Alice Faye Schroeder
December 29, 1948 – November 20, 2024
Lifelong Engadine resident, Alice Faye Schroeder, 75, passed away Wednesday evening, November 20, 2024 at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital.
Alice was born December 29, 1948 in Portsmouth, Ohio, daughter of the late Curtis and Inez (Hood) Bradley. On July 2, 1966, she married Keith Schroeder Sr., the love of her life, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Alice was employed at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital for 23 years until her retirement. She loved what she did and helping people the most. Her biggest highlight was spending time with her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Alice is preceded in death by her husband Keith Sr. on May 10, 2019.
Survivors include her children Keri (Tim) Maxon of Weidman, Keith (Mary) Schroeder Jr. of Engadine and Kurt (Amy) Schroeder of Manistique; siblings Barbara (Arvid) Bergman of Texas and Brenda Wood of Oklahoma; grandchildren Kylie (JJ), Shane (Raychel), Laura (Josh), Kyle, Michael, Keely, Rusty and Heather (Ben); great grandchildren Carson, Jillian, Allie, Aubree and Colton.
A gathering of family and friends will take place Wednesday, December 4, 2024 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry. A memorial service celebrating the life of Alice will follow at 11:00 am with Pastor Tim Miller of Naubinway Christian Fellowship Church as celebrant. Interment will take place at a later date at the Engadine Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com
Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
Diane L. Flatt
April 4, 1962 – November 6, 2024
Diane L. Flatt, age 62 of Grand Rapids, passed away November 6, 2024. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Brillant; mother, Jo Ann (Bob) Hommes. Diane is survived by her husband, Keith Flatt; brother, Steven Brillant; stepmother, Sharon Brillant; sister-in-law, Kristi Flatt; brother-in-law, John (Karen) Flatt; stepsisters, Lynne (Scott) Grinwis, Kathy (Tim) Tabor, Jill (Shawn) MacDougall; several nieces and nephews; and canine companion, Scarlett.
If anyone is asked how we would like to be remembered, not one of us I believe, would start by outlining the struggles we encountered on our physical life journey. Diane struggled, but Diane loved. Diane understood and cared for the human condition. Diane was a champion of innocence, the voiceless and the underserved and made an impassioned response to those in need. She saw other people’s struggles and wanted to make a difference. Diane did make a difference without horn blowing or accolades. May her humble example shine and mirror Diane’s goodness that she saw in all people.
Family will greet friends and relatives from 1-3pm on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2700 Fulton St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, with Memorial services starting at 3pm. Pastor Dan Schewe officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, 300 68th St. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49548, or Trinity Lutheran Church.
