All Obituaries

Geraldine (Geri) Koll, 88 of Grand Rapids, MI died Monday of pancreatic cancer at Ely Manor. She was preceded in death by her caring best friend (husband) Robert Koll. She is survived by her daughters, Kathy Runnels (Ken). Karen Koll (Dough Buter), Kristine Triick (John) and her grandchildren, Jesse Triick (Hilary), Matthew Triick, Nathan Triick (Julie) and Cecilia Triick, Joseph Bandlow (Stephanie) and nine great grandchildren. A private burial will take place at Rosedale Memorial...

Lauri (Laura) Ann Brower: January 16, 1941 – January 15, 2019 Lauri left this earth peacefully to join her savior late in the night on January 15, after a ferocious fight against cancer and related illness. Lauri was on the eve of her 78th birthday at the time of her passing, to which her husband Roger lovingly assures, “she just never wanted to get old.” Originally from Northville, MI, Lauri was a bright and tenacious woman, a vibrant collection of stories, experiences,...

Patricia Ann Heeren, aged 91, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019.  To honor her wishes, there will be no memorial services and cremation has taken place.

Edwin Fred Bryant, aged 76 of Sparta passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Additional information will be posted at a later date.

Raymond Willis Brink, age 83 of Grand Rapids went to be with God Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Ray was preceded in death by his mother, Nella (Veltcamp) Blackwell and father, Willis Raymond Brink. He is survived by his wife, Judith (Troost) Brink and children Jana (Tim) Schrier, Tim Brink, brother in law‘s Philip Troost , Thomas Troost, several nieces, nephews, friends and furry companion Sugar. Ray was a veteran of the US Marine Corps and owner of several gas stations but his favorite...

Our Kayleah Michole Salyer passed away in her sleep the night of January 14th, 2019. If you are reading this you must know how terrible her loss will be for each one of us. We also know just how fortunate we are to be touched by her kindness, to be immersed in her laughter, to feel the warmth of her loving heart, and to share in her beautiful life! An Informal Gathering to celebrate the life of Kayleah will be held on Monday, Jan 21, 2019 from 5-8 pm. at Crossroads Church 8331 Myers Lake...

Gwendolyn May Kinney, aged 37 of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019. Our Gwennie went to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She is survived by her little soldiers Jaylin Hobbs, Alijah Scutt and Noah Scutt. Her parents Fred And Leslie Kinney. Sisters Erica Castaneda ( Alex, Cameron, Lareina, Emilio, Aron, Xavier), Jeanne Kinney ( Victor Puddy, Shyane, Miyanna), brother Freddie Kinney ( Amber Ignasiak, Lily, Violet, Brayden, Brantley) Best...

Lois, age 94, beloved daughter of Nida and Harry Brainard, passed on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Green Acres of Allendale. Lois was born in Elsie, Michigan on October 30, 1924. She was the only daughter of Nida and Harry Brainard. Her brothers were Glen (Marge), Gerald (Marie, Ford (Winnie) and Don (Jean). Lois adored all of her brothers. All her brothers and spouses are deceased. Lois graduated from Alma High School in 1942. In February of 1944 Lois married Loren “Bud”...

Yvonne “Tine” Dowson, aged 83 of Grand Rapids passed away peacefully, Saturday, January 5, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard in 2005 and brother Glen “Duke” Albrechtsen. She is survived by daughter Lisa (Bill) Koeller; son David (Karen) Dowson; granddaughter Leslie (Jamie) VenLet; three great grandchildren Aliya, Hailey, Jai; several nieces, nephew and cousins. Following Yvonne’s wishes, there will be no services and cremation has taken...

Ruffer, Cynthia Elizabeth (Wheeler): February 15, 1952 - January 4, 2019 | Age 66 Cyndi replaced her broken body with angel wings at 10:10 pm on January 4, 2019. Cyndi was born in North Muskegon, Michigan on February 15, 1952. She was an accomplished musician, attending high school at the Interlochen Arts Academy and later receiving both her Bachelor of Music Education and Master of Music Performance in Oboe at the University of Michigan. Cyndi performed in the Grand Rapids Symphony for...