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Marilyn Parker Smith, passed away on April 10, 2024 at the age of 92.  Marilyn, a grandmother of seven and a great-grandmother of four, was the heart of her home and family. She raised four children in a happy and loving home, and taught them the values of independence and thoughtfulness. Marilyn's love and dedication were evident in her 64-year marriage to her husband, Glenn, who preceded her in death.  Marilyn's role as the ultimate homemaker and her love...

William Michael (Mike) Anthony, age 81, passed away on April 8, 2024 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mike was born to Marjorie Lucille and William Robert Anthony on September 3rd, 1942 in Terre Haute, Indiana but moved to Long Beach, California when his father returned from service in WWII. The family moved back to Indiana where he finished his education, began working at an insurance company and met his future wife, Janet Myers. Mike and Janet wed on May 5th, 1963 in Oxford, Ohio. After they...

James Robert Andres “Jim”, 102, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. He entered the world on May 9, 1921 in Minneapolis, MN, born to James and Stella (Faugher) Andres, both immigrants from Czechoslovakia.  Called Jimmy in his youth, he grew up on a 40 acre farm outside of Minneapolis. He attended a one room school house until 8th grade. Jim graduated Salutatorian from Eden Prairie High School in 1939. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in...

Jacob (Jack) Arthur Verbrugge, age 81, of Wyoming passed away at his home on Friday, March 29, 2024. Jack was born in Grand Rapids, MI on April 26, 1942, the son of Jacob and Kay Verbrugge. He graduated from Central High School class of 1961. After graduation he received tool & die training at Grand Rapids Junior College. He retired from Steelcase after 29 years. Jack was involved in numerous family and church activities; he was a baseball coach and Scout leader for many years. He...

Randall Jon Van Houten, age 58, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 28, surrounded by his family.  Randy was born on September 2, 1965, in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Richard and Kay (Bok) Van Houten. He was a graduate of Grand Rapids Christian high school and went on to earn degrees from Davenport and Aquinas as well as an MBA from Grand Valley State University. He was an accountant who loved working in the manufacturing industry and was highly regarded by his peers in the...

Shirley Ann Mowers, age 87, of Kentwood, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024. Born on July 9, 1936, in Wyandotte, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Violet Katherine (Meggitt) Gambino. Shirley was a loving wife to K. Ralph Mowers who preceded her in death and a devoted mother to her three children, Phillip Mowers, Lisa (Michael) Underwood, and Kay (Heath) Ponstein who survive her along with eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, and several other extended...

Erina Hanka, age 81, of Ada, Michigan passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2024. The daughter of Emma Fuss, Erina was born on September 29, 1942 in the former Czechoslovakia. She is survived by her brother, Ewald Röhner of Kircheim/Teck, Germany. Erina and her mother immigrated to Western Germany when she was five years old, settling in the town of Kirchheim/Teck. On July 31, 1964, Erina married the love of her life, Rudolf Hanka, who preceded her in death on November 7,...

Brad Bucklin was born to Dawn and Duane Bucklin in the small town of Cascade, Michigan, just a few miles east of Grand Rapids, on August 18, 1977. Brad was 46 years old living in Bay City, Michigan, when he passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Brad attended Forest Hills Central High School in Cascade, Michigan. His journey through life was marked by a deep commitment to learning and a passion for storytelling. He possessed a remarkable ability to excel in any endeavor he pursued, often...

Edward T. Vermurlen passed away on Friday March 15, 2024 at the age of 78.  He was born in Grand Haven, Michigan on November 8, 1945 to the late Jacob and Mildred Vermurlen.  Ed will be lovingly remembered by his wife of almost 55 years Ruth Vermurlen, sister Mary (Rich) Marod, brother Charles (Marylou) Vermurlen and many nieces, nephews and friends.  He was preceded in death by his brother Jake (Judy) Vermurlen.  Ed spent his career as an architect.  He was a...