Obituary Listing
Barbara Brower
Mar 4, 2025
Barbara Jeanne (Entrican) Brower, age 91, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. She was born June 24, 1933, in Grand Rapids, MI to the late James and Ruth (Campbell) Entrican. She worked many years for Walter Hagen Golf company until her retirement. Survivors include her 6 children, Cindy (Leo) Wiseman, Mark (Tammy) Brower, Terri...
Judith Anne Allen
Mar 3, 2025
Judith Anne Allen, age 71, of Carson City, Michigan, passed away at home on Monday, March 3, 2025. The daughter of Dean Gordon & Leona Mae (Baird) Henderson, she was born on November 9, 1953 in St. Johns, Michigan and on June 3, 1972, in Lansing, Michigan, she married Wayne William Allen. Together, they raised two sons and Judith also...
Patricia Worthing
Mar 3, 2025
We are saddened to announce the passing of Patricia Irene Worthing, affectionately known as Patricia, who left us on March 3, 2025. Born to Lois and Elmore Kerkela on May 30, 1942, Patricia was a resident of Big Rapids, Michigan and a beacon of light to those who had the pleasure of knowing her. As poet Maya Angelou once said,...
Virginia Lois "Ginny" Shilling
Mar 2, 2025
Virginia Lois “Ginny” (Ehlert) Shilling, age 101, of Langston, passed away on Sunday March 2, 2025 at home with her family by her side under the care of Corewell Health Hospice. The daughter of Fred & Hattie (Buchholz) Ehlert, she was born on June 12, 1923 in Stanton. On May 14, 1943, she married James Shilling and together they enjoyed...
Diana Andres
Mar 2, 2025
Diana Lynn Andres, age 74, of Greenville, Michigan, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of Sunday, March 2, 2025 at home. The daughter of Clarence Leroy & Donna Maxine (Vant’Hof) MacDonald, she was born on August 24, 1950 in Cedar Springs, Michigan. A 1968 graduate of Cedar Spring High School, she married Edwin Roger Andres on...
Janet Schansema
Mar 1, 2025
Janet Rose (Hulbert) Schansema, age 86, of Baldwin, Michigan, and previously of Lakeland, Florida, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 1, 2025. She was born November 21, 1938, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late Norman and Rose (Langowski) Hulbert. Janet spent most of her working career climbing telephone poles as a Line Repair Woman for Michigan Bell (later known...
Tygon Xavier Ashburn
Mar 1, 2025
Tygon Xavier “Tyger” Ashburn, age 14, of Langston, Michigan, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025 at home. The son of Bonnamey Crystal Garcia & Clarence Edward Ashburn, he was born on January 28, 2011 in Greenville, Michigan. Despite the challenges he faced being born with DiGeorge Syndrome, cerebral palsy and sensorineural hearing loss Tygon lit up any room, he was...
Lisa Marie Dean
Feb 28, 2025
Lisa Marie Dean, age 44, of Gowen, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025 at Corewell Health-Butterworth Hospital. The daughter of Marlene Ruth Huey & Robert Lee Boyce, she was born on May 10, 1980 in Greenville along with her twin sister, Leslie Ann. After graduating from Greenville High School, Lisa worked as a cashier at Meijer for 23 years. On...
Dorrance Howard Hurlbut
Feb 27, 2025
Dorrance Howard Hurlbut, 81, of Stanton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by overwhelming love and support of his family on February 27, 2025. He was born on September 4, 1943, in Detroit, to Oliver and Gertrude Hurlbut, but roots were quickly established in Ionia, where the family moved to support the family business, Peschke Packing Company. Gertrude was later...
John Wiggins
Feb 27, 2025
With a personality that could light up the room, the charisma of a rock star, and a wit as sharp as a tack, John Guthrie Wiggins, known affectionately as Johnny, made his grand exit on February 27, 2025. Born July 10, 1946, in Harrisburg, Illinois, John spent his life being anything but ordinary. Known for his love of reading, his...
Glenda Underwood
Feb 27, 2025
Glenda Lynn Underwood, age 65, of Greenville, passed away Thursday morning, February 27, 2025 at Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids, with her son, Chris, by her side. The daughter of Frank & Barb (Hoisington) Underwood, she was born November 20, 1959 in Ionia. Glenda started her career at the northtown Meijer store, and retired after thirty-five years...
Sandra Race
Feb 26, 2025
Sandra Jane (Rector) Clay Race, age 86, of Belding, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home under the care of Corewell Health Hospice. The daughter of Lewis Albert & Mary Jane (Hoyt) Rector, she was born January 8, 1939 in Grand Rapids. Sandra found pleasure in hand-raising and showing birds, and when she got ribbons of success, that was the...
Debra Ray
Feb 26, 2025
Debra Jean Ray, affectionately known as "Short-legged woman," passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on February 1, 1952, in Lansing, MI, USA, Debra was a creative and spirited soul who breathed life and love into every corner of her existence. A lifelong resident of Lansing, with brief stints in Perry and Dewitt, Debra...
Patrick Magoon
Feb 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patrick Magoon, loving Son, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, and Brother. Patrick, also known as “Pappy,” was born on December 9, 1960 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to his parents, Theodore and Faye Joyce (Loree) Magoon. Patrick had a successful career at K-N-C Flooring, where he worked tirelessly until his well-deserved retirement...
Isabelle Tobin
Feb 24, 2025
Isabelle G. Tobin of Grand Rapids, Michigan formerly of Cedar, Michigan passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, at 100 years old. Isabelle was showered with love and prayers from her family before Jesus welcomed her to her Heavenly home. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Martha Glazier. Isabelle grew up on a family farm with six...
Delos Julius Nielsen
Feb 23, 2025
Delos J. Nielsen, 88, of Gowen, Michigan, passed away on February 23, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. The son of Hans Julius & Marion (Anderson) Nielsen, Delos was born on May 15, 1936 in Greenville and was a 1954 graduate of Greenville High School. After graduating, he went on to serve his country by enlisting in the United...
Charles Ronald Kinsley
Feb 23, 2025
Charles Ronald Kinsley passed away February 23rd in the comfort of his home. He was surrounded by family as he joined his late mother Donnabell, father Irwin and sister Melody. Early in his life he gave his service to the Navy. He then attended Michigan State University and received his degree in journalism. He became an accomplished professional for the...
Wilbert Burse Jr.
Feb 22, 2025
Wilbert Burse Jr., age 62, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025. He was born on December 12, 1962, in Jackson, MS, to Wilbert Burse Sr. & Mary Louise Grant Seals. Wilbert loved Karate, Bruce Lee movies, cooking, and his animals. He will be truly missed. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Visitation...
Stephen Weber
Feb 22, 2025
It is with both sorrow and warmth in our hearts that we announce the passing of Stephen Frank Weber, 73 years of age, born in Napoleon, Ohio on September 16, 1951, and passed away on February 22, 2025. “Laughter is the Best Medicine” and Steve gave all of us continual doses. A man of extraordinary vitality and spirit, Steve’s life...
Floyd Ronald Spencer
Feb 22, 2025
Floyd Ronald Spencer, age 85, formerly of Greenville, Belding and Howard City, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at New Haven Assisted Living in Lakeview. The son of Floyd Ishmael & Helen Marjorie (Kinne) Spencer, he was born on November 12, 1939, in Carson City. On May 12, 1962, in Ionia, he married Nancy E. Crater and they enjoyed...
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