All Obituaries

Jon A. Rash age 64, went to the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on November 27, 2021, surrounded by his wife and children. Jon is preceded in death by his parents Edward and Norabell Rash, his brother Bill Rash, and daughter Elizabeth Rash. He is survived by his loving wife of eight years Shannon Rash. His beloved son whom he was well pleased, Adam Rash, and his beautiful daughters Linnea Rash, Paige (Jacob) Hults, and Blaze Anes. Jon is also survived by his five siblings Darrel (Marge)...

Patricia “Pat” Soddy (Brookman), aged 74, of Grand Rapids, MI passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021, after battling her fifth type of cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband Michael, her parents Arthur and Winnifred (Symes) Brookman, and her brother David Brookman. She will be lovingly remembered by her sons Brian, Tim (Meredith), and John, eight grandchildren, and two nieces. After earning her teaching degree from Cornerstone University, she taught in Christian...

Larry Douglas Sawyer, aged 74 of Grand Rapids, went home to be with Jesus Friday, November 26th, 2021. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Carol Sawyer of 44 yrs; daughters Lisa (Shawn) Scott, Shannon (Ross) Drayton, Jena (Dewey) Lyons; grandchildren Kasi, Cody, Conor, Cameron, Genny; great grandchildren  Afton, Oliver; Sister Gail (Mike) Kathan; several nieces & nephews.  Preceded in death by his parents Rolland & Marie; Brother Greg. He honorably served, as...

Buchanan, Mary 1/14/1946 - 11/22/2021 Grand Rapids Mary Ann (Motyka) Buchanan passed away peacefully at home in Grand Rapids, MI on Monday, November 22, 2021 at the age of 75 with her family at her bedside. Mary was born on January 14, 1946, in Ludington, Michigan. She was an avid golfer, poker player, gardener, housekeeper and was passionate about mowing her lawn. As a couple, Mary and Tom, her husband of 34 years, split their time between their homes in Michigan and Florida. After retiring...

Robert Francis "Bob" Hirt, 92, went to be with the Lord, November 21, 2021; passing away peacefully in his sleep while surrounded by his family. Bob was preceded in death by his loving wife June, and daughter Cyndie Chertos.  He is survived by his sons Daniel Hirt and Loren Hirt; sister Midge Leale; grandsons James (Tina) Chertos, Chad (Missy) Chertos, Dan (Lacy) Hirt, Lucas (Kendal) Hirt, Zach (Yvette) Hirt, and Austin (Allie) Hirt; and two great-grandsons and two...