All Obituaries

Ronda Lee (Landon) Boot, age 59, of Byron Center, Michigan, passed away after a short battle with cancer April 29, 2024, at UM Health-West Hospital. Born February 5, 1965, in Hastings, Michigan to Russell Landon and Evelyn (Fox) Landon/Collier. Married David T. Boot on June 17, 1995, in Otsego, Michigan. Ronda lived her life to love her family with the deepest parts of her heart and soul. Ronda is survived by her husband, David; Daughters, Lori (Randell) Barnett, Amanda LaDere, Shannon...

Jeanette Lorayne (Westphal) Ruse 88, born May 28, 1935 in Long beach, California and later grew up in Grandville, Michigan. Daughter of John and Gertrude (DuBois) Westphal. She had a great love for God and passed away peacefully on April 26, 2024, with her family by her side. Jeanette married Roger Alberda in 1954 and together they raised six children in Byron Center, Michigan. She enjoyed scrapbooking, board games and playing cards.  She was a pet lover and enjoyed her 5...

Robert Frost Donaldson, formerly of East Jordan and Manton, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Bob was born on May 29, 1945, to Howard and Lois (Frost) Donaldson, as one of seven siblings. Growing up on a farm, he learned the meaning of hard work, but he also had many adventures with his siblings (about which he is still sworn to secrecy).  Bob graduated from East Jordan High School in 1963 and owned a gas station/garage known as East Jordan Zephyr...

Duane Allen Dykhouse Sr., a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the age of 72.  Born on February 13, 1952, in Grand Rapids, Duane lived a life marked by kindness, friendliness, and unwavering faith. Duane is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Carol, with whom he shared a beautiful and loving marriage.  He was the cherished father of Duane Jr. (Amy), Keven (Natalie), and Catherine; and the proud...

Guadalupe Alejos, 77, passed away in Grand Rapids, MI on April 23, 2024. He was born in 1946 in Rio Verde, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, and spent the majority of his life in Grand Rapids, Michigan where he raised his family with his wife, Lupe. In July of 1973, Guadalupe had one of the first kidney transplants in Grand Rapids. He lived every day as a fighter for life, defying medical odds. After obtaining his associate’s degree in accounting, Lupe worked for the State of Michigan as an...

Glen Martin Giannetti, age 68. Watervliet, MI resident, formerly of Chicago Heights, IL. Passed away peacefully April 20th, surrounded by his three devoted daughters.  Bloom High School graduate, class of 1972 and University of Illinois Evans Scholar. Glen was a proud lifelong Bloom Trojan, where he devoted his nearly 40-year career as a compassionate teacher, tenacious coach and esteemed administrator of Bloom Township District 206 where he touched the lives of all who had the honor...

Rick Louis Van Tichelt, 63, of Vicksburg Michigan, passed away on April 20, 2024.  Rick was born June 2, 1961 in Big Rapids, Michigan, but spent most of his life in Portage and Vicksburg. He was smart and could build and fix anything. He was loved dearly. His nieces and nephews liked to hear all his many stories. Rick was pre-deceased by his father Jake, brother Randy, grandparents Bill and Vera Royal and Jake and Evelyn Van Tichelt and numerous aunts and uncles. Rick is survived by...

Steven A. Kloster, aged 68, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2024. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 30 years, Mary (Mulder). Brothers Jim (Cindy) Kloster, Tom (Terri) Kloster, and Lloyd (Linda) Bourassa. Step-father Al Algee. In-laws Phyllis Mulder (David deceased), Kathy Maas (Bill), and Jack Mulder (Linda deceased). Steve was beloved by many nieces and nephews along with their children. He was preceded in death by his mother Doris Algee and mother-in-law Lois...

Mr. Melvin ‘Mel’ James Phillips, age 76, of Kentwood, Michigan, passed away at his apartment early in the morning on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.  He succumbed to the illnesses that he had suffered with for many years: asthma, diabetes, and HBP.  He retired in 2009.  He spent his days doing his hobbies and hanging out with me, his brother, and some friends, especially Al M. and Zada K. A native of Massachusetts, our family traveled in the Air Force to Hawaii and...

Lynn Ann Eagle, affectionately known to family as Lynnard, passed away peacefully due to natural causes on April 15, 2024, in Caledonia, MI, at the age of 73. Born on November 21, 1950, in Saginaw, MI, Lynn's life was a tapestry of love, creativity, and generosity that touched everyone she knew. Lynn's spirit and legacy are carried on by her devoted family, including her older brother Larry Klein, her loving children Rachel (Andy) Jeffreys, Rebekah (Mark) Craig, and John (Marie)...