Hollywood, CA – Jeffrey Edward Goad  November 22, 1969-November 3, 2021

“You’ve reached Jeff’s cell, I’m busy. I can’t answer. It must be important. Leave a message.”

“Yes, Jeff, this is an important message. You are dearly loved and missed. Life will never be quite the same without you, but thank you for being a part of our lives, even though you had to leave us far too soon.”

On November 3, 2021, Jeffrey Edward Goad (or “Goady” for those close to him), 51, of Los Angeles, California, formerly of Lansing, Michigan, unexpectedly left this world. Jeff was a proud 1988 graduate of Waverly High School and a proud Wolverine, graduating in 1992 from the University of Michigan School of Engineering.  He was always quick to state his Michigan roots and the love he had for his childhood and early adulthood in the Midwest.

Jeff lived his life to the fullest.  A lover of people, storytelling and connecting, he made loyal and lifelong friends wherever he went. Jeff was the ultimate “organizer” and never turned down an opportunity for group games or themed events. The true definition of a giver, Jeff put his whole heart into his friendships, his career, his family, and the causes important to him to help his fellow man, without ever missing a beat. We can confidently substantiate that Jeff Goad was the inventor of dad jokes and would never cease to make you laugh; his comedic timing was truly unmatched. He was a creative and insightful person who delighted in bringing people together whether to solve problems at work or to form new friendship bonds. Jeff’s successful career gave him countless opportunities to lead with love, teach and nurture colleagues who inevitably became his family. Everyone who knew Jeff describes him as the kindest, most generous, funny, optimistic and supportive person they knew.

Jeff was a season ticket holder and avid fan of both the LA Lakers and the Los Angeles Rams.  He loved tailgating with his neighbors, Todd and Amy, and the rest of his LA Rams RAMilia  group. Jeff also loved his Michigan Wolverines. Jeff prided himself on a goal he set and continued to achieve to walk 5 miles a day. At last count, he posted that he had done this for 2020 consecutive days and was continuing his quest.

Jeff is survived by his mother, Doris Goad; brother Matthew Goad; nieces Hannah and Shelby Goad and their mother Sarah Goad; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; and his “California family,” Sandra and Jose Maciel and their children Aliyah and Nico (Jeff’s godson), all of whom Jeff dearly loved. He was preceded in death by his father Marvin Goad and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

As a lover of community, Jeff actively served for many years on the Board of Directors of LA’s BEST, a group that funds after school education, enrichment, and recreation programs for 25,000 children in the Los Angeles Unified School District who live in areas with the greatest needs and fewest resources. Jeff’s passion and connection to the human experience helped the underserved in countless ways, and we hope you will continue to honor his charity work.

For those wishing to contribute in Jeff’s memory, memorial contributions can be made to LA’s BEST, Afterschool Enrichment Program, Office of the Mayor, 200 N. Spring Street, Suite M-120, Los Angeles, CA 90012 or to your local Food Bank, or to any charity of your choice.

A Celebration of Jeff’s Life will be held on Friday, November 26, 2021, at the Hilton Garden Inn Lansing West, 633 N. Canal Rd., Lansing, MI 48917, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a time to share memories at 1:00 p.m.

A celebration will be held in Los Angeles at a later date.

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Ryan was born in Lansing, MI on July 1st, 1974. He grew up in Holt and was a member of the Holt High School graduating class of 1993. Several years later he traveled to Ohio and got a job with Johnson & Johnson delivering medical devices to hospital surgical units. He enjoyed his work very much and eventually transferred to Southern Florida where he continued this line of work for many more years.

Ryan loved being a jokester, always making people smile and laugh. He was a big fan of Michigan football. He enjoyed traveling with loved ones and trying new foods. Loved the sunshine and came to enjoy downhill skiing. He also loved his long haired cats.

Ryan is survived by his mother Robbie Schneeberger, Jacksonville, NC. His father Roger Schneeberger, Chippewa Lake, MI. His daughter Victoria Martens (Zac), Dewitt, MI. Grandson Berkley Martens. Brother, Roger Schneeberger Jr (Cheri), Lake Wales, FL. Four sisters, Sandra (Jeff), Peterson, Springport, MI. Susan Pitts, Bath, MI. Stephanie Boisclair (Kevin), Lansing, MI. Stacy Vogan (Chris), Lansing, MI. Aunt Margie Penrod (Roger), Jacksonville, NC. Many cousins and dear friends.

A memorial service will be held to honor Ryan on Saturday, January 7th 2023 at Compass Church at 5000 W Columbia Rd Mason, MI 48854, beginning at 12pm officiated by Reverend Russell Clark.

Cards or letters for the family of Ryan Jay Scheeberger can be sent to 1941 Carson St Lansing, MI 48911.

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Holland, Michigan – Maria Amparo Martinez. We are sad to announce the death of our lovely mother, Maria Amparo Martinez. She went to her heavenly home on December 15, 2022 at the age of 91, surrounded by her children and family. She was born in Villa de Guadalupito, San Luis Potosí, Mexico on January 21,1931 and later settled in southwest Michigan with her family.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jesus Martinez, three brothers, Juan Martinez, Pablo Martinez, and David Martinez, two sisters, Amalia Garcia and Carmela Gutierrez, her two sons, Rolando and Roberto Martinez, granddaughter, Sabrina Belen Tuleja, and a niece, Margarita Salinas.

