On September 14, 2017 at 8:22 a.m., time caught up with him. Richard “Sam” Langdon, age 66, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by the love of his life, his wife Susan “Sue” Kay Langdon, his two daughters, Eliza Langdon Oliver and Kelly Langdon, his two dogs Joe and Woodstock “Woody” (both named by Sam), and his grand-dog Tucker.  Sam was born in Carson City,...

Herbert T. Hiscock Sr. Went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2017. He is survived by Wife Judith Hiscock,(c) Herbert Hiscock Jr, Tonya VandenBos, Cindy Halsey,Sandra Mullennix, Sheri Hiscock and many grandchildren. The family would like to Thank Mary Wu, Debbie Guina, and the VandenBos Family. A Celebration of Life will be held October 1, 2017 from 1-5pm at Pinebrook Village Mobilehome Clubhouse. 

After a long and wonderful life, Priscilla Goodspeed Shuart, age 86, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2017, with her family by her side. Her loving husband, David E. Shuart, preceded her in death. Born in East Grand Rapids on November 9, 1930, Priscilla attended elementary and middle school in East Grand Rapids, and graduated from the Graham-Eckes Academy in West Palm Beach, Florida. She attended Vassar College, graduating...

Derk Zandstra aged 67 passed away peacefully Wednesday September 13, 2017.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Theresa Zandstra, his sister Grace Zandstra and brother Jayeo Zandstra.  Surviving are his sister Caroline (James) Shearer Jr. his nephew, James (Heather) Shearer III and his niece Melissa Funke.  There will be no memorial service at his request.  Burial is at Graceland Memorial Park....

D. William (Bill) Ruoff, age 70, of Grand Rapids passed away peacefully on September 12 at his home after a well fought battle with cancer. Bill, the son of Doug and Helen Ruoff, was born and raised in East Grand...

Shirley Ann Fatum (nee Morken), age 85, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2017 with her family at her side. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul J. Fatum MD (2008), as well as her parents, Edward and Alberta Morken and siblings, John Morken, Alice Hatfield Rundle and Richard Morken. She is survived by her devoted children, Mary Ann (Chris) Collins, Mark (Mary Kay) Fatum, Teresa Fatum and Monica (Steve) Edison; adoring...

Robert “Bob” Brady passed away peacefully September 6, 2017 following a brief illness.  Bob is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Dorothy, daughters Carolyn Brady of Cascade and Linda (Keith) Combs of Grand Rapids, grandchildren Cameron, Lauren, Eric and Heather.  Bob graduated from Miami University with his Bachelor’s degree and then served 2 years in the US Navy as an Officer.  Following his stint in the Navy...

Hubert Eugene Johnson, age 90, of Grand Rapids passed into the arms of His Savior proclaiming, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant!” on September 4, 2017 surrounded by his adoring bride of 68 years, his children, and grandchildren.   Hugh was born in New England, North Dakota on October 6, 1926 to Hans Louis Johnson and Kari (Bakke) Johnson, the second of three children. He graduated New...

L. Dale Atkinson, age 96, of Grand Rapids, passed away on September 4, 2017.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife Jean.  Dale is survived by his son, David (Patti) Atkinson, daughter, Barbara (Louis) Lanwermeyer; four grandchildren, Emily Atkinson, David (Audra) Atkinson, Laura (Matthew Slater) Lanwermeyer and Stephen (Rachel Brown) Lanwermeyer; four great grandchildren, Benjamin, Caleb, Bowman and Waylon;...

Mary Beth VanderBroek, 62, passed into the arms of Jesus on August 24, 2017. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Philip and Betty VanderBroek.  She is survived by her brother, Steve; sister-in-law, Marie; and niece, Anne VanderBroek. Mary loved and nurtured more than 30 children throughout her life.  She taught them to read and love books, bake, play...