Sandra Kay Elgland Clemens
Sandra Kay Elgland Clemens, aged 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Sandra was the beloved only child of Maryalice Chaffee Elgland and Waino Elgland. Sandra graduated from Central High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and received her bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire and her master’s […]
Mark Steven O’Brien
Mark Steven O’Brien, age 72, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away May 21st, 2026, in his home. Born in Detroit on March 12, 1954, to Elizabeth (Politis) and Jerry O’Brien, Mark grew up with the spirit of a man who would go on to build something meaningful in every corner of his life. He ran […]
Joseph E. Plantamura
Joseph E. Plantamura, 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2026. Born on June 15, 1932, in Ionia, Michigan, Joe was the son of the late John and Jennie (Mercadante) Plantamura. He graduated from SS. Peter & Paul Academy in Ionia and later attended General Motors Institute in Flint. Joe served honorably in the […]
Linda Beatrice Vicari
Linda Beatrice Vicari, age 85, of Grand Rapids, passed peacefully on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Beatrice Nye; brother, Jerry Nye; sister, Janice (Bob) Predum; parents-in-law, Frank and Grace Vicari; brother-in-law, Tony Vicari; and brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Mamie Vicari. Linda is survived by her […]
Helen Harper
Helen Harper (née Moon), age 98, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2026. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rev. Hadley P. Harper; infant son, Eric J. Harper; parents, Ellsworth G. and O. Hope Moon; and brothers, Bryden, Kyle, and Walter Moon. Helen is lovingly remembered by her […]
Tonia North
Tonia North, a kind-hearted and determined woman, passed away surrounded by her family on June 3, 2026 at the age of 61, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Tonia was a proud Lowell High School graduate who continued her education at Grand Rapids Community College and Davenport University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree […]
Katie (Katherine) Afendoulis
Katie (Katherine) Afendoulis, Orthodox Christian, wife, mother, teacher, artist, lifelong learner, and the sweetest old lady, died peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the age of 90. Katie was born Oct. 2, 1935, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Greek immigrants George and Angeline (Paravantis) Theodore. Shortly after, the family moved to Kalamazoo, where Katie […]
Maureen Erhardt
Maureen Erhardt, 69, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on May 25, 2026, after a long battle with vascular dementia. She was born on July 14, 1956, in Dearborn, Michigan, to Lawrence Erhardt, Sr. and Margaret (Hogan) Erhardt. Maureen grew up in a big family and graduated from Catholic Central High School in Grand Rapids, MI, […]
Matt Nygren Sr.
Glen Matthew Nygren Sr., age 67, of Ada, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Mary Nygren. Matt is lovingly remembered by his wife of 38 years, Cherie; his children, Melissa Ross, Glen (Emily) Nygren, and Mary Regan; his cherished grandchildren, Austin Ross and […]
Jason Alan Mullett
Jason Alan Mullett, age 43, of Fountain, Colorado, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Jessie Mae Payne. Jason is survived by his children, Mathew Carey, Kiersten Mullett, Kaylyn Newton, Gabriella Mullett, and Isaiah Mullett; grandson, Jace O’Byrne; parents, Nick and Brenda Caputo; brothers, Nicholas […]