoezee, age 83, passed away, surrounded by the love of her family. A lifelong resident of the Grand Rapids area, Carol built a life centered on family, love, and creating cherish...