All Obituaries

Ronald Lee Miedema age 79 of Cedar Springs, Michigan passed away peacefully on May 12,2022. He preceded in death by his parents John and Jeanette Miedema and his father Gilbert Heeringa. Ronald is survived by his four children Connie (John) Berles, Christine (Dan) Kozak, Rainee (Jon) Cole, Ronald (Angela) Miedema, and his eight grandchildren. Ronald is also survived by his two brothers John A. (Hahn) Miedema and Barry Miedema, along with many nieces and nephews.    Ron was a...

Bessie Mae Miller (Dickson), born on August 18, 1964, passed away on May 10, 2022. Bessie will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Joseph Miller, her son, Jeremy Miller, her daughter, Haley Miller, her siblings Brenda Watts (Rick), Paul Dickson (Kim), Larry Dickson (Pattie), and many other aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and very dear friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Larry Dickson, her mother, Judith Dickson (Easterday), and her brother William Dickson. Bessie...

"Grace vanden Berg of Holland, MI was taken into glory on May 4, 2022. She is survived by her beloved children, Harry (Mary) vanden Berg, Elsha (John) De Jong, Kiersten Baker, Pete (Lisa) vanden Berg, Merl (Tanicka) vanden Berg, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a dear sister. A memorial service will be held in Messiah's Independent Reformed Church in Holland on Friday, May 6 at 1.30pm."

Donald Scott Borough, age 61 of Grand Rapids, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022. He was born on July 18, 1960 in Grand Rapids MI to Don and Judy Borough. Scott loved spending time outdoors and at Torch Lake, but his true love was music. He spent his hours singing and playing his guitar.   Scott was preceded in death by his father, Don. He is survived by his mother, Judy; his daughter Sophia (Jake) Hansen; sisters, Victoria (Chris Bailey) Hunt, Lisa (Chip) Cummings, Debbie (Dave) Forth...

Kathleen Schmidt, 73, of Grand Rapids passed away on May 1, 2022.  She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of almost 48 years James Schmidt, sister Colleen (Marty) Landino and many close friends.  Some of Kathleen's favorite things were reading and travelling.  She will be greatly missed.  A celebration of her life will be held later this Summer.  

Marylou Orent age 61 of Allendale, Michigan passed away on April 30, 2022. She is survived by her husband of thirty-five years Ronald Orent, their two children Samuel and Stephenie Orent, and Marylou’s parents Robert and Pauline Corbett of Peru New York. Marylou proudly served her country in the United States Navy for six years. After her time of service, she completed X-Ray school and became a Mammographer. Marylou loved her family very much, and enjoyed spending time boating and...

Julia Colvin (nee Rasmussen), aged 86. University of Michigan graduate, artist, art teacher, GRAM docent and women’s committee member, tennis coach, European bicycle traveler and best friend to husband John for 64 years, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022. She is survived by sons: Peter (Deb), Jeff (Elaine) and Todd (Jayne) who blessed her with wonderful, high achiever grandchildren; Cody, Chris and Mackie (deceased); Noah, Sterling and Landon; Zach and Dane. Julia is also...

In Loving Memory David Ray Pitsch, age 78, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Dave was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on August 23, 1943, to the late Robert and Hope (Viergever) Pitsch. He graduated from Union High School in 1961. Dave married Mary Helen on July 24, 1964. Dave and Mary raised their two sons, Dave and Andy, in Grand Rapids, MI. Dave worked as a machine assembler for Gallmeyer & Livingston for 36 years and Expandtech for 7 years, where he made...

  Donna Ann Blake, aka Nan, brought her beautiful laugh to heaven on April 26, 2022. She lived life on her own terms; she was a free spirit who loved to push boundaries to make her family be the best version of themselves. No one could ever question her unwavering love and dedication for her family. Nan had a single purpose of helping them live life to the absolute fullest.   She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on June 22, 1944 but lived most of her childhood on the south...

Jeffrey “Scott” Forrester, age 65 of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully at home on April 25, 2022. He was born Aug. 3rd 1956, the son of Jack and Barbara (Whitley) Forrester. Scott was preceded in death by his parents and his older brother Steve Forrester. Scott is survived by his wife, Margo (Scott) Forrester; his daughters Jennifer Johnson and Amy Tromp; his grandchildren Tyler Holland, Emily Tromp. Evan Johnson and Ava Johnson; his brothers Timothy Forrester and Daniel...