Thomas Frank Dooley
Sep 2, 2026
Tom Dooley died September 2, 2026, the day before the 4th anniversary of his marriage to Marjean Tjoelker whom he met at Breton Woods Holland Home. They shared a full and active life together, enjoying cottage time, attending lectures, gardening, and biking. and especially interacting with friends through community and church life.
Tom is survived by his wife, Marjean Tjoelker Dooley,...
Herbert Lavonne Smith
Sep 2, 2026
Herbert Smith of Kalamazoo was born in Hamden, Ohio on May 29, 1935 to Robert and Helen Smith. He graduated from Hamden High School in Ohio and continued at Graceland University where he met his wife Shirley. They both continued their education at the University of Houston. He earned his Ph.D. in Sociology at the University of Wisconsin in Madison....
Tracy Scott Crumback
Sep 2, 2026
Tracy Scott Crumback of Ada, Michigan, age 65, entered the gates of heaven on September 2nd, 2026.
He bravely fought metastatic melanoma in the final years of his life.
He was born to Paul and Bonnie Crumback on June 4, 1961 in Grand Rapids, MI.
Tracy was born the oldest of four children. Tracy dedicated his life to being a devoted dad, husband,...
Katherine Sue Wycoff
Sep 1, 2026
Katherine “Kathy” Sue Wycoff, age 76, left us for the white, sandy-shored beaches of eternity, in the early morning on Tuesday September 1st, 2026. Known to many as ‘Kathy’, she was born June 8th, 1950, in Byron Center, Michigan to Robert and Crystal Terrell, one of five children including brother Jeff, sister Beverly, brother Larry, and brother Randy. To them...
Ronald Lee Lankheet
Aug 31, 2026
Ronald Lee Lankheet of Wyoming, Michigan, age 91, went home to be with The Lord on August 31st, 2026. He was born to Ernest Lankheet on December 29, 1934 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Ron was married to Carole Lankheet for 53 wonderful years. He enjoyed cars, gardening and loved his family.
He is survived by his son, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Robert Wesley Traxler
Aug 30, 2026
Robert Wesley Traxler was born in Grand Haven, Michigan, November 6, 1958, to Raymond and Loretta Traxler, the youngest of five children. His father worked at Bastian Blessing, just down the street from the large, late 1880s, home where Bob grew up.
Bob would marry Bev Miller in 1981.
Devoted to family and always willing to help a friend or stranger. A...
Raymond John Sheahan III
Aug 28, 2026
Raymond “Ray” John Sheahan of Grand Rapids, MI passed away surrounded by loved ones August 28, 2026 at the age of 76. He was born October 13, 1949 in Toledo, Ohio to Raymond and Nora (Longmore) Sheahan. Ray attended Central Catholic High School in Toledo, Ohio, where he met the love of his life Cynthia (Cindy), and graduated in 1967....
Bette Lynn Pycraft
Aug 27, 2026
Born to Walter and Mildred Warfield 2-15-51 in Chicago IL. Her early childhood was spent in Brazil as a Missionary kid. Illness brought her family back to the states and she spent her summers at Camp Manitumi.
She attended Cedarville College, now University and graduated in 1973. That is where she met Bob and married September that year. Bob and Bette...
Margaret Maureen Drumm
Aug 27, 2026
Margaret Maureen (Chapman, Hall, Spitler) Drumm, aka Maureen, mom, grandma, (or ‘Rennie’ when she was young), died at home in hospice care, with loved ones by her side on Thursday, August 27, 2026. She blessed this earth and all of us for 73 years.
Maureen knew peace through her faith in God. She would often mention her favorite Bible verse, John...
Terry Lee Mesler
Aug 27, 2026
At the somewhat overripe age of 84, Terry Lee Mesler of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away peacefully Thursday evening in the company of his wife Anna, three sons Dave, Steve, and Jeff, and daughter-in-law, Jennifer Thrall Mesler. His final days were a true blessing, spending the last days being cared for by family at his home.
He married the love of...
Dianne Evenski
Aug 27, 2026
Dianne Marie Evenski (Jones), 79, of Wyoming, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026, surrounded by her devoted family.
Born on September 12, 1946, in Howard Lake, Minnesota, Dianne was the cherished daughter of George and Dorothy Jones. She grew up in a small-town atmosphere and completed her education at Howard Lake High School before embarking on a lifelong journey...
Archie Allen Hall
Aug 27, 2026
Archie Allen Hall, born on July 24, 1941, in Kalamazoo, MI, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on August 27, 2026. Archie was a devoted husband to JoAnn Hall, with whom he shared 62 cherished years. Together, they raised three wonderful children: Debra (Ken) Macek, Archie Hall Jr., and Rex Hall. His legacy continues through his...
Janet Carol Pennington
Aug 26, 2026
Jan Pennington met her Lord and Savior on August 26, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip Pennington. She was survived by daughter Tammy Bray, son Christopher (Mary) Pennington, and several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
A big thank you to Optalis Nursing Home with all their staff, CNAs, and nurses. They made her life happy until the end. Also a...
Clarice Loerop
Aug 25, 2026
Clarice Gail Christensen Moulder Loerop, 76, of Grand Rapids, died Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 5:26 AM. Formerly of Delray Beach, Florida, she moved to the Grand Rapids area in 2022.
She was born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, to Ralph and Margie Christensen on August 13, 1950. She was adopted by Alfred and E. Pauline Moulder of New Market, Virginia,...
Brian James Highstreet
Aug 24, 2026
Brian James Highstreet, passed away on August 24, 2026, at the age of 51, after a five-year battle with colorectal cancer. But cancer is not what defines Brian.
Brian was, above all else, someone who loved life—and loved living it with the people who mattered most.
He loved being on the water. Whether it was Lake Michigan, Pigeon Lake where he grew...
Martin Gray
Aug 24, 2026
Martin “Marty” Gray, age 72, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026. He was surrounded by the love and comfort of his daughter who sat by his side in his final moments.Born in Texas, Martin spent his childhood moving from between California, New York, Japan and several others as the child of an Army serviceman. He settled down in San...
J. Kyran Mulvihill
Aug 24, 2026
J. Kyran Mulvihill, a proud Irishman, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2026.
He was born June 22, 1933 in Grand Rapids, MI. Kyran graduated from Catholic Central High School, class of 1951.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James P. and Norine M. (Fahey) Mulvihill, his first wife and mother of his children Nancy J. (Rumble) and spouse Catherine A....
Gabrielle Ann Hage-Barfield
Aug 20, 2026
Gabrielle "Gabby" Hage-Barfield, age 27, passed away on August 20, 2026. She was born on October 24, 1998, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Kristie (Hage) Castillo and the late Terry Barfield.
Gabby will be remembered for the love she shared with her family and friends, her caring spirit, and the joy she brought to those around her. Above all, she cherished...
Dennis Jon Mack
Aug 20, 2026
Dennis Mack, beloved father, grandfather, husband and friend passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026. He was born on June 6, 1953, in Ironwood, Michigan and attended St. Ambrose Catholic High School. He later spent 25 years working at Consumers Energy, where he built lasting friendships and a career he could be proud of.
He had a true zest for life....
Darius Lamont Allen
Aug 19, 2026
Darius Lamont Allen, age 27, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away unexpectedly on August 19, 2026. He was born on August 4, 1999 in Grand Rapids, MI. He filled every day with adventure and an unwavering love for the people around him.
He was a graduate of Covenant House Academy and spent years surrounded by family and friends who loved him...
