All Obituaries


Valerie Bernecker


Valerie Roll Bernecker, age 84, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2023 with her family by her side. Val was a loving grandmother, mother, sister, wife and friend who found joy in gathering...

Carolyn Grin


Carolyn Ann (Pett) Grin, a long-time resident of East Grand Rapids and Harbor Springs, passed away unexpectedly on September 20th, 2023 at the age of 79. Carolyn was a loving wife, mother,...

Phillip Jacobus


Phillip Roy Jacobus, aged 89, died peacefully under Hospice care on September 19, 2023. He had been battling an illness for two months prior to his death. Phil was born in Highland Park, Illinois,...

Arthur Apkarian


Arthur John Apkarian (known affectionately by his friends as “ATF”) passed away on Tuesday September 19, 2023 at the age of 84. He was born in Grand Rapids on October 13, 1938 to the...

Gwen Hibbard


Gwen Williams Hibbard (1935 - 2023), a long-time resident of East Grand Rapids and Ada, passed away on September 18, 2023.  Gwen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to...

George Shough


George Herbert Shough passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, at the age of 83.  He was born in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, on February 8, 1940, to the late George and Dossie Mae...

Shirley Partin


Shirley Joyce Partin passed away on Friday September 15, 2023 at the age of 92.  She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on August 17, 1931 to the late Charles and Agnes Burdick.  She will...

Richard Hubbard


Richard “Dick" Hubbard, age 87, of Grand Rapids, faithful servant, dad, grandfather, spouse, brother, engineer, volunteer, and friend to many, came to the end of his earthly life on...

Mary Jo Ward


Mary Jo Ward, who loved to be called MJ, was a wonderful mother and loved by many for her warm smile and sense of humor. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 3.  MJ was born in...

John Zyskowski


John Alexander Zyskowski passed away peacefully surrounded by family early Thursday, August 24 after an incredibly long and brave battle with cancer. John fought cancer valiantly for nearly 17...
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