Stachowiak, Vivian Caroline Vivian Caroline Stachowiak, aged 87, of Grand Rapids, went on to her heavenly home on Sunday, November 2, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; three brothers; daughter-in-law, Cassandra Stachowiak; and son-in-law, Timothy Miller. She is survived by her children, Patrick Stachowiak, Michael Stachowiak, Linda (Jerry) Battjes of NC, Joseph Stachowiak, Mary Miller, John Stachowiak (Teresa Cruz), James (Shi) Stachowiak; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters and one brother. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday at the chapel of Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, 2894 Patterson Ave SE, Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to Salvation Army or North Shore Animal Shelter.