en-ushttp://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/rssV4.xmlLife Story Network RSS V4Copyright 2007, LifeStoryNet, LLC http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/35999/ Lois Bosman, of Holland, died Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at Holland Hospital. Lois had worked at JC Penney and retired from Parke-Davis. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William Van Bra Fri, 02 May 2008 09:54:28 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36000/ Donna Tinholt Hekman, 89, of Zeeland went to be with her Lord Wednesday, April 30, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Hekman, in 2000; her granddaughter, Kara Hekman in 2002; and he Fri, 02 May 2008 09:57:44 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36001/ Mr. Marvin J. “Bud” Dirkse, age 81, of Holland, died Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at his home. He was a member of Maplewood Reformed Church and an Army veteran of World War II. Marvin was th Fri, 02 May 2008 10:00:05 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36002/ Raymond A. "Papa Grizz" Burns, aged 52, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Burns and his mother, Verna Dewhurst. He was loved and will be rem Fri, 02 May 2008 10:40:52 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36003/ (White Cloud) Earl Norman Holbrook, age 75, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2008, at his home with his family at his side. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Madeline; children, Cynthia S Fri, 02 May 2008 10:41:34 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36004/ George Edward Lamb, born in Detroit, MI on January 17, 1949, passed away April 30, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father, Homer Lamb. Surviving are his son, George Homer Lamb II of Wyoming; mot Fri, 02 May 2008 10:42:29 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36005/ Loren Mauchmar, aged 83, completed his earthly work, and passed into God's loving hands on April 29, 2008. He is now at rest with his wife of 50 years, Renee. Loren is survived by his sons, Gregor Fri, 02 May 2008 10:43:18 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36006/ Danya E. (Kolasinski) McIntyre, aged 65, of Hudsonville, born May 22, 1942 in Toledo, OH, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2008. She was preceded in death by her son, Mark Daniel. She is survi Fri, 02 May 2008 10:44:26 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36007/ Donald E. Scripsema, aged 85, of Grandville, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Arlene; his children, Dan and Linda Scripsema of Jenison, and Diann and Jim Baer Fri, 02 May 2008 10:45:08 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36008/ Mr. Dale W. Thatcher, age 85, of Grant, died Thursday, May 1, 2008, at Fountainview Retirement Village in Grant. He was a veteran of WWII and a POW in a German POW Camp. He is survived by his wife, El Fri, 02 May 2008 10:45:48 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36009/ (Baldwin) Arthur "Sonny" J. Worden Sr., age 70, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marsha, in March Fri, 02 May 2008 10:46:38 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36010/ Born in Wichita Falls, Texas, Margaret, at the age of nine, moved north to Michigan with her family after the death of her father, Robert Ford. Settling in Hillsdale, she, along with her mother, Leith Fri, 02 May 2008 12:52:32 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36011/ Died Wednesday afternoon, April 30, 2008 at his residence. Ben was born July 14, 1933 in Schoolcraft, MI, a son of Amos and Marjorie (Barber) Zylman. During the Korean Conflict, he served with Fri, 02 May 2008 12:53:48 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36015/ Richard H. Barrington Marshall Richard H. Barrington, 71, of Marshall, died on Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at Foote Hospital in Jackson after a lengthy stay at Oaklawn Hospital. Mr. Barrington was born Fri, 02 May 2008 15:43:51 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36016/ Vivian N. Bush Deborah A. Bush Vivian N. Bush, 87, and Deborah A. Bush, 49, both of Battle Creek, have died. Graveside committal services for Vivian N. Bush and Deborah Ann Bush will be officiated by Fri, 02 May 2008 15:45:17 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36017/ Vivian N. Bush Deborah A. Bush Vivian N. Bush, 87, and Deborah A. Bush, 49, both of Battle Creek, have died. Graveside committal services for Vivian N. Bush and Deborah Ann Bush will be officiated by Fri, 02 May 2008 15:45:50 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36018/ Dale F. Cooper Marshall Dale F. Cooper, 94, of Marshall, formerly of Homer, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2008, at Whispering Meadows in Marshall. He was born October 13, 1913 in Clarendon Township Fri, 02 May 2008 15:48:31 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36019/ Gilbert Steven Culp East Leroy Gilbert Steven Culp, age 75, of East Leroy, MI, died Friday morning, May 1, 2008, at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo, MI, following a 5-week illness. Gil was born on J Fri, 02 May 2008 15:49:38 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36020/ Leonard G. Kroes Delton Leonard G. Kroes, age 84, passed away peacefully April 30, 2008. Leonard was born January 3, 1924, in Hastings, the son of Henry W. and Florence (Leonard) Kroes. A Fri, 02 May 2008 15:51:14 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36021/ Rev. Walter John Rothfuss Bridgman Rev. Walter John Rothfuss, 71, of Bridgman, Michigan, died Wednesday evening, April 30, 2008, at Jordan's Nursing Home in Bridgman, where he was recuperating aft Fri, 02 May 2008 15:53:06 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36022/ Yvonne Jean "Bonnie" Wines Battle Creek Yvonne Jean "Bonnie" Wines, age 68, of Battle Creek, went to be with her Lord on May 1, 2008, at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. Yvon Fri, 02 May 2008 15:54:27 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36023/ Patricia Ann Trimpe age 71 of Traverse City, formerly of Saugatuck, died Thursday, May 1, 2008 at Munson Medical Center. Patricia was born in St. Clairsville. OH. Following high school graduation she Fri, 02 May 2008 15:54:33 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36024/ Joseph L. Dallett-Ortega, age 