Richard Morris Ryan, age 86, passed peacefully surrounded by family on November 30, 2022. He was preceded in death by his brother Jack Ryan and his wife of 60 years, Julie Ryan. He will be deeply missed by his three daughters Shelley (Mike) Silva, Jan (Steve) Betzer, and Kathy Ryan (Rocky Clancy), 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Growing up at his grandparents’, spending time with family was very important to him. As a teenager he helped at his mother’s flower shop...

Tami Lynn Vidro passed away on Friday November 25, 2022 at the age of 63, surrounded by her loving family.  Tami was a kind, generous, loving mother and wife, who always encouraged and found the positive in all aspects of life. A strong Orthodox Christian woman who was so proud of her children and grandchildren, and taught them to love Jesus.  Tami retired from Spectrum Health after 20 years as an Occupational Therapist. She was preceded in death by her parents, Larry and Carol...

Marcia (Marcie) Irene Christner passed away suddenly on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2022, in Wyoming, Michigan.   She was born August 17, 1951, in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Herbert S. Christner and Lena Marie Christner Piersol.  She spent most of her younger years in Birmingham, Michigan.  Marcie struggled most of her life with mental and physical disabilities, but she never complained about life's difficulties.  She resided for many years with Mary and...

Marcia Leigh White (née Medendorp) passed away peacefully in her sleep in Grand Rapids, MI on Sunday, November 20, 2022.  A native of Kentwood, Michigan, Marcia’s intellect and wisdom were visible from an early age. She was the salutatorian of her class at Kentwood High School and became the first in her family to attend college. Her academic accomplishments continued at Western Michigan University, where she graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in...

Services will be held at -  Martenson Funeral Home - Ridge Chapel at 2272 West Jefferson, Trenton, Michigan on Sunday, November 27th. Visitation is from 11:00am-1:00pm with a celebration of life service at 1:00pm.

Alice Wharton Bickley, 68, passed away in East Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, following a series of health complications. Alice was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on October 18, 1954, to Lawrence and Alice Wharton Bickley who pre-deceased her. She is survived by her brothers Stevens Wharton-Bickley and Jamison Wharton-Bickley, Steve’s wife Rita, nephews Steele and Andrew, niece Margaret, and dear friends. Alice was a 1973 graduate of East Grand Rapids High School,...

Judith Popiel, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away peacefully on November 14th at the age of 75 after being diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s 11 years earlier. Judy was a loving mother of three, grandmother of eight, as well as a wife, sister, daughter, teacher, and friend. Judy could be described as energetic, empathetic, and supportive. Judy graduated from Ottawa Hills HS in Grand Rapids and followed her passion to teach young children. At Central Michigan University, Judy earned...

“Luke, I love you more than anything in this entire world.” ~ Forever, Mom With deepest sorrow, we announce that our Luke (aka Lukie) Thomas Balstad, our most amazing human being, at the young age of only 19 years old, passed suddenly on Monday, November 14, 2022.  We welcomed Luke into the world on July 12, 2003, in Tucson, Arizona. He immediately made the world a brighter place. We knew instantly we had a blessing on our hands. He was perfect! Those who knew our Luke,...

D. Michael Murphy passed away on Thursday November 10, 2022 at the age of 86.  Mike was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 16, 1936 to the late William and Agnes Murphy.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 25 years, Kristin Murphy, children Elizabeth Rich, Jason (Carey) Horrigan, Erin (Eric) Essick, 13 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, sisters Sharon, Arlene, Judy, Rita, brothers Lynn, Neil and his beloved cats Jimmy, Leo and Lucy.  He was preceded in death by...

It is with deep sadness, but incredible joy for her, that we share the passing of Elizabeth Mae (Sikkema) Gerritsen (“Betty’) on November 8, 2022.  She was predeceased by her parents, her brother William Sikkema and her husband Adrian Gerritsen (“Ed’).  She is survived by her daughter Beth McKee and her son Jim Gerritsen;  their respective spouses, Bill and Kathy; as well as six grandchildren - Libby, Will, Nick, Jamie,...