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David E. Walcott
Visitation: Friday, June 16, from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home, and Saturday, June 17, from 11 - 11:45 am at Woodhaven Reformed Church
Service: 12 noon, Saturday, June 17, at Woodhaven Reformed Church, 3959 68th St. SW, Byron Center, MI 49315
Cemetery: Winchester Cemetery
Memorials: Woodhaven Reformed Church, 3959 68th St. SW, Byron Center, MI 49315
David E. Walcott, age 78, of Byron Center, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. David honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, and spent most of his time serving in Germany. He went on to work as a tool and die maker until his retirement. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, boating, camping, and spending time at Sandy Pines. Preceding him in death are his parents, Harold and Gladys Walcott, and brother-in-law, Marvin Lyon. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 50 years, Berdean; his children, Denise Walcott, Brian (Angie) Walcott; grandchildren, Kahlan and Issac Walcott; sisters and brother, Valerie Lyon, Richard (Jane) Walcott, Beth (Al) Palmer; several nieces and nephews. The family will greet visitors on Friday, June 16, from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, June 17, at Woodhaven Reformed Church, 3959 68th St. SW, with Pastor Steve Petroelje officiating. There will be a time of visiting prior to the service from 11 - 11:45 am. Interment in Winchester Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Woodhaven Reformed Church.
Charles Nathan Bultman
Visitation: Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home
Service: 11 am Thurday, March 30, at Green Lake Calvary Church, 608 - 145th Ave. Caledonia
Cemetery: Hooker Cemetery
Memorials: Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition (GGRBC) at https://www.bikegrandrapids.org or Pine Rest Residential Addiction Services at https://www.pinerest.org/
BULTMAN, CHARLES - GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Charles Nathan Bultman, age 44, beloved son of Dick and Valerie Bultman, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 26, 2017. Charles is also survived by his sister, Ellen (Kenneth) Sudduth; brother, Ryan (Bethanie) Bultman; special friend, Kate Stearns-Bedford; nine nieces and nephews. Charles was born on November 2, 1972, and graduated from Wayland Union High School. A long time employee of Comcast, Charles was an avid bicyclist and loved to take his two huskies, Snow and Sadie, outside for a run/ride. Charles was predeceased by grandparents, Neil and Myrtle Bultman, Paul and Pauline Voogd, and niece, Grace Bultman. Visitation will be held at Stroo Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 29, from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. The funeral service will be held 11 am Thursday, March 30, at Green Lake Calvary Church, 608 - 145th Ave., Caledonia, with Pastor Mark Smith officiating. Interment will be in Hooker Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to the Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition (GGRBC) at bikegrandrapids.org, or Pine Rest Residential Addiction Services at pinerest.org.
Jerry Robert Wall
Visitation: Following the 11 am Service on Saturday, January 28 from 11:30 - 1:30 pm
Service: 11 am Saturday, January 28, at Byron Center First Christian Reformed Church Fellowship Hall, 2450 85th St. SW
Memorials: American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674
Jerry Robert Wall, age 56, of Byron Center, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Wall. Jerry is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Steenstra) Wall; his children, Nicole and Quentin Wall; mother, Shirley Wall; sister, Janice (Mikal) Briggs; brother, Scott (Lori) Wall; many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 am Saturday, January 28, at Byron Center First Christian Reformed Church Fellowship Hall, 2450 85th St. SW. The service will be followed by a time of visitation from 11:30 - 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Joseph Pavlak
Visitation: Tuesday, May 30, from 11:30 am to 1 pm at Heritage Baptist Church followed by the service
Service: 1:00 pm Tuesday, May 30, at Heritage Baptist Church, 1570 60th St. SE
Cemetery: Ft. Custer National Cemetery
Memorials: Heritage Baptist Church Mission Fund or Faith Hospice
Joseph J. Pavlak, age 75, of Kentwood, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 25, 2017. Joe honorably served in the U.S. Navy for four years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wally and Wanda Pavlak. Joe will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 51 years, Nancy; his children, Audra (Tom) Young, Lori (Daryl) Hobbs, Scott (Rachel) Pavlak; grandchildren, Jenny, Amanda (Aaron), Kristina, Faith, Angeline, Victoria, Aiden, Avery, Asher, Kaydence; sisters, Virginia (Mike) Rolph, and Janice (Al) Pruim. The family will greet visitors on Tuesday, May 30, from 11:30 am - 1 pm at Heritage Baptist Church, 1570 60th St. SE, where the funeral will begin at 1 pm. Pastor Dave Graef will officiate. Interment will be in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Heritage Baptist Church Mission Fund or Faith Hospice.