4 days, died Tuesday, April 29, 2008. He was born in Grand Rapids, on April 25, 2008 to Joseph Dallett & Susan Ortega. Joey fought hard and spent 4 wonderful day Fri, 02 May 2008 17:49:03 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36025/ Mrs. Geneva A. Larabee, age 86, died Wednesday, April 30, 2008. She was born in Ludington, Michigan on August 13, 1921 to Clyde Alexander & Fay M. (Buntz) LeClaire and married Claire Fri, 02 May 2008 17:49:54 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36026/ Mrs. Phyllis Strasser, age 86, passed away, Wednesday, April 30, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born July 31, 1921 in Manistique, MI to Charles and Hilda Frans and has lived in the Muskegon area most of he Fri, 02 May 2008 17:50:52 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36031/ Mrs. Willard (Alice) Koning, age 93, of Holland, died Friday, May 2, 2008, at the Inn at Freedom Village. She was a member of Bethany Christian Reformed Church. Alice was involved at Bethany a Sat, 03 May 2008 14:04:52 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36038/ Helen Loretta Stevens Teusink, age 93, of Holland went to be with The Lord on Friday, May 2, 2008. Helen was a resident of the Warm Friend Hotel for over 10 years and was a member of the Central Park Mon, 05 May 2008 10:10:18 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36039/ Charles E. "Chuck" Cypret Springport Charles E. "Chuck" Cypret, 60, died Thursday, May 1, 2008. Visitation will be Sunday from 4-9 p.m. at the J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 811 Finley Dr Mon, 05 May 2008 10:41:55 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36040/ Linda Kay Underwood Albion Linda Kay (Sweeter) Underwood, age 61, died Thursday, May 1, 2008. Family will receive friends at the Finley Road Chapel of the J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home on Sunday Mon, 05 May 2008 10:43:03 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36041/ Freda L. Barthel Adams Hermitage, TN After a long illness Freda, age 80, went to be with the Lord Monday, April 28, 2008. She was born December 3, 1927 in Pontiac, Michigan, daughter of Agnes and Roy Mon, 05 May 2008 10:44:30 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36042/ Baby Miranda Irene Barnes Battle Creek On May 2, 2008, an angel has been added to heaven and will be forever missed by her parents, Scott R. and Jennifer G. (Tobias) Barnes. Miranda is survive Mon, 05 May 2008 10:45:51 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36043/ Torrey Joe "Gunner" Gunn Union City Torrey Joe Gunn, 30, of Union City, died Thursday, May 1, 2008. Visitation will be held at the Putnam Funeral Home in Union City on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 fro Mon, 05 May 2008 11:05:44 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36044/ Lena Neterer Athens Lena Neterer, 97, of Athens, passed away April 17, 2008 at Evergreen Manor in Battle Creek. Her parents, Hans and Marie (Schafern) Witten, moved from Chicago to Michigan wh Mon, 05 May 2008 11:06:55 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36045/ Jerry Otero Battle Creek Jerry Otero, age 58, of Battle Creek, died Monday, May 1, 2008 with his wife Kelli, as the result of an automobile accident. Jerry was born February 25, 1950, the son of Pedro Mon, 05 May 2008 11:08:13 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36046/ Kelli Ann Otero Battle Creek Kelli Ann Otero, age 46, of Battle Creek, died Monday, May 1, 2008 with her husband Jerry, as the result of an automobile accident. She was born July 19, 1961, the daughte Mon, 05 May 2008 11:08:45 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36047/ Josephine S. Schaefer Battle Creek Josephine S. Schaefer, 96, of Battle Creek and formerly of Champaign, Illinois, died Thursday, May 1, 2008 at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. She was born Octo Mon, 05 May 2008 11:11:31 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36048/ George Fredrick Blank was born on February 9, 1930 in White Cloud, Michigan. The son of George and Leona Blank. He passed away after a valiant struggle with renal cancer on May 2, 2008. He was precede Mon, 05 May 2008 11:11:40 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36049/ Paul Michael Seng Battle Creek Paul Michael Seng died in his home in Battle Creek Friday, May 2, 2008. He was born in Elkhart, IN June 21, 1962 to Dan and Linda Seng. Paul graduated in 1980 from Battl Mon, 05 May 2008 11:12:34 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36050/ Dorothy Ann Fisher Clark, 88, went to be with her eternal father on Tuesday, April 30, 2008. She was born on April 27, 1920, the only child of Ronald M. Fisher and Lucile Weer Fisher in Elwood, IN. Wh Mon, 05 May 2008 11:12:59 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36051/ Rose (Sulyok) Shehane Fort Smith, AR Rose (Sulyok) Shehane, 83, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, formerly of Bellevue, Michigan, passed away March 1, 2008 at Sparks Regional Medical Center in Mon, 05 May 2008 11:13:37 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36052/ Carol M. (LaVoy) Grawburg, of Lakeview, Michigan, died on Thursday, May 1, 2008. She was born on December 22, 1943 in Monroe, Michigan, the daughter of Robert Clayton and Teresa Sarah LaVoy. S Mon, 05 May 2008 11:13:54 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36053/ Harvey G. Hamstra, aged 90, of Grand Rapids, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 1, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annette (Rykse); son, Brian Hamstra; daughter-in-law, Mari Mon, 05 May 2008 11:14:44 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36054/ Carl M. Mersman Sr., aged 67, of Middleville, passed away April 29, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Sam) Mersman of Middleville; children, Carl Mersman Jr. of Grand Rapids, Debra Mon, 05 May 2008 11:15:49 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36055/ Lucy Ellen (Doyle) O'Rourke, age 75, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles and her son, Dennis. Lu is survived by "her greatest accompli Mon, 05 May 2008 11:16:50 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36056/ Anna "Jane" Oehrl (nee Scheiman), age 91, went home to the Lord on Friday, May 2, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman A. Oehrl, her daughter, Ilse Marie Morgan, and Mon, 05 May 2008 11:17:40 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36057/ Mr. Cornelius "Corky" Pals, age 83, of Coopersville, "flew away to his mansion in the sky" Thursday, May 1, 2008. