Els Thayer (Boekman) of Grand Rapids, went to be with her Lord on July 21, 2019. She was born November 9, 1927 in Hilversum, The Netherlands.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph N. Thayer in 2014. Surviving are her children Sandra A. Kelly (Pete), Kim L. Fields (Paul), Marc W. Thayer (Polly) ; and her grandchildren Alan C. Kelly, Erin A. Fields, Ian B. Fields (Rachel), Amy R. Inns (Timothy), Alex W. Thayer (Amanda), Asa J. Thayer (Danyelle) ; and 5...

Linda M. Hildebrand, age 79, of Grand Rapids, and formerly of West Lawn, PA.  passed away of Saturday, July 20, 2019  after a short illness. Linda was born in West Lawn, PA on October 24, 1939 the daughter of William and Carmen Sontag. She graduated from Wilson High School of West Lawn, PA, Class of 1957. Linda was an outdoor person who enjoyed her gardening and bird watching. Surviving are her husband of 59 years, Wayne Hildebrand; two sons, Matthew Hildebrand and Timothy (Kelly)...

Arloa J. Vander Kolk, age 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 18, 2019.  It was a peaceful passing, only 10 weeks after the love of her life, Ken, passed away.  She was surrounded by her loving children.  Arloa was born in the summer of 1928 on a farm in Zeeland, MI.  Her parents, Joe and Kate Vander Velde, gave her a happy Christian upbringing with her brother and 2 sisters.  She talked fondly of riding and showing Tennessee Walker horses as...

Nancy Lou Pederson, age 90, formerly of Somerset N.E. Grand Rapids passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019  at Vista Springs of Wyoming.  Mrs. Pederson was born on April 28, 1929 in Lansing, MI. She was the daughter of Hobart and Genevieve (Thrall)  Crouch. She graduated from Lansing S.W. Sexton High School, Class of 1947, and she attended Michigan State College.  She married her high school sweetheart, Harold K. Pederson on September 8, 1951....

Evelyn Louise Miner, age 81, of Lowell, passed away on July 15, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred Cousino and Sadie Kaleefy; sisters, Eleanor Wales and Edith Cousino.  Evie is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Jack; three daughters, Sue (Mark) Grusnis, Deb Canfield and Stephanie (Doug) Moss; 10 grandchildren, Jacob, Sarah, Leah, Lindsay, Brian, Leslie, Brad, Katie, Jacqueline and Benjamin; 7 great grandchildren; her 6...

Chad Daryl Wolfe, age 49, of Grand Rapids, died unexpectedly on Monday, July 15, 2019.  He is survived by his parents, Bud and Margie Wolfe, brother, Trevor (Andrea) Wolfe, three nieces; Erica, Rachel and Ashley Wolfe.  Chad graduated from Forest Hills Central High School in 1988 and attended Grand Valley State University.  He loved anything mechanical and especially enjoyed computer design, drones and electronics.  A private family service was held at the Metcalf &...

Fredricks, Helen, 68, of Caledonia went to be with her heavenly Father on July 14, 2019, surrounded by her four daughters.  Helen was born April 27, 1951 in Holland, MI, to Russel and Audrey Fredricks. She graduated from Holland Christian High School and Calvin College with a degree in elementary education.  Helen was an active member of Calvary Church, serving on the benevolent team and participating in Bible studies. She enjoyed Holland and spending time at her condo on Lake...

Ward Whitfield Verseput, age 75, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  Ward was born on November 1, 1943 in Grand Rapids and moved to Harbor Springs at age 7.  After graduating High School in 1961 he earned his Associate of Arts Degree at North Central Michigan College in Petoskey where he met the love of his life, Jean Marie Matz.  After graduation from Michigan State University, they were married in December of 1966 in Harbor...

Silvija (Klovans) Rowe passed away peacefully at her home in Hartland, MI July 9, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.  She courageously fought Parkinson’s to the end, for 27 years.  Born in Riga, Latvia in 1944 immigrated to the US with her parents and brother in 1951.  Beloved wife of Richard for 54 years, dear mother of son, Adam and daughter, Kamiron (William) Kentish.  Loving grandmother of Kinley and Karigan Pierce.  Also survived by her sister Inara...

Joseph Kim, age 52, of Kentwood passed away unexpectedly at his home. Joseph was born in Lansing, MI on July 12, 1966, the son of Dr. Youn S. and Suzie Kim.  He graduated from Forest Hills Northern High School and attended Calvin College. He greatly enjoyed his work with art, especially sculpting.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Suzie Kim.  Joseph is survived by his father, Dr. Youn Kim; his two brothers and his sister: Paul Kim, John (Mary)...