Jean H. Andrus

April 4, 1940 – December 3, 2024 Wife of Rev. Richard C. Andrus, Jean Helen (Van Petten) Andrus, age 84, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, from complications associated with Lewy Body Dementia, surrounded by her loving husband, Richard Andrus, her daughter, Deb Root, and granddaughter, Jessica Metzger. Jean’s life… Continue Reading Jean H. Andrus

Jeanne J. Kett-Hoffmaster

July 11, 1928 – December 2, 2024 Wife of Rev. Rev. J. Kenneth Hoffmaster, Margaret Jeanne Foster Kett-Hoffmaster, age 96, of Cedartown, GA, passed away December 2, 2024. She was born July 11, 1928 in Knoxville, TN to the late Grady Hart and Bonnie Juanita Morris Hart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded… Continue Reading Jeanne J. Kett-Hoffmaster

Robert C. Grigereit

June 11, 1936 – November 30, 2024 Rev. Robert Charles Grigereit, retired elder, born June 11, 1936, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, passed away peacefully at the Orchard Creek Support Care facility on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the age of 88, surrounded by his loving family. Bob dedicated over 40 years of his life to… Continue Reading Robert C. Grigereit

Marilyn J. Miles

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May 8, 1938 – November 19, 2024 Wife of Rev. David L. Miles, Marilyn Joyce Miles, age 86, of Grand Haven, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Lakeshore Assisted Living-Seville Residence. She was born on May 8, 1938, in Grand Rapids, MI, to the late Roy and Florence (Miller) McDonald. Marilyn graduated from… Continue Reading Marilyn J. Miles

Jon M. Clapp

January 26, 1935 – November 16, 2024 Rev. Jon M. Clapp died Nov. 16, 2024, the devoted husband (61 years) to Karen Baird Clapp and beloved father to Alisa Clapp-Itnyre and Amy Clapp Salmonson. He is also survived by sister Joanne (Clapp) Close; sons-in-law Ron Itnyre and David Salmonson; grandchildren Annetta Itnyre, Rebecca Salmonson and… Continue Reading Jon M. Clapp

Raymond A. Jacques

November 13, 1938 – November 15, 2024 Raymond Allen Jacques, 86, of Beaverton, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 15, 2024, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland. He was born to the late Raymond H. Jacques and Ethel (Liebrock) Jacques on November 13, 1938, in Saginaw, Michigan. On May 9, 1959,… Continue Reading Raymond A. Jacques

Nancy L. Bugajski

February 14, 1947 – November 11, 2024 Pastor Nancy Louise Bugajski, 77, of Cassopolis, Michigan, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024.  She was born February 14, 1947, in Muskegon, the daughter of Martin and Wanda Bugajski. Nancy was a local pastor serviing at Walkerville and Crystal Valley UMC’s in the 1990’s. Nancy was an adventurous… Continue Reading Nancy L. Bugajski

Doris J. Tousley

November 18, 1934 – November 1, 2024 Wife of Rev. Kenneth L. Tousley, Doris Jean Tousley, 89, of East Tawas, Michigan, died Friday, November 1, 2024, at The Heartlands Aspire Senior Living Community, Marlette. She was born November 18, 1934, on a farm near Snover to Norman and Veva (Rich) McQueen. She married Kenneth Lee… Continue Reading Doris J. Tousley

James F. Parker

November 2, 1946 – November 1, 2025 Rev. Dr. James Floyd Parker, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on November 1, 2024, just one day shy of his 78th birthday in Olympia, WA. “Jim” was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on November 2, 1946, to Ivan and Elnor (Coles) Parker. His parents and… Continue Reading James F. Parker

Karen B. Poole

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September 22, 1942 – October 22, 2024 Rev. Karen Beth Poole, age 82, of Big Rapids, Michigan, formerly of Farmington Hills and several other locations in southeast Michigan, passed away late Tuesday evening, October 22, 2024, at her home under the loving care of her husband and Corewell Health Hospice. The daughter of Delbert Gerald… Continue Reading Karen B. Poole

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