Obituaries

Richard Lee Olman, Jr., age 51, of Cedar Springs, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. He was born in Traverse City, Mi. on October 3,

Matthew 25:21 His master replied “Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your Lord.” Melv

Denis Eugene Edwards age 67 passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, March 26, 2020. He was born in Muskegon, MI to Thomas and Mary Edwards on April 18, 1952. He graduated from Orchard View H

Patricia Ann Carlson, age 77, passed away after a short battle with cancer on Sunday, March 22, 2020. She was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Herbert and Dorothea Tompkins on December 7, 1942. She at

Vernon Dale Ryerson, age 67, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Sparta on Saturday, March 21, 2020. He was born in Traverse City, Michigan on September 23, 1952 to Ralph Sr. and Eva (Hawkins) Ry

Jenny Shives passed from this world on Friday, morning March 20, 2020 at the age of 97. She was born on Friday, September 1, 1922 in Hart, Michigan to William and Kazune Giraitis. She was a child of

Sally Louise Potes age 85 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Yorkshire Manor. She was born April 17, 1934 in Grand Rapids to Robert and Erabell (Hall) Tomlinson. Sally graduated fr

Betty Jo Stevens, age 93, passed away peacefully at Valley View Care Center on Saturday, March 14, 2020. She was born on January 17, 1927 in Ash Grove, Missouri to Ernest and Ethel Anderson. She was

Annette Marie Armock age 57 passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2020 with her family at her side at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. She was born on November 7, 1962 in Breckenridge, Mic

Jean L. Dellage age 96 passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 5, 2020 with her family at her side. She was born in Jackson, Michigan on November 25, 1923 to Earle and Ruth Losey. She w

Jerry Lee Johnson age 62 passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at the Laurels of Kent in Lowell, MI. He was born March 20, 1957 in Coatsville, PA to Gene and Betty Johnson. He married Jill Newberry o

Albert Burton “Bub” Hale age 86, born and raised in Sparta Township to Albert M. and Mary T. (Bisard) Hale on January 31, 1934. Albert passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus with his loving

Donald Jay VanderWeele age 72 passed away unexpectedly at his home. He was born Oct. 19, 1947 in Wyoming, Michigan. He served his country in the U. S. Navy during Vietnam. He is survived by his son, C

THE MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL IS BEING MOVED TO A TIME WHEN ATTENDANCE WILL BE ALLOWED. The Mass on Saturday, March 21 has been cancelled. Gisela Zamiara, age 76, formerly of Sparta, Michigan passed

Therese Marie Momber, age 65, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2020 with her husband at her side. She was born on May 8, 1954 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Thomas and Irene Braendle. Therese

Linda Lou Haan age 76 passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2020 at her home with her husband at her side after a short illness. She was born in Grand Rapids, on December 10, 1943 to Carl and

Sonia Avellaneda, age 33, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, February 23, 2020. She was born in Lake Wales, Florida to Jose and Rosa (Borja) Avellaneda. Sonia is survived by her parents

Patricia Mae (Reister) Blackall, age 82, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, February 22, 2020. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on December 7, 1937 to Alvin and Kathryn (Purdy

Theodore Leroy Jones Sr. age 69 passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020 unexpectedly. He was born October 2, 1950 in White Cloud to Theodore and Mary “Knapp” Jones. He graduated White Cloud Hig

Robert Neil Tawney, age 85, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 20, 2020. He was born in Sparta, Michigan to Robert and Thelma (Allison) Tawney. Neil proudly served his country in the US Ar

Theodore C. Passmore Jr. age 82 passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 with his family at his side. He was born May 24, 1937 in Manistee, MI to Theodore Sr. and Elizabeth Passmore. He m

Forrest LaMoyne VanPatten III lost his long, courageous battle with cancer on Monday, February 17, 2020 with his family at his side. He was born on July 10, 1969 in Lansing, MI to Forrest and Denise V

Eleanor Mae (Deyo) Wilder age 89 passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2020 with her family at her side. She was born May 21, 1930 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Sanford T. and Margaret A. Deyo

Alice Louise Milligan, age 83. It is with a heavy heart we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved at her home in Sparta. We take comfort in knowing the Angels were singing as she was welcomed

Carol Lynn Rider age 82 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Vista Springs Northview, Assisted Living. She was born June 1, 1937 in Muskegon to William and Olive Reinhold. She marri