CALLAGHAN – Mrs. Patricia “Pat” J. Callaghan aged 78 of Comstock Park, passed away Monday, May 4, 2015. Surviving are her husband of 54 years, Douglas; children, Christopher (Sally) Callaghan, Julie (Doug) Callaghan-Johnson, Peter (Mary) Callaghan, Michelle (Marty) Callaghan-Hale; grandchildren, Renee and Jared Callaghan, Ashley and William Johnson, Elizabeth, Steven, Alex and Jacob Callaghan, Lauren Hale; sister, Janet (Mike) Crowley; nephews, Paul and Mark Crowley. Private family services will be held at a later date. To share a memory, photo and sign the family’s online guestbook please visit www.stegengafuneralchapel.com
Mr. Michael John Daniels of Rockford, Michigan, age 64, passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side, on Saturday, May 9, 2015. Mike was born in Belmont, Michigan, to Joseph Daniels and Marcella Youngs, and had been a lifelong resident of the area. Mike enjoyed many things in life. He was a great outdoorsman who loved to go hunting, camping, and spending time on the green, on a beautiful, pure Michigan summer day. Mike’s true passion was his motorcycle. He loved to cruise across the country on his Honda Gold Wing, with his darling wife and friends. Mike was always outgoing, never sitting still, and living life to its fullest. He loved to be with friends and family, creating bonds forever unbroken. Mike was a loving and devoted husband, wonderful brother, and dear friend to many. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. Mike is survived by his best friend, soul mate, and beloved wife of twenty-six years, Susan (Borowka) Daniels; loving brothers Dale (Sandy) Drilling, Pasco (Barb) Drilling, Ron Campbell, Gary Daniels, Jake Daniels, and Tim (Julie) Daniels; sister-in-law Patty Harig; brothers-in-law Ken (Marcia) and Bill (Darva) Borowka; and sister-in-law Jeanne (Joe) Puterbaugh; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Jeff (Patty) Harig; and father and mother-in-law Edward and Lorraine Borowka. There will be a memorial visitation held from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2015, at Pederson Funeral Home, 127 N. Monroe Street NE, Rockford, MI 49341. Family and friends will have an opportunity to share memories of Mike in celebration of his life, following the visitation at 6:00 p.m. Those wishing to offer expressions of sympathy are encouraged to make a memorial contribution in Mike’s memory to a charity of one’s choice.
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Mrs. Shirley Maxine Dean of Rockford, Michigan, age 84, passed from this life into eternal life on the evening of Tuesday, May 5, 2015, following a brief illness. She is now resting comfortably in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born to Edwin and Treva Mae (Stout) Hoven on Friday, April 3, 1931, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and had been a lifelong resident of Rockford. Shirley was a highly accomplished woman and a beautiful person, inside and out. She gracefully walked through time, having found more joy, humor, energy, and compassion in life, than most people could ever imagine or strive for. She was a true example of a life well-lived. Many things brought joy to Shirley. She was artistically inclined and incredibly talented, creating the most exquisite paintings and making birdbaths by hand, displaying them in the Grand Rapids ArtPrize, as recently as 2014, and was almost ready for the 2015 event. She was an extremely gifted chef and baker, and a green thumb extraordinaire, growing the most beautiful gardens, flowerbeds, and raspberries. Shirley was also an exceptional hairdresser, practicing for sixty-five years, in and out of her home, always satisfying her clients and friends, and the families she served working for Pederson Funeral Home, were ever-so grateful of her abilities. Shirley was a member of the Rockford Garden Club, the Rogue River Artists’ Association, and as a faithful servant to her Lord, a dedicated and active member of Rockford United Methodist Church. Shirley was a loving and devoted wife, wonderful mother, dear sister and friend, and the best grandmother anyone could ask for. Shirley’s memory will live on through all the people she had ever met, igniting them with her shining personality and kindness; she had never met a stranger and was never judgmental. Her altruism will live on in her community, having served its families in many capacities. May her soul be sadly missed, and her life fondly remembered and celebrated, by her family, friends, and all those who knew her. Shirley is survived by her loving children Greg (Rosemary) Dean, Lori (Patrick) Cavner, and Jeffrey (Jill) Dean; ten grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; brothers Max (Lee) and Hugh (Connie) Hoven; sisters Margene Swanson, and Marilyn Stoner; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband and soulmate Charles Richard Dean on November 14, 1990; brother-in-law Gordon Stoner; and nephew Randy Swanson. There will be a time of visitation from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2015, at Pederson Funeral Home, 127 N. Monroe Street NE, Rockford, MI 49341. The funeral service to remember Shirley’s remarkable life will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at Rockford United Methodist Church, 159 Maple Street NE, Rockford, MI 49341. Pastor Ken Bremer will be officiating. There will also be a one hour time of visitation prior to the service. Those wishing to offer expressions of sympathy are encouraged to make a memorial contribution in Shirley’s memory to Rockford United Methodist Church.