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Alfred and Floyd Pals; broth Mon, 05 May 2008 11:18:44 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36058/ Ruth Carrie Smith, aged 88, of Raybrook Manor, was called home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 30, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Minnie Smith; brothers, James and Ha Mon, 05 May 2008 11:19:54 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36059/ (WACHTER) Jeanne R. Snyder, aged 86, of Kentwood, passed away on April 21, 2008. She was born Jeanne Roberta Taylor on April 12, 1922 in Grand Rapids and was preceded in death by her parents a Mon, 05 May 2008 11:20:42 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36060/ Terance Smith Battle Creek Terance Lee Smith, 58, of Battle Creek, formerly of Jackson, Michigan, died Thursday, May 1, 2008, at the Leila Site of Battle Creek Health Systems. Terance, the son of the Mon, 05 May 2008 11:21:15 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36061/ Mr. Steven Vugteveen, aged 52, of Grand Rapids, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 1, 2008 in his sleep of heart failure. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lynda on October 4, 2007, and his parent Mon, 05 May 2008 11:21:26 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36062/ Robbin James Wiganusky, aged 50, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2008. He is survived by his children, Dallas Wiganusky and Dillon Wiganusky both of Hudsonville; his brother and sister Mon, 05 May 2008 11:22:23 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36063/ Theodore "Ted" Bouwkamp, age 72, of Peacock Township nee Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2008. Ted was preceded in death by many loving friends and family members but most recen Mon, 05 May 2008 11:23:46 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36064/ Ingeborg S. Boyink, 81, of Wyoming, died Sunday, April 20, 2008 at Faith Hospice of Trillium Woods in Byron Center. She was born in Bremen, Germany and came to Grand Rapids December 25, 1948. She was Mon, 05 May 2008 11:25:06 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36065/ Mrs. Ruth L. Bradford, age 92, of Grand Rapids, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday evening, May 2, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Bradford in 1986, and by her daug Mon, 05 May 2008 11:26:02 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36066/ Roy Martin Davis, age 87, formerly of Kalamazoo, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at The Fort Custer VA Medical Center in Battle Creek. He served his country during WWII in the U.S. Navy on the Mon, 05 May 2008 11:27:05 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36067/ (Fremont) Martin Louis DeBats, age 81, of Fremont, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2008 at his home. Martin was born on July 5, 1926 in Royal Oak to Charles and Florence (Pratt) DeBats Mon, 05 May 2008 11:27:51 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36068/ Melvin Edward Hartger, aged 78, of Grandville, passed away on February 25, 2008 in Naples, FL. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Marilyn Hartger; children, Steve Hartger, Stacey (Mitch) Mon, 05 May 2008 11:28:45 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36069/ Darryl Worth Keller, age 63, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. He served his country during Vietnam in the U.S. Navy on U.S.S. Davidson as a Sonar man 2nd Cla Mon, 05 May 2008 11:29:46 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36070/ M. Lucile Keller, age 82, of Newaygo, MI died Friday, May 2, 2008. The daughter of the late Merlin O. and Vera (Stanford) Keller was born in Midland on April 21, 1926 where she was raised and Mon, 05 May 2008 11:30:33 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36071/ Margaret "Peggy" Lighter McKinley, 89, died May 1, 2008 at the Sierra Home in Grand Haven, MI. Peggy was born on May 5, 1919 in Fredericksburg, VA, to Eugene and Jane W. Lighter. She attended Mon, 05 May 2008 11:31:41 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36072/ Manford E. Wilson Homer Manford E. Wilson, age 76, of Homer, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2008 at Oaklawn Hospital, Marshall. He was born August 2, 1931 in Belle Fourche, South Dakota to Victor E. and Mon, 05 May 2008 11:32:14 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36073/ Passed away Friday, May 2, 2008. He was born January 26, 1944 in Kalamazoo, the son of Stephen and Sophie (Grumeretz) Haiduk and had been a lifelong resident of the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek area Mon, 05 May 2008 11:32:22 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36074/ Rose Merigian, age 94, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2008. She was preceded in death by her brother, John; sisters, Mary and Margaret; and nephews, Mike and Lester. She is survived by several niece Mon, 05 May 2008 11:32:55 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36075/ Carl M. Mersman Sr., aged 67, of Middleville, passed away April 29, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Sam) Mersman of Middleville; children, Carl Mersman Jr. of Grand Rapids, Debra Mon, 05 May 2008 11:33:46 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36076/ Peacefully departed this life on April 20, 2008. Services will be held Tuesday May 6, 2008 at 1:00 PM with a 12:00 noon family hour from the First United Baptist Church, 821 South Burdick Street with Mon, 05 May 2008 11:34:04 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36077/ Elaine A. Nelson, aged 71, of Wyoming, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, May 1, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anne and Daniel Gietzen and her husband, Thomas R. Nelson. Mon, 05 May 2008 11:34:23 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36078/ Mrs. Pearl Mae (Veach) Gillespie Turns, age 91, passed away Friday, May 02, 2008 at Mercy Health Partners-Sherman Campus. She was born April 19, 1917 in Allegan, MI to the late David and Marth Mon, 05 May 2008 11:34:36 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36079/ Margaret Pluger, age 78, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on