Dorothy Cunningham

Dorothy "Dot" Cunningham, age 65, of Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital surrounded by family. The daughter of Joseph Sr. & Dorothy May (Simmons) Mattone, she was born on September 17, 1952 in Grand Rapids. Dot had many hobbies that consisted of collecting butterflies, coloring and watching Disney movies. Her greatest passion however was spending time with her family and playing dolls with her great granddaughters. Dot was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Alberta Hamilton, Bill Hamilton, Clarence Hamilton. Surviving are her children, James (Mindy) Mattone of Cedar Springs, Michael (Kristina) Mattone of Grand Rapids, Robert Cunningham of Grand Rapids; grand children, Barbara (Jordan Hudgins) Mattone, Justin Mattone, Joseph (Joey) Mattone, and James Mattone all of Grand Rapids; great grandchildren, Kamari, Aleesiya, Sophia, Meleia all of Grand Rapids; and siblings, Jack Hamilton of Utah, Judy Suttorp of Cutlerville and Joseph Mattone Jr. of Newaygo; two sister-in-laws, Nancy Hamilton and Catherine Hamilton; many nieces and nephews; along with many friends and extended family. Dot was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Alberta Hamilton, Bill Hamilton, Clarence Hamilton. Surviving are her children, James (Mindy) Mattone of Cedar Springs, Michael (Kristina) Mattone of Grand Rapids, Robert Cunningham of Grand Rapids; grand children, Barbara ( Jordan Hudgins) Mattone, Justin Mattone, Joseph (Joey) Mattone, and James Mattone all of Grand Rapids; great grandchildren, Kamari, Aleesiya, Sophia, Meleia all of Grand Rapids; and siblings, Jack Hamilton of Utah, Judy Suttorp of Cutlerville and Joseph Mattone Jr. of Newaygo; two sister-in-laws, Nancy Hamilton and Catherine Hamilton; many nieces and nephews; along with many friends and extended family. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, exclusive provider of Veterans Funeral Care. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Dorothy Cunningham, please visit our flower store.