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Mr. Clarence Jack Herington, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, age 83, entered eternal life in the early morning of Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at Meadowlark Retirement Village, in Sparta, Michigan. He was born on a Monday, January 11, 1932. Jack enjoyed many things in life. He was a great outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, and especially, spending time on his boat. He also enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his family, for whom his love was truly immeasurable. Jack was a loving and devoted husband, wonderful father, dear brother and friend, and the best grandfather anyone could ask for. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family, friends, and all those who knew him. Jack is survived by his loving children Todd (Courtney) Herington and Marcella Herington; adored grandchildren Nicholas Jack and Alexis Herington; sisters Donna (Don) Ridgeway, Emily Ledet, and Arlene Eldridge. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife and soulmate Sharon Ann (Bond) Herington; and brother Roy Tenant. There will be a time of visitation from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2015, at Pederson Funeral Home, 127 N. Monroe Street NE, Rockford, MI 49341. The funeral service for Jack will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at Pederson Funeral Home. Pastor Bruce Wilson will be officiating. There will be a one hour visitation prior to the funeral service. Those wishing to offer expressions of sympathy are encouraged to make a memorial contribution to the American Cancer Society, 129 Jefferson Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
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Floyd Walsworth, age 87, of Grand Rapids Township went to be with his Lord and Savior after passing away peacefully at his home on May 6, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife Lois in 1989 after 39 years of marriage.
Floyd worked for many years as a Laboratory Manager at Corduroy Rubber Company in Grand Rapids, retiring in 1988. He was an active member of the local Foreman’s Club for many years as well. For much of his life he was a member and elder of Calvary Church and his passion for helping and supporting others grew from his contributions there.
Following his retirement and the loss of his wife, Floyd devoted his time to helping others in whatever way they needed assistance. This included home improvements, maintenance, repairs, and assistance when needed with major home and vehicle purchases. Floyd enjoyed sailing his boat with either friends or family aboard, on both Lake Macatawa and Lake Michigan. He also liked riding his bicycle on local bike trails, especially with a companion.
Floyd is survived by his three daughters, Linda (Steven) Carlson, of Grand Rapid; Susan (Richard Hanashey), of San Diego; and Ruth (Peter Reagan) of Dunstable, MA. He is also survived by his three grandchildren, Bret (Christa) Carlson, Holly Carlson and her fiancée Casey Omiljan of Grand Rapids, and Samantha Walsworth, of San Diego. Floyd was preceded in death by a brother, Neil.
A memorial gathering will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be sent to Hospice of Holland.
RITTENGER – Mr. William F. “Bill” Rittenger II aged 76 passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Dorothy; brother, Chuck and sister, Cindy. Surviving are his children, Suzanne (Howard) Kelly, Kim (Kurt Volkers) Winchell, Bill (Gina) Rittenger III; grandchildren, Marissa Kelly, Rachael Kelly, Olivia Kelly, Sophia Kelly, Erika (Steve) Hagy, Tara Kelly, Ryan Winchell, Brett Winchell, Molly Rittenger and Ella Rittenger; great grandchildren, Charlotte, Jillian, Jonathan, Juliana and Amadeo; sisters, Mary Ruth “Mimi” Ostrander, Lorraine Green, Linda Giammona-Eggers; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 1:00PM Wednesday May 13, 2015 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, 3000 Monroe NW., with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Mrs. Judith Kay Tinker, aged 68 of Lubbock, Texas passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2015 in University Medical Center, Lubbock, TX. She was born December 28, 1946 in Detroit and worked as a Secretary for many years at Coldwell Banker in Florida and Bob Mills Furniture in Lubbock. Her and her husband Tom Tinker, Jr. had been married for 25 years. Mrs. Tinker is survived by her husband, Tom; her children Michael (Kelly) Domine and Christine Valle; also six grandchildren. There will be a time of visitation from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2015 at Pederson Funeral Home, 127 N. Monroe St., Rockford, MI 49341. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 15, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. at the funeral home with The Rev. Tracey Taylor-Kunst of Second Congregation United Church of Christ officiating. Interment Courtland Township Cemetery.
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Mr. William Walter Phillips, of Sand Lake, Michigan, age 69, passed away in the comfort of his home and into the arms of his Lord and Savior, on the morning of Sunday, May 10, 2015. Bill was born to Darrell and June (Cross) Phillips on Thursday, November 22, 1945, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and had been a lifelong resident of the area.
