James Upjohn Collins, M.D. age 78, passed away at his home in Grand Rapids on February 3, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his parents Marshall E. and Ruth S. Collins and his brother Grant M. Collins. He is survived by his siblings, Ward E. Collins II, Judith C. (Charles) Cantin, Ellen N. Collins, Mark L. Collins and Martha C. (George) Yeatman, two nieces, a nephew and seven grand nieces and nephews.  Jim was a sparkling graduate of the University of Michigan and Wayne State...

Alice Y. Ahlbrand, 85, of Grand Rapids (formerly of Lapeer) died Saturday, February 1, 2020, surrounded by her family and loved ones.  She was preceded in death by her husband, A. James Ahlbrand.  She leaves behind her children: Anne (Albert) Matzelle, Jane (Paul Krupinski) Brumfield, James D. Ahlbrand, Gretchen (Joseph LaRocca) Enzor, 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.  A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 15 at 11:00 AM at St. Lorenz Chapel, 140...

Frances Elizabeth Faulkner Larson Patten, 5 months short of her 100th birthday went home to be with her Lord on Friday, January 24, 2020. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family and the loving care givers from Rest Haven Homes and Faith Hospice.  Fran was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Bennett C. Larson, her husband of 14 months, Sidney Patten, son Roland Larson, son-in-law Kirk DeHaan, parents W. Frank and Veva Fern Faulkner, and siblings, Jack, Bill, Jim, Don,...

Jacquelyn Newell TenHoor, age 84, went to be with her Heavenly Father on January 22, 2020 after a sudden illness. Jackie was born, raised and lived her life in Grand Rapids. She was a loving wife, devoted mother of two sons, and grandmother to two beautiful granddaughters. Jackie attended Ottawa High School, Michigan State University and later Aquinas College, where she obtained her Bachelors in Business attending classes while her children were in school. She later passed her...

Robert G. Clark passed away Monday January 20, 2020 at the age of 94.  He was born on April 14, 1925 in Flint to the late Roy and Amelia Clark.  He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Kathryn Blackwell, son John R. (Jennifer Horne) Clark, granddaughter Brooke (Robert) Brown, great grandchildren Alexis and Michael Brown, sister Mimi Knispel and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 70 years Barbara in 2018.  Robert served...

Gerald L. Whitten was born August 19, 1930 in Greenville, MI, to the late Lester and Edith Whitten.  He passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020, at age 89. Jerry proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.  He retired, after many years, as President of Creative Foam Corporation in Fenton, MI. Jerry is survived by his son Rick (Bonnie) Whitten, their children, Cory (Erica) Whitten and Jason (Kristin) Whitten, granddaughter Jessica (Erik) Mohan, step daughter...

Edgar S. Lamm, age 94, of Grand Rapids and a resident of Beacon Hill @ Eastgate, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Edgar was born in Chicago, IL on October 14,1925 the son of Samuel and LaVina (Schwab) Lamm. For 35 years he was a sales representative M&M Mars Inc. He was a member of Golden K. Kiwanis Club; a volunteer of the Kentwood Police Department for 18 years; a Kentwood Library volunteer for 15 years and a Circle Theater Volunteer. He was a member of East...

Dennis Moses Hattem, 67, passed away on January 14, 2020, in the company of his son and siblings in Grand Rapids, Michigan, after a long illness. Dennis was born in Grand Rapids on November 11, 1952, to the late Moses and Maxine Hattem. Dennis was a lifelong explorer, artist and performer. He served in the Peace Corps, worked with Save the Children, played in rock bands in New York, and pursued a film career in Hollywood after he retired from civil engineering. He loved to cook and play...

Arthur Burton (Burt) Steeves (94) died peacefully enfolded in the love of his wife, Dolly, at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids on January 9, 2020. Born in Ansonia, Connecticut in 1925, he graduated from Ansonia High School in 1942. He then joined the U.S. Marine Corps that following October, achieving the rank of corporal before his honorable discharge in December of 1945. He then studied business administration at the University of Connecticut, while playing on a traveling Veteran’s...

Emily Budden Pennington:  It is with great sadness that the family of Emily Budden Pennington announce her passing.  On January 9, 2020. Emily passed away suddenly in Grand Rapids.  Emily was born May 14, 1961 in Detroit. Emily will be forever remembered by her precious children, Sarah and Drew, by her parents Dr. Arthur and Jean Budden, and by her brother Doug (Joan) Budden, and her sister Laura (Patrick) Fenton. Emily will be loving remembered by numerous nieces, nephew and...