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Dorothy A. Britcher, who filled her family’s life with sunshine, entered into the joys of Heaven on July 28, 2021, at the age of 85. Dorothy is survived by the love of her life, husband Eric Britcher, her children Curtis (Vicky), Cheryl, Dina and Eric B. (Thuy), and the grandchildren and great grandchildren who brought her pure joy. Just like the sun, Dorothy brought light and welcoming warmth to all who knew her.  She was a discerning soul, anticipating needs, nurturing and...

Francisco Miguel Nava Vega Lopez Tapia passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on 25 July 2021. Francisco is survived by his wife of 75 years, Phyllis Jean Lackland; two daughters Margaret Vega (Tom Erdall), Liz Vega Calkins (Jeff); and son by affection, George K. Heartwell, Jr. (Susan); brother Lazaro Nava Vega, Jr. (Jan); Grandchildren Frank (Angela), Andrew (Kelley), Ben, Claire and Margaret. Preceded in death by his daughter, Susan Dabrosky, his parents: Lazaro Nava...

Joyce Eileen Brown age 87, of East Grand Rapids, passed away on July 17, 2021 surrounded by her family.  She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Brown and her grandson Benjamin Brown.  Joyce is survived by her three children, Donald (Cindy) Brown, Steve Brown and Sharon (Scott) VanderWerp, six grandchildren, Kelley, Stacey, Jason, Stephanie, Steven and Andrew, 14 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren.  Joyce worked for 30 years at Steketee's...

Lois L. Blass, 98, passed on July 16, 2021, in Grand Rapids, MI. She was preceded in death by her spouse Anthony “Tony” Blass, her parents, brother Jack, older son Lonnie, and a close cousin Ellen Jane Ross. Lois is survived by her daughter Bonnie Monhart (Curt), son Doug Blass, granddaughters Kristen Nelhart (Paul), Katie Monhart (Matt Palas), grandsons Steven and Daniel, five great grandchildren-Hudson, Parker, Xander, Blake and Andie, and two close cousins, Jim Ross (Erin) and...

John Melbourne Patterson, age 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Mel was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years Avis V Patterson and by his parents John Max and Mary Mona and his sisters Ellen E. Grooters, Mary Maxine, and Maxine Mary and his brothers James Gerald, and Royal George.  He is survived by his nieces and nephews, Dawn (Graham) MacDougall, Bruce (Carol) Schantz, Mark Schantz, Chris Schantz, Jackie (Mark) Oosterhouse, Rocky Grooters, Mary Ellen...

Marilyn Vredevelt age 73, passed away at her home July 11, 2021. She was preceded in death by her mother, Viola Jones and her brother, Terry Jones. Marilyn will be dearly missed by her son, Thomas (Charlene) Vredevelt, her daughter, Sally (Jeff) Smith, her life partner, Jack Bruinsma, brothers, Don (Dorisjean) and Bob (Deb) Graham and six grandchildren, . Marilyn loved spending time with her family. She was a fabulous cook and enjoyed boating. Services for Marilyn will be held on Thursday,...

We miss our brother “Eddie” dearly, son of William Judson & Betty Bonisteel Johnson.  Edgar Hare Johnson was born September 26, 1953, the youngest of six children, graduating from East Grand Rapids High School in 1971. From his early years Eddie was a gifted athlete, learning how to play tennis at about age 4 from neighbor Win, whom he deeply admired, as well as Betsy and the Irwin family.  As a result, Ed was very successful in City Tennis Tournaments at a...

Connie (Schryvers) Gezon, 89, died peacefully on July 6, 2021 at Clark Home in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Connie was born to Marius and Cornelia Schryvers in September 1931 in Midland Park, NJ.  She attended Eastern Christian Academy and then earned her degree in Social Work at Calvin College. She met her husband, Paul, at Calvin and they were married in 1952.  After staying home for many years, Connie returned to Social Work, a career that she enjoyed...

On Monday, July 5, 2021, Donald C. Schek, loving husband, father of six, grandfather of 12, great-grandfather of 5, passed away at the age of 94.  Don was born in 1927 in Trenton, NJ, to Charles and Florence Schek.  After graduating from high school, he enrolled at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and began classes in June 1945 before being drafted into the Army. After the conclusion of his service, he returned home to Trenton. Don earned his undergraduate degree from...