Mrs. Eulalie A. Olewinski age 68 of Grand Rapids went to be with the Lord Sunday October 7, 2012. Surviving are husband Theodore S. Olewinski, children: Laura (Bill) Russo, Gregg (Rhonda) Olewinski of Las Vegas, NV, Lisa (Dan) Simon of South Haven, twelve grandchildren: Ryan, Matthew, Andrew, Kelly and Jayme Russo, Brandy (Kyle) Grant, Brittlee (Ryan) hayes, Olivia and Alexis Olewinski, Stacy, Samatha and Emily Simon,
three great garndchildren; Hunter Karson Grant, Hartley and Harrison...
Mrs. Eulalie A. Olewinski age 68 of Grand Rapids went to be with the Lord Sunday October 7, 2012. Surviving are husband Theodore S. Olewinski, children: Laura (Bill) Russo, Gregg (Rhonda) Olewinski of Las Vegas, NV, Lisa (Dan) Simon of South Haven, twelve grandchildren: Ryan, Matthew, Andrew, Kelly and Jayme Russo, Brandy (Kyle) Grant, Brittlee (Ryan) hayes, Olivia and Alexis Olewinski, Stacy, Samatha and Emily Simon,
three great garndchildren; Hunter Karson Grant, Hartley and Harrison...
Sak, Salome Rose (Sally Kurlenda) 82 years of age, born September 18, 1930, completed her journey to her Heavenly Home on October 7, 2012 surrounded by her caring and loving family. Salome Rose was preceded in death by her husband, Casimir and their Precious Angel, Michele Rose. Her parents, John and Rose Kurlenda, her brothers, Edward, Casimir, Leo Kurlenda, Stanley and Joseph Wos. Her sisters, Helen Funk and Mary Andrysiak. Sally Rose is survived by her daughters, Sally Jane (Eddie)...
Mr. William "Billy" A. Flowers age 37 of Grand Rapids went to be with the Lord unexpectedly Sunday October 7, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father Francis Flowers and several aunts and uncles. Surviving are his loving wife Christina Ayala Flowers and his precious unborn baby, his mother Florentine Flowers (Brechting), his siblings Kathleen (Mark) Gillard, Robert Flowers, Helen (Edward) Schmidt, James Flowers, Richard (Carrie) Flowers, Margaret (Paul) Cummiskey, Patty Flowers,...
James' life began on October 18, 1942 in Cincinnati, the son of Hugo and Eleanor Lukkarila. He had been employed by Comcast as a cable engineer and he produced websites. James enjoyed tinkering with electronics, photography, fishing and he was a strong advocate of the National Rifle Association. His loving family includes his children Kenneth (Joey) Lukkarila of Wakarusa, IN, Darrell "Scott" (Karen) Lukkarila of Buchanan, his children's mother Sue Lukkarila of Buchanan, grandchildren Erik,...
Robert M. Kaufman, age 73, of Newaygo, passed away, Monday, October 8, 2012. Bob was the former owner of Auto Fixit Body Shop for many years. He loved taking trips on his motorcycle across the entire U.S and finally realized his dream of traveling to Alaska this past summer. He spent hours working on his beloved 1949 Hudson Hornet and took great pains to be sure all work was done with perfection. His greatest love was his family!
Bob was preceded by his parents and his brother, Raymond....
CARLON
Irene Carlon (Van Tuinen) age 90 went to be with her Lord, Monday, October 8, 2012. She was preceded in death by her children Judy Carlon, Deborah Bos, Darryl Carlon; parents Ralph and Cora Van Tuinen; siblings William Van Tuinen, Marvin Van Tuinen, Stanley Van Tuinen, Shirley Eggleston. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Cliff Carlon; children Dennis (Deb) Carlon, Dayle (Bob) Lane, Donald (Donna) Carlon; son-in-law Ed Bos; daughter-in-law Vicki Carlon; sister Bernice...
