On Friday May 20, 2022, Kathleen Sue DeYoung passed away peacefully at home at the age of 82.  She was born on March 4, 1940 in Grand Rapids to the late F. Robert and Jeanne Kinney.  She will be lovingly remembered by her children Ann (Daniel) Russell, Sandra (Bradley) Niese, Carol (Joe Szarowicz) DeYoung, Gail (Heather Friedriechsen) DeYoung, 16 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, brothers Thomas (Mary Lynn) Kinney, Fred (Leslie) Kinney,...

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Michael F. Kiley “Mickey” aged 80, of Ada, Michigan died on May 17, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carol.  Surviving are his two sons, Michael (Lisa) Kiley and Robert (Dareth) Kiley; loving partner, Sheila Kooistra; grandchildren, Michael, Luke and Lennan; siblings, Biff (Alice) Kiley, Sue Bolek, Mary Jo (Tom) Weller and several nieces and nephews. Since retiring from a long career at Sheldon Dry Cleaners, Mickey enjoyed playing golf with friends,...

Norman John Standler, age 89, of Byron Center, MI entered his heavenly home on May 11, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Standler was born in Detroit MI on September 23, 1932, the son of John and Catherine (Javor) Standler. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Ferndale, MI class of 1951. Norman served in the U.S. Army during the Korean war as an M.P. at Fort Knox, KY. After the war he entered the workforce as a tool & die maker and eventually retired from Western...

Dorothy Frances McGary Michael was born February 2, 1928 in Royal Oak, Michigan to C. Keith McGary and Etta D. (Smith) McGary. Dorothy graduated from Royal Oak High School and attended Eastern Michigan University. She met her future husband, Gordon W. Michael while she was working as a switchboard operator and he was employed at GMAC. They were married on November 22, 1949 and enjoyed 47 years together before Gordon’s passing in December, 1996. Once their children were in school,...

On 7 May, 2022, Berthold August Treiber, God’s faithful servant, went to his heavenly home at age 91, after suffering the effects of a brain tumor. He received the ultimate birthday present!  Bert was lovingly cared for by the phenomenal staff at the Green House, a Porter Hills care facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan. While at the Green House, Bert also received regular visits from Spectrum Hospice nurses, aides, social workers, and physicians. We are very thankful for how well...

Jane Reeder Streeter age 77, of Grand Rapids, died on Thursday May 5, 2022.  She was preceded in death by her parents,  Clell and Alta Boyer.   Jane is survived by her loving husband of nearly 57 years, Robert C. Streeter, three children, Karee (James) Warren, of Belmont, MI, Robert C. Streeter Jr. of Bell, FL and Kimberly (Brad) Ditmar of Grand Rapids, MI, five grandchildren, Karlee and Taylor Holcomb, Cory Ditmar, Lauren (Jack) Faulkner and Abby Ditmar,...

Anita E. Alverson, of Grand Rapids, peacefully crossed over into the arms of Jesus on Monday May 2, 2022 at the age of 92.  Anita was born in Olympia Washington on September 19, 1929 to Lester and Evelyn Chilson.  She was a graduate of Olympia High School in 1947, where she met her husband of 71 years Willard.  Willard and Anita were home coming King and Queen of their graduating class and married two years later in 1949.  Anita was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church...

Marilyn A. Mellberg, age 87 passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years,  Roland in 2015.  Surviving are her three children, Roland (Jane) Mellberg Jr., Denise (Mike) Parks, Keith (Dawn) Mellberg, two grandchildren, Michelle (Andy) Gaunt, Stephanie Parks and one great grandson Sebastian.  Memorial visitation and  services will be announced at a later date.  

Patricia (Barnes) Burpee, born October 31, 1922, and a lifelong resident of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully at Clark Retirement Community on April 25, 2022.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Russ Burpee. She is survived by her children, John/Kathleen Burpee (West Bloomfield, Michigan), Ralph/Rita Burpee (Greer, South Carolina), Chuck/Mary Jo Burpee (Grand Rapids), and Linda Burpee/Sara Smolenski (Grand Rapids).  She is further survived by 10 grandchildren and 24 great...