Matthew Jerome Roberts
Visitation: Thursday, May 18, from 10 - 11 am at Grand Rapids First followed by the service at 11 am
Service: 11 am Thursday, May 18, at Grand Rapids First 2100 44th St. SE
Memorials: Grand Rapids First Benevolence Fund, 2100 44th St. SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49509
Matthew J. Roberts, age 33, of Ada, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. Matthew was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Roberts; and a baby brother, Justin. He will be lovingly remembered by his father, Richard Roberts; brother, Andrew (Marissa) Roberts; three nephews and one niece; and his foster mother, Janet Turner. There will be visitation on Thursday, May 18, from 10 - 11 am at Grand Rapids First, 2100 44 th Street SW, where the service will begin at 11 am. Pastor Kerry Watts will be officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Grand Rapids First Benevolence Fund.
Barbara Ann Owen
Visitation: Monday from 6-8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home and on Tuesday one hour prior to the services at the church
Service: 2:00 pm Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Caledonia Christian Reformed Church, 9957 Cherry Valley Ave., SE, Caledonia, MI 49316
Cemetery: Garfield Park Cemetery
Memorials: Caledonia Christian Reformed Church Christian Education Fund
OWEN - Barbara Ann Owen, aged 89, of Alto, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and went to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 14, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband George; infant son, Daniel E. Owen; parents, George and Katherine Faber; sisters, Madelyn Spaak, Jean Tilma and brother-in-law, Robert Tilma. Barb will be greatly missed by her children, David and Jane Owen, Kathy and George Grucz, Karen and Roger Ohlrich, Daniel Owen and Patty Janes; 13 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Maynard “Sparky” Spaak; and many other brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Barbara drove school bus for Calvin Christian Schools/Godwin Christian Schools for many years. She loved to knit and crochet and made afghan’s for all of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. George and Barb spent their retirement at the cottage on Big Star Lake and their trailer at Good Life RV Park in Mesa, AZ. The past 1 and a half years Barb was a resident at Crystal Springs Assisted Living Center and made several friends with the residents and nurses. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Caledonia Christian Reformed Church, 9957 Cherry Valley Ave., SE; with Rev. Merlin Buwalda officiating. Interment in Garfield Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Barb may be made to Caledonia Christian Reformed Church Christian Education Fund. The family will greet relatives and friends on Monday from 6-8 pm at the funeral home and on Tuesday one hour prior to the service at the church.
Marian J. Post
Visitation: Wednesday from 10:30 - 11:30 am at Gaines Church followed by the service
Service: 11:30 am Wednesday, February 15 at Gaines Church, 1612 92nd St. SE, Caledonia, MI 49316
Cemetery: Blain
Memorials: Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods
Marian J. Post, aged 87, of Kentwood, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Her husband, Wilbert “Bill” Post, preceded her in death. Surviving are her children, Charlie (LouAnne) Post, Brent (Kim) Post, Lynne (Jim) Worst; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; sister, June (Robert) Lewis; sister-in-law, Shirley VerBeek; many nieces, nephews, and friends. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 am Wednesday, February 15, at Gaines Church, 1612 92nd St. SE, Caledonia, MI 49316, with Rev. Kelly Burnside officiating. Interment in Blain Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Marian may be made to Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods. The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday one hour prior to the service at the church.
Angela M. Jorgensen
Visitation: Thursday from 6-8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home
Service: 10:30 am, Friday, February 17, 2017 at Stroo Funeral Home
Cemetery: Ft. Custer National Cemetery
Memorials: American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Association
Angela M. Jorgensen, age 84, of Kentwood, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 10, 2017. In 1963, Angela proudly become a U.S. citizen. She enjoyed needle point, sewing, and loved cooking her homemade Italian food. Her husband, Harry, preceded her in death. She will be loving remembered by her children, Terry Jorgensen, Larry (Mercy) Jorgensen, Lori (Sam) Gibson; her grandchildren, Matthew Kitler, Lorenzo Jorgensen, McKinley Jorgensen, and Anna Jenica Gullos. The funeral service will be held 10:30 am Friday, February 17, at Stroo Funeral Home. Interment in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Association.
