Grand Rapids, MI Obituaries

Karen Marie Alvarado Karen Marie Alvarado, age 77, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, in West Branch, Michigan. She was born on February 24, 1949, in Cheboygan Michigan, and lived a life filled ...

Munroe, Barbara A. (Babcia) age 89, went home to the Lord on June 2, 2026. She was born in Flint, Michigan on November 14, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Mary Burek, who were of Poli...

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...

KOHAN, Wanda Lee – Age 91, of Goodrich, died Friday, May 29, 2026. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 19, 2026 at 12 noon with visitation from 11 am to 12 noon at the Goodrich United Meth...

Peter L. Giannangeli, 86, passed away on May 29, 2026. He was born on June 29, 1939. A proud Navy veteran, Peter served his country with honor and devotion, including service aboard the USS Forrestal...

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...

James Edward Elkins, age 74, of Grand Blanc, Michigan, passed away on May 26, 2026. He was born on April 19, 1952. James will be remembered with respect and gratitude for the steady presence he was t...

Michael Dennis Kane passed on May 23, 2026, at the age of 78.

Memphis Skye Poole-Bryant (Nash) “Bunny” was born July 15, 2013, and passed away May 20, 2026. Memphis will be remembered for a courage that showed itself in quiet, steadfast ways, and for a heart so...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Theresa Lynn Edwards (Chittle), of Mundy Township, who left us at home on May 22, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on Septemb...

Walter Wayne Jentzen, 84, of Flint, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 20th, 2026. Born on September 19th, 1941 in Flushing, Michigan to Walter H. E. and Hazel Jentzen. Walter will be remembered ...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tammara Susan Campbell-O’Donnell, 64, of Beaverton, Michigan. Tami passed away at her home on May 18, 2026. Born and raised in Flint, Michigan, Tami spen...

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. ...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Devin Denzell Hampton, who departed this life on May 13, 2026, at the age of 24. Devin was born on July 30, 2001, and was deeply loved by h...

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...

Arthur “Gene” Norris, 91, passed away on May 13, 2026. Born April 19, 1935, Gene lived a life marked by steadfast devotion and quiet purpose, offering steady guidance to many through decades of minist...

Bertha (Bert) Ellen (Camp) Roof, age 89, of Swartz Creek, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at her home peacefully. Cremation has taken placed and a Celebration of Life will be announced...

Elaine Carol Horton of Goodrich, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the age of 79. Elaine was born on October 30, 1946, in Milan, Indiana, and graduated from Goodrich High School in ...

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...

Alan Anthony Decker, age 78, passed away on May 10, 2026. Born October 15, 1947, in Flint. Alan lived in Swartz Creek, Michigan. Alan attended and graduated from St. Mary's Catholic High School in Mt...

Annie Virginia Jentzen, 83, of Flint, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 5th, 2026. She was born on May 4th,1943 in Cardwell, Missouri and lived a life rooted in faith, family, and simple joys. ...

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...

Virginia M. Carrothers (Turner) - Jesus called her home to heaven on April 29, 2026. Virginia was born in Flint, Michigan where she grew up and graduated from Central High School. She was a member of ...

Snyder, Amanda Nicole, age 38 of Flint, Michigan, died Thursday, April 23, 2026. Amanda was born in Flint on November 27, 1987, the daughter of Christina Young and Terry Snyder. She had lived in the F...

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...

Lizbeth "Libby" Yancho of Grand Blanc, MI, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on April 26, 2026. Libby was born in Flint, Michigan, on November 8th 1951, to Richard and Mary (Hackett) Chimn...

Glen Melton Dunscombe, age 57, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, in Clearwater, Florida. Glen is survived by his children Sabrina Daisy Dunscombe, Mitchell Dean Dunscombe and Travis Renaldo Duns...

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...

Peter Angelo Sardo Peter “Pete” Angelo Sardo,77, passed on April 17,2026 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Pete was born in Detroit, MI the son of the late Peter and the late Rosalie Sardo....

Thomas Lee Pollard, age 80, passed away on April 16, 2026. He was born on April 15, 1946. Thomas will be remembered with deep respect and lasting affection by those who had the privilege of knowing hi...

Kenneth Douglas Myers, age 76, of Goodrich, Michigan passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026. Memorial services will be 11:00 am Friday, April 24, 2026 at Goodrich United Methodist Church, 8071 S. State...

Elizabeth "Betty" Noble Heness, age 86, died April 12, 2026. Born August 14, 1939, Elizabeth was a resident of Grand Blanc, Michigan. Elizabeth found steady joy in the work of her hands and the quiet...

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...

Wilda Beck passed on April 10, 2026, at the age of 88, having been born on December 8, 1937, and residing in Davison, Michigan.

Maureen Marie Coggins passed on Monday, March 30, 2026, at the age of 66. She was born September 29, 1959, in Flint, Michigan to Carl and Mary (Lasko) Coggins. Maureen was a kind person who was love...

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...

Raymond Austin Wise Raymond Austin Wise, 87, passed away at American House Somerset in Troy, Michigan on April 2, 2026, after battling cancer. Born on February 8, 1939, in Beckley, West Virginia, Ra...

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 ...

Patricia A. Anderson, age 85, passed away on March 31, 2026. Born on March 21, 1941, Patricia was a compassionate, beloved, generous, and selfless woman whose life centered on family, steady devotion,...

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...