FARNEY Mrs. Ruth Marie Farney, age 74, passed away Monday, October 8, 2012. Ruth was born to Jack and Florence (Mueller) on June 17, 1938 in Chicago, IL. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Terry; sons, Robert (Sandi) Farney, Stephen Farney, Timothy Farney, Scott (Sarah) Farney, and Brian (Tracey) Farney; nine grandchildren; brother and sister, Jack (Louise) Mueller, and Sue Cuttone; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service for Ruth will be held Saturday, 1 PM at...
J. Michael Ross, age 59, of Benton Harbor passed away Monday, October 8, 2012 at his residence.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held Thursday, October 11, 2012 at The Livery 190 Fifth St., Benton Harbor from 5:30-8:30 pm. Memorials may be made in his name to a charity of your choice. Those wishing to share a memory of Mike may do so online at www.starks-menchinger.com
Mike was born on February 26, 1953 in Lafayette, Indiana to James Ross and Martha (McMurtrie). He was married...
Mildred Klug, 90, of St. Joseph, went to meet her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ, Monday, October 8, 2012 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph.
A Celebration of Life Eternal will be held 11:30 A.M. Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Court & Market St., St. Joseph, with Rev. Thomas Batsky officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery in St. Joseph. Friends may call from 10:30 until 11:30 A.M. Friday at the church. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church. Those...
SMITH-Loreen "Lori" K. Smith, age 48, beloved daughter of Dean and Janis Smith was reborn in a perfect world, and is now dancing with angels! Waiting for her first dance is her father, Dean who preceded her to heaven in 1994. Also waiting for a dance are her grandparents, John and June Hook, and Burr and Eva Smith, and many more family and friends. We will surely miss her big smile, and her contagious giggle! Her best laughs were saved for when she caught us fumbling, falling or fooling with...
Mary's life began on March 23, 1923 in Interlochen, MI, the daughter of John and Mary (Barabas) Tuka. She met the love of her life Anthony Krukowski, while working for Western Electric in Chicago and they were united in marriage on July 13, 1946 in Chicago. Mary and Tony deeply enjoyed 66 years of marriage and raising their family which includes their children, Darlene (Ed) Waldschmidt, Donna (Jerry) Dodd, Deborah (Andy) Merrill all of Dowagiac, Anthony (Lisa) Krukowski, Jr. of Stevensville,...
Mr. Rolland "Sam" Gibbs age 80 of Grand Rapids, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran, passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 9, 2012. Surviving are daughter Kelly (Terry) Smith, son William (Diana) Gibbs, six grandchildren, four great grandchildren, his sister Christine Mead, several nieces and nephews. Rolland attended many car shows, swap meets, auctions and enjoyed the many friendships acquired at those events. He was an avid fisherman who caught many and missed few. He was preceded in death...
HOLFORD- Vivian L. Holford, age 85, of Comstock Park, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2012. Vivian enjoyed sewing, quilting and doing puzzles; she also found time to volunteer her services for S.O.W.E.R.S. She made a personalized quilt for each of her grandchildren. She loved her dolls. Most of all she loved her grandchildren and spending time with her family. Vivian was preceded by her husband, Emmor; son in law, Clarence Elam; two sisters; her brother; and her grandson, Ron Elam. She is...
KOVAC-JoAnne Marie Kovac, age 55 of Wayland, passed away peacefully at home, Tuesday, October 9, 2012. She was preceded in death by her father Frank, her baby sister and her grandparents. She is survived by her mother Elaine Kovac; her sisters Laure Parliament, Catherine (Shannon) Keefer and Mary (Mike) Kovac-Iciek. She will be lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews, Kyle (Caitlin) Parliament; Tayler, Tessa and Tanner Keefer; Jackson and Grant Iciek who called her the "Best Aunt in...
PASMA (DEHAAN)
Tilly Pasma, age 77, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 9, 2012. Tilly was born in Northwest Iowa to Gerrit and Adriana DeHaan and attended a one-room country school. As an eighth grader she helped the first graders after she had finished her work. That kindled a desire in her to become a teacher. She met that goal even though it meant doing all four years of high school at home through American School of Correspondence in Chicago, while she worked...