May 2, 2008 at Lakeview Lutheran Manor in Cadillac. Survived by children, Lorraine (Garry) Martz of McBain, Larry (Sandy Mon, 05 May 2008 11:35:13 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36080/ Mrs. Gertrude Carol Walhout, age 85, went to be with her Lord on Friday morning, May 2, 2008. She was a life resident of Muskegon, born March 14, 1923 to Garrit & Jennie (Noordhof) De Mon, 05 May 2008 11:35:35 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36081/ TALBERT (née ALLABEN) Dorothy "Dort" A. Talbert, of Vero Beach, FL, passed away Monday, April 14, 2008 at her home. She was born December 4, 1934 to F. Roland and Joanna Dewitt Al Mon, 05 May 2008 11:36:09 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36082/ Mrs. Cheryl B. Franks Cain, age 60, passed away Friday, May 2, 2008 at Mercy Hospital. She was born June 26, 1947 in Muskegon to Bernard and Pearl (Stafford) Hurd and has lived in Muskegon all Mon, 05 May 2008 11:36:29 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36083/ MOLEN (Fisher) Joann Vander Molen, age 79, of Wyoming, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 3, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Vander Molen; son, Rudy; a Mon, 05 May 2008 11:37:13 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36084/ Mr. Jack Louis Dykstra, age 76, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 1, 2008, in Grand Rapids from a brain hemorrhage. He was born in his favorite season, springtime, May 13, 1931 in Muskegon to the Mon, 05 May 2008 11:37:38 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36085/ Died Friday, May 2, 2008 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Dick was born December 25, 1943 in Kalamazoo to Arthur O. and Maxine (Earle) Standish. He was united in marriage to Denise Hart on Ju Mon, 05 May 2008 11:37:41 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36086/ Steven Charles Wojtas, age 55, of Smyrna, Georgia, died Thursday, May 1, 2008. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at Transfiguration Catholic Church, with Rev. John Matejek offi Mon, 05 May 2008 11:38:36 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36087/ Alline Stapleton, age 65, passed away in her sleep on early Friday morning, May 2, 2008. She had been a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She enjoyed competiti Mon, 05 May 2008 11:39:21 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36088/ Passed away Thursday, May 1, 2008. Ray was born August 25, 1929 in Kalamazoo, a son of David and Althea (Findley) Gordon and was a lifelong resident of the Kalamazoo area. He was employed in t Mon, 05 May 2008 11:39:22 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36089/ Mr. Nelson E. Dykema, age 89, met his Lord and Savior Saturday, May 3, 2008 following a short illness. Nelson had served in the US Navy during WWII. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marian. Survi Mon, 05 May 2008 11:39:29 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36090/ James L. Tromp, age 67, passed away on April 26, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Catherine (Pitts) Tromp; a sister, Katherine Fotis; and a brother, Patrick A. Tromp. S Mon, 05 May 2008 11:40:21 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36091/ (Sparta) Thomas Charles Levandoski, age 65, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2008 at his hunting lodge in Stanwood unexpectedly. He served his country during the cold war in the Marine Corps. He Mon, 05 May 2008 11:40:55 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36092/ Freda Alm Augusta Freda Alm, age 93, of Augusta, MI, died on Friday afternoon, May 2, 2008 at the Driftwood Foster Care Home, Battle Creek, following a brief illness. Freda was born on April 14, 1915 Mon, 05 May 2008 11:41:12 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36093/ Mrs. Joanna (Burger) Norman "Aunt Jo", aged 74, completed her earthly work and passed into God's loving hands on Saturday, May 3, 2008. She was preceded in death by her beloved hus Mon, 05 May 2008 11:41:37 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36094/ Passed away March 20, 2008 in Florida. Al is survived by his wife, the former Ann Yunginger; their daughter, Brenda Minor of Plainwell; and three grandchildren, Caitlyn Deemter, Sean and Ashley Bruner Mon, 05 May 2008 11:42:19 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36095/ Gloria M. Ellinger Sturgis Gloria M. Ellinger, age 62, of Sturgis, died Saturday, May 3, 2008. A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson. A gathering Mon, 05 May 2008 11:42:37 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36096/ (VAN DEN BERG) Minnie Louise Pals, age 78, of Grandville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 3, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Pals, grandson, Keith Er Mon, 05 May 2008 11:42:53 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36097/ Jacob Klaas Rietsema, aged 85, of Grand Rapids, born to Klaas and Geertina Johanna Temple Rietsema in Oldehove, the Netherlands, on March 17, 1923, peacefully passed away, surrounded by his children, Mon, 05 May 2008 11:43:40 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36098/ Mr. Judycki passed away early Friday morning, May 2, 2008 at Borgess Medical Center. He was born October 26, 1918 in Argo, Illinois, to Adolf and Helen (Walenga) Judycki. The Judycki family mo Mon, 05 May 2008 11:43:51 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36099/ (Rockford) Mrs. Carole Waalkes, age 76, was welcomed Home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 3, 2008. She was a graduate of Rockford High School and a member of the Golden R Club. Mon, 05 May 2008 11:44:16 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36100/ Died Friday afternoon May 2, 2008 at her residence in Allegan, Michigan. Lois was born February 1, 1926 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a daughter of Walter and Essie (Hall) Wunderlin. She had been a R Mon, 05 May 2008 11:45:39 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36101/ Died Saturday morning May 3, 2008. Orabelle was born October 22, 1925 in Michigan City, Indiana a daughter of Oral and Jessie (Bell) Sayers. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident most of her Mon, 05 May 2008 11:46:49 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36107/ Mrs. Betty K. Davis, age 92, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born on November 10, 1915 In Cadillac, MI to Ralph and Gladys (Garver) Swanquist, and had resided in Muskego Tue, 06 May 2008 09:32:28 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36108/ Mrs. Virginia Stowe, age 83, passed away at her home Saturday, May 3, 2008. She was born on November 28, 1924 to George and Matilda (Timm) Schreier in Chicago, IL. She had worked in the qualit Tue, 06 May 2008 09:33:45 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36109/ Pearl Welscott, age 88, passed away Friday, May 2, 2008 at her home. She was born March 19, 1920 to Edward and Nelle (Vanderlaan) Hesse in Muskegon and married Harold R. Welscott on June 24, Tue, 06 May 2008 09:35:27 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36110/ Gladys W. Graham Battle Creek Gladys W. Graham, 84, of Battle Creek, died Saturday, May 3, 2008 at Battle Creek Health System. She was born December 14, 1923 in Lawton, MI to Frederick and Bernice Bla Tue, 06 May 2008 09:36:39 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36111/ Robert W. Grant Albion Robert W. Grant, 85, died May 3, 2008. A graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta. Arrangements by J. Kevin Tidd Funeral H Tue, 06 May 2008 09:37:52 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36112/ Louise (Sims) Greenwald Leonidas Louis (Sims) Greenwald, age 81, of Leonidas, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2008 at her home. Louise was born May 16, 1926 in Harrington, Kansas, a daughte Tue, 06 May 2008 09:39:06 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36113/ Helen Doreen Henbid Battle Creek Helen Doreen Henbid, 88, of Battle Creek, died Monday morning, May 5, 2008 at Creekside Living Center. Born in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada on April 30, 1920, Tue, 06 May 2008 09:42:44 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36114/ Aaron Marsh Springfield Mr. Aaron Marsh, 83, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at Evergreen Senior Care & Rehab Center in Springfield. He was born December 17, 1924 in New Y Tue, 06 May 2008 09:44:08 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36115/ Joan R. (Powers) Miller Albion Joan R. (Powers) Miller, age 77, of Albion, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2008 at Tendercare of Marshall. She was born July 23, 1930 in Battle Creek, Mich Tue, 06 May 2008 09:45:50 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36116/ David G. Morse Bradenton, FL David G. Morse, 79, of Bradenton, FL, passed away May 1, 2008. He graduated from Battle Creek Central. He retired from the Sarasota, FL, Fire Dept. as a captain. He is sur Tue, 06 May 2008 09:46:59 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36117/ George W. Aye, age 100, of Holland, died Monday, May 5, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anita, in 2007. George was a member of Grace Episcopal Church and worked as a mason for Aalsburg Con Tue, 06 May 2008 10:19:39 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36118/ Our dear wife, mother and grandmother passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 2, 2008 at Bronson Hospital. Marie was born in Chicago, ILlinois on July 24, 1947 to Antonio and Mary Santos. She married Tue, 06 May 2008 12:30:26 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36119/ Died Thursday, May 1, 2008 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. James was born May 30, 1921 in Muncie, IN., to the late Walter E. and Rosa L. (Stone) Evans. James was united in marriage to France Tue, 06 May 2008 12:32:19 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36120/ Passed away Monday, May 5, 2008 at the Allegan County Medical Care Facility. Mr. Miller was born Jan. 19, 1924 in Allegan and resided in this area all of his life, where he was a farmer and former own Tue, 06 May 2008 12:39:13 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36121/ Passed away Saturday evening, May 3, 2008 at her home on Long Lake with family and friends by her side. Diana was born May 4, 1933 in Flint, Michigan. She was the daughter of Raymond and Gayle Olson. Tue, 06 May 2008 12:40:47 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36122/ Trynea died peacefully Saturday, May 3, 2008 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born on July 8, 1919 in the Netherlands, to Rijk and Cornelia (Visser) Vander Vos. Trynea Tue, 06 May 2008 12:43:37 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36125/ Mr. Paul S. Adams, aged 83, of Middleville, formerly of Byron Center, went to be with the Lord Sunday, May 4, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy; parents, Lisle and Ethel Adams; brothers Tue, 06 May 2008 16:10:31 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36126/ William H. "Bill" Bliss, aged 94, of Kentwood, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 4, 2008. Bill retired from Michigan Wheel as a pattern maker. He was a craftsman who built his Tue, 06 May 2008 16:11:07 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36127/ The story is in the process of being written. Please check back soon. Tue, 06 May 2008 16:11:54 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36128/ Kenneth F. Comden, aged 94, of Lakeview, was called home to be with his Lord on May 3, 2008 with family at his side. Funeral Services for Ken are Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Entrican Bible Tue, 06 May 2008 16:14:01 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36129/ Robert Wayne Cupp, born September, 18, 1964. On Friday, May 2, 2008 the Cupp family suffered the sudden, unexpected and overwhelming loss of their beloved Bob. A loving son, loyal brother, and faithfu Tue, 06 May 2008 16:14:45 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36130/ Mrs. Lydia DeMaagd, aged 93, of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord and Saviour Jesus on Monday, May 5, 2008. Lydia was born January 11, 1915 to Richard and Jenny DeVries in Conrad, MT. She move Tue, 06 May 2008 16:15:31 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36131/ Gordon James Hendricks, beloved father and grandfather, passed away on April 30, 2008 in Bonita Springs, Florida. Born August 10, 1928, Gordon was a life long resident of Grand Rapids. In recent years Tue, 06 May 2008 16:16:16 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36132/ Harold Robert Hoogerwerf, aged 84, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2008, and is now resting in the arms of Jesus. He leaves behind the love of his life, his wife of 63 years, Phyllis Ho Tue, 06 May 2008 16:17:02 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36133/ Mr. Peter Kuipers, aged 80, of Kentwood, was met in heaven on Monday, May 5, 2008 by his heavenly Father and his loving family members who preceded him in death: sons, Jerry and Gordon; parents, Abram Tue, 06 May 2008 16:17:41 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36134/ Mr. John W. Pennell, aged 65, of Walker, went to be with the Lord Monday, May 5, 2008 after a battle with cancer. