Obituaries

Catherine Sophie Sprik (nee Huey) of Lakeview, Michigan (formerly of Sparta), age 100, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, November 29, 2021. She was born to Frank and Virgie (Scott...

On November 28, 2021, Berta Jane TerBeek, of Kent City, MI, Age 68, went home to her Heavenly Father. Berta is preceded in death by her Husband Ronald “Skip” TerBeek, sister Linda (John) Vargo, b...

Floyd Curtis passed on at 94. He was a proud WWII Veteran of the United States Army. Floyd is survived by his son Robert Curtis, three grandsons, Bruce, Brian, and Matthew, five great grandchildren, a...

Sharon Kaye Laninga August 6, 1955- November 26, 2021 Sharon has started her eternal journey. Her goal in life was to have a family of her own that she could love unconditionally. She was succes...

Leo Richard Andrus of Cedar Springs, Michigan, (formerly of Sparta), age 67, passed away unexpectedly hunting with his best friend and nephew John Andrus on Friday, November 26, 2021. He was born to E...

Wayne Alan Traxler of Kent City, Michigan, age 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, November 25th, 2021. He was born to C. Wayne and Kathleen (Dardis) Traxler on September 9th,...

Eugene Lavern Denslow, age 71 of Sparta, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, November 21, 2021. He was born on November 16, 1950 to Kenneth Eugene and Loretta Jane (Letson) Denslow in Mt Pleasant, MI...

Linda Jo Rector, of Belmont, Age 74, passed away on November 21st 2021, Linda was born in Grand Rapids on August 22nd, 1947. She is survived by her husband, Rick Rector, her son Seth Piccolo, daughte...

Richard Carl Schnepp, age 87, was called home by his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 20th, 2021. Richard resided in Sparta, Michigan, where he spent his final days with his loving fam...

Renee C. Turner age 63 passed away on November, 20th 2021 and was called to her heavenly home. She was a graduate of Sparta High School in 1977 and received her AS in nursing from Grand Rapids Junio...

Joan Ellen McWilliams, age 90, passed from this life into the arms of her Savior Jesus on Tuesday, November 09, 2021. She was born to Charles and Vera Ransom on October 21, 1931 in Casnovia, Michigan...

Richard Terrell of Camp Lake in Sparta MI, passed away on November 8th, 2021, he was born on January 30th, 1964. Richard was preceded in death by his mother, Clara Ann Carol. He is survived by his...

James “Jim” Alt was called home to his Father on November 2, 2021. He passed peacefully with his family at his bedside. Jim was loved by many. He will forever be remembered as a brother, husband, ...

Walter F. Beuschel of Conklin, Michigan, age 90, passed from this life into the arms of his Savior Jesus on Sunday, October 31, 2021, Reformation Sunday. He was born to Martin and Hulda (Burgtorf) Beu...

Daniel Eugene Beck of Comstock Park, Michigan, age 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, October 24th, 2021. He was born to George and Mary (Cass) Kemick on March 28, 1958, in Gra...

Robert “Bob” Miles Carpenter, 79, of Northern Michigan, passed away on October 21st 2021. Bob was born on April 5th, 1942. Bob was preceded in death by his loving wife, Carolyn (Stark) Carpenter...

James W. Van Asselt, age 80, began his Heavenly journey Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Jim was born on January 17, 1941 to William and Jennie (Karp) VanAsselt who preceded him in death. Jim grew up i...

David Paul Linden of Sparta, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 19th at the age of 76 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born in Lansing, Michigan to the late Arnold ...

Pamela "Pam" Sue (Salisbury) Novak, peacefully passed away in the presence of her family on Tuesday, October 19th 2021. She was born on June 11th 1949 in Grand Rapids, MI. She is preceded in death by...

Carmen Edith Rodriguez of Sparta, Michigan, Formerly of Lares, Puerto Rico, age 66 passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021. She was born to Julia Irizarry and Milino Rodriguez Ortiz on June 21, 1955...

Gloria Irene Holtzlander of Wyoming, Michigan (formerly of Sparta, MI), age 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 14, 2021. She was born to Marvin and Doris (Walter) Fellows on March 15, 194...

Frederick Arthur Mockerman, age 57 of Sparta, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021. Fred was born on January 12, 1964 to Arthur and Bernadine Mockerman. Throughout his life, Fred was kind, gene...

Deborah Lynn Rathbun Grooters was born on August 13, 1954 and passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on October 9, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Stanley for 21 years, mother to Evan T...

Roberta Ann Whalen, 62, of West Michigan, passed away on October 7th 2021. Roberta was born on February 1st 1959. Roberta is preceded in death by her parents, Glen and Geraldine (Lowery) Rayment, an...

William Fred Combs, 85, of West Michigan, went home to the Lord on October 5th 2021. Fred was born on December 14th, 1935. Fred was preceded in death by his first loving wife, Frances Kay (VanderZou...