All Obituaries

Larry A. Kienutske, aged 50 of Gun Lake went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. He is survived by his parents, father, Albert (Gayla) Kienutske; mother, Karla Terpening; 3 siblings, Tim (Becky) Kienutske, Brian (Wendie) Kienutske, Jowana (Dale) Begerow; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

Gretchen Ann White, born December 16 of 1972, passed away at the age of 47 on February 18th, 2020 at 11:40 p.m. Most of her life she battled with alcoholism, which combined with complications following a weight loss surgery she hoped would improve her quality of life lead to a 3-year battle with fluctuating health issues. She suffered brain and nerve damage that left her physically disabled and unable to walk on her own, as well as kidney and liver failure that ultimately took her...

Daniel Rivera, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday February 18, 2020 at the age of 65.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of almost 10 years, Mary Sikes Rivera; children Daniel Rivera Jr., Ricardo Rivera, Alisha Rivera, step-son Joshua Sikes; grandchildren Makayla Zakem, Alexis and Angelita Rivera, Lucifer Magnum and great grandson Namir Large.  Daniel is also survived by his brothers Arnulfo Rivera, Jose Angel Rivera, Rojelio Rivera, Reyneldo Rivera, David Rivera,...

On Friday, February 14, 2020, Mary “Alice” Kelly, aged 86 of Grand Rapids, Michigan went to be with the Lord and her her loving husband Bud of 52 years who preceded her in 2004. She was also preceded in death by her son, Gary; Sister, Rosie; brother, Tom (Jill). She is survived by her loving children, Chris Kelly, Lisa Kelly, Jim Kelly; granddaughter, Megan Kelly; 2 sisters, Delores Bour, Nancy (Steve) Solomon; brother, Edward (Bobbi) Sobczak; several nieces, nephews and...

Christenson, Kathryn Elizabeth of Porter Hills Village, died on February 14, 2020. Kathryn was born on August 24 1915 in Dayton, Ohio. She was married to Clifford C Christenson. She is survived by her son James E Christenson (Constance), three grandchildren; Julia Tank (Andrew), Gahan Gordon (Stephen), and James H. Christenson, and 2 great grandchildren; Constance Gordon and James Tank. Kathryn's daughter Beth, her husband Clifford, and her brother Mike Zimmer predeceased...

Dorrit Foltice, aged 92 of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away, Friday, February 14, 2020. Additional information will be shared at a later date. Services are pending.

Thomas E. Ross, aged 77 of Grand Rapids went to his Heavenly home, Monday, February 10, 2020. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Keith and Roger Ross. Thomas is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Carol; 2 children, Kevin Ross, Cindy Ross; 3 step-children, Scott (Cindy) VanDenHeuvel, Jamie (Heidi) VanDenHeuvel, Derek (Sandi) VanDenHeuvel; 5 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Patricia Zima, Kathleen Fritzma; brother, Douglas Ross; sister in law, Jacqueline Rees; several nieces, nephews and...

Celeste Joyce Brown, age 81, passed away on February 8, 2020. Celeste was devoted to her family. While her focus was on raising her children and volunteering with related activities, she also managed to fit in work for both the food service and transportation departments in the school system. She took delight in planning and embarking on regular family vacations, as well as all of the family activities involved with cottage life. After retirement, she and Terry enjoyed creating and selling...

Sandy passed away peacefully with her family on Friday February 7,2020. She was born in Hastings, Mi on July 14, 1946 to Vernon Newton and Lois Fair. Hastings is where Sandy spent her 73 years. During her life she worked many places, did a variety of things and met many people. Those who knew her knew she was near because she like to be heard. They also knew how much she loved animals. In September of 1965 Sandy and James Baker gave the world Jeanne Marie, her only child. During her life...

Barbra Bobby Brown Wright passed away Tuesday February 4,2020. Barbra was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Matilda Brown, her sister Norma Jackson and her brother Charles Brown. She leaves behind her sister Edna Collins as well as seven biological children. Jacqueline Brown, Tony Brown, Leisher Brown, Kevin Write, Jeffery Wright, Michael Wright and Christopher Wright. She also leaves four adopted children 3 foster children,15 grandchildren 31 great grandchildren and numerous...