Michael Louis Buway

Michael Louis Buway, age 75, of Allendale, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Louis and Marilyn (Eadie) Buway. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Darlene Antcliff. Mike proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1969 to 1973 aboard the USS McDonough. He enjoyed hunting, working outside, tending to his vegetable garden, watching old John Wayne movies and reruns of NCIS. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 55 years, Roberta (Herman) Buway; daughters, Mercedes (Peter) Barnum, Tiffany (Octavian) Rosu and Stephanie Buway; grandchildren, Evelyn Barnum, Jared Barnum, Natalie Rosu, and Danielle Rosu; brother, Mark (Sue) Buway and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday, December 31, 2025 from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. at St. Luke University Parish, 10144 42nd Ave, Georgetown Township, MI 49428. Following the visitation a Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at church with Fr. Rob Mulderink celebrant. Private family interment will take place in St. Catherine’s Catholic Cemetery in Ravenna, MI with Military Honors provided by the Ravenna American Legion Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Bellwether Harbor Animal Shelter, 7645 W 48th St, Fremont, MI 49412. Condolences for the family may be left on Mike’s guestbook at www.throopfh.com.

Throop Funeral Home, Coopersville, ph. 616-837-8161, email www.throopfh.com