All Obituaries

Lynda Marie Kurdziel, aged 51 of Grand Rapids, Michigan went to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. She is survived by her loving husband David; 2 children, Benjamin Kurdziel, Marlee Kurdziel; parents, John and Gretchen Ropolewski; brother, Ronald Ropolewski. Lynda was a long time employee of Progressive Building Services and a member of St. Adalbert’s Aid Society, 5th Street Hall. She enjoyed meeting up with family and friends at polka dances all over the Midwest and...

Dave (David) John Lewkowski, 79, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, succumbed to cancer in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his family on March 22 , 2020. Dave is survived by his wife of 56 years Janina, daughters Susan Johnson and Karen Clees, his brothers Thomas Lewkowski and Robert Lewkowski and sister Kathleen Smant, his 5 grandchildren Derik, Cory, Kaylie, Harlee and Dylan.  He is also survived by his much-adored great grandchildren Alexi and Talon, their mother Sara, and his...

Lorraine Louise (Rittenger) Nezwek Green age 73 of Cedar Springs MI passed away on March 21, 2020 with her children at her side. Lorraine was born on February 15, 1947 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Lloyd and Dorothy (Nowacki) Rittenger. She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Cindy, Chuck, and Bill Rittenger. Lorraine graduated from South High School in 1965. She proudly earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Michigan State University in 1992, and eventually earned a...

Cecile Marie Zielke born 10/20/38 in Haynes Township of Alcona Michigan. She was one of three daughters of deceased John and Emma Tacia. She married –(deceased) Harry Zielke on 3/14/64. They raised their family in Alpena Michigan. She was a loving mother who had three living children, Rochelle (James) Anderson, Eldon (Shawn) Zielke, and JoAnn (Gary) Burns. She loved her six grandchildren who reside in Michigan. She enjoyed sharing her hope of kingdom blessings as one of Jehovah...

Myrtle May Morris, aged 99 of Grand Rapids, Michigan went to be with her Lord Thursday, March 19, 2020. Additional information will be shared at a later date. There are no services planned.

Julius “Joe” Short age 85 of Grand Rapid passed away Tuesday March 17 at Porter Hills after suffering a stroke almost 10 years ago. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grace and Cyrus Short, and his wife of 56 years Joan Short (Endres). He leaves behind 5 children Joe (Patti) Short, Jim (Andrea) Short, Julie (Tim) VanBelkum, Jeff Short, and Judi (Rob) Vermaire; 6 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. He grew up in Cadillac and moved to Grand Rapids when he was a...

On March 17, 2020, Irene Hathaway, Cheboygan, Michigan, passed away at the age of 93. Born on September 21, 1926, she was the 11th of 12 children of Gustav and Emma Musolff. Her husband, John Hathaway, and all 11 siblings have preceded her in death. She is survived by many nephews and nieces and their families. Those who have traveled to visit her found a warm welcome, good food, and special coffee from the old stove top percolator. She lovingly sent out hundreds of birthday cards to...

Steven Wayne Grinwis, 42yrs old went to be with Lord on March 10th, 2020 at 12:22pm. He was surrounded by his children and loved ones. Steven was born January 19th 1978 in Grand Rapids Michigan to Victor and Maxine Grinwis. Steven’s passion was making pizzas, working at his family owned pizza parlors. In his free in time he enjoyed fishing and spending as much time as possible with his children, his nephews, and all his cousins. He was a hard working family man who always put his...

Joan F. Fuller, aged 85 of Grand Rapids, Michigan, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 10, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Fuller Sr. in 2011. Joan is survived by 7 children, Marcia (Ted VanderVlist) English, Richard (Leslie) Fuller Jr., Kenneth (Kathy) Fuller, Cheryl (John) Orlikowski, David (Angie) Fuller, Kathy (Dennis Kiester) Fuller, Michelle (Rick Searl) McClary; 18 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren. She was a long time member of the VFW Auxiliary...

Carl Emil Newberg Jr, was born June 18, 1923 and passed away March 10, 2020 at the age of 96.   He leaves his loving wife of 72 years, Margaret.  Surviving are his sons, Robert (Cathy), Carl (Anne), Thomas (Paula), Charles (Marisa), 14 Grandchildren and 22 Great Grandchildren, and special friend and caregiver Doris.   Carl served in the Navy during WWII as a gunners mate – 1st class.  Tour of Duty included the invasion of Normandy, his ship was part of the...