All Obituaries

Helen Elaine Alderton (Muste) born October 04, 1932, passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family on May 2, 2024. She is preceded in death by father and mother, John and Johanna Muste (VandeByl), Mary (Dale) Harold, William Muste, John Bernard Muste, brother-in-law Siegfried Baumgart, son Patrick Alderton, and infant son Gerald Alderton. Helen is survived by son Mark (Lisa) Alderton of Georgia, sisters C. Stubby Binns, and Margaret Baumgart of Grand Rapids. Treasured by several nieces,...

Tina Colegrove age 51 of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away peacefully on April 30, 2024. She is preceded in death by her son Bobby Jr., her father Ralph, and her grandmother Elaine. Tina leaves behind her loving husband of twenty years John and her six children Felicia, Josh, Ashley, Jeff (Angela), Mike, Taysha, and Sam. She also leaves behind her parents Debbie Duff, and Emma Faye Mil, along with eleven siblings Kathryn (Brian), Chad (Pam), Melissia (Alex) Wendy, (Tom), Robby (Erin),...

Virginia Tyler, aged 83, fell asleep in death on Saturday, April 27 2024.  Born on August 26, 1940, she started her secular education in a one room school off Plainfield Avenue in Grand Rapids. She completed high school at Rockford. The most important schooling to her, though, was the Theocratic Ministry School of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She attended this for nearly her entire adult life. In her working life, she was a secretary before trading that to be a stay-at-home mom. Then...

Dale Robert Frens, age 74, passed away Friday April 26, 2024. He is preceeded in death by his parents Cornelius and Marcia Frens and his precious wife Linda. He loved Nascar and his weekly attendance at Berlin Raceway. Family and friends were a big part of his life. Dale is survived and lovingly remembered by his sisters; Suellen (Dick) Engel and Karen (Kelly) Kennedy. Nieces; Jill (Adam) Ott and Rachel (Travis) Ward. Nephew Rich (Jenny) Engel. Great nephews; Owen Ott, Myles Ott, Wyatt...

Delwyn (Del) Duane Komejan, 89, was born March 1, 1935, in Holland, Michigan to Helen and Gilbert (Corky) Komejan. He passed April 25, 2024, at his home in Saugatuck, Michigan surrounded by his wife, Helen Komejan and loving family. Del was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Komejan, parents Gilbert and Helen, and his grandson, Alexander Torres. Del graduated from Zeeland High School, served in the United States Army, and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Hope College. He spent...

Jacqueline Lee Reedy, aged 58 of Grand Rapids, MI passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024. Jacqueline (Jackie) was a loving grandmother to her three granddaughters. She had a lifelong career in the medical field loved to spoil her granddaughters in her free time. Jackie’s love of life didn’t come to an end with her death. Jackie passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024. at the age of 58 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her...

Richard “Jerry” Ysseldyke age 90 of Ada, Michigan passed away peacefully on April 21, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents Edward and Bernice Ysseldyke and his three siblings Phyllis Worpel, Robert Ysseldyke, and Edward Ysseldyke. Richard leaves behind his loving wife of sixty-five years Dawn Ysseldyke and their three children Thor (Amy) Ysseldyke, Ty (Jennifer) Ysseldyke, and Tenley Ysseldyke, along with seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He also leaves...

Bette Lou Vandenberg (Jones) age 97 passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024 at her home in Kentwood, Michigan. Born in Battle Creek, Michigan on August 16, 1926, Bette shared her birthdate, she liked to point out, with Queen Elizabeth, who she admired. Bette joins her mother and father, EvaNell and Kenneth Jones, her brothers Kenny, Don, and Keith (Casey), her husband Ray, daughter Sue Staup, grandson Jacob Steffee, all but one of her in- laws, and many dear friends, in heaven. Bette is...

Richard Post Jr. age 64 of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on April 18, 2024. Richard is preceded in death by his mother Marilyn Post. He leaves behind his only daughter Brittney (Matt) Bouchard and his two grandchildren Leah and Maddalyn. He also leaves behind his father Richard Post, two sisters Cristin Post, Susan Post and two nephews Nathan Post and Caleb Oliver along with numerus cousins and friends.  Richard was a kind and simple man. He loved the great outdoors; he enjoyed...

Todd William Herold age 53 of Grand Rapids, Michigan sadly passed away on April 16, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents William and Nancy Herold. Todd is survived by Linda Herold, Holly Homrich, Tim Herold, Bryan Peterson, Doug Peterson and Michelle Wyngarden. Todd was a kind, gentle person and a loving brother. He loved to spend time outside. Grilling delicious food, going on moped rides through different nature trails, and spending time on the water fishing, boating, and...