October 2022

Thomas "Tom" Rossi

Thomas Gerard Rossi, 64, was reunited with the love of his life, Jackie, on October 21, 2022. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on April 24, 1958, to Abraham and Anne (Palazzolo) Rossi. He graduated from Swan Valley High School in 1976, and then went on to receive an associates degree at Delta College. Tom worked for his family’s business, J.B. Rossi/Bay Area Interiors, for many years. (click here for more information)

Leonard "Len" M. Kamsickas

Beloved father, grandfather and brother passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022. Age 88 years. The son of the late Matthew and Nellie (Paslosta) Kamsickas, Leonard was born March 6, 1934 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War stationed in Oakland, California and Kodiak Island, Alaska. He was formerly married to Elaine (Lent) Kamsickas. Len was a manager at Borden Dairy and Purchase Sales Dairy. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, member of Vytautas Aid Society in Grand Rapids and volunteered as a courier for 15+ years at Michigan Blood Donation Centers. (click here for more information)

Beth Lorraine Cox

Beth was born June 1, 1931 in Saginaw, Michigan the daughter of Bernard and Mable (Etta) Losee. She was united in marriage to Robert J. Cox in Saginaw, Michigan; he preceded her in death on April 17, 1994. Beth enjoyed doing ceramics, drawing and cooking holiday meals for her family. But most of all she enjoyed animals; she had such away with them. (click here for more information)

Wayne F. Brandel

Beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Covenant HealthCare-Cooper Campus. Age 90 years. The son of the late William and Frances (ReBarge) Brandel, Wayne was born on October 4, 1931 in Saginaw, Michigan. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War and built the fireplace for General Mark Clark. Wayne married Diane F. Kolhagen on September 15, 1956 at St. George Catholic Church. (click here for more information)