Robert Clayton Napieralski passed away on March 19, 2023 at the age of 77. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of almost 54 years Pauline; daughters Diana (Nick) Klein, Monica (Jared) Edvenson, Angel Hayden; grandchildren Emma Joppe, Owen Joppe, Sam Joppe, Wesley Hayden, and Hannah Edvenson, and his faithful friend Wayne Nowak and many brothers and sisters.  Bob was proud to be number seven of 15 siblings. He honorably served in the United States Air Force. From a young age, Bob...

John William Morrison was born in Philadelphia to Rev. John and Florence Morrison.  His youth was lived in this big city, enjoying the adventures playing in the streets lined with row houses. Because his mother had been born in China to medical missionaries, Bill’s own family home was often host to Chinese students and guests. His interest in music which developed into a career goal began with his singing alto as a ten year old in the church choir. When he was a high school...

Jane Lephaette Prescott Hesselschwerdt, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died March 17, 2023 aged 97. Jane was born in Hudson Falls, New York. She chose nursing as her career, graduating from Russell Sage College in Troy, New York in 1947. She met Donald William Hesselschwerdt (married 65 years) in Albany, New York during his internship. They decided on Grand Rapids for their home and were most happy here. She loved being a doctor's wife, which gave her the...

Carol Jean Van Spronsen passed away into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 12, 2023.  She was born on August 22, 1934 in Grand Rapids to the late Plink and Minnie Wolfert.  She was preceded in death by her husband Neil, son Roger, grandson Chad, granddaughter Brooke and great grandson Ethan.  She is survived by her children Robin (Lee) Baldwin of Ada, Randy (Sue) Van Spronsen of Lowell, Bob (Mary) Van Spronsen of Middleville, Rhonda (Dave) Fosburg of...

Julie Mulnix Wolf, age 81, passed away on March 9, 2023, at Provision Living – Senior Living Community.  She is survived by Her husband of 57 years, Peter; her children Cynthia Sheppard (Robert) and David Wolf (Michelle); her grandchildren Connor Sheppard, Camille Sheppard, Brendan Sheppard, Bella Wolf, and Annalise Wolf; her sister Cynthia Conway.  She was preceded in death by her brother Lee Mulnix, and her grandson Gordon Wolf.  Julie was born January 8, 1942, in...

Margaret L. Jones, 78, met Jesus Christ her Savior face to face on March 7, 2023. Marge loved God, and everywhere she went she shared the good news of salvation through faith in God's only Son, Jesus. She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Johanna Jones, and daughter, Margie Elizabeth. Survived by her dear friend, Cheryl Johnson, Brother Ed (Dottie) Woodard, Sister, Phyllis "Pepper" (Wayne) Meulendyk, and children: Rick, Nathan, Vickie, Tim, Kara, Shonda, Laura,...

Gordon “Gord” Lee Hulst, age 77, of Ada, Michigan passed away peacefully on Monday March 6th, 2023, surrounded by his family. Gord was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on February 15th, 1946, the son of Martin and Eleanor (Sikkema) Hulst. He grew up with two brothers, Earl (Adrian) and Fred (Marcia), graduated from South Christian High School class of 1964, and served in the Michigan Army National Guard. He retired after 30 years of custom home building. He was married to his...

Lloyd L. Littler Jr. 92, LL to friends and family, died peacefully in his sleep on March 3, 2023. He was born in Lima, Ohio on June 29, 1930 to Tersa and Lloyd Littler Sr. He lived a full and varied life and touched the lives of many people. As a youth, he excelled in sports and even after losing a leg in battle during the Korean War, he continued to bowl, play golf as well as softball. Later he coached little league baseball, softball, and football in Lima and Findlay. He tried hard not to...

Irene Willis Murray, aged 103 from East Grand Rapids, MI, most recently at Beacon Hill, passed away peacefully at her home on March 3, 2023. Born November 3, 1919 in Rockville, CT to Eleanor and Alvin Willis, Irene graduated from Windham High School in 1938 before attending Massachusetts General Hospital School of Nursing. Upon graduating as a registered nurse, Irene enlisted US Army as a commissioned officer in the First General Field Hospital stationed in North Africa during WWII. She...