All Obituaries

Jerry Lockard, 88, passed peacefully in his sleep on April 12, 2024, after an extended illness. He was surrounded by his family at home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Alice; his son, Jerry Lockard Jr. (“Tink”); his grandson, Daniel; and granddaughter, Aubreigh. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Maureen; his daughters, Sue (Rick) Thompson; Jan (Don) Scott; Jill (Todd) Simms; daughter-in-law, Lyn Lockard; 16 grandchildren and 32...

Warren J. Guiles, age 91, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024 the first day of Parkinson's Awareness month. He was preceded in death by his son, Eric; daughter-in-law, Krissy; sisters, Barbara (Dave) Tisdel and Rose (Dale) Howard; sister-in-law, Faye. Warren is survived by his wife of almost 72 years, Aloe; sons, James (Jeffrey), Tim (Kimberly), Kim, Kris (Vikki); numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild; brothers, Floyd, Stan, and Mel (Mary Jo)....

Daniel J Burns, age 86, of Rockford, MI, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 7, 2024. He was born on January 4, 1938, at his family's home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen and Alice (McKrill) Burns; his brothers, Stephen (Arlene) Burns, Franklin Burns, Robert (Delores) Burns; his sisters, Bertha (Art) Kent, Bernice (Maurice) Schneider, Ruth (Rex) Middleton, Barbara (Martin) Skelonc, Alice Catherine "Kay" (Phillip) Hallock; his parents-in-law,...

Our beloved Ruby Garcia, age 25, tragically departed this world on Friday, March 22, 2024. She leaves behind a loving Mother, supportive Father, protective brothers, adored sister, affectionate nephews & nieces, many memorable cousins, and benevolent friends. Ruby's love for plants and traveling came nothing close to her affectionate smile that illuminated the room or contagious laughter that recreated the atmosphere. She cared so deeply for the people around her- so kind and...

Doris Ellen (Corner) Warren (Schumaker), age 92, of Comstock Park, MI went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 21, 2024. She was born May 4, 1931 in Grand Rapids Township to Charles J. and Carmelita J. (Scheidel) Corner. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Alfred, Thaddeus (Ted), James (Jim), Marvin, Florence, Shirley, Beatrice (Bea), Virginia, Elizabeth (Liz); husbands, Donald Warren and Raymond Schumaker; and her children Jeffrey Warren and Anita Warren; and...

PAIZ- Arlene Kay Paiz, age 80 of Sparta was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday March 15, 2024. She was preceded in death by Sotero Paiz; her parents, Francis William "Pat" LaRoue Sr. and June Arlene Nelson; brothers, Francis William "Butch" LaRoue Jr. and Gary Hoye; sister, June “Sis” Ryman. Arlene is survived by her brothers, Terry Hoye, Victor LaRoue; sisters, Anita Bullock, Denise (Dennis) Dimhoff and Jeannie Hoye; children, Francis...

DANFORTH, Robert Wesley Danforth, age 75, of Grand Rapids, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his daughter, Angela Danforth; parents, Howard and Pauline Danforth; mother-in-law, Margaret Peplinski. Robert will be lovingly remembered by his wife of almost 20 years, Dolores (Dee) Danforth; his children, Kelli (Bryan) Hull and Todd Danforth; his step children, Jeremy (Alison) Couturier, Bethany (Shamon) Cole, Megan...

Roy James Jebb, Jr., 89, of Grand Rapids, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 4, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his parents; Roy and Caroline Jebb, and his brother, Robert Jebb.  Roy will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 68 years, Janet (Bajema) Jebb; his children, Lori Jebb and Steven Sr. (Angela) Jebb; grandchildren, Justin (Samantha) Jenema, Steven Jr. (Kaleigh) Jebb, Brittany Marsiglia (Mike Atchison), Travis (Briana) Jebb, Joseph (Charlene) Marsiglia, and...

Russell Webster Parris, age 89 went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 2, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerred (Jane) Parris; mother; Anna Parris; sister, Alma Malfroid; brother, William Parris. He is survived by his sons, James (Stacey) Parris; Timothy Parris; grandchildren, Katelyn (Jared) Wierda; Nicholas (Kelsey) Parris; Alexander Parris and (Jaelyn); great-grandchildren, Jade and Sophie Wierda; Vyolette Parris; brothers, Jerry, Chris, John, Kevin, Craig,...

Elizabeth Ann Lillie, age 82, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years on December 3, 2023, Kenneth Guy Lillie Jr; son, David Lillie; sister, Jane Pease; brother and sister-in-law, Gerald and Joanne Wilson; sister-in-law, Diane Paratore. Betty is survived by her daughter, Diane (Roger) Schmidt; son, Roy (Dawn) Stiles; grandchildren, Arika Schmidt, Kaila (Jess) Stevens, Samantha Schmidt, Takoda (Hannah) Schmidt, Alexis Wrisley; great...