Laura Sharon Rose of Ada, passed away peacefully on Friday October 22, 2021 at the age of 75.  Laura was born on September 16, 1946 in Nipawin, Canada to the late John and Elsie Rourke.  She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 56 years, Larry Rose, daughters, Sherrie (Terry) Asbury, Sheila (Scott McDowell) Simons, grandchildren, Joshua Atchinson, Steven Atchinson, Michael Atchinson, Alexandra Intgroen, Brandon Asbury, Lauren Asbury, Ashley (Andrew) Marisol, Cody Asbury,...

Carol Ann (Hultsch) Grimm of Grand Rapids, passed away on October 20, 2021. Carol Ann was born November 23, 1932, in Columbus, Indiana to the late Arthur and Marie Hultsch. She married Thomas Reed Grimm in 1952, and he preceded her in death in 2009 after 57 years of marriage. Carol Ann is survived by two children, Christine Beaver and Stephen (Amber) Grimm, brother Roland (Margaret) Hultsch, six grandchildren, Jason (Jaclyn) Brzezinski, Jaime (Jeff) Burns, Kara (Tim) Keeling, Davis, Dylan,...

Ardythe (Ardie) Jean Wickman of Grand Rapids, MI passed away peacefully on Monday, October 18, 2021, surrounded by her children.  Ardie was born on December 8, 1931.  Her loving husband Lou and her parents, Arthur & Pearl Marquardt and sister Carol VanHoef preceded her in death.  She is survived by her four children, Kim (Tom) Melcher, Kathy (Bob) Price, Jeff (Nancy) Wickman, and Suzanne Wickman.  Ardie was a proud grandmother to Tommy (Jade) Melcher, Katie and Morgan...

There goes a force! Patricia Lou O’Connell (nee Swigers), CEO, CFO and COO of the O’Connell Family Household, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday, October 16, 2021.  Since the death of her husband, Philip M. O’Connell, in 2017, Patricia had been faithfully attended to by her children, primarily Cathleen Mulder, such that she was able to remain at her home for most of that time. Patricia leaves behind those four children, Cathleen (Steven)...

Patricia Herold, age 84, of East Grand Rapids, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 16, 2021.  She was preceded in death by Her husband, Rev. William Newton Herold Sr. and her son, David.  Surviving is her son, William (Sherri) Herold Jr.; grandchildren, James and Katelyn Herold and many other family members.   Pat graduated from Central High School and North Central College.  She was the former organist of Burlingame United Church of Christ, Wood Brook...

On October 15, 2021, our family said goodbye to our amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Cynthia Elaine Schad. Anyone who knew Cindy knows that she lit up a room with her warm smile, generous spirit, and loving personality. She loved her family more than anything, and recently celebrated 50 years of marriage to the love of her life Tim. Tim and Cindy raised two sons, Matt and Brandon, who are married to Diana and Colleen. Cindy has three grandchildren, Abby, Nico and Livia, who...

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Carolyn Marie Cappo, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died on October 13, 2021, at age ninety-four. She was living a full and independent life in Grand Rapids, Michigan, until a recent fall. Born Carolyn Marie Wheeler on December 1, 1926, in Cedar Springs, Michigan, young Carolyn enjoyed small-town life—attending the same school from kindergarten through high school and walking everywhere with her friends and two sisters. She especially loved visiting with her...

Jennifer Smith Murnahan Kaczor died at her home in Grand Rapids, Michigan on October 13, 2021, where she spent her final days surrounded by her loving husband and family.  She was born July 16, 1970 in Jackson, Mississippi to Layton Jager Smith and the late Margaret Whitfield Smith.  She was graduated from Jackson Preparatory School where she excelled.  She followed a long family tradition by attending Auburn University, where she received her degree in International...

Donald G. Hassberger age 94 passed away October 13, 2021.  He was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 22,1927 to Clifton and Edna Hassberger.  He went to high school in Detroit and in Vincennes, Indiana.  In January 1945 he was drafted into the Army.   He served in the artillery in Germany with the rank of Tech-Sergeant.  He graduated from Kalamazoo College in 1950, where he met his wife of 68 years, Ellen (Alberda).  He established the Keldon Company in...