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Darlene (nee Heible); children, Kathy Tue, 06 May 2008 16:18:28 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36135/ Harry A. Roelofs, age 58, of Wyoming, went to be with the Lord after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Roelofs. He is survived by his loving wife, Ke Tue, 06 May 2008 16:19:31 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36136/ Jack R. Rozema, of Byron Center, passed away on his 79th birthday, May 5, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Barbara (Marshall) and his three children and their families; son, Geral Tue, 06 May 2008 16:20:37 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36137/ Jack R. Rozema, of Byron Center, passed away on his 79th birthday, May 5, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Barbara (Marshall) and his three children and their families; son, Geral Tue, 06 May 2008 16:21:49 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36138/ Mrs. Elinor Jane Wierda, age 83, passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 2, 2008. Elinor loved flowers, was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with her family. Her devotion to those she loved was v Tue, 06 May 2008 16:23:28 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36139/ Maynard Woodwyk, aged 87, of Hudsonville, passed away Monday, May 5, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Mae and his daughter, Dianne Burns. He is survived by his children, Bob and Ila Wo Tue, 06 May 2008 16:26:16 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36141/ Juanita Ramirez, age 56, of Holland, died on Monday May 5, 2008 in her home. Born in Crystal City, TX, she came to Holland as a teenager. She worked for twenty three years at H. J. Heinz Company in Ho Wed, 07 May 2008 08:50:40 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36142/ Charles Grant "Sonny" Disher Battle Creek Charles Grant "Sonny" Disher, 75, of Battle Creek, passed away Monday, May 5, 2008 at the Lifespan/Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. Sonny was Wed, 07 May 2008 11:03:57 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36143/ Estella Anna May Morrison Battle Creek Estella Anna May Morrison, 101 yrs., of Battle Creek, died at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility on Monday, May 5, 2008. She was born on November 13, 1906 to W Wed, 07 May 2008 11:07:11 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36144/ Alice E. Nash Hastings Alice E. Nash, age 69, died Sunday, May 4, 2008. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 11 a.m. until service time. Services Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 1 p.m. at the Girrbach Fun Wed, 07 May 2008 11:08:46 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36145/ Marie Ann Reese Marshall Marie Ann Reese, 55, died Monday,May 5, 2008. Visitation at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home Friday from 4-7 p.m. Services 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. www. kempffuner Wed, 07 May 2008 11:10:13 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36146/ Glenn Slingerlend Battle Creek Glenn Slingerlend, age 66, of Battle Creek, passed away Monday afternoon, May 5, 2008 at home surrounded by his loving family. Glenn was born January 27, 1942 in Lansing Wed, 07 May 2008 11:11:29 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36147/ Mary C. Wright Battle Creek Mary C. Wright, 93, of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, May 2, 2008 at the Laurels of Bedford. She was born August 7, 1914 in Eaton County, the daughter of Elias and Imoge Wed, 07 May 2008 11:12:34 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36148/ Died May 4, 2008. Bill was born on Sept. 11, 1936 in Coopersville, MI, the son of Stanley and Irene (McGurn) Curley. He was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the U.S. Navy. United P Wed, 07 May 2008 12:35:04 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36149/ Passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2008. He was born December 15, 1928 in Comstock, the son of Lewis H. and Anna M. Eager and was a lifelong resident of Comstock. He was an owner-operator of a Pepperidge Far Wed, 07 May 2008 12:36:13 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36150/ Was born November 14, 1924 in Allegan, the son of Rich and Gertrude Harnden. He graduated from Allegan High School, class of 1942. He was a life-long dairy farmer, living his life on the Harnden Cente Wed, 07 May 2008 12:37:45 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36151/ Passed away Friday, May 2, 2008. He was born July 22, 1964 in Kalamazoo, a son of Robert and Florence Lyon and had lived in Kalamazoo for several years. Bob had served in the Unites States Army for Wed, 07 May 2008 12:39:12 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36152/ Shirley Noble, was born September 10, 1925 in Chicago IL, passed away on May 3, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, David Noble and Vesta Carr- Noble; her son, Jerome Noble; brother, Leona Wed, 07 May 2008 12:40:35 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36153/ Died Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. Bert was born in New York City on July 3, 1912, the son of the late William and Sarah Wylan. He attended James Madison High School in B Wed, 07 May 2008 12:41:37 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36154/ Valerio “Val” Garza III, age 43, of Holland, died Sunday, May 4, 2008, at his home, following a long battle with heart disease. He is now home with His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He wa Wed, 07 May 2008 13:25:06 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36155/ Esther Mae Vander Zwaag, 89 Esther Mae Vander Zwaag, age 89, of South Olive went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, May 