All Obituaries

William “Bill” Clark Morris, aged 86 of Grand Rapids, Michigan went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 16, 2020. He was preceded by his 2 sons, William and David; Bill is survived by his loving wife of more than 50 years, Elaine Morris; 7 daughters, Cindy (Stan) Hill, Judy Boone, Barbara Morris, Betty Morris, Patricia (Lonnie) Little, Brenda Morris, Paula (Ed) VanLente; 2 sons, Stephen Morris, Bruce (Kerri) Morris; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great...

Carmen Rodriguez, aged 89 of Byron Center passed away, Thursday, January 16, 2020. Additional information will be posted at a later date.

Janet Ellen McKinnon, aged 80 of Grand Rapids passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Additional information will be shared at a later date

"Katie, aged 61, of Wyoming Michigan entered Heaven and earned her wings on Sunday, January 12, 2020.  Katie was born to the late Doris and William O'Donnell of Muskegon, Michigan on July 16, 1958. She was one of six children and always willing to lend a helping hand.   Her gentle spirit and unending care for others lead her to a degree in Special Education at Michigan State University.  She fell in love, married and found her passion and purpose in this life...

On January 11, Ruth Avery, nee Pritchard, entered into her eternal rest with a smile on her face, a song in her heart and a spring in her step. Ruth was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband Robert Avery.  Married for 55 years “her Robert” departed her side in 1997.  She is survived by her four children, Craig Avery (Sue Burton), Pamela Forwood, Michael Avery (Christine) and Susan Biddle (Jeff).  She was blessed with 8 grandchildren:  Bridget...

Michael James Maloley, aged 61, of Comstock Park, Michigan passed away Friday, January 10, 2020. Michael was an avid golfer and loved his time spent with his buddies while playing. He could  never give up on his Lions or his Spartans, and music had a special place in his heart. He was looking forward to being "pop pop" to his first granddaughter Olivia Rose. Preceded in death by parents Fred & Rosemary Maloley, and brother Thomas Maloley. He is survived by his son and...

Joanne (Dulyea) Hamilton, 86, passed into the arm’s of the Lord on January 10, 2020. Joanne was preceded in death by her husband William (Bill) Hamilton, her son Steve (Debby), sister Marilyn, brother-in-law Jim DeGraves, and her parents Alta Mae and Doug Dulyea; sister, Marilyn VerHulst. Joanne is survived by her sons Rick (Mary Kay) Hamilton, Sr., Ed (Marcia) Hamilton, LuAnn (Mike) Selzer, her grandkids, Amy (Tom) Payne, Rick (Emily) Hamilton Jr., Kayleigh (Kyle) Vanderlaan, Augusta...

James W. Coil passed peacefully, with both his children at his side, on Thursday, January 9th, 2020, at St. Mary’s hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the age of 95. Jim was born on March 4, 1924, in Flint, Michigan.  He was the oldest of three children (siblings Shirley and Eugene) born of Scottish and Irish descent, to Charles and June Coil, and was the sole survivor of his immediate family for many years. Upon graduation from Flint Central High School in 1942, Jim enlisted...

A Time for Everything Ecclesiastes 3 vs. 1 – 8 1 To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; 3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; 4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; 5 A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a...

William Walter Keech, aged 66 of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away at his home, January 8, 2020. William is survived by his loving wife, Rachel Keech and his 4 daughters. He lived for a time in Oregon and loved the west coast. He owned his own business and was an Auto Body “Artist” Respecting his wishes, cremation has taken place.