All Obituaries

Krepps – Robert Harold Krepps, age 73, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Krepps. Robert is survived by his wife of 41 years, Jorja Krepps; children, Robert Aaron “Bob” (Cindi) Krepps and Eric (Sharon Keosar) Krepps, Brian (Collette) Staal, Jeffrey (Lisa) Staal, Kerri (Brad) Grenell, Kelli (Tripp) Corl; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Alexus, Derek, Garrett, Ian, Gabrielle, Malachi, Emerson, Abigail; mother,...

Russo – Joseph P. Russo aged 87 of Kentwood passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his daughter, Grace Russo; son, Joseph-Michael Russo; brother, Jimmy Russo; sisters, Antoinette Banka, Mary Anne Rich, Diane Ball, parents, Joseph and Grace Russo; parents-in-law, Han and Irmgard Hufnagel.  Joseph is survived by his wife of 65 years, Irmgard Russo; daughters, Maria (Dale) Bottrall, Teresa (Henry) Maddox; grandchildren, Keri (Michael) Weber,...

Mesery – Roger D. Mesery aged 69 of Grand Rapids passed away at home surrounded by family Saturday, November 21, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his son, Jeremy D. Mesery, mother, Dema (Cushaway) Mesery; brothers, William and Ron Mesery.  Roger is survived by his life partner, Linda J. Whitcomb; children, Stacey (Reginald Moore) Whitcomb, Sunseirea Mesery, Alecea (Lemar) Courtney, Amanda (Ryan) Taylor; 10 grandchildren, Ethyn, Alexa, Daunte, Jadyn, Kyliyah, Amber, Haley,...

We are honored to have you celebrate the life of our loving father. Alfred Sr., served WWII. is a retired electrician and enjoyed cars and fixing projects.  Alfred Sr. is preceded in death by his mother, De"Olive Nesbitt, all siblings, daughter, Ronna Jean and son Alfred Jr.  Alfred leaves to cherish his memory, son, William Nesbitt, grandchildren, Alfred III, Sophea April, Melissa, Shaquana and Nicole, special daughters, Theresa and Robin, host of great grands, nieces,...

Gallini – Charles Albert Gallini, age 80, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 12, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Fannie Gallini; brother, Louis Gallini; sisters, Lorayne Gallini Richburg, Mary Ellen Gallini Lawless; sister-in-law, Sharon (Donald) Wahlmeier.  Charles is survived by his wife of 59 years, Laura Elizabeth Gallini (nee Kahle); sons, Jeff Gallini and Rob (Connie) Gallini; grandchildren, Andrew Gallini, Bryce...

Purdy – Mary A. Mazzarelli Purdy aged 68 of Wyoming.  Mary, loving wife of Michael Purdy, joined the heavenly angels on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. She was the daughter, of Michael and Marian Mazzarelli; sister to Margaret (Bradley) Bassett, Rosalie (Michael) Allen, Frances (George) Brown.  Mary was blessed to have 3 daughters, Amber, Sharon (Michael), Courtney and 8 grandchildren. Mary enjoyed the simple life, her back yard, her dog Bella, friends and family. She was a kind...

Karsten - Gerald W. “Jer” Karsten, age 77, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. He will be remembered for his infectious laugh and his ability to make friends with everyone he met. He was the much beloved husband of Sharlene; father to Mike (Mustafa) Karsten, Mary (Eric) Blonk, Mark (Annette) Karsten, Nathan and Stephanie Weesies; grandfather to 6 grandchildren and greatgrandpa to Jaynie and Bennett. He was preceded in death by his parents, William...

Oudhoff – Yvonne Oudhoff, age 89, went to be with her Lord on Friday, November 6, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Johan Cornelius De Rooy and Maria Negah Nabret; sisters, Farrah and Sonia and their husbands; husband, Charles H.  Oudhoff; son, Charles R. (Cheryl L.) Oudhoff; granddaughter, Taryn Oudhoff; son-in-law, James Wielenga.  Yvonne is survived and lovingly remembered by her children, Maedy Wielenga, Wilma (Darren Watson) Johnson, Frank Oudhoff,...

Meeuwsen – Roderick “Rod” J. Meeuwsen age 55 of Gun Lake, was called home to be with his Lord in Heaven, Thursday, November 5, 2020.   The husband of Denette Meeuwsen of 26 years. They were soul mates brought together by Joann, a good friend. Although their love story was cut short their love will go on forever.   Born in Zeeland, MI to Patricia Brown and the late Earl Meeuwsen.  He is survived by his wife Denette; mother, Patricia Brown;...

Burkholder - Ruth Mae Burkholder nee (Oosdyke) went home to be with the Lord surrounded by all her loving family. Ruth was the only daughter of Harry and Peg Oosdyke and stepmother Ann. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Burkholder, brothers Thomas and Richard Oosdyke, and daughter-in-law Patty Burkholder. Remembering her with great love and affection are her 11 children: Michael & Donna, Brenda & Tom Zerance, Terese & Phil Vargaz, Pat & Cheri, Duffy & Karen,...