All Obituaries

Elaine Catherine Schuur, age 81 of Grand Rapids, MI passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019. She was preceded in death by his parents Michael and Stella Resonosky. Elaine is survived by her sons Steve (Josephine) Schuur and Randy Schuur; her grandson Brandon Schuur and Arielle Schuur; and her good friend Karen Kragt. Memorial service will be held at Mount Olive Lutheran Church (3950 Leonard St NW Grand Rapids 49534) on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 11:00 with lunch to follow. In lieu...

Michael L. Rossman, aged 66, died on September 14, 2019. He is much missed by Louise and his step children, Naomi (David) Grimminck of Tacoma, WA and Daniel (Jenn) Tell of Alameda, CA. Michael will be remembered as the kindest person. The family would like to thank BMW Motorsports for their kindness to Michael and his family. Following his wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services.

Daniel Charles Scutt, age 59, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, surrounded by loved ones. Dan was preceded in death by his mother, Melissa Stahl, his father, Jerry Scutt, his mother-in-law, Alyce Sargent, his father-in-law, Tom Sargent, and his brother-in-law, Jack Tobias. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Cheryl, his son, Daniel, his daughter, Christina (fiance' Eli Pena); his granddaughter, Zoey, his sister Annette Harrington, and his...

Thomas Jay Stoepker Sr. aged 75 of Rockford, Michigan passed away at his home, September 10, 2019, in the care of his family. Tom had a long and rewarding career in the telecommunication field with Bell Telephone/AT&T and ISC. Tom was a true sportsman and loved the outdoors. Special times were spent at the family cottage fishing, boating or walking through the fields with his dog Brady. Tom could always be found in the kitchen preparing gourmet meals to enjoy with family and friends....

Terrance Wayne Stark, aged 82, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Stark was preceded in death by his wife Christine, his parents Leo & Dorothy (Noom) Stark, his brothers Robert and Maxwel, his sister Betty Searl, his grandson Scott M. Allen, and his great granddaughter Faith Stark. He is survived by his sister Norma Jones, sister in law Dorothy Stark, numerous nieces and nephews; as well as the families of his 3...

Our Sweet Melissa Loving wife of Kelly Mellberg.    Loving doggie mom to Bella and Leia. Beloved daughter of Louise and Daniel Pawlowski Beloved daughter in law of Judith and Carl Mellberg. Beloved sister of Michele Pawlowski Brown and Ryan Brown, Jessie Pawlowski Mangold and Tommy Mangold. Beloved sister in law of Kris Jenkins. Dear Aunt of Hayley Brown Burton and Mitchell Brown.   Grace and Thomas Mangold.  Brandy Taylor, Jelene Jenkins.  Great Aunt of...

Hello Butch, this is God! "Get on your motorcycle it's time to come home!" Dallas (Butch) Boynton Sr., of Grand Rapids, Michigan, age 77, was called home on September 4, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Nordine; father Charles; mother Orda; sister, Cynthia Berry.  He is survived by his wife and best friend of 55 years, Judy; his son Dallas Jr. (Julie) Boynton; daughter, April (Robert) Tiesenga; sister, Dorene "Sue"(Robert) Braund; sister,...

Larry Jay Starks, aged 61 of Kentwood passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Additional information will be posted at a later date.

It is said, “Tuesday’s child is full of grace”.  William Welch Porter, Jr., aged 70, came into the world on Tuesday, 18 January 1949 and moved on to his next adventure on Tuesday, 3 September 2019. William was a kind and gracious gentleman and a gentle man who loved and was loved.  His grace and life touched many people and he was a role model for his brothers, his nieces and nephews, his brothers- and sisters-in-law and his many friends. William is preceded in...

The Lord declared John’s mansion prepared and welcomed him there on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at the age of 85. Greeting him there was his father, John and mother, Bertha; sister, Martha and her husband John Watkins; brother-in-law, Bob Wilberham; and brother, Robert. Surviving him is his loving wife and best friend of 65 years, Anne. He is also survived by his sons, Jeff (Patti) and Tim (Brenda), six grandchildren; and thirteen great grandchildren; his sisters, Henrietta Wilberham,...