Grand Rapids, MI Obituaries

Susan Shafer of Grand Rapids Michigan passed away Wednesday November 4, 2026, at the age of 81. Susan was born April 5, 1945, in Joliet, Illinois to the late Mary (Richards) and Robert Needham. She ...

Jacqueline Viva Bailey passed on November 9, 2026, at the age of 75, having been born on March 16, 1951. Jacqueline lived in Fenton, Michigan, and donations may be made to Halsey united Methodist C...

A wonderful man, Philip Allen Karau, departed this life surrounded by his family at University Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan on November 9, 2026. He was born to Norbert and Marjorie (Gills) Karau on...

John Frank Kowalski, 85, passed on November 10, 2026. He was a resident of Rockford, Michigan. A Celebration of Life will be held at Reyers North Valley Chapel, 2815 Fuller Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI...

Linda Dian Wilkison November 8, 2026 | Age 78 Linda Dian Wilkison, 78, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2026, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family. Linda was a devot...

Asif Raza passed away on November 8, 2026, at the age of 43. He was a resident of Wyoming, Michigan. Asif is survived by his children, Andrea, Adrianna, and Jordan; parents, Afzal & Rosy; siblings...

Matthew David Turner May 3, 1958 — Oct 28, 2026 Matthew David Turner, born May 3, 1958, in Flint, Michigan, passed away on October 28, 2026. Matthew will be remembered as a loving husband, father, ...

Donna Marie Brown, age 66, passed on November 5, 2026. Born December 25, 1959, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Donna was a resident of Grand Rapids, Michigan. A Celebration of Life will be held at Reyer...

Joanne Kathleen Baehre, age 80, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on November 3, 2026. She was born on November 14, 1945, in Conklin, Michigan, to William and Elsie Baehre. She was preceded in d...

James Eugene Sprague, age 87, of Davison, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 31, 2026. A funeral service will be held at Brown Funeral Home, 1480 E. Hill Road, Grand Blanc,...

Pobocik, Bertha Jane – Age 86, died peacefully at home on October 31, 2026. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 8 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM and Monday, November 9, 11:00 - 12 Noon. Funeral – Monday,...

Richard J Denam, age 84, passed away on October 28, 2026. Born October 15, 1942, Richard lived a life marked by steadfast devotion; to his work, to his community, and most of all to his family.   For...

Jacobi Jr., Henry of Clio, MI. was born May 19, 1936, in Mount Morris, MI the Son of the late Henry Jacobi, Sr. and Clara (nee’ Pace) Jacobi. Henry graduated in 1954 from Mt. Morris Consolidated Schoo...

Joyce Marie (Kostka) Wilson passed away on October 30, 2026. Joyce recently celebrated her 97th birthday with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren gathering at her home in Grand Blanc...

In Loving Memory of Rose Kathryn Vliet May 2, 1954 – October 29, 2026 Rose Kathryn Vliet, age 72, passed away on October 29, 2026, at 10:18 a.m. where she lived with her loving daughter and family, ...

Bob Jacobson Jr., age 78, passed away on October 29, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born on June 28, 1948 to the late Robert Fenton Jacobson Sr. and Joyce Mounsdon. Bob built a life marked by ...

Carol Roberts, 81, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on October 28, 2026. She was born February 7, 1945, at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. As a young girl, Carol spent long stretches in th...

Carol June Edwards passed on October 24, 2026, at the age of 81. Carol was born on June 23, 1945, and was a resident of Waterford, Michigan.

Renée Parizon (Vadnais), 78, of Grand Blanc, Michigan, passed away on October 24, 2026, leaving behind a family who will forever carry the love she so generously gave throughout her life. Born on Ju...

José Cruz Santos-Hernández, de 55 años, falleció el 23 de octubre de 2026. Nacido el 19 de julio de 1971 en Ciudad Fernández, San Luis Potosí, México, José posteriormente estableció su hogar en Grand ...

Colleen Giannangeli (Laming), 88, of Grand Blanc, Michigan, passed away on October 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of family. Born and raised in Port Huron, Colleen was free-spirited and young at he...

Peter John Start passed on October 19, 2026, at the age of 78. He was born on December 20, 1947, and was a resident of Grand Rapids, Michigan. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Octobe...

MARTIN, Gary Robert age 84, died Saturday, October 17, 2026, at home surrounded by family and beloved friends. Memorial Services will be announced at a later date. Gary was born September 13, 1942 in ...

Lorena Kay (Armstrong) Counts, lovingly known as "Kay," passed away surrounded by the love of a family whose lives were forever enriched by her presence. Kay was the beloved daughter of the late Ches...

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...

Glenn Daniel Cook, of Grand Blanc, MI passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at the age of 82. Glenn was born on July 4, 1944 to Ruth and Charles Cook. He attended Grand Blanc Schools then began his...

Michael Scott Ward, 64, of Flint, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026. He was born in Flint, Michigan on July 9, 1962, to the late Garry and Mary (Hoss) Ward. Michael’s life was marke...

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.

J-Ann Burleson was born and raised in the heart of Flint, Michigan in 1941 with her sister and best friend Michael. Her early interests included skiing, arts & crafts, and her dog Gideon. She graduate...

James (Jim) T. Gillespie, 74, passed away on October 8, 2026. He was born on January 24, 1952. James grew up in Wayne and pursued his education with steady purpose, attending Wayne State University a...

Janet Parker passed on September 21, 2026, at the age of 77. Janet was born on October 24, 1948, and was a resident of DeWitt, Iowa.

Margaret A Gorden passed on October 9, 2026, at the age of 93, having been born on November 13, 1932, in Calumet. Margaret lived in Grand Blanc, 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...

Linda Histed, 77, passed away on October 6, 2026. Born July 6, 1949, Linda’s life reflected steady devotion to learning, service, and family, expressed with a quiet strength and enduring grace. Lin...

Robert George Carland passed on September 26, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on July 8, 1955, Robert lived in Flint, Michigan.

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 ...

Sheila Ann Bartley passed on October 2, 2026, at the age of 70. Born on January 20, 1956, Sheila lived in Burton, Michigan.

Jack Robert Burrows II born September 7th, 1970, and passed away October 5th, 2026 in Burton Michigan. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. The time spent with the peopl...

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...

Richard Charles Sutliff, age 90, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Richard was born in Flint, Michigan on June 23, 1936, to the late C. Carl and Doris (Berry) Sutliff. Ric...

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 ...

Michael “Mike” Yancho Sr., age 74, of Grand Blanc, Michigan passed away surrounded by family on October 1, 2026. Born on November 20, 1951 in Flint, Michigan, Michael was the son of George and Mary (C...

~ 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...

René Robert Brousseau of Grand Blanc, Michigan, age 75, passed away peacefully Monday, September 28, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. René was born February 9, 1951 in Rouyn, Québec and grew up...

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...