All Obituaries

Whittemore – Gary Don Whittemore aged 87 of Grand Rapids went to be with the Lord Monday, January 25, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Bud Eller and his parents, Don and Elizabeth Whittemore.  Gary is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Marlene; sons, Terry (Sheree) Whittemore, Jerry (Karen) Whittemore; stepdaughters, Brenda Eller, Denise (Dennis) Vandermark, Jackie (Mark) Vandiver; 10 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren.  Gary grew up in...

Bush – Rosabelle “Rose” M. Bush aged 90 of Wyoming passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021.  Rose was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, Wardell; parents, Charles and Mable Wilson.  Rose is survived by her daughters, Bonita Bush, Sherry Papa; granddaughters, Linda Brown, Jennifer (Christian) Scott, Heather (Jason Barnes) Papa; 2 great granddaughters; 4 great great granddaughters; brothers, Clarence (Bonnie) Wilson; sister, Evon (Bud) Lake; many nieces...

Wauchope III – John A. Wauchope III aged 60 of Wyoming passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his infant sister, Michelle Wauchope and parents, John A. and Sally Wauchope Jr. John is survived by his children, John (Stephanie) Wauchope IV, Mick Wauchope; brothers, Scott Wauchope, Tommy Wauchope; sisters, Debra (Tom) Mickley, Kristen (Matt) Lake.  Per his family request no services will be held.  He will be loved and missed in our hearts. ...

King – Mrs. Gladys E. King, age 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.  Born in Michigan, Gladys trusted Christ at age 12.  Gladys grew up in Bridgton, Michigan and met Forrest King through a phone conversation at Violet’s, who was a mutual friend.  They were married at age 19.  After their marriage, Gladys became a stay- at- home wife and mother.  Her spiritual gifts were hospitality, music, and serving others. ...

Larsen – Deborah Ann Larsen, age 69, went to her heavenly home on Monday, January 18, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Larsen; parents, William and Joanne Sutton; mother-in-law, Gertrude Larsen; brother-in-law, Jimmy Larsen.   Deb is survived by her sons, John (Sara) Larsen and James (Jennifer) Larsen; grandchildren, Owen Larsen, Kadin Graham, Koen Larsen, James Larsen, Kinley Larsen, Eli Larsen; brothers, William (Cheri) Sutton; brother-in-law,...

Ames – Maxine Faye Ames nee Johnson, age 91, passed away at home on Monday, January 18, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Ames on August 11, 2010; her daughter, Cassie Ames on February 2, 2000; her parents, Roy Johnson and Cassie Irwin; her father and mother-in-law, Wesley and Edna Ames; her 3 sisters; 3 brothers-in-law; 3 sisters-in-law.  Maxine is survived by her seven children, Patricia Burns, Diana (Gerrit) Verheij, Donald Ames II, Pamela (Dick)...

Longbrake – John “Jack” M. Longbrake aged 92 of Kentwood passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021.  John was preceded in death by his parents, Hallas and Ethelda Longbrake.  John is survived by his wife of 69 years, Betty; children, Paul Longbrake, Michael Longbrake; Susan (Tom) Cummins, Lisa (Chuck) Cassiday; grandchildren, Cora, Emmy, John, Matthew, Erica, Shannon, Ryan, Quinten; many great grandchildren; sister, Helen Seitz; sister-n-law, Margaret Hayes; several...

Wilder – David C. Wilder, age 86, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Lula Wilder; brothers, Douglas Wilder and Warren Wilder; sisters, Delores Pearson and Gloria Whitten.  David is survived and will be sadly missed by his children, Debra DeRoo, David Wilder, Karen De Roo; grandchildren, Andrew DeRoo, Benjamin DeRoo, Christina Gomez, Mathew DeRoo; great grandchildren, Austin, Alexzandria, and Angelise DeRoo, Samuel,...

Varnado – Lucille L. Varnado aged 79 of Grand Rapids passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Doris Greenhoe; sons, Mark Verburg and Bill Dickson. Lucille is survived by her children, Monica (Iran Huizenga) Dickson, Scott (Rhonda Wilkerson) Verburg, Bessie Miller Dickson, Brenda Dickson, Paul Dickson, Larry Dickson; grandchildren, Stephanie (Matt) Chidester; great grandchildren, Ian and Evan Chidester; sister, Sharon Boyink, Theresa...

Russo – Josephine R. Russo aged 87 of Wyoming passed away Friday, January 15, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Salvatore “Sam” and Josephine Russo; brothers, Frank Russo, Sam Russo Jr., Quentin (Mary Jane) Russo; Paul (Patricia Ann) Russo; sisters, Mamie Artlip, Mary (Luey) Meade. Josephine is survived by her brother, John Russo; many nieces, nephews; great nieces, nephews and many great great nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Per Josephine...