All Obituaries

Jansens, Marinus “Mike” Age 80 of Baldwin, Michigan went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 15th after a battle with Lung Cancer.  Mike was a veteran of the US Army. Mike was preceded in death by his parents Peter and Jane, 14 siblings, and his wife Lorraine.  He is survived by his sisters Jane Murphy, Cory Barr, and Wilhermina Warfield.  His children Debra (Ken) Willison, Sue (Patrick) Shelpman, Virginia (Chuck) Smith, Pete (Faye) Jansens, Betsy...

David L. McClish aged 75 of Belmont passed away on Sunday March 17th 2019.  He was preceded in death by his sister Nancy Wolbert and is survived by his loving wife of 38 years Patricia, son Mark, step-daughter Malinda (Ronald) Twardy, 5 Grand Children Kyle, Karyn, Hanna, Amber and Chloe, brother Charles (Beverly), several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was a loving father and husband.  David was an Electrician working at Michigan Bumper and Alloy Tec. He had a passion for...

Gerald 'Jerry' Lee Ensley, age 89 of Grand Rapids died March 16, 2019 after a short illness. He was born on Nov.11,1929 in Grand Rapids, MI. He grew up on a farm near Sand Lake, MI., and graduated from Sand Lake High School in 1948. He enlisted in the Air Force for 4 years after graduation and was eventually stationed in Spokane, WA where he worked as an aircraft mechanic during the first half of the Korean War. Having met the love of his life in high school, he married Joan...

Cecilia Hall Steed, 94, passed away peacefully March 16, 2019, ready to join her husband Jack. Cecilia was the last of the Hall siblings. She is survived by her children. Kathy Ybarra, Diane Cummings, Jeff (Martha) Steed, Gary Steed. She will be missed by many grandchildren, nieces and nephews, brother and sister in laws. Cecilia loved to spend time with friends and family and she was always up for an adventure. She was a longtime member of Blessed Sacrament Church. Many thanks to Metron...

David Eugene Myers, 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home into the arms of Jesus on March 15, 2019. He was born March 6, 1935, in Grand Rapids, MI and was a lifelong resident. David served four years of active duty in the United States Marine Corps, achieving the rank of sergeant. He was stationed in Okinawa, Japan for one year. Later, he worked for 25 years as a computer programmer/systems analyst at Meijer Corporate Headquarters.  He and his wife enjoyed an active...

Thomas Francis Przybysz, aged 80 of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019. There will be a visitation to remember Thomas Friday, March 29, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Memorial Alternatives, 2432 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI Additional information will be posted at a later date.

Gary Joe Rypma, age 73, of Grand Rapids,  MI was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, March 11, 2019. Gary was a loving husband, father, and grandpa, who treasured his faith and family. He was an active member of Ada Bible Church.  Gary enjoyed attending many of his grandchildren’s activities and spending time outside near the water.  Gary was a conscientious provider, who spent most of his years operating his auto business.  He was loved...

Josephine P. Kiel, age 97, a resident of Clark Community, passed into the arms of her heavenly Father on Sunday, March 10 at 3:14 AM. Josephine Pawloski was born a farm girl on May 4, 1921 in Wayland, Michigan, the third of 10 siblings. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband LaVern G (Jerry) Kiel, oldest brother Edward, sister Adeline, brother Leon Junior, brother Anthony, sister Genevieve, and survived by her younger brother Joseph, and sisters Mary, Frances, and...

Jesse Woodrow Scott, age 81 of Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday March 7th, 2019. Jesse was born on May 24, 1937 in Mishawaka, Indiana to Jesse and Geraldine (Krillenberger) Scott, both of whom proceeded him in death. He is also proceeded in death by his wife and soul mate, Anne (Alsover) Scott; beloved sisters-in-law, Nancy (Essink) Alsover, Louise (Alsover) Inman, and Sandra (Okaly) Scott; and dear brothers-in-law Joseph Lastufka and Roy Inman. Jesse is survived by his sons, Dan...

George Dewitt Kinsley Jr., age 93 of Lowell, peacefully went into the arms of his Lord and Savior Thursday March 7th, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his wife Marilyn G. (Robinson) Kinsley, daughter Sandra E. (Kinsley) Gauw, grandson in-law Robert Ceil Morgan Jr.  He is survived by his daughter Terry Kinsley; sons, William (Kristy) Kinsley, Rick (Sue) Kinsley and George (Kathy) Kinsley of Lowell; brother, Richard (Pat) Kinsley; grandchildren, Jaimie Morgan, Jim (Jennifer) Gauw,...