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July 13, 2019
Mark Scott Layman age 50 formerly of Sparta, MI passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 13, 2019 in Tuscon, AZ after a short illness. He was born July 27, 1968 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to George and Patricia Layman. Mark was preceded in death by h
July 11, 2019
Timothy Lane Proctor age 64 passed away after a lengthy battle with lung issues with his family at his side on Thursday, July 11, 2019. He was born September 6, 1954 to Melvin and Emma Proctor. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother,
July 1, 2019
Randall M. “Butch” Lafferty Jr. age 47 passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, July 1, 2019. He was well known for his carpentry skills beginning at the young age of 16. Butch was a avid sportsman and loved hunting, fishing, and the game
July 1, 2019
Michael Edward Brinks Sr. age 68 passed away on July 1, 2019 at his home. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Richard and Henrietta Brinks on May 2, 1951. He resided in Sparta for 47 years and retired from Crown Glass Company in Sparta after 30 years
Veteran
June 21, 2019
Charles Emerson Heinicke age 89 passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2019 at Sanctuary at St. Mary’s in Walker, MI He was born In St. Paul, Minnesota on March 30, 1930 to Emerson and Viola Heinicke. He served his country in the U.S. Army in K
June 17, 2019
Jennifer Lynn “Prys” Bozek age 46 passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. She was born October 17, 1972 in Portsmouth, VA to Ron and Pat Prys. She was employed as a machine operator at Cascade Engine
April 23, 2019
Alta Grace Hirst was born on March 20, 1938 and died on April 23, 2019. Most people called her Grace, but over her lifetime she went by many names: daughter, sister, wife, aunt, friend, widow. Some called her Ma, Grandma Grace, Nana, and even Granny.
June 12, 2019
Leola Francis McCune, age 59, of Wyoming, Michigan passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. She was born on December 17, 1959 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Robert and Lida (Hill) Tuffelmire. Leola was preceded i
June 12, 2019
Bettyann Klein, age 79, of Conklin, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. She was born on May 29, 1940 in Bailey, Michigan to William and Marguerite Harrison. She graduated from Grant High School and married Bernard Klein in Newaygo on
Veteran
June 9, 2019
John “Jack” Nicholas Veneman, age 98 passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veteran’s with his family at his side. He was born May 15, 1921 in Paterson, New Jersey to John and Carrie Veneman. He served in th