Obituary Listing
Patrick David Michaels
Oct 6, 2025
Patrick David Michaels, age 65 of Evart, Michigan, passed away Monday evening, October 6, 2025 at home under the care of Corewell Health Hospice. The son of Leonard Frank & Mary Lou (Halm) Michaels, he was born on March 6, 1960 in Garden City, Michigan.
Patrick was a skilled carpenter having worked as a contractor for over thirty years. He enjoyed...
Jesse Pendergrass
Oct 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Jesse Pendergrass, a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend. Jesse left this world far too soon, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering generosity.
Jesse was the beloved husband of Rebecca Pendergrass, with whom he shared a deep and abiding love. Their bond was one of...
Garry Wayne Goddard
Oct 3, 2025
Garry Wayne Goddard, of Lansing, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Sparrow Hospital from complications related to Alzheimer’s disease. He was 82 years old.
Garry was born on July 26, 1943, in Pontiac, MI, the son of Lloyd and Naomi Goddard. He was the fourth of six children. He graduated from DeWitt High School in 1962. Shortly thereafter, he...
Lucille (Lucy) Bennett
Oct 1, 2025
On October 1, 2025, at age 100, our sweet and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, Lucille (Lucy) Bennett, passed away peacefully at Independence Village Grand Ledge.
She was born to Clyde and Rose (McMann) Lamb on July 30, 1925. She was a graduate of Okemos High School and married her high school sweetheart, Dean Bennett. Together, they spent the next...
William B Kelser
Oct 1, 2025
William B. Kelser, age 74, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025. Born on October 21, 1950, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Bill was a lifelong resident of the city he loved. He graduated from Loy Norrix High School in 1968 and went on to earn his degree from Albion College in 1972.
Bill dedicated much of his professional life to education, serving...
James Grant Leonard
Oct 1, 2025
James Grant Leonard, 81, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
James was born on April 8, 1944, in Howard, Kansas, to James Willis Leonard and Sylvia Lucile Irene Leonard. He grew up with a love of sports, playing basketball in high school, and remained a devoted Kansas Jayhawks fan throughout his...
John E. Toman
Oct 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John E. Toman, who passed away unexpectedly on October 1, 2025. John was born in Lansing, MI, on October 4, 1964, to Alfred and Alice Toman. He grew up spending time with family and friends at his family cottage on Gun Lake. His life was full of cherished memories...
Gladys Pearl Oliver
Oct 1, 2025
Gladys Pearl Oliver, age 67, of Vestaburg, Michigan, passed away late Wednesday evening, October 1, 2025 at home under the loving care of her family and Heartland Hospice. The daughter of Earl Edward & Katherine Mae (Johnston) Smith, she was born on December 19, 1957 in Alma, Michigan. Gladys worked at Electrolux in Greenville until the plant closed, and then...
Robert J. VanderLaan
Sep 30, 2025
Robert James VanderLaan, age 85, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Wyoming, MI, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025. He was born on October 16, 1939, to Jay and Grace (Hill) VanderLaan, in Sparta, MI.
Robert graduated from Kelloggsville High School and worked in manufacturing most of his adult life, eventually retiring from Steelcase. He married Audrey Jean (Caskey) VanderLaan, and...
Ralph Giannotti
Sep 30, 2025
Ralph Howard Giannotti, age 69 of Holt, Michigan, passed away early Tuesday morning, September 30, 2025 at University of Health Sparrow Lansing. The son of Alexander & Marilyn Marguerite (Ricketts) Giannotti, he was born on February 10, 1956 in Lansing. On June 29, 1974 in Holt, he married Cheryl Lynn Goodman, and together they enjoyed over fifty-one years of marriage...
Robert Wayne Maddox
Sep 29, 2025
Robert Maddox, age 79, of Walker, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 29, 2025, after a series of medical issues.
Bob proudly served his country in the United States Navy (1963-1967). In 2010, he retired from the American Seating Company after 40+ years. He loved to tinker and play Mr. Fix-it. During his life, he enjoyed hunting with his family,...
Gwyn Marie Noah
Sep 29, 2025
Gwyn Marie Noah, age 68, of Langston, Michigan, passed away Monday, September 29, 2025 at The Laurels of Carson City. The daughter of Bernard Martin & Decola Mary (Petersen) Noah, she was born on March 8, 1957.
A graduate of Montcalm Community College, Gwyn worked as a licensed practical nurse and as a registered nurse for over 30 years at the...
Paul T. Hoffman
Sep 28, 2025
Paul T. Hoffman, age 76, of Wyoming, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Deb; his parents; and nine brothers and sisters.
Paul is survived by his son, Phillip Hoffman; two grandchildren, Tyler and Morgan Hoffman; sister-in-law, Carol Hoffman; and many nieces and nephews.
Paul was veteran of the Vietnam War and proudly served in...
Vicki Lynn Scott-DeGraff
Sep 27, 2025
Vicki Lynn Scott-DeGraff, age 79, of Greenville, Michigan, formerly of Fremont, Michigan, passed away Saturday evening, September 27, 2025 at her home under the loving care of her husband and Corewell Health Hospice.
The daughter of Howard & Ulelah Joy "Tiny" (Aiken) Scott, she was born on August 12, 1946 in Fremont, Michigan. Vicki earned her Masters of Social Work from...
Dorthy Jean Covington
Sep 23, 2025
Dorothy Covington, age 97 of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. She was born on June 30th, 1928, in Grand Rapids to William Fitzgerald and Ruth Marie Johnson.
Dorothy worked for Grand Rapids Public Schools as a Bus Aide for 10 years before she retired. However, there was nothing that Dorothy loved more than her family. She will...
Edward "Eddie" Wilson
Sep 22, 2025
Edward L. Wilson, 80, of Battle Creek, MI, and Portage, MI, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, following an illness. He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, on February 16, 1945, to Charles (Ed) Wilson and Barbara (Powell) Wilson.
Eddie graduated from Lakeview High School in Battle Creek, MI, in 1963. He earned a degree from Western Michigan before being drafted...
Billy L. Sanders
Sep 22, 2025
Billy Litchfield Sanders, age 80, of Vestaburg, Michigan, passed away Monday evening, September 22, 2025, at the Woodland Hospice House in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, with his family at his side.
The son of William & Bessie (Cooper) Sanders, he was born on August 20, 1945, in Vestaburg, Michigan, and had worked starting at the Wickes Grain Elevator in Vestaburg and retired...
Donald Maxwell Pearson Jr.
Sep 20, 2025
Donald M. Pearson, Jr., age 82, died on September 20, 2025 as a result of autoimmune disease with underlying cancer. He was born in Cincinnati, OH, the third child of Donald M. Pearson, Sr., and Rachel Sawyer Pearson.
Upon graduating from Bellevue High School near Pittsburgh, PA, Don attended Rice University and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. In...
Joyce Ann Cooley
Sep 20, 2025
Joyce Ann Cooley, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025 in Lansing, Michigan.
Visitation with the family begins at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 3, 2025 at Deliverance Outreach Ministries, 111 Griggs Street S.E., Grand Rapids, where funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon. The Rev. Dr. Leroy Tolbert, Jr. will officiate and committal services will...
Joyce Elaine Martin
Sep 19, 2025
Joyce Elaine Martin (Metternick), age 78 of Clarksville, MI, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 19, 2025. Family surrounded her at home as she peacefully passed into eternity.
Joyce was born on December 1, 1946, to Joseph and Gladys Metternick. She was a devoted wife and loving mother and will be missed by all.
She is preceded in...
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