Amparo is survived by two brothers, Severo Martinez and Francisco Martinez, her children, Pablo (Mary) Martinez, Jesus (Odalis) Martinez, Gustavo “Beny” Martinez, Maria Guadalupe Treviño (Joel Shoemaker), Noel (Erika) Martinez, Mary (James) Hughes, Elba “Nikki” Martinez, Yesenia Martinez (Dan Tuleja), Svetlana Martinez (Chip Buter), and daughter in-law, Janie Martinez. Twenty-Two grandchildren, Thirty-One great grandchildren, Four great great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Our mother expressed her love for all, through her love of cooking. Her visitors never left her home hungry. Her hobbies included crocheting, sewing, and gardening. Mom was at her happiest when she was visited by her grandchildren, whom she adored. Mom believed the secret to a long happy life was having friends and she was blessed with many.

We invite you to join us in honoring the life of Maria Amparo Martinez.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 20, at 11:00am, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 480 152nd Avenue, Holland. Father Michael Burt will preside over the mass.

The family will receive visitors on Monday, December 19, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, at Our Lady of the Lake, as well as, one hour prior to the mass on Tuesday.

Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Holland and Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church.

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Holland, MI – Donna Jean Martens on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, Donna Jean (Collinge) Martens passed away peacefully at the age of 95. Donna was currently a resident of Appledorn Care Facility in Holland, MI.

Donna was born to Gertrude and Ruben Collinge on June 14, 1927. She was the second oldest in a family of nine children. Donna grew up in Muskegon, MI where she enjoyed playing basketball and softball as a teenager.

She met her husband, Don, at a cottage at Pere Marquette in Muskegon, and they were married for 62 years before Don passed in 2009.

Donna was an excellent bridge player and loved sewing and knitting for her family. She researched her genealogy extensively, traveling to Europe several times. Donna followed politics closely and volunteered on several presidential campaigns. Above all, her favorite activity was large gatherings with her extended family.

Surviving Donna are her children: Leslie (Chris) Chopper, Albion, MI; Donnel (Cindy) Martens, Spirit Lake, IA; Merri Martens (Tim Nowakowski), Holland, MI; seven grandchildren: Gregg (Lisa) Chopper, Merideth (Casey) Mack, Cole Martens, Alicia (Justin) Zevenbergen, Kiel Nowakowski, Haile (Shawn) Albrecht, Emma Nowakowski; and eight great grandchildren. Also surviving are sisters: Judy (Roger) Filius, Janice Sienkiewicz, Terry (Wayne) Lobdell, Cherri Kobza, Isabel Stahl, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her brothers: James and Jared Collinge; sister, Sally Flejszar; sisters-in-law: Frances Venske, Willa Collinge; brothers-in-law: Chester Flejszar, Mike Kobza, Gary Stahl, Joe Sienkiewicz, Harold Martens, Louie Venske; nieces: Cindy, Marcia; and nephews: Steve, Jamie.

A memorial service is being planned for the summer of 2023. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Central United Methodist Church in Muskegon, 1011 2nd St, Muskegon, MI 49440.

The family would like to thank the many aides who work in the Terrace at Appledorn, who cared for Donna over the past five years and Careline Hospice, who provided end of life care. They would also like to thank Donna’s special friend, Julia McConnell, who spent countless hours at her bedside making Donna laugh and Sandy Prause her dear friend, chauffeur, and caregiver.

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Emporia, Michigan – Eric Laurence Trump of Emporia died on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at his home.  He was 66.

Eric was born December 7, 1955 in Lansing, Michigan the son of Frederick Leonard Trump and Lois Arlene Stelson Trump and resided in East Lansing with his parents and three siblings.

When he was eleven years old, he moved to Salina, Kansas with his family in 1967.  It was in Salina that he met and married Teresa Ann Little on December 20, 1981.  They have celebrated almost 41 years of marriage and were blessed with two children: Philip Trump Emporia, and Stephanie Trump, Emporia.  Eric will be missed by his brother, Timothy (Melanie) Trump, Tulsa, Oklahoma: sister, Sara (Jerry) Erickson, Wichita, Kansas; brother-in-law, Randy Hederstedt, Abilene, Kansas; his nieces and nephews and other extended family members.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, Frederick and Lois Trump and his sister Christine Hederstedt.

Eric graduated from Salina Central High School in 1974.  He then started on his pursuit of higher education.  He received a B.A., Political Science, in May 1977 from Doane College, Crete, NE; M.S., Chemistry, December 1984, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS; Ph. D., Chemistry, December, 1987, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS. 

He was employed at Emporia State University from 1987 until he retired in spring of 2022 as an Associate Professor teaching Chemistry.  He was twice a President of Kansas Academy of Science and twice a Chair of Wichita Section of American Chemical Society.  During his time at ESU, Eric was involved in numerous research collaborations with publications and community service projects including Girl Scout workshops and Boy Scout merit badges.  He was recipient of Chemistry Department Award for Excellence in Teaching, Manhattan, KS 1987. 

His research travels include: University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas; Lawrence-Berkeley National Lab, Berkeley, CA; Eppley Institute for Cancer Research, Omaha NE; Wake Forest Medical School, Winston-Salem, NC; Wichita State University, Wichita, KS. 

Eric was very passionate in teaching and towards the students that he taught.  Eric was a long-time member of the Church of the Nazarene beginning in 1980.  He enjoyed singing and has sung the National Anthem at ESU basketball games.

Cremation is planned with a Memorial Service at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at the First Church of the Nazarene in Emporia.  Burial will follow at Cottonwood Cemetery west of Emporia. 

Memorial contributions can be made to American Cancer Society – Hope Lodge can be sent in care of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, P.O. Box 175, Emporia, Kansas 66801. 

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