Daniel Cameron Robertson III, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, age 77, went home to his heavenly father on Thursday, May 23, 2019.  He was at his home surrounded by his immediate family: Karen, wife of 55+ years, along with his four children. Born May 25, 1941 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Daniel Cameron Jr. and Ramona Robertson.  Dan “Boompa, Big Eagle or LT” attended Main Township High School in Park Ridge, Illinois, Michigan State University and then served...

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Ruth E. Mieras Raiman, age 85, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at her home. Ruth was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, daughter of John and Grace Mieras. She graduated from Creston High School, class of 1951. She entered Blodgett Nursing School where she worked as a surgery nurse. Ruth was very active in serving at the Women’s City Club of Grand Rapids. She particularly enjoyed the creative arranging of flowers. On May 8, 1976 she was united in marriage to Dr. Robert J....

Ardene Fern (Drew) Reilly, age 67, of Kentwood passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 22, 2019.  She was born on March 12, 1952 to Lorren and Gilda (Sholte) Drew, who have preceded her in death.  Ardene is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Michael T. Reilly; sister, Denise Lynn and Robert Wakefield, several nieces and nephews and her puppy cupcake.  Ardene was in the automobile leasing business for over 45 years and currently owned her own leasing business for...

Margery Dutchess, age 93 died May 20, 2019. A daughter of the late J. William and Bertha VanAllsburg.  She graduated from Coopersville High School and Michigan State College.  She had a great interest in antiques and was a life member of Collectors Club.  She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Charles L. Dutchess.  Cremation has taken place as has a private memorial service.

On May 18, 2019. Matthew Gerrit Van Vranken, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 59. Matt entered into heaven peacefully with his family at his side, surrounding him with comfort and love, as he ended the struggle he fought courageously each day for the past 3-1/2 years.  Holding him close in their hearts and missing him deeply are Matt’s wife, Kris White, parents, Audrey and Gary Van Vranken, sister, Wendy...

Bull, James Robert of Grand Rapids, MI., owner of Oakhill Floral, passed away May 17, 2019 after a lengthy illness.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 75 years, Helen Elizabeth (McCann) and daughter Dorothy Bull.  Surviving are his daughters Janet (Al) Thomas of ADA and Susan (Fritz) Sterns of East Grand Rapids, grandchildren Peter, Brian (Jacqueline), James and Thomas (Jenna), great grandchildren Zoey, Sadie and Fritz, and his brothers Jack and Bill (Denise) Bull.  Jim...

Mardell ‘Mardy’ Grant, 71, of Grand Rapids, MI passed away surrounded by family on May 16, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, sister, and loyal friend. Mardy was born on September 12, 1947, in Indianapolis, IN to William and Georgia Marian Ragsdale. The daughter of a successful business man who worked for Standard Oil, her childhood included moves from Indiana to Minnesota; London, England; and finally, Michigan. She attended...

Virginia Ruth Sonke, age 94, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Virginia was born in Chicago, IL on November 25, 1924, the daughter of Roy and Ruth Boldt who brought her to Grand Rapids as a baby. She was then a life-long resident of Grand Rapids where she graduated from Grand Rapids Central High School, Class of 1942. Virginia worked for twenty plus years as Clerk for the First Church of Christ, Scientist of Grand Rapids.  Her hobbies that were her passion was...

Paul Delano VanDerWeide, 74, of Grand Rapids passed away on May 15, 2019, after a long battle with dementia. He was born in Grand Rapids on October 20, 1944, the seventh child of Benjamin and Minnie VanDerWeide. A graduate of Lee High School, he earned his bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University in 1966. On December 29, 1967, he married Carol Ann Wedgwood. After a short stay in Midland, where he worked at Dow Chemical, he and Carol moved back to Grand Rapids, where he took a...