Irene Dykstra of Grand Rapids Michigan, formerly of Ada, graced to this earth with her beauty, humor, unconditional love and strength of character for 100 years seven months and 24 days. Born to Thomas and Goldie Thwaites on June 8, 1919 she remained in the area all of her life, departing on February 24, 2020.  Retiring from Old Kent bank in 1972.  She relished her retirement, adorning the love of her life home in Ada from estate sales, antique auctions and haunting local flea...

Marjorie “Ann” Berlin passed away February 23, 2020, at the age of 92, in Grand Rapids, MI. She died peacefully, visited and surrounded by the many members of her family.  Ann was born April 10, 1927, in Perrinton, MI, to the late Robert and Louise Harden. As one of nine children, she grew up believing in family and community above all, and dedicated her life to loving and supporting those lucky enough to call themselves her friends and relatives. She graduated from St....

Barrows, Nancy L. passed away February, 22, 2020 in Grand Rapids MI at the age of 84.  Nancy was born in Grand Rapids to Ed and Ruth Lawyer July 31, 1935.  She attended East Grand Rapids schools from kindergarten to graduation in 1953.  Following Highschool she attended Beloit College and transferred to Western Michigan University graduating in 1957 with her bachelor degree.  Nancy was active at Eastminster Presbyterian Church serving as Deacon, Stephen Minister,...

GREGORY PAUL WILLIAMSON, JD, age 42 of Ada, Michigan, was taken from all who loved him far too soon, while at work, on Friday, February 21, 2020. Greg was born on August 12, 1977 in Grand Rapids, to Paul and Kathy Williamson.  He attended East Grand Rapids Schools. Greg graduated from the University of Dayton and was a proud Flyer! His majors included marketing and finance, and he studied abroad in Finland. He went on to pursue his law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law...

Dale L. Williams MD was born on October 14, 1932 in Concord, Michigan and died on February 20, 2020 at the age of 87.  He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as, both his sisters.  As part of his undergraduate studies at Eastern Michigan University, he spent a year studying in Munich, Germany. Before attending medical school, Dr. Williams served in the United States Army.  He was stationed in Berlin, Germany, where he met and married his wife Christel.  Dr....

June Ruth (Bos) Hamersma of Grand Rapids died Sunday, February 16, 2020 surrounded by her family.  June is survived by John, her husband of 62 years, and her children Dr. John and Glenes Hamersma (Tatiana and Anna) and Mary and Kenneth Baas (Daniel and Elizabeth).  Also survived by her brother, Lawrence D. Bos, Sr. and her sister in law Henrietta Hamersma.  June was born in Grand Rapids and graduated from Calvin College.  She served as Program Director at WFUR before...

Carole J. Brown, 78, of Ada, passed away peacefully February 16, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Brown, and her mother, Marian Warwick.  She is survived by her children, Kris Brown of Grand Rapids, Kathy (Peter) Loudon of Livonia, and Kelly (Jon) Brown Larsen of Caledonia; grandchildren, Kevin Brown, Kate Brown Larsen, Cody, Kyle, and Lucy Damron; brother and sister-in-law James and Jean Warwick of Wyoming, MI, sisters-in-law Marilyn (Jeff) Satyshur of...

James Upjohn Collins, M.D. age 78, passed away at his home in Grand Rapids on February 3, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his parents Marshall E. and Ruth S. Collins and his brother Grant M. Collins. He is survived by his siblings, Ward E. Collins II, Judith C. (Charles) Cantin, Ellen N. Collins, Mark L. Collins and Martha C. (George) Yeatman, two nieces, a nephew and seven grand nieces and nephews.  Jim was a sparkling graduate of the University of Michigan and Wayne State...

Alice Y. Ahlbrand, 85, of Grand Rapids (formerly of Lapeer) died Saturday, February 1, 2020, surrounded by her family and loved ones.  She was preceded in death by her husband, A. James Ahlbrand.  She leaves behind her children: Anne (Albert) Matzelle, Jane (Paul Krupinski) Brumfield, James D. Ahlbrand, Gretchen (Joseph LaRocca) Enzor, 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.  A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 15 at 11:00 AM at St. Lorenz Chapel, 140...

Frances Elizabeth Faulkner Larson Patten, 5 months short of her 100th birthday went home to be with her Lord on Friday, January 24, 2020. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family and the loving care givers from Rest Haven Homes and Faith Hospice.  Fran was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Bennett C. Larson, her husband of 14 months, Sidney Patten, son Roland Larson, son-in-law Kirk DeHaan, parents W. Frank and Veva Fern Faulkner, and siblings, Jack, Bill, Jim, Don,...