Private family arrangements are being arranged.  

 Anne G. Zimmerman of Grand Rapids passed away on October 27, 2019 at the age of 88.  She was born to James and Martha (Seeley) Gallery, on November 25, 1930.  Anne graduated from Caro High School in 1948 and went on to study and graduate from the University of Michigan with a BA in Elementary Education in 1952.  Anne married Charles Thomas Zimmerman on February 4, 1953.  She and Charles moved to Frankfurt, Germany, from 1953 to 1954 while Charles served in the U.S....

Dan died peacefully with his loving wife at his side on October 26, 2019.  He was a gentle, caring, and honest man who loved his wife Betsey and his children Katie, David and Charley.  Also dear to him were his seven grandchildren and his great-granddaughter.  The eldest son of Crystal (Braam) and Lewis W. Tinkham, he is survived by his brother David (Tommye) and his sister Janice Kirchgessner.  Dan, a long-time member of Kent Country Club, enjoyed his golf foursomes and...

Kathleen Elizabeth Johnson (Brinker), age 88, of Grand Rapids died unexpectedly October 26, 2019 at her home. Kathy was a 1948 graduate of Reed City High School and later married Carl F. Johnson. She was a devoted Mother and Grandmother who loved to help others.  Her grandchildren were the smartest kids in the world. She loved her family and they were a source of great pride to her. She volunteered at her church as a member of the choir and on the funeral lunch committee. Kathy...

James Oliver Twist, husband of Emalyn, father to Charlie, Josie and Ben, and youngest child of John Twist and the late Caroline Robinson, died Wednesday, October 23, 2019.  He will forever be 27.  Born Tuesday, June 30, 1992, James attended Thornapple Elementary, Central Middle, and graduated from Forest Hills Central, class of 2010. James wrestled at FHC on the J.V. and Varsity teams. He was a Boy Scout achieving Eagle Scout. Upon graduation, he immediately joined the United...

Marcia Ellen Cook, age 74, of Cascade, Michigan, joined her parents (John and Florence VandenBerg) and husband (Thomas Cook) in heaven peacefully Wednesday afternoon, October 23, 2019.  She was a 1963 graduate of Grand Rapids Christian high, received her BA from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1967 and her Master’s in Education from Western University in 1969.  That same year she married her high-school boyfriend, Tom Cook. After Tom completed his service in the...

Phuong Tran passed away on Monday October 21, 2019 at the age of 76.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 23 years Bich-Phuong Thi Chau; children Vince Tran, Kieu Tran, Tuan Tran, Mary (Eddie Arrage) Tran, one granddaughter Sophia Tran and 10 brothers and sisters.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother who will be deeply missed.   There will be a private family service on Wednesday October 23rd.  The family will greet friends and...

Diane Stephens Montgomery, wife of Gregory Hugh Montgomery, mother to Gregory Jr., Charles “Steve” (Heather) and Margot Montgomery Moran (Thomas) and “Dee Dee” to Chase Montgomery, Quinn Moran, Campbell Montgomery, Brooks Montgomery and Hannah Moran, lived valiantly and with grace. On October 19, 2019, she was reunited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Stephens, sister Suzanne Stephens Castleman of Little Silver, NJ and many dear friends. Diane graduated from...

Paula L. (Ward) Greenwood of Grand Rapids passed away suddenly on Friday, October 18, 2019, at the age of 70.  She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Colleen Ward and her brother Wesley Ward.  Paula is survived by her loving husband of 46 years Edward, daughters Kelly and Amy, sister Cindy (Dan) Sikarskie, brothers, David and Eric (Barb) Ward, nieces and nephews; Shana, Dawn, Heather, Heidi, Dillon, Amber, Joey and her beloved dog Autumn.  Paula was a devoted wife...

Private family services are being arranged.