Obituaries
02/08/1975 - 09/16/2021
Kevin Dale Martens, age 46 of Sparta, passed away of an unknown heart condition on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at his home in Sparta, MI. Kevin was born on February 8, 1975 to Ricki and Diane (Krige...
02/08/1929 - 09/15/2021
LaVerne Charles Denhof of Conklin, Michigan, age 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. He was born to Martin and Hattie (May) Denhof on February 8, 1929, i...
02/22/1932 - 09/12/2021
Afton, Lloyd George "Bud" February 22, 1932 - September 12, 2021 After 89 years Bud has given up this life to join his beloved wife June who passed away eight years ago after 62 years of marriage. ...
01/18/1939 - 09/12/2021
Edith K. Klein of Kent City, Michigan, age 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 12, 2021. She was born to Eddie and Pearl (Ferguson) Mortensen on January 18, 1939, in Grand Rapids, MI. Edi...
01/22/1965 - 09/08/2021
Gina Lynn Worley, age 56 of Cedar Springs passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, September 08, 2021. Gina was born on January 22, 1965, the daughter of Roy and Nancy LaGesse. G...
Passed 09/08/2021
Joseph “Joe” F. Pamer passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 8th at Spectrum Butterworth downtown. He was surrounded by his loving family. Joe graduated from Kent City High School in 19...
07/21/1953 - 09/07/2021
Edith Jill Catrett (Wilk) age 68 of Newaygo, Michigan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Jill was the youngest of four children born to Orrin and Gertrude Wilk of Sparta, Michigan o...
Passed 09/07/2021
Tim McCuaig of Kent City, MI, age 46, died on Tuesday, September 7th, 2021. Tim was a Sparta High School graduate, raised in Croton and Sparta, and met the love of his life and they settled in Kent Ci...
10/23/1965 - 08/27/2021
Timothy Worley, age 55 of Cedar Springs, passed away at his home on Friday, August 27, 2021 after a brief illness. Tim was born on October 23, 1965, the son of Joseph and Glenda Worley. He gradu...
03/10/1946 - 08/26/2021
Coralie “Corky” Frank (Carlson), age 75 of Sparta, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at her home with her family at her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mike and Ida Carls...
05/30/1926 - 08/26/2021
Joyce J. Tomson (Martens), age 95, a loving Mother and Grandmother passed away peacefully and went to be with her Lord on Thursday, August 26, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, LaVern ...
11/07/1936 - 08/23/2021
Gordon Philip Helsel of Cedar Springs, Michigan (formerly of Sparta), age 84, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021. He was born to Wayne and Juanita (Schiedel) Helsel on November 7, 1936, in Sparta...
12/31/1931 - 08/21/2021
Russell H. Peterman, age 89 of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021. Russell was born on December 31, 1931 in Rockford, Michigan, the son of Herbert and Gertrude Peterman. He wa...
06/11/1938 - 08/19/2021
Kenneth John Hudson of Kent City, Michigan, age 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, August 19, 2021. He was born to Kenneth and Hazel (Whiting) Hudson on June 11, 1938, in Gr...
07/05/1949 - 08/16/2021
Thomas Robert Zahm, age 72 of Howard City and formerly of Sparta, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 after a brief illness. Tom was born on July 5, 1949 to Clarence and Beatrice (Finkler) Zahm...
11/21/1935 - 08/15/2021
Ralph D Hern forever knows as “Si” heard a sound which meant his motor wasn’t running correctly, just like he has done with every small engine or machine he has ever used. He had an uncanny way...
09/13/1945 - 08/11/2021
Raul M. Garcia of Kent City, Michigan, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. He was born to Ricardo and Delia Garcia on September 13, 1945, in Alamo, Texas. Raul enjoyed watching Cubs b...
04/21/1966 - 08/09/2021
James Brian Geer of Sparta was reunited in heaven with his best friend and father Robert “Bob” Geer on August 9th, 2021 at just 55 years old. James, better known as “Jim” to loved ones, was al...
09/15/1938 - 08/06/2021
Henry “Hank” Posthuma peacefully passed away at home Friday, August 6, 2021, at the age of 82. Hank was an absolute warrior, battling cancer for almost two and a half years. However, he never l...
07/07/1962 - 08/03/2021
Michael John Driscoll Jr. of Sparta, Michigan, age 59, was taken by the Lord unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021. He was born to Mike Sr. and Judy (Tungett) Driscoll on July 7, 1962, in Grand R...
02/04/1960 - 08/01/2021
Deborah Nadine Hill, age 61 of Sparta, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at her home in Sparta, Michigan. Arrangements are pending and a full obituary for Deb will be posted soon.
11/17/1947 - 07/31/2021
Edward Lance Robinson, age 73 of Sparta, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 31, 2021 at his home. We celebrate that he is reunited with his wife of almost 50 years Bonnie Robinson, who preceded him...
09/23/1947 - 07/29/2021
Douglas E. Martens, age 73, of Casnovia, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021 with family and friends at his side. Doug was born on September 23, 1947 to Jerry and Donna (Afton) Martens in Spar...
03/08/1942 - 07/26/2021
Judith Ann Larsen, age 79, of Big Rapids, passed away on July 26, 2021. She was born on March 8, 1942, to William and Ailene (Miller) Stiver in Lansing, MI. Judith worked as a Factory Worker for ma...
09/07/1941 - 07/24/2021
Kathleen Ann Hammond (nee Manning) of Sparta, Michigan, age 79, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, July 24, 2021. She was born to Joseph and Marie (Kline) Manning on September 7, 1941, in ...