All Obituaries

Phyllis June Lancaster Schulz, age 96, died March 7, 2026. Phyllis was born on April 13, 1929 in Fremont Michigan to Jack and Margaret Lancaster. Fiercely independent ever since her parents died when she was 16, Phyllis maintained her wit and sense of humor until the end. Phyllis was welcoming, warm, and generous to everyone she met throughout her life. Phyllis is predeceased by Henry (Hank), her husband of 62 years, whom she married in 1954, her daughter-in-law Laurie (Ensing) Schulz, her ...

Kathleen Marion Kennedy age 89 of Spring Lake, Michigan passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 3, 2026. She is survived by her children: Mark Kennedy, Paul (Sue) Kennedy, Karen (Gary) Miesch, Gail (Brad) Whalley and Gary (Kris) Kennedy, and special cousins John (Robin) Berchulc. Kathleen (Nana) is also survived by nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by Bruce Kennedy, her loving and devoted husband of 69 years, who passed away February 18, ...

Eric Lee Schardt, age 65, of Stanton, Michigan passed away on March 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Eric was born on December 27, 1960, in Phoenix, Arizonia. He attended Apollo High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy and Marine, from approximately 1980 to 1983. Eric was a hardworking and devoted family man who spent much of his life providing for those he loved. When he had time to enjoy life outside of work, he loved fishing, traveling, and ...

George Thomas Ivie, age 88, passed away on March 2, 2026.  He was born on October 10, 1937 in Evansville, Indiana to William (Norman) Ivie and Teresa Ivie (née Payne) of Owensboro, Kentucky.  George was the second oldest of nine children and started working from the age of 12 on a farm training dogs.  Upon graduating from Kelloggsville High School in 1955 he joined the US Army at the age of 17, serving his country honorably as a Law Clerk in the Court-Martial office in ...

Loving Husband and Father.

Our beloved Mother/Ma/Oma/Opoe, Alida Margaretha Koelewyn (nee DeJong), Age 94, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Born on April 9, 1931 in Zaandam, Netherlands, she was the daughter of Jacob DeJong and Antje DeJong(nee Mooij). She was the caring matriarch of our family that loved us without limit and was welcoming to all friends. She was a devoted wife, mother, and Oma, known for her kindness, tasty banket squares, potato salad and annual counted ...