Bill was a graduate of Grandville High School, and as a truehearted countryman, he proudly and courageously served his flag and country in the United States Army, stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. Before his retirement, Bill worked for CSX Railroad as a conductor for forty-years. He enjoyed many things in life. Bill was a great outdoorsman and loved to go hunting, camping, and fishing, especially with his grandsons. He also loved a perfect and pure Michigan summer day to spend the afternoon golfing. Bill was a loving and devoted husband, wonderful father, dear brother and friend, faithful servant to his Lord, and the best grandfather anyone could ask for. His soul will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered and celebrated by his family, friends, and anyone who knew him. May his thirst for life and laughter, and the immeasurable love for his family live on through our cherished memories.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Monica Bills; and sister Eulalie (Ted) Olewinski. He is survived by his beloved wife of eighteen years, Theresa Mae (Jackson) Phillips; loving children, Lisa (Mike) Cook and Tyler Baker; son-in-law Jimmy Bills; grandchildren Ashley Phillips, Richard Phillips, Michael Gryzen, Michael Cook, III, Darren Trader, and Katelynn Bills; great grandchildren Skylar and Colton; brother Darrell (Barbara) Phillips, Jr.; sister Elaine (Charles) Post; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
There will be a time of visitation from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at Pederson Funeral Home, 127 N. Monroe Street NE, Rockford, MI 49341. The funeral service for Bill will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2015, at Pederson Funeral Home. Pastor Dick Riley will be officiating and under the auspices of the Kent County Veterans Honor Guard and the United States Army, full military honors will be performed. There will also be a one-hour visitation prior to the funeral service. Interment will be in Reynolds Township Cemetery. Those wishing to offer expressions of sympathy are encouraged to make a memorial contribution to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
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Melissa Dianne Lake, of Wyoming, age 36, went home to her Lord and Savior Saturday, May 9, 2015.
Her lifelong dream was to work in healthcare helping kids, and she loved her work at the Helen DeVos Childrens Hospital as a Certified Medical Assistant. Melissa also enjoyed art, crafts, reading, writing, music, making videos, facebooking, and scrapbooking and making inspirational books. She was an extremely talented person and will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her.
Melissa is survived by her loving parents, Burt Lake and Dianne Lake; second mother, Carol VanHeck; beloved brothers and sisters, Sheree (Tom) O’Connor, Scot (Deb) Lake, Mindy (Steve) McMullin, Erik (Melisa) Lake, Melony (Charlie) DeVos, Aimee Lake, Amanda Lake, Karen (Jim) Ornee, Stephen Lake, Le-Asia, Dee Dee Simpson, Jim Rodrick, Jason (Kim) Rodrick; many nieces and nephews; many many special friends who believed in her, including Brigid Bulger, Eva and Gavi, Emma and Rachel; and dearly loved kitties, Macey and Roscoe. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Bethany Lake and Jody Lake.
The funeral service for Melissa will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 14, 2015 at the Pederson Funeral Home, 127 N. Monroe St., Rockford, MI 49341. There will be a time of visitation with the family from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at the Pederson Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions can be made to FACES, The National Craniofacial Association, P.O. Box 11082, Chattanooga, TN 37401. https://www.givedirect.org/give/givefrm.asp?CID=544.
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Marie Ziegler, age 87, of Muskegon, Michigan passed away May 6, 2015. She was the widow of Meinrad “Bud” Ziegler and the daughter of Emmett Deviaene and her beloved stepmother, Edna Deviaene. A lifelong resident of Muskegon. Marie was a consummate homemaker and cook. Both her home and her yard were kept in impeccable order. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo, her numerous trips to the casino, and spending time with her family. Marie is survived by her daughter Patricia Wolf of Florida, two sons Michael Ziegler of Grand Rapids and Timothy Ziegler of Muskegon, her caregiver, chauffer, and gambling partner. She is also survived by her grandchildren and great grandchildren, Michael and Lynn Wolf and his two daughters, Makayla and Dynah, Kerri and Craig Scarborough, and their sons Bryce and Brodie, Jeff and Kim Wolf, and their children Jaxson and Annabelle, and Sarah and Greg Walczewski and their son Sam; her sister Marion Beaudoin; and many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 11, 2015, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 2929 McCracken Street, Norton Shores, MI 49441. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the church. Arrangements entrusted to her son, Michael J. Ziegler, Licensed Funeral Director, in association with the Pederson Funeral Home, Rockford, Michigan. Those wishing to offer expressions of sympathy are encouraged to make a memorial contribution in Marie’s name to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Donation Processing, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741.
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