Susan Murray Thoits, 96, went to bed November 16 full of life and faith and died in her sleep. She was born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI. After graduating from Grand Rapids Central High School, she graduated from Connecticut College (Go Camels!). Raising her sons and practicing her faith provided a lifelong road map. She never missed a school or sporting event in which her local grandchildren participated. She was an avid bridge player, playing in marathons and duplicate bridge at...

Philip Chester Cornelius Jr. of Grand Rapids passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, November 16 at the age of 95.  He was born to the late Philip Chester Cornelius and Helen Irene Cornelius on June 1, 1925. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Corrine.  He will be lovingly remembered by his son, David Cornelius and wife Jan, daughter Mary Lynn, grandchildren Michael and Daniel Cornelius, sister Joan Major, and brother Harold Cornelius.  Phil graduated from...

David William Cook, aged 71, was surrounded by many loving family members virtually as he was peacefully ushered into his heavenly home on Monday, November 16, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Barbara Cook.  David is survived by his children, Tom (Deb) Cook, Tim Cook, Rebecka (Chad) Neff, Jamie Kuiper, Ken Cook and Diana Cook;  grandchildren, Brenton Kolenda,  Breanna, Haley and Sophia Cook, Emmanuella, Elliott and Sawyer Neff, Molly and Micah...

Janet Elaine (Ohlrich) Agee, 83, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed peacefully into the arms of her beloved Jesus on Sunday, November 15, 2020. She was born on March 2, 1937, in Akron, Ohio, to Walter and Mildred Ohlrich. She married Robert Lee Agee on June 20, 1959 and he preceded her in death 5 years prior, after 56 years of marriage. She attended Taylor University and is a graduate of the University of Akron with a degree in elementary education. She loved children and would go on to spend...

David Harrison Tasker (Bear) age 19 of East Grand Rapids was taken peacefully from all who loved him on November 15, 2020.  Harrison was born on April 13, 2001 to his loving parents Anne and Tom Tasker.  Harrison attended East Grand Rapids Public Schools K-12 and will forever be remembered as a member of the graduating class of 2020. Harrison enjoyed fishing, gaming, sports, and especially hanging out with his friends and pets.  Harrison shared a...

Cheryl Hellar, age 63, of Grand Rapids passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in her home on November Fourteenth of 2020. Born February Twenty Fourth of 1957 to Charles and Arlyle Phipps, Cheryl is the youngest of Ten children. She is proceeded in death by her husband George Hellar, parents Charles and Arlyle Phipps, brothers  Gerald and Gale Phipps, and sister Janice Graves. She is survived by her step-daughter Rebecca (Brian) Bowden, Sister Delberta Windiate of Interlocken,...

Ellen Jean Wittkowski (Moser) aged 82 was reunited with her beloved husband Bob Wittkowski on November 12, 2020.   Ellen was born September 13, 1938, and was a lifelong resident of East Grand Rapids, MI.   Ellen was preceded in death by her husband Robert, parents Richard and Mildred Moser, brother Dick Moser, and nephew whom she raised from boyhood Michael Bouwknegt.  Ellen is survived by her children Laura (Gene) Rose and Phil (Angie) Wittkowski.   Her...

Kathryn Lee Plite of Cascade passed away on Friday November 6, 2020.  She joined in Heaven her husband David, son Mark, parents John and Thelma Baker and sister Molly (Kenneth) Smith.  Kathryn’s life will be celebrated by her children, David “Rick” (Cathy) Plite and Chris (Andrea) Plite; sister, Susan Regan, grandchildren, Miles and Sarah Nelson (Kyle), great grandchildren, Landon, Aubrey and Silas.  Kathy and David enjoyed many good times at their home in...

After a long and fulfilled life, with nothing but gratitude in his heart, Roger J. Faber, 89, departed this life on November 5, 2020. Born in Grand Rapids, from an early age Roger found joy in learning, especially about science, even building his own telescope when he was in high school. After studying chemistry at Calvin College, he earned a PhD in Physical Chemistry from Michigan State, and went on to devote his life to teaching undergraduates the joys of finding out about the world...

Fred Kistler, age 89, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed Tuesday, after battling the acute respiratory effects of coronavirus disease 2019. Fred was born and raised in Stockbridge, Michigan. He was an Eagle Scout. As a teenager Fred enjoyed flying with his Dad, and obtained his solo pilot’s license on his 16th birthday. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Albion College in 1953, an MBA from the University of Michigan in 1956, and also a Certified Public Accountant certificate. He...