5, 2008. Her heart belonged to Him, she cherished the promises of Psalm 121. Wed, 07 May 2008 13:26:37 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36156/ Ruth Scholten Boyce Osterop, age 83, of Holland, formerly of Grand Haven, passed through the gates of Heaven to be with her Lord on Monday, May 5, 2008, after a brief stay at the Hospice House of Holl Wed, 07 May 2008 13:31:05 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36158/ The story is in the process of being written. Please check back soon. Wed, 07 May 2008 15:26:48 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36159/ Diane Bowen, aged 51, of Jenison, completed her journey here on earth on Monday, May 5, 2008, and is now free from her pain and illness, resting in the presence of her Lord and Savior. She was precede Wed, 07 May 2008 15:28:22 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36160/ The story is in the process of being written. Please check back soon. Wed, 07 May 2008 15:29:04 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36161/ Michelle Marie Hite, aged 20, of Hudsonville, went home to be with her Lord on May 1, 2008. She attended Harvest Baptist Church where she faithfully served her Lord. She is survived by her parents, Ro Wed, 07 May 2008 15:31:27 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36162/ Calvin Howe, aged 83, passed Monday, May 5, 2008. Born into a family of 15, he was preceded in death by three sisters and seven brothers. Surviving are his wife, Jackie; daughter, Cathy and Dan Moomey Wed, 07 May 2008 15:32:45 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36163/ Carol Ann Miedema, age 50, was called by her Lord and Savior to go to her Heavenly Home to be with Him and all His saints in glory, on Tuesday, May 6, 2008. She was one of God's special children w Wed, 07 May 2008 15:33:36 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36164/ Miss Susan J. Peterson, aged 62, of Tampa FL, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away May 1, 2008 at Tampa General Hospital. Surviving are her sister, Kathleen M. Mink; nephew, Christopher A. Mink; cous Wed, 07 May 2008 15:34:31 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36165/ (NEE PIERCE) Marcia Lee Sakall, age 74, passed away May 4, 2008 at the Grand Rapids Veteran's Facility after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Serp Wed, 07 May 2008 15:35:34 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36166/ Marion B. "Golden" Schaendorf, aged 97, of Salem Twp., passed away Monday, May 5, 2008. She is survived by her children, Margaret (John) Barsch of WI, John M. "Jack" Schaendorf Wed, 07 May 2008 15:36:34 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36167/ DAVIS (THIEBOUT) - Dorothy Mae Thiebout-Davis, aged 65, of Newaygo and formally of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2008. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard Thieb Wed, 07 May 2008 15:37:21 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36168/ HAITSMA Titus Van Haitsma, aged 88, of Hudsonville, passed away Monday, evening, May 5, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma and his granddaughter, Denise Lynn Nagelkirk. He is survived b Wed, 07 May 2008 15:38:18 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36169/ Rebecca Sue (Atkinson) Wagman, 57, of Temple, Pennsylvania and formerly of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away May 4, 2008 at Reading Hospital and Medical Center follow Wed, 07 May 2008 15:39:16 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36170/ Mrs. Genevieve Zarzecki (nee Bilski), aged 94, of Grand Rapids, went to be with the Lord, Monday, May 5, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Zarzecki. Surviving are her son Wed, 07 May 2008 15:40:04 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36175/ Thomas L. Douglas Battle Creek Thomas L. Douglas, 74, of Battle Creek, died Wednesday, April 30, 2008. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 9, 2008 at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Thu, 08 May 2008 10:18:42 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36176/ Buford D. Grimes Battle Creek Buford D. Grimes, 94, of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at Bickford Cottage. Family will receive friends at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home Friday from Thu, 08 May 2008 10:20:09 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36177/ Henry C. Hardin Albion Henry C. Hardin, age 80, of Albion, died Sunday, May 4, 2008. A memorial service will be held Friday, May 9, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Lewis Chapel A.M.E Church, Albion. Arrangements b Thu, 08 May 2008 10:21:35 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36178/ Gary Lane Isaacs Hastings Gary Lane Isaacs, 60, departed this life on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at Battle Creek Health System. He was born on July 19, 1947, in Battle Creek, the son of Woodrow S. and Anna Thu, 08 May 2008 10:22:42 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36179/ Clarence Potter Battle Creek Clarence Ezell Potter, 81, of Battle Creek, died Monday, May 5, 2008, at Mercy Pavilion of Battle Creek. Mr. Potter, the son of the late Clarence and Mary Ann Potter, was Thu, 08 May 2008 10:24:59 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36180/ Mildred E. Waldron Middleville Mildred E. Waldron, age 85, of Middleville, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008. Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home i Thu, 08 May 2008 10:26:14 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36186/ Passed away Monday, May 5, 2008 at Riverview Manor, Three Rivers. Rudolph, "Rudy" as most people knew him, was born July 22, 1920 in Chicago, the son of Reinert and Mary (Donoghue) Rei Thu, 08 May 2008 14:02:16 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36187/ Passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 6, 2008 at Borgess Medical Center. Dick was born in West Virginia, December 25, 1935, the son of Harley & Isabelle (Layton) Wedel. Dick served his c Thu, 08 May 2008 14:04:06 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36188/ Elmo B. Carleton, of Grand Rapids, passed away on May 4, 2008, at Spectrum Health. He was born March 6, 1917, in Oblong, Illinois to William and Verna Carleton. He was a veteran of WW II serving with Thu, 08 May 2008 14:51:08 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36189/ Joseph Patrick Carmody, age 60, passed away on May 6th, 2008 after struggling with and overcoming many health issues. Joe was a gentle and kind soul who strove for peace and justice in all that he did Thu, 08 May 2008 14:52:08 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36190/ (Cedar Springs) Mrs. Jean (Norder) Davis, age 63, is now sleeping in Jesus, awaiting the resurrection. She was a 1962 graduate of Lee High School and member of Belgreen Seventh Day Adv Thu, 08 May 2008 14:52:56 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36191/ GORDON - On Tuesday, May 6, my husband, our father, our grandfather, and our great-grandfather-Paul Gordon-went home to be with his Lord and Savior. We will miss him so very much. Paul is survived by Thu, 08 May 2008 14:53:37 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36192/ Mr. Armond "Arnie" Hansen, age 87, passed away May 3, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his wife of 33 years, Dorothy. He is survived by his children, Pam Thu, 08 May 2008 14:54:19 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36193/ (BAKKER) Sadie C. Hoppe, age 84, of Wyoming, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 6, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul J. Hoppe; sister and brother-in-law, An Thu, 08 May 2008 14:54:59 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36194/ Leo B. Kunkel, Jr., 83 years old, of Grand Rapids, died on Monday, May 5th at Porter Hills Health Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 Noon on Friday, May 9 at St. Stephen Ch Thu, 08 May 2008 14:56:02 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36195/ Jonah Lipke, infant son of Kevin and Rebecca Lipke, passed away shortly after birth, Tuesday, May 6, 2008 and went to join his sister, Ava Faith in Heaven. Also surviving are his sister, Zoÿ; bro Thu, 08 May 2008 14:56:50 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36196/ Mr. Larry Locke, age 67, of Baldwin, said goodbye on Tuesday, May 6, 2008. He grew up in Belmont on Lynhurst Street where he had lots of open space to roam. Larry worked on the Mitchell farm and caddi Thu, 08 May 2008 14:57:26 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36197/ Robert A. May, aged 86, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus. Surviving are his children, Candy and Harry Whitsell of Grand Rapids, Robert May of Ree Thu, 08 May 2008 14:58:08 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36198/ Mr. Edwin A. Nowak, aged 85, of Grand Rapids, WWII US Naval Veteran, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2008 after a brief illness. Surviving are his wife of 60 1/2 years, Clara; two children, Kathleen Thu, 08 May 2008 14:59:06 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36199/ F. Joseph Reynolds, aged 87, passed away April 23rd in Port Charlotte, FL. Joseph is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marie; his children, Joseph, Jr. (Sue), Thomas (Kevin Marie) of S Thu, 08 May 2008 15:00:19 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36200/ Rose E. Zeitler Tafel Stahl, aged 91, of Caledonia, formerly of Saginaw, passed away peacefully to heaven on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lavern F. Tafel; br Thu, 08 May 2008 15:02:34 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36201/ Robert E. Switzer, aged 96, of Grand Rapids, went to be with his Heavenly Father, May 6, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille E. Switzer. Surviving are his daughters, Myrna (George Thu, 08 May 2008 15:03:26 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36202/ Francis J. "Frank" Thiefels, age 97, of Ann Arbor, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at the Evangelical Home-Saline where Francis received excellent care from many loving staf Thu, 08 May 2008 15:04:11 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36203/ Shirley E. "Pat" Worst passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mabel Worst and his brothers, Roy and Elbert. He is survived by his wife of Thu, 08 May 2008 15:05:10 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36204/ Mrs. Debra J. McClure Rivord, age 45, of Muskegon, passed away Monday, May 5, 2008 in Baldwin, MI. She was born October 26, 1962 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late James and Joanne (Wilson) Lathr Thu, 08 May 2008 16:40:03 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36205/ Mr. Michael Lee Taylor, age 38, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 5, 2008 at a local hospital. Michael was born to Harold G. and Donna M. (VanMaastricht) Taylor on November 10, 1969 in Musk Thu, 08 May 2008 16:41:04 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36207/ Louise Lois Andrew, age 70, passed away on May 7, 2008. Louise was born in Muskegon, on March 8, 1938 to the late Gustaf and Eleanor Pearson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Wm. Thu, 08 May 2008 16:52:26 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36208/ Mrs. Vera M. Ferguson, age 87, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008. She was born in Shelby, Michigan on July 9, 1920 to Edgar & Esther (Williams) Johnson and married Jack R. Ferguson on Septe Thu, 08 May 2008 16:53:48 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36209/ Mrs. Irma Minnerick, age , 88, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at the Poppen residence. She was born March 10, 1920 in Ravenna to Russell and Hazel (Wilde) Patterson and resided in Muskegon Thu, 08 May 2008 16:54:37 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36210/ Mr. Frank B. Pieczynski, age 94, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008. He was born on October 25, 1913 in Junction City, WI to Charles and Rose (Pionek) Pieczynski. Frank married Ann Bempke on November Thu, 08 May 2008 16:55:29 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36211/ Mr. Larry D. Redding Sr., age 74, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008. He was born in Pellston Michigan on May 29, 1933 to Clyde & Alice (Perkins) Redding. Mr. Redding served his country in t Thu, 08 May 2008 16:56:19 EDT http://www.lifestorynet.com/rss/36212/ Mr. Preston James VanderKooi, age 47, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 3, 2008 at Spectrum Health - Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids, MI. He was born November 15, 1960 in Grand Haven, MI to Le Thu, 08 May 2008 16:57:27 EDT