Harvey Gainey went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday November 28, 2021 at the age of 79. He was born in Nichols, Georgia to the late Lloyd and Rita Gainey. Harvey will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 59 years Annie Ereveene Gainey, daughter Angela (Brent) Jordan, son Buddy (Michelle) Gainey, grandchildren Devon (Ashley) Gainey, Chelsey (Tyler) Chambers, Mason (Meredith) Gainey, Haley (Cody) Herbruck, Cayman Gainey, Spencer Jordan, Quincy (fiance Tyler Baker) Gainey, great...

KELLER, Philip S. “Phil” of Rockford, passed away November 27, 2021 at the age of 90.  Preceded in death by his father Philip and mother Myra (Colton) Keller.  Phil is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Betty A. Keller. They were married in Lansing, MI on September 20th, 1957. He was the loving father of Philip (Jeanine) Keller, John (Emily) Keller, and Elizabeth (Christopher) Wassink. He was the proud grandfather of 12 grandchildren: Gwendolen, John, Gretel,...

Janice Elaine (Tinkham) Kirchgessner, age 85, passed away November 26, 2021. She was preceded in death by her darling daughter Molly and her beloved husband of 53 years Bob Kirchgessner. Loving Mother of Peg (Dean) Koenigs, the late Molly (Larry) Schuler, Carrie (Jim) Donaldson, Ellen (Jay) Rendos, Bob (Sue) Kirchgessner Jr, Jane (Paul) Zawacki-McCarthy and Katie (Rob) Meilinger. Dear grandmother to 20 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Fond sister of the late Daniel (Betsey) Tinkham...

James R. Carr, PE died on November 21st, 2021 at the age of 94 years 4 months. He is survived by his two sons, James Arthur & Kathleen McGleish Carr, and Thomas Peter & Janet Handley Carr.  Three grandchildren, Jenny Lind & Jarrod James Long, Rebecca Jane Carr & Andrew Peter Carr, and two great grandchildren Calvin James & Sylvia Jane Long, and many devoted nieces, nephews, & cousins.    He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Carilon, his...

Paul Hendrickson, age 94 beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend realized the promise of eternal life in Christ on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Paul was born to Marinus “Jack” and Wilhelmina “Minnie” Hendrickson and was raised on the northeast side of Grand Rapids.  He graduated from Central High School and continued his education at Hope College in Holland, MI. While at Hope he attended classes with Dorothy Contant. During class he would pass...

Linda Kay Smith was born on September 30, 1938 in South Bend, IN to Ransom M. Phillips and Kathryn E. (Scott-Phillips) Johnson.  Raised in Auburn, IN and a graduate of Auburn HS, Linda married the love of her life, Gene A. Smith, on November 4, 1956, recently celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary.  She passed away after a well fought battle with cancer on November 17, 2021 with her family by her side. Linda and Gene raised four children, who were a great source of pride for...

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A respected and beloved father, grandfather and “G.G.”, David M. Hoogerhyde, age 97, entered into his heavenly home on November 6, 2021.  The son of Rosetta and David Hoogerhyde Sr., David was born on June 23, 1924, and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan.   He graduated from South High School and enrolled in Hope College.  His tenure at Hope was interrupted by a call to serve in the Army for 3 years during WWII.  After completing his service, David...

Dennis Marvin House, 75, of Ada, MI went to meet his Savior on Friday, November 5, 2021. Dennis is survived by his wife of 46 years, Diane (Gahan); his brother Gary (Lori) House, sister Kellie Brandon, and sister-in-law Ginny Franks; nieces Jolie (Ross) O’Connor, Marilee (Adam) Wells, Hollie (Judd) Bagladi, Sheri (Brian) Snider, Michelle (James) Murphy, and Jennifer (Brandon) Lowe; nephew Jeremy House; many grand-nieces and grand-nephews as well as many friends.  He is preceded in...

Our hearts are heavy with our loss of Parker Lee Spindle, age 21, of East Grand Rapids who passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Parker was an old soul for a young man, and understood better than anyone and even wrote once in an essay that “Everyone longs for human interaction. We all need companions. We all need to be recognized.”    While he found peace with animals, especially with his dog Hendricks, his kind, genuine heart touched everyone he knew. His...