The life of Father James Bogdan is the story of a first generation Greek American devoted to his Orthodox Christian faith, to learning and teaching, and to family and community. Father Demetrios (James) Apostolos Bogdan was born to Apostolos (Paul) and Mary Bogdan on December 17, 1932 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the first of two children. His sister Ann Baarda was born five years later. Father Jim’s heritage is one that...

Eugene “Gene” Russell Williams, age 90, of East Grand Rapids, Michigan died on Sunday, May 13, 2018. Gene was born in Flint, Michigan, and spent much of his childhood on his grandparents’ farm where he began his lifelong love of cutting boards, pounding nails, and trying to repair anything with an engine. Following these passions, he went on to buy his first airplane and start his first business, Gene’s...

After a long and wonderful life, Lynette Baumann Harrison, age 90, of Grand Rapids, MI, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 13, 2018.  She passed away peacefully at Spectrum Blodgett, surrounded by family.   Born in Wauwatosa, WI on January 1, 1928, Lynette moved to Storm Lake, IA at age eight where her father owned his own...

James Wilson Stirling of Ada passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018, at the age of 82. Jim was born on February 16, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, to the late James and Frances Stirling.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 60 years, Patricia Stirling. Jim is also survived by his adult children, Jeffrey Stirling (Kristen), Margaret Stirling (Brett Green), Carol Kiel (David), Cynthia Stirling-Finzel, and daughter-in-law,...

Pamela Boland Skinner, age 53, of Grand Rapids passed away suddenly on Friday, May 11, 2018 at her home. Pam was born on July 7, 1964 in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Richard and Lorraine Boland.  She graduated from East Grand Rapids High School, Class of 1982 and attended Michigan State University. Pam worked as office manager for Stockwell Manufacturing and held several jobs in the retail clothing business. Arts and crafts and playing cards...

Douglas Todd Gaskin, age 56, a long-time resident of Homewards North AFC Grand Rapids, passed into the presence of his Lord on Thursday, May 10, 2018. Douglas was born on December 8, 1961 in Norwood, MA. He was a graduate of Forest Hills Central High School and attended Northern Michigan University. Doug was an outdoorsman who loved the time he could spend in the Northern Woods hunting and fishing.  He appreciated all types of music. Most important...

Full obituary is pending at this time.   Graveside services will be held on Monday May 14th at 1pm at Woodland Cemetery 550 W Church Ave, Reed City, MI 49677.   

Gloria Cowen Roy age 92, of Grand Rapids Michigan passed peacefully after living a long and fulfilled life.  Born in Detroit, Michigan on February 5, 1926 to Holland and Hope (Mathewson) Cowen.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 44 years (Harold, Sr.) and is survived by her three children, Harold Jr (Lynn), Patricia (Terry McCarthy) and Barbara (Jon) Easley, two grandchildren, Kristopher (Ellen) Roy and Melissa (David) Pancer and three...

George Henry Helmstead of Ada, MI was welcomed into God’s arms on Sunday May 6, 2018. George was the only child of the late Harry and Irene Helmstead natives of Closter, New Jersey. He was a graduate of Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest, attended Fairleigh Dickinson University and earned a Masters of Business Administration at Pepperdine University. On a weekend stay at a friend’s home...

Helen Frances Bisbee, age 86, of East Grand Rapids, passed away on May 2, 2018.  She was born on November 9, 1931, in Mt Morris, MI to Strother and Martha Brown.  She graduated from Linden High School and the University of Michigan with a Master’s degree in Library Science.   In 1955 she married Thomas Bisbee, and worked as a librarian at the Grand Rapids Public Library.    Helen was an avid traveler, with Tom in their...