Mr. Robert W. Stephanak age 88 of Grand Rapids Veteran of WWII passed away Monday February 20, 2012. Surviving are his wife of 60 years Rita M. Stephanak (Kline), children: Robert W. (Susan) Stephanak Jr. of Fishers , IN, Patricia (Nicholas) Kokx of Grand Rapids, James (Petey) Stephanak of Kalamazoo, MI., Mary (Rick) Nelsen of Byron Center, MI, grandchildren: Matthew Stephanak, Rachel Stephanak, Jonathan (Tava) Kokx, Tony (Jackie) Kokx, Meg ...

Laura Lynn Marz age 32 passed away unexpectedly, she loved her husband Nick, her children Grace and Dominic more than life itself. The daughter of Denise Marz (Don Brown) and Michael Marz (Anne Marie Hojnacki) sister of Sally Brown (Greg). Also surviving are her mother-in-law, father-in-law, sister-in-law and brother-in-law. Laura was a truly loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend. She always thought of...

Mrs. Vera J. Popma age 91 of Grand Rapids passed away peacefully Sunday February 19, 2012. She is survived by her children: James (Suzanne) Popma, John (Jo) Popma of Longview, Texas, her five grandchildren: James (Dawn) Popma Jr., Amy (Marty) Guerrero, Kim Miller, Kelly Trek, Joy (Greg) Gray, five great grandchildren, brother in law Harold (Irene) Popma, many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother and father Peter and...

Herman Joseph Rasch who passed away in his 93rd year. Husband of Bernadette M. Brechting who passed away March 4, 2011. He is survived by his children Bob and Peg Rasch; Pat and Rick Cederholm; Jean and Jim Piccard; Mary and Bill Alt; Vince and Janet Rasch Carol and Thom Myers Don and Julie Rasch and son-in-law Dean Pavlovic and daughter-in-law Barb Rasch; his grandchildren Emily, Andy, Colleen, Chris, Katie, Beth, Becky, Joe, Lynne, Phil,...

DEMPSKI (Morrison) Mrs. Myrtle Jane Dempski age 89 of Grand Rapids WWII US Naval Veteran passed away Thursday February 16, 2012. Surviving are her husband of 59 years John, daughter Linda Lowande, son Doug (Joyce) Dempski, grandchildren Katie, Ian, Tom, Nicole and Cory, four great grandchildren, two sisters-in-law, Helen Morrison, Mary Beye, brother-in-law Chet Madura, several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial and Committal...

Diane C. Mikita age 75 of Walker passed away Wednesday February 15, 2012. Surviving are her husband of 52 years Fred, her sons, Mark (Jennie) Mikita, Dean Mikita. Five grandchildren: Keisha (Woody), Samantha, Madison, Abby, Hunter, five great grandchildren, a sister, Jewell Lanning and brother Gaylord (Marge) Tygesen, many nieces and nephews. A Funeral and Committal Service will be Monday at 11 am at the Funeral Home. Entombment Rosedale...

James Abraham Vogel age 61 passed away unexpectedly Wednesday February 15, 2012. Surviving are his spouse Janice, three children: Joel W. Vogel, Alissa Vogel Martineau, Meagan L. Vogel (Antonio) Cruz, seven grandchildren, Christian, Breana, Alexis, Samya, Tony, Isiah and Alex, two sisters: Carol Hiddema, Linda Cisco, nieces and nephews, dear friend Mo. Cremation has occurred. The family will receive visitors 12 (Noon)-1 pm at the funeral...

Mr. Frederick F. Klampferer age 92 of Walker died peacefully on Monday February 13, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife Winifred who died in 1997. Surviving are his three children: Fred (Jennie) Klampferer Jr., Theresa (Paul) Dressel, Valarie (Michael) Command, eight grandchildren: Peter (Megin), Matthew (Ann Marie) Dressel, Barbara (Dustin) Weible, Adam, Andrea and Madeline Command, Amber Joy and Andrew Klampferer, five great...