David Scott Abel
David Scott Abel, age 65 of Lowell passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, after a long, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He passed away at home surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Elaine Abel; and brother, Scott Abel. Dave is survived by his loving wife of […]
Sister Mary Rosita Schiller, RSM
Schiller, Sister Mary Rosita, RSM, (nee Margaret Anne) a Sister of Mercy for 68 years, died at the age of 87 on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at St Mary’s Hospital. She was the fifth of seven children born to Edmund and Julia (Greiner) Schiller, in New Era, Michigan. At the age of 16 she joined […]
H. Wayne Horning
Wayne Horning, age 87 of Kentwood, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Horning. Wayne is survived by his children, Tracy (Mick) O’Brien, Terri (Erin Stevens) Horning, Craig (Joan) Horning; 6 grandchildren; along with many other loved ones. Wayne was a proud Veteran of the United States […]
Ruth Marie O’Neill Tierney
Ruth Marie O’Neill Tierney, age 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 15, 2024. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Marie O’Neill; father, Vincent O’Neill; daughter, Mary Therese Tierney; precious grandson, Corbin Tierney; sister, Patricia (Warren) O’Neill Eardley; nephew, Daniel Eardley; sisters-in-law, Virginia (Bill) Bricker, Marge (Bill) Thiebout. Ruth […]
John E. Leese
John Ernest Leese, age 92, passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. Diagnosed at age 74, his tenacious fight lasted 18 years. John was born February 20, 1932, in Flushing, Michigan to Ernest and Phyllis Leese who emigrated from England […]
Elmars Kalnaraups
Elmars lived a long, healthy, independent life until becoming ill this past fall. The last 3 months of his life were spent in hospice care near his family in Ann Arbor where he passed away peacefully. Cremation has taken place. Elmars was born on the family farm in Birzi, Latvia in 1929. In 1944 at […]
Dale “Monty” Monticello
After a lengthy illness, Dale G. Monticello “Monty” aged 73 of East Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024, at home with his family by his side. His family provided him with unconditional love and support during his illness, while his high school classmates and life-long friends showed their constant support and boosted […]
Diane Ecklund
Diane Norma Ecklund (Nocera) passed peacefully in her home in Grand Rapids, MI into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Thursday, April 4, 2024. She will be forever missed and always remembered by her husband of 50 years, Thomas Ecklund; their sons, David (Angie) and Dean (Brenda); her cherished grandchildren, Amelia (5), Beau (4), […]
Raymond Edward Barle Jr.
Raymond Edward Barle Jr. age 74, passed away on Friday April 5, 2024. Ray was born on April 19, 1949, to Raymond Edward Barle and Mary (Wolfe) Barle in the city of Chicago, Illinois. Ray was a devoted husband (Linda Barle), and loving father of Ryan, Steven, and Ben Barle. Ray will be deeply missed […]
Richard “Dick” Cooper
Richard “Dick” Cooper, age 89, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 3, 2024, peacefully at his home. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan and graduated from Muskegon Heights High School. Dick went on to attend Michigan Technological University, graduating with an engineering degree and then went to George Washington University Law School. He […]
