Obituaries

Paul David Wright age 83 passed away at his home in Cedar Springs on April 18, 2021 with his family at his side. He was born January 16, 1938 in Flint, Michigan to Rev. Ira and Sylvia Wright. David wo

Janice Dean Fox, age 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 16, 2021 at the Tibbet House Elder Care in Ravenna, Michigan. She was born November 28, 1933 in Grand Rapids to Maurice and Florence An

Carl Philip Fahling, 88, of Grand Rapids MI, peacefully passed away at Primrose of Midland, MI on Thursday, April 15, 2021 with his family by his side. Carl was a faithful man who loved the Lord, his

Norma Jean Chapman age 95 of Sparta, peacefully left his earth and joined her Heavenly Father, on April 9, 2021 with her family at her side. She was born in Sparta, on January 26, 1926 to Ellsworth an

Shane Arthur Murray, age 52, passed away at Mercy Health, Muskegon after a short illness. He was born in Muskegon on December 12, 1968, the son of George A. and Vonnie (Sunagel) Murray. He grew up i

Mary Ellen Bliss, age 75 of Sparta, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 5, 2021 at her home with her family at her side. She was born August 9, 1945 in Grand Rapids, MI to Clement and Florence Mat

Colin Steven Davis, age 26, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, March 28, 2021. He was born in Troy, Michigan on June 2, 1994, the son of Tim and Cindy (Davis) Metzger. He grew up in Spa

Ella May Nitschke, age 90, formerly of Sparta, MI, passed away peacefully at home in Fleming Island, FL on Saturday March 27, 2021. Ella was born in Bath Township, MI to August and Olga (Nickols) Witt

Donald Carl Armock age 77 of Sparta passed away peacefully on March 27, 2021 at the Tidewell Hospice Center in Venice, Florida. He was born on May 27, 1943 in Grand Rapids, MI to Charles and Mildred A

Calvin Louis VerDuin (1/20/1959-3/27/2021) went home to the lord this past Saturday to rejoin his parents. He was a man who could light up a room with his laughter and bring a smile to your face. Cal

Judy Irene Bolt, age 79 of Sparta, passed away on March 26, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born in Sparta, Mi. on April 13, 1941 to Robert and Cecile Conran. She graduated from

Douglas Scott Plumb age 60 passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 25, 2021 after a Long Illness with his family at his side. He was born May 11, 1960 in Grand Rapids to Doug E. and Ruth

It is with great sadness that we share the passing away of our mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt, Beverly Ann Klinger (Shackelford). Beverly passed away from complications of de

Thomas (Tom) M. Sommer, 57, died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at his home. He was born in Lansing, Michigan in 1964, the son of James and Joanne (Peterson) Sommer. Tom graduated from Mant

Marilyn Louise Westcott, age 90 of Casnovia, Michigan passed away on March 18, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. Marilyn was born in Pontiac, MI on 10/17/30 to Ellsworth and Violet Erhart

John LeRoy White, of Sparta, passed away at his home after a lengthy illness, on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at the age of 75 with his family at his side. He was born in Cedar Springs, Michigan on Septe

Hermann Zemke, 82, of Lexington Park MD, (formerly of Sparta MI) passed away peacefully March 9, 2021. He is now at peace and with God and is with his Beloved Wife, Brigitte. He leaves behind his ch

Laurie Jo Ickowski, age 50 of Sparta, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 7, 2021. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Jerry Mourer and Marion Nester on September 25, 1970. She grew up i

Richard Mike Traxler, age 87 of Sparta, went to his heavenly home and was reunited with his sons, Mike and Rich, on Sunday, March 7, 2021. He was born in Algoma Township on January 6, 1934 to Mike an

Shirley Jean Ackerman, age 78 of Sparta, passed away unexpectedly after a short illness on Sunday, March 7, 2021. She was born in Wyoming, Michigan on January 31, 1943 to Jack and Faye (Demick) Den

Barbara Ann Burns-Plank age 83 went to be with her Heavenly Father on March 5, 2021 with her family at her side. She was born June 16, 1937 in Elizabethton, Tennessee to Ballard and Maude Cooke. After

Bette Louise Thome, aged 99, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2021 at Meadowlark Retirement Village, Sparta. Mom was born October 16th, 1921 in Grand Rapids, MI to James and Hattie Peterson, 14 yea

Michael Roy Titus, age 75, passed away peacefully at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, after a lengthy battle with multiple health issues, on Monday, March 1, 2021. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI

Sheila Rae Ream age 49 passed away suddenly on Saturday, 27, 2021 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Memorial Hospital. She was born July 17, 1971 in Grand Rapids, MI. She attended Kenowa High School. She wa

Lee Ival Colby, age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 26, 2021 at his home at Meadowlark Retirement Village. He was born August 9, 1931 in Algoma Township to Merrill “Stub” and Eileen