Jeffrey G. Ridings, age 79, of Ada, MI passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Born on October 18, 1946 in Burbank, CA, he was the son of George T. and Jean (Walstrom) Ridings. Jeffrey received his bachelor’s degree and went on to co-own Wolverine Building Group, having built and developed numerous projects throughout West Michigan for decades. He was a lifelong boater, beginning his boating adventures on Spring Lake before moving on to Harbor Springs with many trips to the North ...

Chuck Russell, age 68, died suddenly on May 15, 2026.  Chuck was born on August 10, 1957 in Detroit to Fred and Charlotte Russell.  He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School, then went on to receive both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Grand Valley State University.  Chuck married Charlene Cove on May 1, 1982.  Char died on March 30, 2005.  They had two children, Drew Russell and Audra (Rob) Geyer.  He later married Sally Harmon. Chuck ...

George Nicholas, age 95, joined our heavenly Father with his family beside him on May 9th, 2026.  He is survived by his children Sam Nicholas, Maria (Dick) Roberts; sister Chris Hultzen; grandchildren Alicia Nicholas, Andrew (Rachel) Greiner; great grandchild Sylvie Greiner; several beloved nephews, nieces, grand nephews, grand nieces, sister in laws and brother in laws.  It would not be complete without recognizing that he is survived by 3 very special people that became like his ...

Ruth E. De Winter, age 93, peacefully slipped away from her earthly home and into the welcoming arms of Jesus on Friday, May 8, 2026. She lived a long, full, fruitful life, which she happily shared with her beloved husband Marvin De Winter, four children, eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, numerous nieces & nephews, and a multitude of friends! Ruth was one of four children born to Marinus and Madge Woudenberg of Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was preceded in ...

Patricia J. Flaherty, age 78, of Grand Rapids, MI passed away from Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS) on May 1, 2026. Patricia was born on April 9, 1948, to Constance and Anthony (Larry) Flaherty. She was raised in East Grand Rapids and went on to pursue her passion for the arts, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from Michigan State University in 1971. She later continued her artistic education at Kendall College of Art & Design, further developing the creative foundation that would define her ...

Abby DeVries, 90, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on April 29, 2026. Abby was born on March 15, 1936.  A devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished friend, Abby will be remembered for her connection to others, her genuine personality, and her passion for quilting. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Milo R. DeVries; her father, J. Gerald Vinkenmulder; her mother, Margaret Vinkenmulder; her in-laws, Milo George and Fannie DeVries; and her ...

Charles Robert Henry, MD met his Lord and Savior April 26, 2026. Born to Charles Howard Henry and Gladys Marie Henry (ne’ Ankenney), in Oskaloosa, IA, July 17, 1941, Chuck began a productive and meaningful life, devoted to all he touched. His family moved to Kalamazoo, MI when he was a young boy where he quickly gained many lifelong friends. Chuck organized sock hops during lunch hours, playing his trombone, in the University High School gymnasium, where his classmates danced to tunes ...

Thomas Tryon Simmons, aged 73, passed away April 23 from an unexpected and unwelcome illness interrupting a fulfilling and busy life. Tom was born in Minneapolis, MN in 1952 to Chester and Janet Hart Simmons. He enjoyed the freedom of a 1950’s childhood surrounded by family and friends. In 1965, the family moved to Philadelphia, PA and after high school, Tom pursued education and adventure in Vermont, Maine and Michigan. Tom moved to Grand Rapids in 1975 and took up the career that ...

Jacqueline Ann Bass, age 83, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at her home at Porter Hills.  Jacqueline was born on October 6, 1942, in Lakeview, Michigan, the daughter of Martin and Helen Jozwiak. She later moved to Royal Oak, where she attended high school and briefly studied at Ferris College.  Jackie was a devoted homemaker and a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She worked part-time at several retail shops ...

Ronald Robert Eberhardt passed away on Monday April 20, 2026 at the age of 79.  He was born in Port Washington, Wisconsin on November 27, 1946 to the late Milton and Marie (Klauser) Eberhardt.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 48 years Betsy Eberhardt, son Todd (Melissa Bascom) Eberhardt, daughters Amy (Larry) Dulin, Catherine Eberhardt, son William Eberhardt, five grandchildren Lauren, Collin, Carter Dulin, Andrew, Nathan Eberhardt, brother David (Mary) Eberhardt and ...