William Joseph Hoffinger, age 90, of Grand Rapids passed away peacefully on September 19, 2018 surrounded by his family. Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Sylvia (Saposnick). He also leaves his children, Alex Hoffinger and his wife Janet of Arlington, MA, Margaret Hoffinger and her husband Jeffrey of Palos Verdes Estates, CA, and Faye Feinstein and her husband Edward of Mendota Heights, MN, and his six grandchildren of whom he was so proud, Michael, Rachel, Benjamin, Jacob,...

Marsha Usiak Lillich went to her heavenly home on September 18, 2018. She was born in Hart, MI on April 5, 1964 to Paul and Barbara Usiak. She graduated from Shelby High School and later Hope College. Marsha married Rick Lillich in 1993 and they shared 25 years of marriage, having two children; Lauren and Peter. She was a member of Calvary Church in Grand Rapids.  Marsha is survived by her husband, Rick; her children, Lauren and Peter; her parents, Paul and Barbara Usiak; her...

Thomas Anastor departed this life in peace with his beloved family at his side. Left to cherish his memory and honor his legacy are his wife of 35 years Jill M. Anastor (Groskopf); his children Thomas E. Anastor II;  Tony Anastor and Stephanie (Erik) Anderson; grandchildren CJ Anastor and Zoey Anderson; siblings Denny (Cathy) Anastor and Darlene Umphrey; in-laws Kim Bosscher and Linda (Carl) Voshel; several nieces, nephews and countless friends and colleagues. Born to Charles J. and...

Evan Lintvedt passed away from a brief illness, September 15, 2018 at the age of 52.  He was surrounded by his family and even one of his favorite dogs, Lucy.  He was a generous, gracious soul who was loved by many and who will be deeply missed.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 24 years, Jenny, his daughter Annika, his father Richard Lintvedt, sisters Ane (Mark) Dulac (niece, Madeline Dulac), Greta Lintvedt (niece,Wednesday & nephews Max and Gunnar), his dogs...

 Avis Ruth Smith passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Grand Rapids, MI.  Avis was born on July 15, 1922, in Scottdale, PA to Thomas and Anna (Komm) Slaughter. Her family moved to Dayton, KY when she was 6 and she graduated from High School there in 1940.  After Business College she worked at Western Union for several years.  Her family moved to Kalamazoo and there she met the love of her life for 71 years, Eugene Smith.  They raised four children and...

Linda Zainea, an Orthodox Christian and beloved sister, godmother, aunt, great-aunt, and great-great-aunt, who left her native Syria at the age of 22 to live with her husband in the United States, paving the way for many family members to join her, peacefully departed this life on September 11, 2018, surrounded by family in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was 88. She was born in Damascus in 1930, the fourth in a family of six girls and one boy.  In Damascus, she was a schoolteacher. ...

Barbara M. Raby, age 83, of Cascade passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 8, 2018 with her children by her side.  Barbara grew up in Wakarusa, Indiana and attended Ohio Wesleyan University, earning a degree in dietetics.   She worked at the Duke University Hospital in North Carolina, University of Michigan hospital in Ann Arbor, and Mary Free Bed Hospital in Grand Rapids, eventually retiring to raise her family.  After her children were grown she obtained her...

Patricia Mary Reynolds, age 73, of Cascade passed away peacefully on Friday, September 7, 2018, surrounded by her family. Patricia was born in Grand Rapids, MI on March 11, 1945 the daughter of Otto and Agnes (Burchardt) Horter.  She graduated from Mount Mercy Academy class of 1963.  She worked in banking, rising into management with Michigan National Bank. After retiring, Patricia enjoyed volunteering at Frederick Meijer Gardens and Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts. ...

Amway co-founder and Orlando Magic Senior Chairman Richard M. DeVos died September 6, 2018, at his home in Ada, Michigan. He was 92.  Rich was known globally for his business achievements and locally in West Michigan and Central Florida for his community leadership and giving, but often referred to himself simply as “just a sinner saved by grace in Christ Jesus.” Born March 4, 1926, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Rich graduated from Grand Rapids Christian High School in...

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday September 10, 2018 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 330 Lakeside Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.