Paul Gordon Scripps, 90, of Norton Shores, MI passed away on January 18, 2019 after a brief and tenacious battle with cancer.   To quote one of his favorite singers, Gordy Scripps lived life “his way!”  Born on August 22, 1928 in Lowell, MI to Jerry and Jenny Scripps, Gordy spent his early years on the family farm in Lowell until they moved to Grand Rapids, MI. Gordy attended Grand Rapids Central High School, and went on to attend Bob Jones College, located at the...

Daniel W. Babb, age 102, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Sunrise of Cascade where he was a resident for the past 11 years. Daniel was born on December 29, 1916 in Piedmont, Missouri, the son of Oscar and Caroline (Sanders) Babb. He graduated from Poplar Bluff High School following which he served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Tech Sergeant from 1945 to 1946.  Living in St. Louis, MO he was an avid sports fan, especially a huge supporter of the St. Louis...

Jean Diana Lynch of Grand Rapids, MI passed away peacefully on January 16, 2019 at the age of 87. Jean was born in Albany, NY.  She graduated from Becker College where she studied Fashion Merchandising and worked as the buyer of women’s sportswear at Meyers Department Store in Albany, NY until meeting the love of her life, Philip Lynch.  They were married in 1970 and spent 35 wonderful years together.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip, her parents Oscar...

Arrangements are pending at this time.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday January 22, 2018 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 330 Lakeside Drive. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.  Visitation will be on Monday at the church from 6-8pm with a Trisagion Service at 7pm and from 10-11am prior to the service on Tuesday.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans or to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. 

James S. Nicholas went to be with his Lord and Savior and wife Georgia on January 15, 2019 at the age of 90.  He was born on February 24, 1928 in Patras, Greece to the late Samuel and Penelope Nicholas.  He is survived by his children Terry (Mary) Nicholas, Emili (Leonard) Slott, in-law Chris Nicholas; six loving grandchildren Nicole Slott, Alexis (Justin) Bremmer, James Slott, Joanna (J. Patrick) Coyne, Zachary Slott and Michelle Nicholas;  Seven great-grandchildren, Simon,...

Karl Everard de Jonge (October 2, 1931 – January 13, 2019) died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.  Karl was a man of many interests but the core of his life came from his passions of education and nature.  He taught high school U.S. history at Niles Township, just north of Chicago.  A skilled conversationalist, he could talk with anyone.  An avid reader with a love of philosophy and religion, he embodied a lifelong learner.  He had...

James “Jim” Leslie Stokes, 82, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away on January 12, 2019, at home in the presence of loved ones.  He was born July 24, 1936, in Hammond, IN, the son of the late Ruth and Hugh Stokes. In 1961, Jim married his law school sweetheart Aleda “Deeda” Price, who predeceased him in 1996.  In 1998, he was blessed to marry again when he wed Karen Henry, who survives. Jim graduated in 1959 from Northwestern with a degree in Industrial...

 Avis V. Patterson, age 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 7, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her brothers, Ward (Lois) Schantz, Elmer (Bonnie) Schantz, and sisters Ruth (George) MacGregor, Eva (Maxwell) Curtice.  Avis is survived by her husband of 71 years John Melbourne Patterson; nieces and nephews, Dawn (Graham) MacDougall, Bruce (Carol) Schantz, Mark Schantz, Chris Schantz, Jackie (Mark) Oosterhouse, Rocky Grooters, Mary Ellen Geelhoed, Pamela (Gregg)...

Elizabeth Lu Anderson of Grand Rapids passed away Tuesday January 1, 2019 at the age of 86.  She was born on June 10, 1932 in Harvey, Illinois to the late Harry and Eleanor Norton.  She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Julie Anderson, son Charles D. Anderson, grandchildren Corey (Natalie McHale) Anderson, Samantha Anderson, Charles F. Anderson and Cody Anderson.  She was preceded in death by her husband Charles in 1993.  She was a school teacher in Park Ridge,...