All Obituaries

Micala Sue McKeage age 74 of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away September 27, 2023 and went to be with her beloved sister Krist McKeage. Micala is survived by her daughters Nina Mazzarelli and Shelley Despres along with her son in-law Timothy Barr. Micala will forever be in our hearts and she will always be with us. 

Diana Jane Rogers, 71, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, returned to her Heavenly Father on Monday, September 18, 2023, surrounded by her many loved ones.  The Decatur, Ohio native was born December 18, 1951, to her late parents Hollie & Eula Rogers. Diana graduated from Rock Hill High School at the young age of 16 and later married her High School sweetheart, Terry Wayne Malone Sr. on July 25, 1969.   Over their nearly 55 years of companionship, she was blessed with 7 children, 26...

Suelynn (Sue) Draper,56, Born October 3, 1966, Passed away unexpectedly September 17, 2023. She lived her whole life in Grand Rapids, MI, with the exception to the time she spent in the United States Air Force. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert John Draper and Carol Juanita Draper (Haner), along with brother Douglas Lee Draper. She is survived by daughter Brittney Cleveland (Keith Turnquist), grandchildren Teeara Cleveland and Kraig Turnquist, brothers David (Gale) Draper,...

Timothy Philemon Tipton (68) of Grand Rapids Michigan, passed away on September 15, 2023. Timothy (Tim) was born to Glenn and Ruth Tipton on April 17, 1955, in Detroit, Michigan. He was a talented basketball player who played collegiately at St. John’s College and Wayne State University. Tim worked as a police officer in both Detroit and Grand Rapids police departments. He was known as an expert marksman during his time as a police officer. Following police work, Tim worked in sales...

On September 12, 2023, Paula Gecho passed away peacefully at the age of 79. Paula was the oldest of seven daughters and the mother of three children. Throughout Paula’s life she loved to knit, crochet, and sew which produced many wonderful hats and blankets donated to hospitals for newborn babies as well as quilts for family and friends. Her sisters and her would travel to different states in search of material stores for just the right material to make that next quilt. She also loved...

   Leslie passed away peacefully on September 11, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents Dewald McCombs and Margaret Lutz, her loving husband of fifty-one years Fred Kinney II, her daughter Gwendolyn Kinney, and granddaughter Diona. Leslie leaves behind her three children Erica Castaneda, Fred (Amber) Kinney III, and Jeanne (Victor) Kinney. She leaves behind her sixteen grandchildren Aron, Alexander, Xvaier (Amoni), Cameron, LaReina, Emilio, Shyane, Miya, Jaylin, Alijah,...

James “Buck” Billings age 80 of Kentwood Michigan went home to his Lord and Savior on September 7, 2023. James is preceded in death by his parents Earl and Edna Billings, his loving wife of over thirty years Laurel Billings, and three of his children Deborah Billings, James Billings and Matthew Billings. James leaves behind his one son Mike (Kim) Billings, and three step-children David (Paula) Beck, Rob (Monica) Beck, and Lisa Marsh, along with ten grandchildren and many great...

 Timmer (Hoogeveen), Esther Lorraine age 83, of Sparta, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023.  Esther was the daughter of John and Carolyn (Bolt) Hoogeveen. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, John Timmer and her son Steve Timmer as well as her five brothers, William (Arlene), Henry (Phyllis), Kenneth, John and Donald and sisters Patricia (Richard) Deemter and Marilyn (David) Ebels.  She is survived by her sister, Lavina Hoogeveen and...

Dan left to be with Jesus on Saturday September 2, 2023 with his wife and children by his side. Dan will be remembered for making people laugh with his many pranks (voice messages) with different voices and endless stories. He really enjoyed playing euchre and any other games with family and friends, church group Young at Heart, karaoke, boating, bowling, working on projects, and helping others. Dan’s greatest ability was to make others feel loved and cared for. He loved life with...

Teitsma, Robert E. (Bob) age 95 of Grand Rapids went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 2, 2023. Bob was born on November 26, 1927 in Grand Rapids, MI. He was preceded in death by his wife Charity, his parents, Dick and Kate Teitsma and son-in-law, Robert Bloodworth. Bob was a veteran of WWII and a member of the Army Air Corp. He will be remembered and greatly missed by his children; Joyce Bloodworth, Robert (Joan) Teitsma and Karen (Don)Vanden Berg; nine grandchildren;...