All Obituaries

Michael Leonard Van Maanen, 68, passed away on Sunday July 7, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark on June 15, 1951, the son of Leo and Elizabeth Van Maanen. Mike is survived by his three siblings, six children, and nine grandchildren. A mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Isidore Catholic Church at 628 Diamond Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI on Friday, July 12, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Mike’s family will remember his humor, his...

Daniel Miles Sawyer, aged 44 of Grandville, passed away, Saturday, July 6, 2019. Additional information will be posted at a later date

Jerome “Corky” Kooienga, aged 91 of Grand Rapids went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 3, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years Jean in 2015; son Russell; parents, Jake and Gertrude; siblings, Lavern, Marcia, Norman, Aberdeen, and Lenora. He is survived by daughters, Barbara Bronson, Carole (Steve) Horling; son David (Diane) Kooienga; 6 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sisters, Karen (Ward) Nykamp and Gloria Beek. Jerome retired from Perfected Grave...

Adam Wade Plude, 42, lost a valiant fight with leukemia on July 3, 2019. His wife of 3 ½ years, Holly, was by his side the entire time. Adam enjoyed a strong relationship with his God Jehovah. His favorite scripture was Psalm 55:22. Throughout his entire illness, he stayed resolute in his faith. Adam also had a passion for gaming. It was a lifelong enjoyment that brought him many hours of relaxation. But more than anything, Adam enjoyed spending time with his wife, Holly. In their 3...

Laura Leigh Fowler, aged 68 of Greenville, Michigan went home to Heaven to be with Mom and Dad on Monday, July 1, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Nancy Ogan; brother, Patrick. She is survived by 6 siblings, Beth (Don) VandenHeuvel, Rose (Jim) Hickman, Billy (Kate) Ogan, Cathy (Jeff) Barker, Sue (Ric) Ogan-Hirt, David (Deb) Ogan; several nieces, nephews, cousins; several great nieces and nephews and special niece and caregiver, Kristina (Brian) Marsh. Following...

The Reverend Dr. John G. Hanington, aged 83 of Grand Rapids formerly of Stevensville, MI passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Juanita; stepmother, Evelyn; brother, Robert; son, Douglas. John is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Margaret; children, David (Maddy) Hanington, Michele (Dan) LaPrad, Amandalynn (Jon) Vandermolen, John (Ann) Bell; grandchildren, Brandon, Joshua, MaKayla, Makenna, Andrew, Jennifer and Natalie; great...

Richard T. Karlek, aged 84 of Grand Rapids, MI passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019. He was preceded by his wife of 58 years, Margaret (Pallas) Karlek and beloved grandson Tyler Karlek. Richard is survived by daughter Betty (Gary) Berggren, sons, Kirt A. Karlek, Kristopher L. Karlek; sister, Phyliss (Wally) Robinson; sister in law, Janet Lyons; grandchildren, Alyssa Karlek, Nathan Karlek; daughter in law, Debbie Karlek; very special friends, Curt and Laura Hoffman and George Sloss; many nieces...

Larry Lee Adams, aged 78 passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Larry was an avid sportsman and loved hunting and fishing with family and friends. He loved going with his son to their camp in the UP. He also looked forward to his monthly meetings with the “Hill Guys”. He worked for McInerney Spring and Wire for 23 years and then 21 years at the GM 36th Street plant. Surviving is his loving with of 57 years, Ruth Adams; son David (Kristi)...

Gladys H. Van Swol was born Oct. 19, 1931 in Lansing, IL.  She passed into the arms of a loving Jesus on June 27th. 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lambert & Bertha Vander Wall, her sisters, Tena Huisman Hoekstra, Nelvy Vander Wall & Beatrice De Vries Dykstra. She is survived by her husband, Fred of 60 years, her sons, Paul (Janeen, Eric & Carley), Fredrick “Rick” (Anna), & her daughter, Mary Ann Van Swol, her sisters Dorothy Kats &...

Frank Lee Stedman, aged 71 of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank M. Stedman & Jean M. Stedman and his wife Donna J.Stedman. He was survived by his sons Denny Stedman & Jerry (Kathy) Kurth. His siblings Erma Woodhull, John & Sue Stedman, and Jay & Monique Stedman. Several nieces and nephews, a granddaughter, and a great granddaughter. There will be a Memorial Service Monday, July 1, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at New...