Visitation
Saturday, May 30, 2026
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes
Alt & Shawmut Hills Chapel
2120 Lake Michigan Dr., N.W.
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-8263
Driving Directions
Service
Saturday, May 30, 2026
12:00 PM EDT
Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes
Alt & Shawmut Hills Chapel
2120 Lake Michigan Dr., N.W.
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-8263
Driving Directions
Celebration of Life Gathering
Saturday, May 30, 2026
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EDT
Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes
Alt & Shawmut Hills Chapel
2120 Lake Michigan Dr., N.W.
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-8263
Driving Directions
Contributions
At the family's request memorial contributions are to be made to those listed below. Please forward payment directly to the memorial of your choice.
AYA Youth Collective
Web Site
Flowers
Below is the contact information for a florist recommended by the funeral home.
Ball Park Floral
8 Valley Ave.
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 459-3409
Driving Directions
Web Site
Life Story / Obituary
Charlotte Mary Silverman, age 85 of Grand Rapids, passed away May 20, 2026. Char is survived by her children: Juliet Schaafsma & Steve Rosema, Jeff & Cheri Elderkin, Melissa & Howard Quinn; grandchildren: Breanna, Madalin, Eddie, Michael, Samantha, Gavin, Jade and Gabriel; great-grandchildren: Corey, Brea, Dante, Olivia, Paisley, Lilliana, Jayliana, Zayvian, Lincoln, Luna and Hudson; brothers and sisters: Barbara Lester, Mary Munson, Jack & Marlene Rudolph; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Char was preceded in death by her brother, Greg Randolph.
A time to remember and celebrate Char’s life will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 12 Noon AM at Heritage Life Story Funeral Home - Alt & Shawmut Hills Chapel, 2120 Lake Michigan Drive NW. Friends are invited to visit with Char’s family beginning at 11 AM and there will be additional time to continue to share stories and refreshments immediately following the service.
For those who wish, memorial contributions to AYA Youth Collective are appreciated. To read more about Char, to share a memory, photo or to sign her guestbook, visit www.heritagelifestory.com.
