Obituary Listing

Orlie Downer

Orlie Downer

Aug 25, 2021

Orlie William "Bing" Downer, age 86, of Howard City, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at his home under the loving care of his family and Heartland Hospice. He was born on May 9, 1935 in Rockford. Orlie served in the Michigan National Guard and worked for Wolverine Worldwide as a warehouse manager, retiring after 32 years of service. As...

Michael Garvin

Michael Garvin

Aug 24, 2021

Michael Joseph Garvin, age 67, of Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. He was born on December 6, 1953 in Grand Rapids to Leon in Bonnie Garvin. Michael proudly served his country and the U.S. Army. Survivors include his children, Bonnie Garvin-Jones (Todd) Jones, Michael (Jolene) Garvin, and step-son, John Thomas; many grandchildren, siblings; Pat (Lori) Garvin,...

Mary Hodges

Mary Hodges

Aug 24, 2021

Mary Louise (Keating) Hodges, age 62, of Dowling, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. She was born December 25, 1958, in Ludington, Michigan, to Donald "Pete" and Lillian (Peterson) Keating. Mary married the love of her life and best friend, Robert "Bob" Hodges, on August 16, 1980, in Ludington, Michigan. Mary was an avid gardener having landscaped...

Keith Knapp

Keith Knapp

Aug 24, 2021

Keith Kenneth Knapp II, age 53, of Muskegon, Michigan, passed away surrounded by his loving wife and the love of his family at his home on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. He was born September 25, 1967, in Ludington, Michigan to Keith Knapp and Mary Jo Tibergien. Keith proudly served his country in the United States Army for three years. He...

John Faling

John Faling

Aug 23, 2021

John Charles Faling, age 96 of Venice, Florida, passed away on August 23, 2021 under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Clyde & Almeda (Pickell) Faling, he was born on July 8, 1925 in Hanover. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Christiansen's Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville, (616) 754-5638, honored providers of Veterans...

James Wintermute

James Wintermute

Aug 23, 2021

James Wintermute, age 86, of Albion, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021, at the Battle Creek VA Hospital. He was born on February 25, 1935, in Bad Ax, to Fred & Olive Wintermute. James proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006, exclusive providers of Veterans...

Laurel Wood-Lyons

Laurel Wood-Lyons

Aug 21, 2021

Laurel Colleen Wood-Lyons, age 68, left her earthly family in order to join her heavenly Father on Saturday, August 21, 2021. In a life lived passionately, and with a huge heart, she leaves behind a legacy of love, community, and hospitality. She is survived by her husband of nearly 44 years, Stephen Lyons; siblings, William Wood and his wife Susan...

Mary Mcintosh

Mary Mcintosh

Aug 21, 2021

Mary Elizabeth McIntosh, age 62, of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 21, 2021. She was born September 27, 1958, to the late Norman and Mary Elizabeth (Wilson) McIntosh. Mary was a beautiful soul and dedicated caregiver to both of her parents up until their time of passing. Mary is survived by two brothers, Norman (Terri) McIntosh and...

William Hall

William Hall

Aug 21, 2021

William "Bill" John Hall IV, age 47, of Muskegon, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 21, 2021. He was born February 16, 1974, in Grand Haven, MI, and raised by his parents Michael and Ginger (Mann) Barrett. Bill married Sandra Kay Slotman on December 24, 2014, in Grand Haven. Bill attended Associated Training Services of Inverness Florida's equipment apprenticeship...

Gertrude Sikes

Gertrude Sikes

Aug 21, 2021

Gertrude Anna (Strikwerda) Sikes, age 81, of Norton Shores, Michigan, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021. She was born October 30, 1939, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late, William and Estella Strikwerda. Gertrude is survived by her daughter, Connie (Michael) Acton and their family. Per her wishes cremation has taken place and no formal services will be held at...

Lee Swainston

Lee Swainston

Aug 20, 2021

Swainston - Lee A. our dad, father, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, uncle, school-mentor, cousin, friend, supporter, teacher, teammate, foster parent, and devoted loving Hubby was reunited with his Heavenly Father and many beloved ones on August 20, 2021, aged 71 years and 363 days old. He is survived by his wife, Mary of 49 years; children, Vicki Swainston, Jill (Owen) Coffey,...

Connie Lee

Connie Lee

Aug 19, 2021

Connie Jean (Payne) Lee, age 65, of Newaygo, passed away after a short illness on Thursday, August 19, 2021. She was born at September 16, 1955, in Grand Rapids, to Daniel & Vivian Payne. She is survived by her husband, Gerald Lee. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.

Donald Labarr

Donald Labarr

Aug 19, 2021

Donald Howard LaBarr, age 83, of Battle Creek, passed away on August 19, 2021 at the Laurels of Bedford. He was born on March 6, 1938 in Ludington and was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving his country for over twenty years, and having attained the rank of Machinist's Mate 1st Class. A veteran of the Vietnam...

Dennis Redder

Dennis Redder

Aug 18, 2021

Dennis Allen Redder, age 78, of Belding, formerly of Manistee, Allendale, Hudsonville, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital after a brief battle with Leukemia. The son of Henrietta (Teune) & Harvey Redder, Sr., he was born on October 1, 1942 in Jamestown Township and was a 1960 graduate of Hudsonville High...

Michael Ryan

Michael Ryan

Aug 18, 2021

Michael Patrick Ryan, 71, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, formerly of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021. He was with his daughter, Hillary, and his brother, Tim, when he passed. He was a graduate from Sturgis High School and received his degree from Central Michigan University where he met the love of his life, Elaine Joyce (Visser) Ryan....

Bonnie Hunting

Bonnie Hunting

Aug 18, 2021

Bonnie K. Hunting, age 74, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. She was born on March 21, 1947, in Grand Rapids, to Sam & Mildred (Drake) Van Sweden. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.

Laverne Moore

Laverne Moore

Aug 17, 2021

LaVerne Moore Jr., age 60, of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. He was born on October 4, 1960, in Hastings LaVerne Sr and Theresa Moore. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006

Cresencio Roa

Cresencio Roa

Aug 16, 2021

Cresencio Roa Jr., age 34, of Holland, passed away unexpectedly on Monday August 16, 2021. He was born in Pahokee, FL on March 2, 1987. Survivors include his mother, Maria E. Roa; sisters, Rosalinda Kline and Esther Roa-Buck; brother, Jose M. Roa; sister-in-law, Amanda M. Ramirez; two children; brothers-in-law, Ron Kline & Michael A. Buck; nieces and nephews, Natalia S....

Larry Minzey

Larry Minzey

Aug 15, 2021

Larry P. Minzey, age 72, of Norton Shores, passed away on August 15, 2021. He was born on June 22, 1949 in, Muskegon, to Donald & Lois (Archembault) Minzey. He married Eleanor (Harwood) Minzey. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006, exclusive providers of Veterans Funeral Care.

Royal Streicher

Royal Streicher

Aug 15, 2021

Royal Lee Streicher Jr., age 61, of Fennville, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 15, 2021. He was born August 30, 1959, in Holland, Michigan, to the late, Royal and Wanda (Harbison) Streicher Sr. Royal graduated from Holland Public High School with the class of 1977, where he played football, and met the love of his life, Tamula "Tammy"...